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Cultural Curriculum Chat with Jebeh Edmunds

Welcome to the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast — where culture meets curriculum, and conversations spark real change. Hosted by author, educator, DEI consultant, and cultural storyteller Jebeh Edmunds, this show is your weekly guide to creating inclusive spaces where every voice is seen, valued, and celebrated.Whether you"re an educator, leader, DEI practitioner, or a lifelong learner committed to equity, you’ll find empowering dialogue here. We dive into multicultural education, workplace

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51:18

Season 8 Episode #26 Human Rights, Courage, and the...

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2026/04/17

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi. With over 25 years of advocacy, Zolal has dedicated her life to raising awareness about political prisoners, women’s rights, and the ongoing fight for freedom in Iran. Together, they explore: • The realities facing human rights activists • The role of women in Iran’s resistance movements • Why global awareness matters • How education...

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Season 8 Episode #25 The Truth About Equity — What...

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2026/04/10

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation is especially powerful because we’re talking about equity beyond the buzzwords—what it really looks like in practice, what leaders often get wrong, and what it takes to sustain meaningful change. I’m honored to welcome Celeste Warren. Celeste is a visionary leader with an incredible 28-year career at a global Fortune 100 company, where she rose to the role of Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Since retiring, she’s continued her m...

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Season 8 Episode # 24 Ghost Gaps at Work: The...

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2026/04/03

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I sat down with leadership strategist and workplace culture expert Ivonne Furneaux for a powerful conversation about something many organizations feel — but rarely name. Ghost gaps. These are the invisible divides that quietly undermine trust, engagement, and momentum in teams. They show up in miscommunication. In assumptions. In leadership that says one thing but operates another way. And they cost organizations more than t...

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Season 8 Episode #23 When Schools Become...

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2026/03/27

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a child’s identity becomes a target inside the very system meant to protect them? In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with scholar and trauma expert Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Sherrod, a contributor to the new book Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered. Dr. Sherrod shares the heartbreaking and illuminating story of Kelly, a student in Baltimore City Public Schools whose experiences reve...

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Season 8 Episode #22 From Data to Dignity: AI,...

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2026/03/20

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I’m joined by Eugene Manley—a cancer scientist, nonprofit founder, and Black healthcare advocate who helps people make sense of AI, cancer, and health equity without the jargon. We talk about: How AI is already shaping cancer careWhat medical racism looks like in real lifeWhy documentation and language matterHow patients and caregivers can advocate for themselvesWhy STEM careers are part of the long-term equity solutionThis ...

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Season 8 Episode #21 Why This Los Angeles Theatre Is...

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2026/03/13

Send a text What happens when a Los Angeles theater commits to inclusion not just onstage, but in leadership, vision, and long-term impact? In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Ben Zingos to discuss why a Los Angeles theatre is making history in 2026—and what it means for the future of theater, cultural leadership, and representation in the arts. This conversation explores how theater functions as a space for cultural storytelling, community en...

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Season 8 Episode #20 Starting Fires vs. Tending Them:...

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2026/03/06

Send a text What if burnout isn’t a personal failure—but a cultural one? In this reflective episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Jake Knox, author of Oak Logs & Gasoline, for a conversation many educators, leaders, and creatives didn’t realize they needed. Jake invites us to slow down and reconsider what we’re building—and how we’re sustaining it. Using the powerful metaphor of starting fires versus tending them, this episode explores why so many ...

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Season 8 Episode#19 No More Grammar Shame: Language,...

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2026/02/27

Send a text What if the way we teach grammar is actually doing harm? In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Patty McGee — author, literacy educator, and consultant — to challenge the shame-based, punitive ways grammar has been taught for generations. Patty shares how language is deeply connected to identity, culture, and belonging, and why students from marginalized communities are often made to feel that the way they speak is “wrong” inste...

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Season 8 Episode #18 Empathy Isn’t Soft: Why Human...

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2026/02/20

Send a text Empathy has become one of the most overused—and misunderstood—words in leadership and inclusion spaces. Often framed as a “nice to have” or a soft interpersonal skill, empathy is frequently stripped of its complexity, discomfort, and emotional labor. In my recent conversation with Matthias Biehl on The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, we explored what empathy really looks like in practice—especially when people don’t share the same identities, backgrounds, or worldviews. Matthia...

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Season 8 Episode #17 When Being Lost Is Sacred:...

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2026/02/13

Send a text What happens when everything you built your life around no longer fits who you are becoming? In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Tracy Smith, author and storyteller behind Tracy Travels Everywhere, to explore grief, identity, and what it means to start over in a world obsessed with achievement. Tracy shares how personal loss and a powerful midlife reckoning forced her to question the cultural narratives that tell us to keep p...

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Season 8 Episode #16 You’re Not Lost — You’re Just...

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2026/02/06

Send us a text What happens when you reach every goal — and still feel like something’s missing? In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur + creative strategist Jon Bowerman joins host Jebeh Edmunds to talk about chasing milestones, losing identity in achievement, and slowly rebuilding a life rooted in presence, joy, and purpose. We explore: ✨ The shift from hustle to wholeness 📚 His book written for his children that became a guide for many 🎨 Creativity as a compass back ...

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Season 8 Episode #15 I’m Not Rebranding — I’m Reclaiming

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2026/01/30

Send us a text This season of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast opens with a declaration. Jebeh Edmunds isn’t announcing a rebrand — she’s naming a reclamation. In this powerful identity-setting episode, Jebeh reflects on the many roles she’s carried — educator, consultant, podcaster, writer — and names the deeper truth beneath all of them: cultural storytelling. Through personal reflection and purposeful clarity, she steps fully into her voice as an Author, CEO, and Cultural Storyteller,...

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Season 8 Episode #14 How a Pair of Socks Sparked a...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text In this uplifting episode, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Nicholas Adkins, founder of the global Pinksocks Life movement — known for kilts, hugs, a pink furry bike, a teddy-bear-like dog… and a whole lot of love. What started with a simple pair of socks accidentally sparked a worldwide kindness revolution, now uniting more than 300,000 people who believe in connection, compassion, and the magic of gifting. We explore: ✨ The origin story of Pinksocks 🧦 Why socks b...

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Season 8 Episode #13 A New Chapter of Leadership: My...

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2026/01/16

Send us a text Join host Jebeh Edmunds on this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast as she welcomes Marisa C. Williams, the newly appointed CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys. Together, they explore leadership, representation, belonging, and the future of building courageous, confident girls. Marisa shares her journey, her vision for equitable youth programming, and her passion for community empowerment. A must-listen for educators, families, community leaders, and anyone passionate...

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Season 8 Episode #12 Writing That Matters: Ethical...

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2026/01/09

Send us a text In this episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Jebeh sits down with Rhonda Lawson — soldier-journalist, multi-published author, literary strategist, and founder of Meet the World Image Solutions. With over 24 books written, nearly 1,000 authors supported, and 23 years of military service informing her discipline and clarity, Rhonda breaks down: ethical and effective AI use for writers the difference between great writing vs. great storytelling 5 ways to make char...

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36:42

Season 8 Episode #11 Artistry, Alchemy & Ancestral...

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2026/01/02

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds™ sits down with author, speaker, healer, and trauma expert Heather Ann Ferri for an unforgettable conversation about transformation, resilience, and reclaiming your story. Heather shares how her journey—from childhood trauma and generational pain to performing arts in New York City and deep trauma recovery work—shaped her mission to help others heal CPTSD, reconnect with their inner child, and...

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Season 8 Episode #10 The Quiet Storm: The Rise, Power...

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2025/12/26

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with DJ, professor, and author Amani Roberts to explore the history, influence, and cultural impact of Black R&B groups from the 1950s through the early 2000s. Amani’s new book, The Quiet Storm, unpacks: ✔️ The rise of over 60 iconic R&B groups ✔️ How these groups shaped social movements and identity ✔️ Behind-the-scenes industry politics & racial barriers ✔️ Why many...

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Season 8 Episode # 9 The Art of Unlearning: Embodied...

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2025/12/19

Send us a text In this episode, Jebeh sits down with celebrated choreographer, director, educator, and author Alexandra Beller for a deep conversation on embodied creativity and the courageous act of unlearning. With over 25 years in dance and theater, Alexandra shares wisdom on disrupting creative habits, trusting intuition, and returning to joy in the artistic process. We explore how the body holds knowledge long before the mind, what it means to make art within systems of capitalism, and h...

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Season 8 Episode #8 From Orphanage to Opportunity: Ed...

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2025/12/12

Send us a text Discover how financier and philanthropist Ed Hajim transformed childhood adversity into a life of purpose. Learn his Four Ps—Passions, Principles, Partners, and Plans—in this inspiring episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast. Perfect for educators, leaders, and anyone seeking motivation and clarity. Learn more about Ed Hajim here: Ed Hajim's Website Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about my debut novel on presale now! COME SAY Hey!! Instagram: @cultrallyjebe...

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Season 8 Episode #7 Beyond the Checklist: Redefining...

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2025/12/05

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Jebeh sits down with the remarkable Jenna Udenberg—community builder, educator, and advocate dedicated to creating spaces where people feel truly seen and supported. Jenna shares her journey of serving diverse populations across the Northland and how her work is rooted in connection, compassion, and intentional inclusion. From navigating leadership roles to empowering youth and families, Jenna opens up about th...

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