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Sacred Cows Beware: One Leader's Mission to Change the Status Quo
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Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson shares her remarkable journey from reluctant teacher to pioneering leader, demonstrating how divine purpose often manifests through the very things we initially resist.
• First in her family to earn a doctorate degree, completing it by age 31
• Career evolved from teaching to leadership positions in K-12 and nonprofit sectors
• Found her calling in sacred teaching despite initial resistance
• Turned her church curriculum into a published book after multiple divine nudges
• Experience as an educator uniquely equipped her to advocate for her neurodivergent children
• Views herself as a divinely appointed "change agent" guided by Joshua 1:3
• Redefined success from achievements to making meaning and being light to others
• Emphasizes respecting all career paths and recognizing everyone's value
• Recommends taking career interest inventories, seeking divine guidance, and trusting your instincts
For more about Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson, visit her website at drvmst.com or find her on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Chapters
1. Sacred Cows Beware: One Leader's Mission to Change the Status Quo (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson (00:00:26)
3. Journey to Earning a Doctorate (00:04:01)
4. Career Evolution and Leadership Roles (00:09:03)
5. Teaching in Sacred Spaces (00:16:53)
6. Navigating God's Nudges and Purpose (00:21:16)
7. Writing a Book from Curriculum (00:25:09)
8. Raising Neurodivergent Children (00:38:45)
9. Redefining Success and Purpose (00:42:32)
10. Practical Steps for Finding Purpose (00:51:17)
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