• Traumedy: How Tina Wilson Turns Pain into Power
    Jun 6 2025

    What if the breakthrough you need is buried beneath your deepest pain?

    In this episode, we sit down with Tina Wilson—also known as Stars Tina—a trauma coach, holistic fitness professional, and radiant force of resilience. After the heartbreaking loss of her 21-year-old son in 2016, Tina could have given up. Instead, she rose. Her journey through grief, healing, and transformation is one you won’t forget—and one that may just change how you see your own story.

    Timestamps & Highlights

    00:00 – Meet Tina Wilson: Energy Coach & Trauma Healer

    01:06 – What Is “Trauma Transformative Energy”?

    03:22 – Tragedy Strikes: Losing Her Son in 2016

    05:23 – Core Values: Faith, Energy, Resilience & Loyalty

    08:01 – Tina’s Motivational Charge for Women 1

    1:00 – The HALT Method: Simple Self-Check for Women

    13:42 – Her Books, Website & 75-Day Reset Challenge

    16:30 – Final Word for the Woman Who Feels Stuck

    19:25 – Closing & How to Connect with Tina

    🧘‍♀️ Key Themes:

    • Healing from grief and loss
    • Holistic health & trauma-informed coaching
    • Breath-work, yoga, journaling as recovery tools
    • Community support and accountability
    • Emotional resilience and faith-driven leadership

    💬 Comment Below:

    What part of Tina’s story spoke to your heart? Have you ever turned pain into purpose? Drop a message below—we read every one.

    👇 📲 Connect with Tina: https://www.iamstarztina.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/Iamstarztina/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutstarztina/

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    Wellness Website: https://jwhitewilliams.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

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    20 mins
  • Leading with Trust: Dr. Toby Travis on School Culture, Leadership & the Hidden Key to Improvement
    May 28 2025

    🛠️ What if the real key to school improvement isn't another new initiative, but rebuilding trust from the inside out?

    In this compelling episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations, Dr. Jewel White-Williams sits down with Dr. Toby A. Travis, award-winning author of TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement and a globally recognized expert in educational leadership. Together, they dive deep into the true foundations of lasting school transformation, highlighting why 70% of improvement efforts fail, how trust affects everything from student behavior to staff retention, and what it actually takes to lead a thriving school culture.

    Whether you're a school leader, educator, or community stakeholder, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, wellness, and what it means to build a school where trust is more than a buzzword. It’s the foundation.

    Don’t miss this one. 🌟 What You’ll Learn:

    ✅ How does Dr. Travis's Trusted Leadership Framework help educational leaders assess and build trust within their schools to improve long-term outcomes?

    ✅ What does Dr. Travis identify as the connection between environmental wellness, implementation success, and the 70% failure rate of school improvement initiatives?

    ✅ Why does Dr. Travis caution against using the term “family” in school environments, and how does redefining community relationships impact trust and accountability?

    ✅ What actionable advice does Dr. Travis give for creating a culture of trust, and how can in-person problem-solving transform toxic school environments?

    🏫 Whether you're a school leader, educator, or advocate for better learning environments, this episode unpacks how trust—not trends—is the cornerstone of meaningful and sustainable school improvement.

    Dr. Toby Travis:

    Social Media Links: www.linkedin.com/in/drtobytravis

    www.globalschoolconsultants.org

    BOOK: www.trustedbook.info

    💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel: Wellness

    Website: https://jwhitewilliams.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

    💬 Join the conversation: How have you seen trust—or the lack of it—impact leadership where you work or learn?

    👍 Like if you believe trust is the foundation of lasting change.

    🔔 Subscribe for more evidence-based, heart-centered conversations with Dr. Jewel White-Williams.

    #TrustedLeadership #SchoolImprovement #OrganizationalWellness #TrustInEducation #ColdPressedConversations

    🧭 Timestamps

    00:00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Travis

    00:02:30 What is Trusted Leadership & Why It Matters

    00:07:30 70% Failure Rate of Initiatives & Role of Trust

    00:12:00 Building Trust Through Assessment, Action & Values

    00:17:00 Challenges of New Leadership, the 'Family' Fallacy & Community Culture

    00:22:30 Trusted Leadership & School Turnaround Outcomes

    00:26:30 Final Gem: Don't Resolve Conflict Electronically

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    29 mins
  • Leading Whole | Craig Aarons Martin on Purpose, Wellness & the Power of Your Voice
    May 20 2025

    What if your wellness was the leadership strategy you’ve been missing?

    In this moving episode, Craig Aarons Martin joins Dr. Jewel for a rich conversation about leading from a place of clarity, care, and courage. They talk real life—how to lead when you're tired, how to show up when you’re called, and why your wellness isn't optional. It's essential. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin but deeply committed to your calling, this one is for you.

    Expect practical insight, personal truth, and gentle reminders that you don’t have to choose between purpose and peace—you can lead whole.

    🧭 Timestamps & Topics

    00:45 – Finding your rhythm as a purpose-driven leader

    03:10 – The role of community in sustaining your wellness

    06:22 – Craig’s journey through service, storytelling, and leadership

    09:15 – Wellness habits that protect your peace

    12:05 – Speaking up with compassion in hard spaces

    🎯 This is for you if you’re…

    *A heart-centered leader navigating big emotions and big decisions

    *A faith-rooted educator, advocate, or mentor

    *Ready to shift from survival mode into sustainable leadership

    *Curious about the link between wholeness and influence

    Connect with Craig Aarons Martin:

    CCM Education Group: https://ccmeducationgroup.co/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcmartin

    Black Boy Summit: https://blackboyjoysummit.com/

    💬 Join the discussion and comment below!

    👍 Like if you support educators and value their voices.

    🔔 Subscribe for more insights on education and learning.

    💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel: Wellness

    Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewelwhitewmsdhsc/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

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    25 mins
  • More Than Survival: Wilnette Carter on Creating a Life That Aligns With You
    May 13 2025

    Are you running on autopilot while pouring into everyone but yourself?

    In this soul-stirring episode, Wilnette Carter shares how she made the shift from burnout to balance—and what it really takes to live with clarity, financial peace, and emotional wellness.

    Whether you're an educator, high-achieving woman, or simply ready to choose you, this conversation will speak directly to your spirit.

    🔑 In This Episode:
    00:00 – Why Self-Investment Is Non-Negotiable
    04:10 – Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
    09:32 – Budgeting Without Guilt: The “Capable Rich” Approach
    14:45 – Emotional Baggage Educators Often Carry
    19:57 – Tools for Creating a More Aligned Life

    👉 Watch now—and give yourself permission to grow.
    ✨ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more empowering conversations every week.

    📌 Helpful Links & Resources
    🌐 Learn more: www.jwhitewilliams.com
    📲 Follow us on Instagram:@drjwhitewilliams

    👇 Comment below: What’s one way you’re choosing yourself this week?

    #WilnetteCarter #SelfInvestment #EducatorWellness #ColdPressedConversations #BudgetingTips #MentalHealthMatters #IntentionalLiving

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    26 mins
  • From Paycheck to Purpose: Rodrick Johnson's Bold Leap from Corporate to the Classroom
    Apr 30 2025

    What happens when you walk away from corporate comfort to follow your calling in education?

    In this inspiring episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, I speak with featured guest, Rodrick Johnson, as we explore the bold and deeply personal journey of leaving behind a high-paying job to embrace a purpose-driven life in the classroom.

    🌱 This isn’t just a career pivot—it’s a transformation rooted in wellness, self-discovery, and intentional living. Whether you're considering a professional shift or just craving more alignment between your work and your values, this story will challenge, encourage, and uplift you.

    🧠 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

    ✔️ The power of energy transfer and how your presence impacts others

    ✔️ Why passion over profit leads to long-term fulfillment

    ✔️ How wellness practices can transform how you lead and live

    ✔️ The real talk behind challenges of transitioning careers

    ✔️ The role of mentorship and self-care in sustaining your purpose

    Timestamps: 00:00 – The Energized Educator Enters the Room

    04:00 – From Corporate to Calling

    08:00 – Wellness, Wholeness & Walking It Out

    12:00 – From Trauma to Transformation

    17:00 – A Message to Educators: Be Unforgettable

    🔥 Key Keywords for Reach: corporate to education, career transition story, leave corporate job, follow your purpose, educator wellness, teaching and mental health, mentorship in education, self-care for educators, passion over profit

    💬 Let’s Talk: Have you ever considered leaving a job that didn’t align with your values? Drop your story or question in the comments—we read and reply to every one.

    How to connect with Rodrick Johnson:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodrick.johnson.568
    • Joey's Story (book): https://joeysstory.com/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/energizededucator/

    👍 Like if you support educators and value their voices.

    🔔 Subscribe for more insights on education and learning.

    💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel:

    Website: https://jwhitewilliams.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

    Join the newsletter: https://jwhitewilliams.com

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    20 mins
  • Insights on Wellness and Culture with Kylie Elizabeth
    Apr 23 2025

    In this eye-opening episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, we sit down with educator and consultant Kylie Elizabeth to unpack what truly shapes successful learning environments—and it’s not just curriculum.

    From the hallways of public schools to the heart of charter communities, Kylie reveals how school culture, teacher wellness, and parental involvement work together to form the foundation of thriving students—and burnout-free educators.

    🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    ✔️ How school culture impacts student motivation and equity

    ✔️ The emotional toll of teaching—and how to prioritize educator wellness

    ✔️ Why engaged parents are powerful partners in academic success

    ✔️ The biggest mistakes schools make when it comes to hiring and leadership

    ✔️ How to create sustainable environments where both students and teachers can grow

    💬 This episode is for you if you’re:

    A school leader or principal facing staff retention challenges

    A parent curious about how to better support your child’s education

    A teacher feeling overwhelmed by shifting school expectations

    A policymaker looking to build community-centered educational policies

    🔗 Timestamps:

    00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro

    03:10 – Why School Culture Matters More Than Ever

    08:42 – Public vs. Charter School Dynamics

    14:05 – The Link Between Teacher Wellness & Student Outcomes

    19:37 – The Emotional Intelligence Gap in Education

    24:18 – How Parents Can Collaborate with Educators

    30:00 – Final Thoughts + Advice for Schools Moving Forward

    👇🏾 Join the Conversation! What resonated with you most in this episode? Comment below—we’d love to hear how your school or community is tackling these issues.

    Contact Information for Kyle Elizabeth:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevirtuosoeducator/

    linktr.ee/thevirtuosoeducator

    👍 Like if you support educators and value their voices.

    🔔 Subscribe for more insights on education and learning.

    💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

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    25 mins
  • Learning That Heals: A Bold Approach to Education and Identity with Dr. Zakia Y. Gates
    Apr 16 2025

    Are we just learning, or are we transforming?

    🌱 In this powerful episode, we explore Embracing Transformative Learning through the lens of The Project—a groundbreaking approach that blends spiritual growth, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility into one unforgettable journey.

    👉 If you’re an educator, learner, or lifelong thinker searching for deeper meaning in education, this episode is for you.

    🧠 What you'll learn:

    • How spiritual growth is not just religious—it's your compass for purpose and humanity.
    • Why intellectual growth thrives when paired with metacognition and reflective practice.
    • The role of social responsibility in transformative education.
    • How to create safe, healing learning spaces that elevate marginalized voices.

    🎧 Timestamps

    00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

    02:15 – Why We Need a New Learning Model

    06:45 – Spiritual vs. Intellectual Growth (and why you need both)

    12:30 – The Power of Experiential Learning

    19:10 – How to Build Safe Learning Spaces

    25:00 – Final Reflections & Takeaways

    Contact Info for Dr. Zakia Yasmin Gates:

    LinkedIn:

    💬 Join the discussion and comment below!

    👍 Like if you support educators and value their voices.

    🔔 Subscribe for more insights on education and learning.

    💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjwhitewilliams/

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    23 mins
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