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How Storytelling Keeps Nelson Mandela’s Legacy Alive
What does it mean to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela in today’s world? That question sits at the heart of my recent conversation with Gerri Williams, producer and director of Duluth for Mandela: A Northland Celebration. The documentary explores the history of apartheid, the power of community activism, and the role storytelling plays in healing, remembrance, and justice. Gerri’s
Looking Back to Move Forward: Dr. Nancy Dome on Healing Through Compassionate Dialogue
What if the path to healing isn’t about forgetting the past—but learning from it? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Dr. Nancy Dome on this week’s episode of Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast. As an educator, speaker, and CEO of Epoch Education, Dr. Dome has spent decades helping individuals and organizations navigate difficult conversations with empathy, accountability,
What Is Cultural Competency? 5 Things Every Leader Should Know
You may have heard the phrase cultural competency many times, but what does it actually mean? Is it knowing facts about different cultures? Celebrating cultural holidays? Attending a diversity training? Cultural competency goes much deeper. For educators, organizational leaders, and professionals, cultural competency is an ongoing process of learning how culture, identity, communication, and lived experiences influence the way we
What Does It Mean to “Unsubscribe” From Who You Used to Be? With Ginny Priem
At some point in life, we all reach a moment where we realize: The version of ourselves we’ve been holding onto… no longer fits. But letting go? That’s the hard part. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, I sat down with Ginny Priem to explore what it truly means to “unsubscribe” from limiting beliefs and step
Behind the Headlines: The Invisible Journalist Who Helps Tell the World’s Stories
When we watch an international news report, we tend to focus on the person standing in front of the camera. The correspondent. The interview. The images coming from a conflict zone. The breaking-news headline. But what happens before that camera starts rolling? Who finds the sources? Who navigates the language? Who understands the cultural nuances? Who knows which questions to
The Amazon, Ireland & the Power of Reclamation with Brigid Kennedy
Brigid Kennedy’s story feels like something pulled directly from the pages of a novel — except it is real. In the newest episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, Brigid joins host Jebeh Edmunds for a powerful conversation about ancestry, storytelling, and what happens when we finally listen to the dreams calling us forward. Three years ago, Brigid’s grandmother appeared
One Year of The Orange Blossom: What My First Year as an Author Taught Me
One year. One novella. One dream that finally became real. On October 16, 2025, I officially became a published author when my debut novella, The Orange Blossom, entered the world. And now, somehow, we’re celebrating its first birthday. My bookaversary. When I look back at the past year, I realize that publishing a book was never just about putting a
The Power of Storytelling, Survival & Freedom with Leif Bristow
Some stories entertain us. Others transform us. On this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Emmy-winning producer, director, screenwriter, and bestselling author Leif Bristow about the deeply moving journey behind Dancing Through the Shadow. What makes this story especially powerful is that it is rooted in real lived experiences. Through