2 Knights & a Mic
2 Knights & a Mic
Podcast Description
The 2 Knights & a Mic Podcast offers dynamic and meaningful conversations about education, leadership and finding your purpose. Hosted by Kaleth Wright and Todd Simmons, former Air Force leaders with proven experience in driving success.
Kaleth and Todd bring a unique blend of experience, insight, and approachability. Their backgrounds as leaders, motivational speakers, and business consultants provide them with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities which listeners may find beneficial.
More importantly, Kaleth and Todd possess an authentic and engaging communication style honed through their previous successful podcasts, ”The New Normal” and ”Blueprint Leadership.” These podcasts, produced for the United States Air Force, reached hundreds of thousands of listeners, and fostered meaningful dialogue on critical topics.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as leadership, education, and personal purpose, with episodes highlighting topics like effective team management in remote settings, the significance of continuous learning, and the art of saying 'no' to maintain focus. For example, the inaugural episode features Todd Simmons discussing his transformational journey and lessons learned in leadership.
The 2 Knights & a Mic Podcast offers dynamic and meaningful conversations about education, leadership and finding your purpose. Hosted by Kaleth Wright and Todd Simmons, former Air Force leaders with proven experience in driving success.
Kaleth and Todd bring a unique blend of experience, insight, and approachability. Their backgrounds as leaders, motivational speakers, and business consultants provide them with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities which listeners may find beneficial.
More importantly, Kaleth and Todd possess an authentic and engaging communication style honed through their previous successful podcasts, ”The New Normal” and ”Blueprint Leadership.” These podcasts, produced for the United States Air Force, reached hundreds of thousands of listeners, and fostered meaningful dialogue on critical topics.
In this inspiring episode of 2 Knights & a Mic, K Wright sits down with Dr. Janell Gibson, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Columbia Southern University, for a powerful conversation on education, leadership, student success, and the future of higher learning.
Drawing from more than 25 years in higher education, Dr. Gibson reflects on her academic journey — from behavioral science instructor to senior university leader — and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She shares how online learning has evolved, why flexibility matters more than ever for adult and military learners, and how CSU’s mission-driven culture has shaped its approach to teaching, service, and innovation.
The conversation also dives into today’s biggest challenges in higher education, including shifting political landscapes, accreditation expectations, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Dr. Gibson breaks down CSU’s approach to AI, the importance of integrity in its use, and how the university is preparing students to leverage new technologies responsibly.
Finally, Dr. Gibson offers heartfelt reflections on leadership, work-life balance, the importance of lifelong learning, and her bold vision for Mission 2030 — a plan that includes new colleges, expanding program offerings, and supporting even more students on their academic journey.
Whether you’re an educator, a current student, or someone considering returning to school, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and plenty of practical wisdom.
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