In this episode of the Soul Driven Podcast, host Colette Davenport speaks with Julie Means-Parker about the essence of being soul-driven, the journey to discovering one's purpose, and the importance of empathy and connection in personal and professional life. Julie shares her experiences of awakening to her mission, the impact of purpose on daily activities, and the transformative power of love in healing. They discuss the significance of listening, collaboration, and overcoming ego to create meaningful change in the world.

Julie is a licensed dyslexia therapist, Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and special education advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting students with learning differences. She holds an M.Ed. in Policy and Planning from the University of Texas at Austin, where she conducted research on state dyslexia policy and the parent experience with special education. As President of BLEKS Education Technology Solutions, Julie drives innovation in individualized literacy instruction while continuing her work as a practitioner, speaker, and researcher with the Texas Education Leadership Lab.

Contact: julie@bleksedtech.com

01:03 Julie Parker's Mission in Education

02:26 Understanding Soul Driven Living

04:31 Awakening to Purpose and Mission

07:20 Impact of Purpose on Daily Life

10:31 Transforming Burdens into Joyful Living

16:34 The Power of Love in Helping Others

20:07 The Importance of Connection and Support

25:15 Navigating Help and Healing

29:09 The Journey to Self-Awareness and Soul-Driven Living

36:11 The Importance of Community and Support

36:43 Leading the Charge for Change in Education

41:39 The Power of Listening and Understanding

47:54 Ego vs. Soul: Finding Your True Voice

56:13 Grace in the Process of Growth