Brave Voices in Education – The Podcast

Brave Voices in Education - The Podcast
Podcast Description
Brave Voices in Education amplifies the voices of educators, leaders, and changemakers driving real impact in schools and communities. Hosted by award-winning educator Craig Aarons-Martin, this podcast dives into the stories, strategies, and lived experiences of those pushing for equity, belonging, and transformation in education. Expect candid conversations, deep insights, and actionable takeaways that challenge the status quo.
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Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest here: https://ccmeducationgroup.co/brave-voices.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of equity, belonging, and transformative leadership within educational settings, exploring topics such as the challenges of federal funding in schools and the essence of living authentically brave. Episodes include conversations about the importance of youth voice, strategies for advocating for marginalized groups, and personal reflections on what it means to be courageous in everyday life.

Brave Voices in Education amplifies the voices of educators, leaders, and changemakers driving real impact in schools and communities. Hosted by award-winning educator Craig Aarons-Martin, this podcast dives into the stories, strategies, and lived experiences of those pushing for equity, belonging, and transformation in education. Expect candid conversations, deep insights, and actionable takeaways that challenge the status quo.
#GetYourselfACupofCourage #BraveVoicesInEd #CCMEdGroup
Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest here: https://ccmeducationgroup.co/brave-voices.
In this heart-centered and high-impact episode of Brave Voices in Education, Dr. Sarah Thomas — founder of EduMatch, global educator connector, and edtech visionary — joins Craig Aarons-Martin for a candid conversation on what it means to lead with authenticity, healing, and radical joy in education.
From burning out to setting boundaries, from invisibility to global influence, Sarah drops truth after truth on how educators (especially Black women) can reclaim their time, energy, and voice in systems that weren’t built for their thriving.
🎧 In this episode:
How EduMatch began as a tweet and became a global community
The difference between being visible and being seen
Why joy is a revolutionary leadership practice
Building boundaries without guilt
Healing from burnout in real-time
Whether you're an educator, school leader, or changemaker, this episode reminds you: You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to serve.
💻 Learn more about Sarah: http://www.sarahjanethomas.com
🔗 Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-thomas
🔊 Listen to more episodes: https://bravevoicespod.com
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