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Have a question for the show? Text us here!As an empowered educator, how do you shape the minds and hearts of your students?In this world that can seem chaotic, we all want them to grow successfully, but also to be kind and compassionate towards others.Encouraging them to reframe and adjust their perspective a tiny bit will help them become the best versions of themselves.Welcome to episode 30 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty podcast! Today, I’m joined by Amy Dickinson. She is an advice columnist, bestselling author and radio personality.Amy talks about the power of reframing our thoughts and the way we see things. When bad things happen, we often look at it negatively. But embracing a kinder and more compassionate mindset will help you live more freely and happily!Tune in to this very insightful episode and let compassion grow in your heart.Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Amy:Amy Dickinson writes the syndicated advice column, “Ask Amy,” which is carried in over 150 newspapers and read by an estimated 22 million readers daily. She is also author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Story of Surprising Second Chances,” and Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things.She is known not only for her wisdom but her wit. Since 2006, she has been a featured panelist on National Public Radio’s comedy quiz show, “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” She is also a sought-after speaker, delivering her inspiring and comic stories of her adventures and misadventures to groups around the country. After living in New York, London, Washington DC and Chicago, she moved back to her hometown in Central NY, married a local contractor she had known since childhood, and is now mother to five daughters.Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Let’s be honest, empowered educators, aim for a bright future for each of our students. We want them to succeed, not just inside the classroom, but also in the real world.And when you think about it, we guide them to bridge the gap between how our students see themselves and how they act and behave.As their teachers and role models, we must understand the power we hold when we show up for our students. We are their mentors and setting a good example is important for them to hone their future.Welcome to episode 29 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty podcast! Today, I’m speaking with AJ Crabill. He is an advocate and public speaker on education reform.AJ believes that student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change. And he shares the importance of transformation of adult mindset to encourage our students.You get to be the change you want to see in your students.Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator FacultyRoomAbout AJ:AJ Crabill serves as Conservator at DeSoto ISD -- where during his guidance, DeSoto improved from F ratings in academics, finance, and governance to B ratings -- and as Governance Director at CGCS. He served as Deputy Commissioner at Texas’ Education Agency and Board Chair of Kansas City Public Schools.Connect with AJ:Website: www.ajcrabill.comhttps://www.greatontheirbehalf.com/ IG: @ajcrabill7https://www.greatontheirbehalf.com/Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Do you feel burnt out, tired, and sluggish at times?Sometimes this can actually be because our hormones are a little out of balance.Working in a fast-paced environment, you sometimes don’t realize that your daily habits can be extremely exhausting.It’s easy to chuck it all up to your stressful work. But the truth is, knowing how your hormones work can help you understand how your system changes throughout the month.Welcome to episode 28 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Beth Westie. She’s an amazing author, speaker, chiropractor, and the host of Female Health Solution Podcast.During our talk, we cover the importance of knowing about how your hormones work in maintaining good health and lifestyle. Dr. Beth aims to provide the best tips and tricks that you can start implementing to help you be more productive and energetic in your work.As an empowered educator, it’s really essential to get your body to a state of optimal functioning to serve your students better.Today is all about the power of knowledge towards a healthier lifestyle!  The power is in your hands, are you ready to claim it? Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Dr. Beth:Dr. Beth is the author of the Best Selling book, The Female Fat Solution, the creator of the 12 Week Female Hormone Solution, the Eat for Your Cycle™ Method, and the host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. She has made it her mission to change the way women view their health. Working to educate and empower women to take their health into their own hands, she uses nutrition to help women work with the natural cycle of their bodies to achieve lasting weight loss results.Connect with Dr. Beth:Website: www.drbethwestie.comIG: @drbethwestieStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Bullying.It’s unwanted, hurtful, and aggressive.One out of every five students reports being bullied in schools around the United States. While it’s a rocky territory to navigate, it’s important to empower students and strive for a better future for them.So, how do we stop it? How do we turn anger to compassion?Welcome to episode 27 of Next level Greatness! In today’s episode, we are joined by Dali Rivera who is a parenting coach specializing in bullying. She’s an advocate for the kids and aims to help families thrive and promote equality in their communities.Dali gives us a glimpse of how she started her mission to educate people about bullying prevention and awareness.Ready to stand firm and strong against the bullies? Listen to this insightful episode and learn how you can help yourself, your friends, and families to fight against bullying! Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator FacultyRoomAbout Dali:Dāli Rivera is a parenting coach specializing in bullying awareness & prevention education for parents of middle school-age kids. She helps parents learn how to advocate for their kids, and get them through the experience in a healthy way.She is also the creator of the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy (#DABA) and owner of DaliTalks, L.L.C.Dāli is a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, parent to two teen girls, and wife of a U.S. Army veteran. Dali earned a master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies from Towson University.Dali’s passion to stop bullying comes from her own personal experiences as a bullied child and from having become an advocate for children, including her own. She has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge to help families thrive, and promote equality in their own communities.Connect with Dali:Website: https://www.dalitalks.com/IG: @dalitalksYT: @DaliTalksShowPodcast: The DaliTalks PodcastStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!If I know one thing about you, it is that you are a dedicated teacher.Despite all the hardships you endure, being an effective teacher is, undoubtedly, a priority for you.Now, when it comes to challenges and triumphs, do you ever wonder why some things work out and why some don’t?One of the most important tools for being an empowered educator is the reflective process. By reflecting on your experiences, you can align your purpose, understand what makes you happy, and develop an awareness of why things work out or don't. This reflective process also helps you tune into your body and create a culture of celebrating even the hard stuff. Which is why I’m excited for episode 26 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty!Today, I’m joined by a special guest Selena Woodward.Selena is a teacher, mentor, mother and the voice of The Reflective Teacher Podcast. She will be sharing her insights on the importance of reflection, especially for school teachers who want to build a fulfilling life and career.Here’s a reminder to pause, notice, and reflect on the things around you, even if it means leaning into the difficult emotions. By doing so, you can enhance your effectiveness as a teacher and ultimately achieve a more rewarding career.Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Selena:Selena is the voice of the Reflective Teacher Podcast, a university Lecturer and an English and Drama teacher who coaches Educators around Australia through the Accreditation process.  With years of experience working with the AITSL standards, she is well known for her clear, helpful and easy to implement tips and tricks for making the process of evidence gathering and reflective practice easier.  Her mission to give teachers the perspectives and tools that they need to get the most out of the reflective process.  She strongly believes that reflective practice is all about helping you to connect with what you already do everyday, to see your impact, to celebrate that impact and to share that with your students.Connect with Selena here:Edufolios.orgIG: @edufoliosStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Do you find yourself constantly giving your all without recognizing your own needs?While it's admirable to prioritize others and hold space for them, constantly ignoring your needs for the sake of others can lead to teacher burnout.Also, it's crucial to remember that prioritizing your own needs is just as important as thinking of others.As a valued and empowered educator, creating a healthy work environment is essential in providing the best possible learning experience for your students. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to episode 25 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty, featuring special guest Amelia Nagoski.Amelia, an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music at Western New England, is an expert on the human body and a celebrated author and conductor. She's here to share insights on a range of topics, from human giver syndrome to the effects of oppressive social systems on individuals.It's time to remind yourself that you deserve happiness and fulfillment in your life. By taking care of yourself, you can continue to be the best educator you can be. So join us for an inspiring conversation with Amelia Nagoski and start prioritizing your well-being today! Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Amelia:Amelia Nagoski is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. She has a Doctorate of Musical Arts and her job is to run around waving her arms and making funny noises and generally doing whatever it takes to help singers get in touch with their internal experience. She lives in New England with her husband, one cat, and two rescue dogs.https://www.burnoutbook.net/TranscriptStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Are you ready to take that next step as an empowered educator and become a school administrator?Does your vision include improving school quality and cultivating communities?Jumping from being a school teacher to an administrator is a big step. It's easy to get overwhelmed by fear and pressure and forget how important it is to get feedback and clarity in your school administrator duties and responsibilities.But with the right support and guidance, you can navigate this transition and succeed in your new role!Welcome to episode 24 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I’m joined by Darrin Peppard who is a professional speaker, leadership coach and consultant who helps leaders on their journey to gain clarity, walk in purpose and find joy in their professional lives.  Darrin is here to give us an insight on the realities of being an administrator and leader of the school. He tackles topics such as imposter syndrome, hierarchy in school and the fear of taking that next level of responsibilities.This week is all about the power of feedback and getting rid of judgment! We can embrace both things and use it to grow more.Stay empowered, Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Darrin:Dr. Darrin Peppard is a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker focused on organizational culture and climate, and coaching emerging leaders. Darrin is the best-selling author of the book Road to Awesome, and is the host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast. As a ‘recovering high school principal’, Darrin shares strategies and lessons learned from 26 years in public education to help leaders gain clarity, find joy in their work, and walk in their purpose. Contact Darrin here: @DarrinMPeppard (Twitter) Darrin M Peppard EdD (LinkedIn) @darrin_m_peppard (Insta) @darrinmpeppard (TikTok) Darrin M Peppard (Facebook)https://walkinyourpurpose.roadtoawesome.net/ebook TranscriptStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Do you frequently feel burned out at work as a school teacher? Are you eager to set clear boundaries and prioritize your well-being so you can finally achieve work-life balance and set a good boundary between school and home?Putting yourself first should be a priority. But sometimes making a change can be challenging because of the time, commitment, and repetitions you have to make to build a routine.Welcome to episode 23 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty podcast! In this episode, I’m speaking with business and life strategy coach, author and speaker for women, Julie DeLucca Collins. She talks about the influence of tiny habits in our daily lives.Julie believes that it’s important to create growth for yourself. She understands that many empowered educators are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and burned out. Through the power of a positive feedback loop, you’ll be able to build the confidence you need to make a change in yourself and regulate your emotions.Today, it’s all about showing up and being consistent in your tiny habits. So, join us in this conversation so you can get the momentum going!Stay empowered,Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Julie:Julie is a Business and Life Coach, Speaker, and Author. She helps entrepreneurs increase confidence, transform lives, and gain clients. She’s passionate about helping women and organizations find success. As a seasoned mentor and coach in the professional field, she supports women in creating a vision and setting goals. Her framework uses the Tiny Habits method to ensure that you create lasting behaviors to help you succeed in your business.  Contact Julie here:Website:GoConfidentlyCoaching.comInstagram: @julie_deluccacollinsStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!As an empowered educator, do you focus on the inner work it takes to help create a better quality of life?Being a teacher and creating a space that is accepting, healing and nurturing helps cultivate community- not just inside your classroom, but for society as a whole.Welcome to episode 22 of the Take Notes podcast with Jen Rafferty! In this episode, I’m speaking with trauma informed subconscious mindset coach, Amanda Bolzau.She's a mentor and advocate who works with women on the rise who want to self actualize, grow, and live a more expansive life. I'm so excited to delve into her expertise on trauma, neuroplasticity, metacognition, and various somatic and subconscious modalities that really help break apart old conditioning, in order to live a truly free life. Her work empowers people to peel away the layers of inauthentic versions of themselves and reclaim who they were always meant to be.  As we dive deep into this conversation, Amanda shares the importance of doing the inner work in efforts to disrupt your old way of thinking and free yourself- because you have the power- ALL OF IT! Today is all about raising the consciousness of the world, by unlocking your own power!If you’re ready to gain that freedom in your life, join us in this insightful conversation! Stay empowered, Jen  Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room About Amanda :Amanda is a Trauma-Informed Subconscious Success Coach, Mentor and Advocate working with women on the rise who want to Self-actualize, Grow, and live a more Expansive life. Amanda's expertise in trauma education and processing, neuroplasticity, metacognition, and various somatic and subconscious modalities helps you break apart your old conditioning so you can live a truly free life. Her work empowers you to peel away the layers of inauthentic versions of yourself in order to reclaim who you were always meant to be. She partners with you on your deeply personal journey to freedom, wherein you gain access to the most valuable lesson you'll ever learn... YOU have all the power... all of it... and you always have.Connect with Amanda here:Website:  TheLittFactor.comStay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally draining experiences a person can go through.It's filled with a range of emotions such as anger, resentment, grief, and regret. The demands of managing these emotions can often feel overwhelming, making it difficult to manage everyday tasks and obligations- like showing up for your students.But, with the right guidance and tools, it’s possible to take back control of the situation and move towards a more peaceful future.Welcome to episode 21 of the Take Notes with Jen Rafferty podcast! In this episode, I’m speaking with juris doctorate, certified divorce coach, and a certified Mind Magic practitioner, Sharri Freedman.She helps people manage the difficult emotions of dealing with divorce.Through her work, she provides clients with tools that create a sense of peace and calm that regulate the nervous system so they can transition from simply reacting to the situation to being able to respond in a more constructive way.Divorce stress is real, and it's all encompassing. It’s not about “just showing up”, whether it's by distraction or compartmentalizing. Because, pushing through and keeping it together is not what we do here.Today, it’s all about highlighting the real feeling of loss associated with divorce in a way that normalizes the grief you feel with the same space and mass as the loss of a life.And, most importantly, to let you know that you are not alone.Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at:Click here to learn all the ways you can work with me: Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Sharri:Sharri Freedman, JD, CDC, CMMMP is a family law attorney with almost 30 years experience as a divorce professional now practicing exclusively as a divorce, co-parenting and relationship coach. Using a trauma informed lens, she combines her legal wisdom with mindset and somatic practices to help women ditch the drama and do divorce differently. Sharri helps clients strategize the next best steps, improve communication and begin to heal, before, during and after divorce. Connect with Sharri here:Website: potomaccoaching.comEmail: Sharri@potomaccoaching.comInstagram: @yourdivorcecoachReferenced in this episode:Stay empowered,Jen Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me at: empowerededucator.com/resources Instagram: @jenrafferty_ Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty Room