In “Bringing a Vision to Life,” BWEL, Inc. Founder and Visionary Dr. Latrese D. Younger discusses how BWEL was born from a place of her own need for community and sisterhood, the importance of staying authentic in the work of educational leadership, and leading with a servant’s heart.

Dr. Latrese D. Younger has seventeen years of education experience across several different school districts. She is the present content curator for and founder of the non-profit, Black Women Education Leaders, Inc. (BWEL). She has served as an English Language Arts teacher, Literacy Coach, Assistant Principal, Data and Assessment Analyst, and is currently a state School Improvement Specialist. In this episode, Dr. Latrese shares her “why” for starting BWEL, some of her personal experiences, and her hopes for the organization's expanded impact.

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Dr. Latrese is a contributing author in the following books: Next in Line to Lead by Dr. Sharon Porter, Aspire to Lead by Joshua Stamper, The Labyrinth of Leadership: Navigating Your Way Through The Maze by Dr. Frederick White, and Dr. Jami Fowler White, and HERstory: Lessons to Lead and Lift by Women Education Leaders of Virginia.

Connect with Dr. Latrese D. Younger

• Twitter X: @latreseyounger

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latrese-y-29342723/

• Website: https://latreseyounger.wixsite.com/website-1

Tune in to an insightful discussion with Dr. Shonda Harris-Muhammed, BWEL’s Executive Director, as she shares about the importance of honoring our voices and shaping the narrative for our own stories as Black women. Through personal anecdotes and professional wisdom, Dr. Shonda, a seasoned educator, shares perspectives on her journey. This episode offers inspiration and encouragement for you to use your voice and your experiences to craft a narrative that reflects your truest self.

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Dr. Shonda leadership book recommendation: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

In this episode, your hosts, Principal Trelane Clark and Dr. Jocelyn McDonald, members of Black Women Education Leaders (BWEL), Inc., delve into the crucial topic of self-care and wellness within the context of their unique journeys. As educators, they understand the demands of their profession and the importance of nurturing themselves as women and as mothers to better serve their students and communities.

Trelane and Jocelyn candidly share their experiences and challenges in navigating self-care as Black women in education. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Trelane and Jocelyn offer insights into how they are actively prioritizing self-care and wellness in the new year. They discuss the strategies they employ, from setting boundaries to practicing mindfulness, to ensure they are nurturing their physical, emotional, and mental health. Listeners are invited to join Trelane and Jocelyn on this journey of self-discovery and self-improvement.

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In this introduction to Lead Girl! The BWEL Podcast, three members of Black Women Education Leaders, Inc., Ms. Trelane Clark, Dr. Jocelyn McDonald, and Ms. Shalonda Archibald set the stage by sharing the organization's mission and core values. Listen in as they describe the podcast's goal -- to amplify the voices of Black women in educational leadership.