RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_4242c3de-a7a1-4305-bf2a-61b6b0ae5f21 -- Rendered At Wed, 27 May 2026 18:29:59 +0000 Fighting the Good Fight45 https://redcircle.com/shows/fighting-the-good-fight45 en-US All rights reserved. Tiana Batiste-Waddell The *Fighting the Good Fight Podcast* highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about the education system from the perspective of the Black Woman Educational Leader, Tiana. Let's Go! 4242c3de-a7a1-4305-bf2a-61b6b0ae5f21 The Fighting the Good Fight Podcast highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about the education system from the perspective of the Black Woman Educational Leader, Tiana. Let's Go!

]]> episodic no Tiana Batiste-Waddell tbatwad36@gmail.com no full FTGF Episode 8: Testimonies of a Fighter- Takisha Jacobs, Co Founder of Connect to Be the Change FTGF Episode 8: Testimonies of a Fighter- Takisha Jacobs, Co Founder of Connect to Be the Change Tiana Batiste-Waddell Tiana catches up with Takisha Jacobs, mental health advocate and co-founder of Connect to be the Change, a non profit focused on providing alternative ways to respond to trauma other than physical violence. 

Like so many other black women, Takisha has faced tremendous obstacles due to racism, sexism, classism, and more. Through her resiliency and determination, she has been able to navigate society’s ills and live a fulfilled life helping the most vulnerable population; the youth.

Resources-

Connect to Be the Change- https://connect2bethechange.org/

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414


]]> <p><span>Tiana catches up with Takisha Jacobs, mental health advocate and co-founder of Connect to be the Change, a non profit focused on providing alternative ways to respond to trauma other than physical violence. </span></p><p><span>Like so many other black women, Takisha has faced tremendous obstacles due to racism, sexism, classism, and more. Through her resiliency and determination, she has been able to navigate society’s ills and live a fulfilled life helping the most vulnerable population; the youth.</span></p><p>Resources- </p><p>Connect to Be the Change- https://connect2bethechange.org/</p><p>White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo </p><p>https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414</p><p><br></p> a3f9f08b-2598-478f-a2dd-5b0a3798b1c2 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Tue, 21 May 2024 13:01:19 +0000 1254 no full FTGF Episode 7: Testimonies of a Fighter- Tyree FTGF Episode 7: Testimonies of a Fighter- Tyree Tiana Batiste-Waddell Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Tyree Bonds, a local citizen in our community that lost his brother Eric Logan in the Spring of 2019. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.

Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

Stepping Forward by Richard Hardwood, https://theharwoodinstitute.org/books/stepping-forward-book

Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Healing, and US Social Transformation

https://livingjusticepress.org/product/little-book-of-race-and-restorative-justice/

]]> <p>Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Tyree Bonds, a local citizen in our community that lost his brother Eric Logan in the Spring of 2019. Listen to what&#39;s important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.</p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p>Stepping Forward by Richard Hardwood, https://theharwoodinstitute.org/books/stepping-forward-book</p><p>Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice: Black Lives, Healing, and US Social Transformation</p><p>https://livingjusticepress.org/product/little-book-of-race-and-restorative-justice/</p> 9d1d3b2c-0330-4bfb-b725-0263f9fe6c6c https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:25:10 +0000 578 no full FTGF Episode 6: Testimonies of a Fighter- Henry FTGF Episode 6: Testimonies of a Fighter- Henry Tiana Batiste-Waddell Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Henry Davis, Jr., a local leader in our community. Listen to what's important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.

Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

Visit Twitter to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://twitter.com/iamhenrydavisjr?lang=en

Visit Instagram to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/henrydavisjr/

]]> <p>Listen to the dialogue between the host Tiana and Henry Davis, Jr., a local leader in our community. Listen to what&#39;s important to him as a fighter of the good fight, why he keeps going, and what drives him to fight.</p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p>Visit Twitter to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://twitter.com/iamhenrydavisjr?lang=en</p><p>Visit Instagram to learn more about Henry Davis, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/henrydavisjr/</p> 9385ac33-fcd2-49e2-b676-83804f7ad969 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:08:09 +0000 1085 no full FTGF Episode 5: Affirmations and Rituals FTGF Episode 5: Affirmations and Rituals Tiana Batiste-Waddell In today’s episode, titled, “Affirmations and Rituals,” I am going to share with you how I stay sane...PERIOD, in the education system.


Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

The articles referenced in today's episode were:

How to Manage Trauma, August 2022

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf

Understanding Child Trauma

https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma 

Addressing Employee Burnout: Are you solving the right problem? 

https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem 


Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com to stay connected.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, titled, “Affirmations and Rituals,” I am going to share with you how I stay sane...PERIOD, in the education system.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p>The articles referenced in today&#39;s episode were:</p><p>How to Manage Trauma, August 2022</p><p><a href="https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Trauma-infographic.pdf</a></p><p>Understanding Child Trauma</p><p><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma" rel="nofollow">https://www.samhsa.gov/child-trauma/understanding-child-trauma</a> </p><p>Addressing Employee Burnout: Are you solving the right problem? </p><p><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem" rel="nofollow">https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/addressing-employee-burnout-are-you-solving-the-right-problem</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com to stay connected.</p> dde03ed4-0612-4280-9228-97112781fda6 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:52:38 +0000 530 no full FTGF Episode 4: Pockets of Success FTGF Episode 4: Pockets of Success Tiana Batiste-Waddell In today’s episode, titled, “Pockets of Success” Tiana is going to share with you her experiences with evidence-based practices that proved positive results in school communities.


Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

The articles referenced in today's episode were:

Rich students get better SAT scores—here’s why

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html

School accountability: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow

https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/

This time it’s personal: Shaping the ‘new possible’ through employee experience

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience


Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

]]> <p>In today’s episode, titled, “Pockets of Success” Tiana is going to share with you her experiences with evidence-based practices that proved positive results in school communities. </p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p>The articles referenced in today&#39;s episode were:</p><p><strong>Rich students get better SAT scores—here’s why</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/rich-students-get-better-sat-scores-heres-why.html</a></p><p><strong>School accountability: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow</strong></p><p><a href="https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/" rel="nofollow">https://kappanonline.org/accountability-yesterday-today-tomorrow-finn/</a></p><p><strong>This time it’s personal: Shaping the ‘new possible’ through employee experience</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience" rel="nofollow">https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/this-time-its-personal-shaping-the-new-possible-through-employee-experience</a></p><p><br></p><p>Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com</p> 563ef1d6-38c4-4630-b224-e9dacb30ff30 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:41:18 +0000 661 no full FTGF Episode 3: My Experience with Imposter Treatment FTGF Episode 3: My Experience with Imposter Treatment Tiana Batiste-Waddell In today’s episode, titled, “My Experience with Imposter Treatment,” I am going to share when I begin being treated as an imposter at the workplace, after expressing my whole true self.


Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

The articles referenced in today's episode were:


List of Black Men Killed in 2019

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unarmed_African_Americans_killed_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States#2019


Black Kids Face Racism Before They Even Start School...

https://projects.apnews.com/features/2023/from-birth-to-death/mental-health-black-children-investigation.html


"I'm Not Yelling", by Elizabeth Leiba

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


Why Diversity Matters?- McKinsey Report

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/why-diversity-matters


Ki Thought Bridge Report- Ki Thought Bridge, LLC

http://cdn.harmonyapp.com/assets/4e304a99dabe9d14be0104c1/kithoughtbridge_report_211.pdf


Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, titled, “My Experience with Imposter Treatment,” I am going to share when I begin being treated as an imposter at the workplace, after expressing my whole true self. </span></p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana. </p><p>The articles referenced in today&#39;s episode were: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>List of Black Men Killed in 2019</strong></p><p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unarmed_African_Americans_killed_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States#2019</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Black Kids Face Racism Before They Even Start School...</strong></p><p>https://projects.apnews.com/features/2023/from-birth-to-death/mental-health-black-children-investigation.html</p><p><br></p><p><strong>&#34;I&#39;m Not Yelling&#34;, by Elizabeth Leiba</strong></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Diversity Matters?- McKinsey Report</strong></p><p>https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/why-diversity-matters</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ki Thought Bridge Report- Ki Thought Bridge, LLC</strong></p><p>http://cdn.harmonyapp.com/assets/4e304a99dabe9d14be0104c1/kithoughtbridge_report_211.pdf</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Email Tiana at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com</strong></p> f03d67d4-ccea-46af-8692-b0b0ba597e0c https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:35:14 +0000 772 no full FTGF Episode 2: The Making of a Black Women Leader in Education FTGF Episode 2: The Making of a Black Women Leader in Education Tiana Batiste-Waddell In this episode titled, “The Making of a Black Woman Leader in Education,” the host, Tiana, is going to explore how and why she became a leader in education and whether or not she feels she is achieving the mission she set out to achieve.

Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

The articles referenced in today’s episode were:

McKinsey Report- Women in the Workplace 2022

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mcki...

Email at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

]]> <p>In this episode titled, “The Making of a Black Woman Leader in Education,” the host, Tiana, is going to explore how and why she became a leader in education and whether or not she feels she is achieving the mission she set out to achieve.</p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p>The articles referenced in today’s episode were:</p><p>McKinsey Report- Women in the Workplace 2022</p><p><em>https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mcki...</em></p><p>Email at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com</p> fb681c4b-b06f-4870-856c-48a9b9398b76 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000 792 no full FTGF Episode 1: Black Women are Leaving the Workforce FTGF Episode 1: Black Women are Leaving the Workforce Tiana Batiste-Waddell In the opening episode, Tiana the host, will discuss the recent Essence Magazine article, "Women, specifically Black, are Leaving the Workforce," and how it applies to her experience in the workforce.

Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.

The articles referenced in today’s episode were:

Nearly 40% of Black Women Have Quit Jobs Because They Don't Feel Emotionally Safe

https://www.essence.com/news/money-ca...

The Purposeful Silencing of Black Women- https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2018/...

Email at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com

]]> <p>In the opening episode, Tiana the host, will discuss the recent Essence Magazine article, &#34;Women, specifically Black, are Leaving the Workforce,&#34; and how it applies to her experience in the workforce.</p><p>Visit www.leajaconsulting.com to learn more about the host, Tiana.</p><p><strong>The articles referenced in today’s episode were: </strong></p><p><strong>Nearly 40% of Black Women Have Quit Jobs Because They Don&#39;t Feel Emotionally Safe</strong></p><p><em>https://www.essence.com/news/money-ca...</em></p><p><strong>The Purposeful Silencing of Black Women- </strong><em>https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2018/...</em></p><p><strong>Email at fightingthegoodfight45@gmail.com</strong></p> 130fea1e-7746-40d2-af41-cd12ee307dd4 https://www.leajaconsulting.com/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:30:00 +0000 495 no