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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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35:54

Season 9 Episode #24 Stories Shaped by Service: A...

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2026/10/02

Send us Fan Mail How does a lifetime of serving others shape the stories we tell? In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with author, legal nurse consultant, hospice specialist, and educator Nancy Jasin Ensley to explore how decades of caring for people inspired a rich body of work spanning memoir, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, science fiction, and children's literature. Nancy reflects on the lessons she's learned through healthcare, teaching,...

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35:33

Season 9 Episode #23 Leading with Heart: Restoring...

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2026/09/25

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to lead with heart? In a world where burnout, constant change, and workplace challenges have become the norm, today's leaders are being called to do more than manage people—they're being challenged to create cultures where trust, belonging, and resilience can flourish. In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds welcomes Hanna D. Bauer, Founder and CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation fir...

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37:56

Season 9 Episode #22 How Culture, Communication, and...

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2026/09/18

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build peace? Many people think peace begins after conflict ends, but today's guest believes it starts much earlier—with communication, curiosity, cultural understanding, and relationships. In this episode, Jebeh welcomes Dr. John L. Graham, former U.S. Navy SEAL, Professor Emeritus, author, and internationally recognized expert on negotiation and peacebuilding. Together they explore how cultural differences influence communication, why negotiation ...

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31:22

Season 9 Episode #21 Reimagining Education Through...

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2026/09/11

Send us Fan Mail Reimagining Education Through Curiosity, Culture & STEM with Dr. Annalies Corbin What if the future of education isn't about memorizing answers—but inspiring students to ask better questions? In this thought-provoking episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with educator, archaeologist, and learning innovator Dr. Annalies Corbin to explore how curiosity, culture, and hands-on learning can transform classrooms and prepare students for an ever...

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41:55

Season 9 Episode #20 Recover. Rebuild. Rise. Repeat:...

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2026/09/04

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life completely falls apart? In this powerful conversation, Bryan Blackmon shares his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction on the streets of California to becoming a voice of hope and resilience for thousands online. Bryan discusses the pivotal role that community, accountability, and one person's belief played in his recovery. He breaks down the CRAB framework that helped him rebuild his life and explains why redemption is less about dramatic ...

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32:22

Season 9 Episode #19 From Apartheid to Action:...

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2026/08/28

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I sit down with Gerri Williams — producer and director of the documentary Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration. Together, we discuss the life and enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, the global impact of the anti-apartheid movement, and how storytelling, film, and community engagement can inspire healing, justice, and collective action. Gerri shares: her personal connection to the a...

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44:24

Season 9 Episode #18 Preparing the Next Generation:...

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2026/08/21

Send us Fan Mail Preparing the Next Generation: Queen Michele's Vision for a Conscious Curriculum What does today's generation need to thrive in tomorrow's world? In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with retired educator, author, and curriculum creator Queen Michele to discuss her journey from a 27-year career in education to developing 52 Insights for Gen Alpha: A Conscious Curriculum. Together, they explore why preparing students for the fu...

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37:09

Season 9 Episode #17 Saying Yes to the Story You Were...

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2026/08/14

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a dream changes the entire course of your life? In this unforgettable episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with author Brigid Kennedy to discuss ancestry, storytelling, creative courage, and the incredible true family mystery that inspired her bestselling novel, LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold. Three years ago, Brigid’s grandmother appeared to her in a dream with a request: write the family’s real history. At the ...

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26:34

Season 9 Episode#16 Raising Resilient Families:...

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2026/08/07

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with educator, advocate, and founder of Single M, Gail Showalter, for a powerful conversation about resilience, motherhood, education, and hope. Drawing from her lived experience as a single mother raising three children and her twenty-year career in regular and special education, Gail shares the realities many families quietly navigate every day. Together, Jebeh and Gail discuss ...

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29:24

Season 9 Episode #15 The Real Ones: Leadership,...

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2026/07/31

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Maya Rupert—political strategist, speaker, and author—for a powerful conversation about authenticity in leadership and the often unseen dynamics of race, gender, and power in professional spaces. Drawing from her experience managing presidential campaigns and serving in executive leadership roles, Maya shares thoughtful insights on what authentic leadership truly looks like beyond buzz...

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30:41

Season 9 Episode #14 Rewriting Your Story: Healing,...

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2026/07/24

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with therapist, storyteller, and author Johnzelle Anderson. Johnzelle shares the inspiration behind his debut memoir Mixtape: A Memoir—a raw and lyrical exploration of survival, identity, and healing. Growing up mixed race in 1990s Virginia, Johnzelle navigated abuse, neglect, and racism while searching for belonging in a world that often made him feel invisib...

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35:36

Season 9 Episode #13 Rethinking Disability, Dignity,...

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2026/07/17

Send us Fan Mail What can one brother teach us about dignity, belonging, and the true meaning of inclusion? In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds interviews Dr. Stuart D. Jones, author of For the Love of Stephen. Through storytelling and lived experience, Dr. Jones shares how his brother Stephen, who lived with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reshaped his understanding of empathy, faith, and humanity. This episode is especially mean...

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31:48

Season 9 Episode #12 Choosing Yourself and Rebuilding...

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2026/07/10

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds interviews Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, founder of Choose Yourself Community. Hakeem shares his journey of personal transformation after experiencing loss, injuries, and life challenges that pushed him to rebuild his life with intention. This conversation explores resilience, identity, and how choosing yourself can lead to meaningful growth and purpose. Listen now to this inspiring conversation about tra...

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31:59

Season 9 Episode #11 The Hidden Weight of Leadership:...

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2026/07/03

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor—pastor, leadership advisor, and author of A Charge to Keep. Together, they explore what leadership truly looks like behind the scenes—the weight of difficult decisions, the cost of integrity, and the responsibility that comes with authority. This conversation dives into leadership, faith, organizational pressure, and the courage it takes to act with clarity w...

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Season 9 Episode #10 Reimagining Schools with Joy,...

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2026/06/26

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful return episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds welcomes back educational justice advocate Dr. Deonna Smith for a deeper conversation about the future of equitable education. Dr. Smith, founder of Deonna Smith Consulting, works with schools across the country to help educators create learning environments centered on equity, inclusion, and joy. (deonnasmithconsulting.com) Together, Jebeh and Dr. Smith explore: Why joy is a critical...

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29:35

Season 9 Episode #9 The Power of Reading, Writing,...

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2026/06/19

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Susan Gooch, an Arkansas author and proud Southern storyteller, to talk about the transformative power of reading, writing, and the stories we carry from our lived experiences. Susan shares her journey from a child with dyslexia who resisted reading to a voracious reader who devours nearly 200 books a year. She opens up about her mother's patient dedication, the eighth-grade moment a Dickens novel cracked her world wide open, and...

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26:22

Season 9 Episode #8 Unlearning to Become: A...

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2026/06/12

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Ginny Priem—keynote speaker, Master Certified Professional Life Coach, best-selling author, and host of the Unsubscribe Podcast. Together, they explore what it truly means to “unsubscribe” from the beliefs, expectations, and identities that no longer serve us. This conversation dives into identity, healing, cultural expectations, and the courage it takes to let go and rebuild. &nbs...

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36:20

Season 9 Episode #7 Brain Science, Human Systems, and...

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2026/06/05

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Lisa Riegel—educator, researcher, author, and expert in brain science and human systems. Together, they explore how understanding the brain can transform leadership, education, and the way we support people in reaching their full potential. This conversation dives into neuroscience, systems thinking, culture, and the connection between human behavior and organizational success. ...

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34:38

Season 9 Episode #6 Building Bridges Through...

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2026/05/29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Thomas R. Wilson — educator, writer, consultant, and purpose-driven event specialist — for a deeply human conversation about empathy, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. Thomas shares how growing up in the neurodivergent and mental health communities during the 90s and early 2000s shaped his mission to create compassionate, person-first spaces where everyone — regardless of ...

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30:52

Season 9 Episode #5 Building a World Where Everyone...

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2026/05/22

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Daniel Hodges, President and Co-Founder of the Peaces of Me Foundation, to discuss disability advocacy, resilience, and building truly inclusive organizations. Born blind and living with multiple disabilities, Daniel was once told he would never become a fully functioning adult. In fact, systemic failures in education caused him to miss grades 7–11 entirely. Yet today, Daniel ...

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