Are you surviving your schedule—or sustaining your soul?

In this refreshing episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations™, we sit down with Michelle Singh, National Board-Certified Teacher, best-selling author, and founder of Restful Teacher. With over 20 years in education and global reach, Michelle unpacks why rest isn't a reward for exhaustion—it's the foundation of emotional wellness, resilience, and true joy.

If you’re an educator, leader, or woman who gives endlessly but rarely pauses, this episode is your call to reset.

🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Michelle’s burnout led to an international self-care movement for educators Why emotional wellness starts with naming your feelings The 7 types of rest (and how to find your personal rest prescription) What educators often overlook when recovering from burnout How Michelle’s Cultivate space is redefining reflection and restoration

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00:15 – Meet Michelle Singh: Educator, founder, and Restful Teacher leader

00:04:13 – The story behind The Restful Teacher and how it became a global movement

00:06:07 – Discovering rest types: emotional, sensory, and the joy of doing nothing

00:10:19 – Why educators need intentional rest before and after the work

00:13:21 – Rest at conferences? Yes. Here’s how Michelle makes space even in airports

00:21:30 – Inside Cultivate: A safe space for breathing, becoming, and being seen

00:25:23 – Final takeaway: “You won’t feel real joy until you reconnect with yourself”

💡 This Episode Is For You If You:

✔️ Are tired of burnout cycles and want sustainable wellness

✔️ Lead or teach but feel like you're losing touch with your own needs

✔️ Want permission—and strategies—to pause, reflect, and breathe

✔️ Are seeking a new rhythm that honors your whole self

Connect with Michelle Singh:

🌍 Community Invitation and Resources: https://connectwithmichelle.com

🫱🏿‍🫲🏻 Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lctelearning

📺 Subscribe to Michelle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lctelearning

📚 Browse Michelle’s Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michellesingh

📝 Explore Michelle's Thought Leadership: https://michelle-singh.mykajabi.com/thoughtleadership

🌐 Learn More About Michelle’s Work: https://lctelearning.com

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Wellness Website: https://livinglegacyhealth.com

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📐 What if math isn’t just about numbers, but about reclaiming confidence, culture, and community?

In this energizing episode of Cold-Pressed Conversations, Dr. Jewel White-Williams sits down with educator and entrepreneur Akil Parker for a fresh perspective on what math really means—and how it can empower us all. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or someone who's ever felt distant from math, this conversation will challenge what you think you know and invite you to see math in a whole new light.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How can integrating Black history into math instruction help students develop both cultural awareness and analytical thinking skills?

✅ What role can parents play in reshaping their children's relationship with math, especially when overcoming their own academic trauma?

✅ Why is it important to view mathematics as a tool for problem-solving and critical thinking rather than just formulas and memorization?

✅ How does Parker’s histomatics approach challenge traditional math education, and what possibilities does it open for interdisciplinary learning?

🧭 Timestamps

00:00:00 Welcome & Akil Parker's Introduction

00:01:30 Teaching Journey & Discovering a Love for Math

00:05:30 Histomatics: Black History + Math Integration

00:09:30 Supporting Parents & Breaking Math Trauma

00:14:30 Reframing Math Through Home & Daily Practice

00:19:00 Akil's Wellness, Freedom & Entrepreneurial Teaching

00:23:00 Final Reflections: Math as a Problem Solving Tool 👨🏿‍🏫

Whether you're a parent, educator, or lifelong learner, this episode explores how math, history, and everyday life intersect to empower communities and reframe what it means to be “a math person.”

Connect with Akil Parker:

https://www.allthismath.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/allthismath

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

💬 Join the conversation: What’s one way math has shown up in your everyday life recently?

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#AllThisMath #MathIsLiberation #Histomatics #EducationalEquity #ColdPressedConversations

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

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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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🛠️ 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?

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#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

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/

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💎 How to connect with Dr. Jewel: Wellness

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

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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

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

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/

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