Author: homeroom the podcast
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How might we lead children towards developing a strong internal sense of self worth?
In this episode, I speak with Jenna—a writer, world traveler, mom, and former mayor—about the lasting impacts of imposter’s syndrome, perfectionism, and the difficulty of divorcing our self worth from the value we provide for others. We talk about our childhood challenges, the people who believed in us when we didn’t—or couldn’t, and the poignant…
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How might we encourage exploration and experimentation over compliance and conformity?
In this episode, I speak with Miche—an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, investor, and mentor—about her journey navigating 7 majors in undergrad, and 7 careers post grad across multiple industries. We talk about the importance of encouraging a sense of curiosity and exploration in our children, and what teachers and parents can do at home and at school…
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How might we measure the success of students on their ability to collaborate with others?
In this episode, I speak with Maryn—a writer, artist, and entrepreneur—about the long-lasting impact of the elementary school we both attended, and how more mainstream schools could benefit by adopting some of its core principles and practices. We talk about the competitive nature of schools, and how damaging such cultures can be to our health…