The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators
Podcast Description
Amidst all of the conversations about the recruitment of Black educators, where are the discussions about retention? The Exit Interview podcast was created to elevate the stories of Black educators who have been pushed out of the classroom, main or central office. The podcast asks guests to share their education journey, the "last straw" that made them decide to leave education, and, most importantly, what they are doing now that they have left the traditional education sphere.
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The podcast focuses on themes of educator retention, the impact of systemic racism, wellness, and personal growth. Episodes delve into topics such as mental health challenges faced by Black educators, the significance of self-care, and the importance of supportive work environments, with examples like discussions around racial battle fatigue and transformative consulting careers.
Amidst all of the conversations about the recruitment of Black educators, where are the discussions about retention? The Exit Interview podcast was created to elevate the stories of Black educators who have been pushed out of the classroom, main or central office. The podcast asks guests to share their education journey, the “last straw” that made them decide to leave education, and, most importantly, what they are doing now that they have left the traditional education sphere.
This episode challenges us to reflect: What traits define us? Who are we outside of productivity?
In this deeply affirming conversation, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Amanda Miller Littlejohnexecutive coach, journalist, and author of The Rest Revolutionto unpack burnout, identity, and the systems that pressure Black educators to overperform at the expense of their wellness. Together, they explore how the culture of overachievement, often masked as Black excellence, can be a trauma response, and why rest is personal and political.
Amanda shares her story of hitting a wall during the pandemic, discovering that when her creativity disappeared, it was her bodys cry for help. With heartfelt wisdom, Amanda urges educators to reconnect with what brings them joy, pursue radical self-knowledge, and lean into community care as a form of wealth and resilience.
Whether you’re an educator on the brink or an ally seeking to support Black professionals, this episode is a powerful reminder: we dont have to earn our restwe were always worthy of it.
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