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A retrospective look at the culture, traditions, legacies, and legends of the fire service. Where we came from, how we got here, and the people who led the way.
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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 Cost of Reform and the Power of Community with Representative Jennifer Bacon
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1:23:36What happens when a Black educator survives a natural disaster, a political awakening, and a broken school systemall in the same year? In this deeply moving episode of The Exit Interview, Colorado State Representative Jennifer Bacon recounts how her early teaching career in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina became a catalyst for her journey into…
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Youth at the Core with Joy Delizo-Osborne Live at SXSWEDU 2025
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55:48What happens when you're doing everythingleading a school, serving your community, answering the phones, teaching mathand still feel like you're drowning? In this Exit Interview live show, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Joy Delizo-Osborne, who shares the real reason she left her role as a founding principal: her doctor said quit, and her wife offere…
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Liberation As A Non-Negotiable with Jamilah Pitts
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57:05What happens when an educator's deep love for liberation collides with the realities of traditional schooling? In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jamilah Pittseducator, author, yoga teacher, and founder of She Imprintsto explore her journey through the education system and beyond. Jam…
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Episode 74: "I felt a rumble . . . " With Keith Bryant
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43:13Thirty years ago, Keith Bryant was a firefighter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when the Alfred P. Murrah building was blown up. Today, he serves as the State Fire Marshal in Oklahoma but not before service as the US Fire Administrator. Comments or suggestions? Contact us at: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @FDLogbook Instagram - @FDLogboo…
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Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Greene
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50:04In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Josephine Ampaw-Greene a licensed family therapist and former educatorto explore what it truly means to sustain wellness while navigating the demands of education and racial battle fatigue. Josephine shares her unique journey from paraeducat…
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Finding Identity and Building Community with Jenna Greenwood
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45:05In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmother, Marie Greenwood, Denvers first Black tenured …
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Breaking Barriers in Special Education with Jason B. Allen
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56:36In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jason B. Alleneducator, activist, and policy advocateto discuss the systemic barriers Black students and educators face in traditional school systems. Jason shares his personal journey from school administrator to special education teac…
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Episode 73: "Never say never, just say yes" With Tonya Hoover
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1:17:35Tonya Hoover started her fire service career as a cadet firefighter in Shippensburg, PA and rose to serve as the Deputy Administrator for the US Fire Administration. She was a local and state fire marshal along the way and believes in staying connected to the people who are doing the job day in and day out. After an eight month stint of being retir…
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On Co-Teaching, Rest, and Black Educator Retention with Keisha Rembert
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49:18In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with award-winning educator and advocate Keisha Rembert to discuss her journey in education, the challenges Black educators face, and the importance of racial literacy, affinity spaces, and wellness. Keisha reflects on her 17-year career as a middle schoo…
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Beyond the Principal's Office: Finding New Ways to Serve with Dr. Adrienne Davenport
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49:46In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Dr. Adrienne Davenport, a veteran educator, administrator, and author, to talk about career transitions, leadership, and the realities of being a Black educator. Dr. Davenport shares how she unexpectedly entered the field of education, her journey fr…
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Achievement Addiction and the Quest for Wellness with Najmah Ahmad
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1:02:27In this powerful and reflective episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Najmah Ahmad to discuss her nearly 20-year journey through education, from working in nonprofits and higher education to leadership roles in school districts and national policy. Najmah candidly shares her experiences navigati…
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Episode 72: The Next Gen Volume II with Hailey and Brianna
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49:04We did a series of "next generation" episodes a few years ago and it's a good time to revisit the state of the future of the fire service. And if these two ladies are any indication, the profession is in great hands. Their paths to the fire service are different, but their passion and love for the job is identical. I can't wait to see where they wi…
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In the Pursuit of Impact with Dr. Damia Thomas
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55:17In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Damia Thomas, who brings over two decades of experience in urban education. They discuss retention challenges in education, emphasizing the importance of work environment, culture, and kindness over monetary incentives. Dr. Thomas shares her journey from starting as a teacher…
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Episode 71: Hot Air Balloonatics with Henry Rosenbaum
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30:34Henry and I have been involved in hot air ballooning for quite a while now, and it has literally shaped what we are doing today, including starting a new business venture, Old Dominion Air-Ventures. Check us out a www.olddominionair-ventures.com. This episode tells the stories behind two of the balloons we fly - the American Football and Tiny the F…
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What It Means To Be Well with Dr. Shawn Ginwright
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36:56In this episode of The Exit Interview Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons and guest host Stacey Taylor Brandon welcome Dr. Shawn Ginwright, a thought leader in education and youth development. Dr. Ginwright discusses his revolutionary concept of healing-centered engagement and the importance of self-reflection for Black educators dealing wi…
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Episode 70: Kaitlyn Batten 18 Months Later
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24:34Kailyn Batten joined me for a conversation 18 months ago just days before she started Recruit School 67 with Chesterfield County. Today, fully qualified and off probation she joined me again to talk about her six month recruit academy and her first year on the job. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Questions or comments, email fi…
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Episode 69: 2025 Reboot and Tribute to Robert Talbott
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1:01:25It's been a while, but now with a new Podcast Studio and a new year, here we go! It was great catching back up and getting John Crosby and Henry Rosenbaum back behind the microphones, but ended the day with some sad news. It was a bit surreal given some of the topics we touched on in this episode. Donate to support the Talbott Family by visiting th…
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