Best G R L Talk Podcasts (2025)

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Faculty Mentoring: what mentees need today - R. Todd Benson 46:41

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with R. Todd Benson from COACHE (Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education) to explore what makes faculty mentoring truly effective. Todd shares insights from COACHE's extensive research on faculty job satisfaction and workplace climate across hundreds of institutions. We discuss the data-driv…

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Enzo and Omar talked about School 4:35

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Be Brave, Speak Up! SMPIT Thariq Bin Ziyad Boarding School

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In crisis and calm: building an essential partnership with your institution's legal counsel - Guilherme Costa 44:47

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Send us a text From navigating routine compliance challenges to managing full-blown institutional crises, discover how administrators cultivate strategic partnerships with their legal advisor that prove invaluable when the stakes are highest. Guilherne Costa shares candid insights on building trust during quiet periods, establishing clear communica…

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Beyond the application: the changing face of college admissions - Kent Barnds 34:50

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Send us a text With recent shifts in federal and state policies, legal rulings, and evolving demographics, how are institutions adapting their approaches to student recruitment and selection? This question is on the minds of educators, administrators, and families across the nation. W. Kent Barnds, executive vice president for strategy and innovati…

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Resilience Redefined: Leading in Turbulent Times - Ralph Gigliotti 33:49

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Send us a text When chaos strikes, how do leaders step up, steady the ship, and guide their organizations toward resilience and renewal? This is on the minds of leaders across higher ed and beyond. Dr. Ralph Gigliotti, whose work focuses on helping leaders transform moments of crisis into opportunities for growth and reinvention, shares his insight…

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Higher education and politics: finding your path in 2025 - Teresa Valerio Parrot 34:20

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Send us a text Things have become more complicated for higher education in 2025, with executive orders, grant terminations, funding reductions, and investigations. This isn't the first time higher education has faced a crisis; what's different this time, or is it? Teresa Valerio Parrot provides perspective and advice on navigating tumultuous times.…

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DEI: Why is it being used to divide America? - Dr. Daryl G. Smith 43:32

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the attacks on DEI with Dr. Daryl G. Smith, author of Diversity's Promise for Higher Education. Dr. Smith discusses the complex dynamics of institutional capacity building and offers insights into mission advancement during these turbulent times. Dr. Daryl G. Smith, PhD Dr. Smith is a Senior Research Fe…

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Unbias: Unconscious bias at work - Stacey A. Gordon 37:11

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Send us a text In this episode Stacey Gordon, founder and principal consultant of Rework Work and author of Unbias: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work, Stacey commented, “The awareness piece is so big. When I first started DEI work, about a decade ago, I really thought it was all about action, and I was that person, like, you need to take action. …

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Decoding Higher Ed - Nana Kofi Nti and Mashama Thompson 43:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Nana Kofi Nti and Mashama Thompson, co-founders of 510 Media, discuss the challenges facing colleges and universities in the attention economy. They note that institutions of higher education must work to distinguish themselves from the ubiquity of crowdsourced online learning. Kofi Nti and Thompson challenge us to r…

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Navigating Higher Ed: persistence, perseverance, and promise - Nadege Dady 38:04

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Nadege Dady, dean of Student Affairs and assistant professor for the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NYC campus, talks about remaining flexible in moments of transition and positively engaged and "always work from a place of integrity." Nadege Dady, EdD Dr. Nadege Dady is Dean of Students Affairs a…

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AI in higher ed: resistance is futile - James Spellos 34:42

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Send us a text In this episode, James Spellos, president of Meeting U, talks about generative AI and addresses the concern many educators have voiced, "So it's never going to replace the acumen of an educator, never. But what it's going to do is supplement the ability to maybe do a first pass on information, use the tool." James Spellos For over 20…

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Justice education: learning across differences - Dr. Kimberly Drake and Bernie Hernandez 40:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Professor Kim Drake and Bernie Hernandez discuss the Inside-Out Justice Initiative and the transformative impact of educational exchange programs. As a faculty member involved in the program, Professor Drake highlights the collaborative nature of the initiative, emphasizing, "It is about collaboration; a kind of equi…

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Student success; everyone's responsibility - Bernie Savarese 33:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Bernie Savarese, vice president for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success at the University of Tennessee System, talks about the shared responsibility of student engagement for positive outcomes. "Student success it is about more than just metrics, it is about life, families, dreams and communities". Be…

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The college presidency: educational access and workforce development - President Aisha Francis 30:51

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Send us a text In the episode, Dr. Aisha Francis, President and CEO of the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, talks about access to education and workforce development, "one of the challenges we have is to push the limits of what it means to deliver access for all." Aisha Franklin, PhD In 2021, Aisha Francis, PhD, became the first …

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From faculty to administration: making the shift - Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert 36:48

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Send us a text In the episode, Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, provost at the University of the Pacific, talks about making the transition from faculty member to chief academic officer, " People are coachable and can develop their skills if they are interested in doing it." Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, Ph.D, B.A. Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert serves as Provost a…

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Israeli official speaks about a nuclear bomb by Flandy Aziz G. 1:49

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In a talk on the radio, a person from Israel’s government says that Israel may use a big bomb on Gaza. The leader of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, says that this is not true. Israel does not want to hurt people who are not fighting. This is a law among countries which fight with each other. The first person later says that he is not serious about the…

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Samsung boss may go to jail by Faishal Gandhur L. 1:45

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In 2015, there is a merger with Samsung. The deal is worth 8 billion dollars. Jay Y. Lee is the boss of Samsung. Some people say that he makes mistakes during the merger. He breaks the rules. He uses his power for his good. Lee says that this is not true. He explains that it is just normal management. He follows clear rules. Prosecutors want five y…

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Baby elephant in Sri Lanka by Arsyadani Naufal H. 1:00

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Hambantota is a port city. It is in Sri Lanka. There are hundreds of elephants there. They walk around freely. A baby elephant walks near the main road. It falls into a drain. People find the elephant. They take it out. The elephant has a broken leg. They take it to a doctor.

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Pro-Palestine protests by Fathan Abda'u Y 1:47

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About 100,000 people gathered in central London to show their support for Palestine and call for an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. This demonstration followed a recent terror attack by Hamas and Israel’s response. Protesters held signs with slogans like ‘Freedom for Palestine’ and ‘Stop bombing Gaza’. The Metropolitan police estimated that ar…

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Walking Bus by Faqih M.H 1:06

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Vladivostok is a city. It is in the extreme south-east of Russia. There is a bridge. It is only for vehicles. However, four people really want to cross it by foot. They dress up like a bus. They walk behind one another. They are holding a box. It looks like a yellow bus.

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Robots in our lives by Elvin Abdul R. 1:06

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Robots are part of our lives. In the future, there will be more robots. We will have self-driving cars soon. In the next 20 or 30 years, there will be robots in our homes. They will look like us. They will help us. People are very interested in robots. However, robots also scare people. This is natural and human.…

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Louvre’s Pyramid by Danish Alfa M 1:15

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The Louvre is a famous museum in Paris. Its entrance is a glass pyramid. A French artist hides the pyramid. He puts an image on it. The image is black and white. It is an image of the building behind the pyramid. This artist changes buildings and neighbourhoods all around the world. In 2009, he covers a slum in Nairobi. He covers it with pictures o…

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How to Learn English by Alfaraj Chandra 0:56

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Do you know how to learn English? There is technology which can help you learn English. You can read about this technology in a book. The name of the book is How to Learn English

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A lion escapes from a circus by Ahmad Fayaz Zafran 1:29

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A lion escapes from a circus. It happens in a town near Rome, Italy. People must stay home. Police and circus workers try to catch the lion. Rony Vassallo looks after all circus animals. He says that the lion is not dangerous. The animal’s name is Kimba. After several hours, the police catch Kimba. They sedate the animal. The mayor wants to stop us…

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France and Italy fight about migrants by Ahmad Faiz Shiddiq 1:20

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A French charity organization has a ship. This ship rescues migrants in the sea. They are between Libya and Italy. The ship travels to Italy. The Italian government says that the ship must not come there. The ship stays at sea for several weeks. Some migrants are sick. They need help. No port wants the ship. In the end, the ship goes to the French …

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Navigating leadership transitions - Brian Steeves 27:58

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Send us a text In this episode, Brian Steeves, executive director of the board of regents and corporate secretary of the University of Minnesota, talks about leadership transitions, "We need to remember that every single person is a master of change. It's a constant in our lives all the time." Brian Steeves, B.A., MPA Brian Steeves serves as execut…

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Nigeria Crisis by Abdullah Azzam Sidqi 1:39

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Nigeria Crisis In Nigeria, prices go up a lot in August. Every year, the country looks at how much things cost. This is called inflation. And this time, it is really high at 25.8%. It is the highest number in 18 years. President Bola Tinubu does some things in May which make prices go up. He stops giving extra money to people and companies for petr…

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Embracing a strategic mindset - Binti Harvey 28:49

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Send us a text In this episode, Binti Harvey talks about developing and using a strategic mindset, "I've seen people grow in this way of thinking when they have clarity about what the objective is and what the desired outcome is." Binti Harvey, B.A., M.S. Binti Harvey is a seasoned relationship builder, strategist, and change manager with a signifi…

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Charting a path to professional growth - Trish Beck and Michael Miller 34:24

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Send us a text In this episode, NYU Steinhardt EDLI alumni, Drs. Trish Beck and Michael Miller, talk about professional renewal and reinvention, "It begins with your connection to purpose. Your connection to your personal and professional purpose. And oftentimes there is significant overlap." Trish Beck, EdD, MS, RN, NE-BC, FACHE Dr. Trish Beck is …

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Developing leaders through mentorship - Aristide Collins 28:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Aristide Collins talks about the value of and relationship between mentors and mentees. "Mentorship is foundational. It's something that we all should hopefully seek. And I think it would really make all of us better, stronger professionals and leaders." Aristide Collins, BA, MPA, EdD Aristide J. Collins Jr., vice pr…

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Office politics - Kai Swanson 36:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Kai Swanson talks about evolutionary biology and the sabre-toothed tigers of office politics. "You cannot control the weather but there are things you can and if you focus on the things you can you can address or attenuate the negative impacts of those things." Kai Swanson Kai Swanson is special assistant to Augustan…

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We all need friends - Denise and Herminio 11:13

2+ y ago11:13

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Send us a text In this first episode, Denise and Herminio explore the importance of having a friend in the workplace and how friends can make a difference in your professional and personal life. Denise Nelson Nash, MFA, EdD Denise is vice president, secretary of the Board of Trustees, convener of the IDEA Initiative, Scripps College. Denise joined …

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Demystifying Governance - Katie Herschede 20:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Katie Herschede talks about demystifying governance. " Higher education is best when we all know each other. When we all work together. When we all are engaged in the governance process. When we all engaged in the life and the rhythms of the campus." Katie Herschede, EdD Katie is the Vice President for Strategic Init…

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Inclusive Leadership: How to Influence and Bring Others Along on the Journey - Sangeeta Lamba 24:40

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Send us a text In this episode, Sangeeta Lamba talks about inclusive leadership. "Equity minded means that you have to be mindful that each person's experience is very different. So you so if you can be intentional and equity-minded and be committed to almost every step, every decision you make, I think that's probably the way that the dial will mo…

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My first 90 days - Eleanor Fleming 36:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Fleming talks about the first 90 days in a new role. Dr. Fleming offers the following thought about taking on a new role, "encouraging your audience to trust everything that they've done. Whether it's epidemiology or law or whatever, bring that to bear and see and be open to applying your lens in these ne…

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When coaching is needed - Christine Goldthwaite 24:01

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Send us a text In this episode, Christine Goldthwaite talks about when coaching is needed. Dr. Goldthwaite shares that "a coaching engagement is hopefully designed to help the person enhance their self-awareness; become more reflective. That's the foundation of leadership development." Christine Goldthwaite, PhD Christine is the associate director …