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Nightingales Summit: Empowering the Next Generation of Nigerian Nurses

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Nightingales Summit: Empowering the Next Generation of Nigerian Nurses

In this episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims sits down with Nigerian nurse entrepreneur and advocate Obafemi Arowosegbe to discuss leadership, mentorship, and the future of nursing in Africa. While still a nursing student, Obafemi founded the Nightingale Summit, a growing conference designed to empower nursing students and early-career nurses with leadership skills,…

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Tale of Two Interns: What AI Is Really Doing to Entry-Level Work

Tale of Two Interns: What AI Is Really Doing to Entry-Level Work

The narrative around early-career work has become increasingly pessimistic, with headlines pointing to a shrinking pool of entry-level roles, fewer internship opportunities, and AI accelerating both trends. But beneath that narrative, a different tension is emerging—one that’s less about the disappearance of opportunity and more about how it’s being reshaped. Students are using AI…

Darin Francis·
How AI is Changing the Safeguarding Landscape

How AI is Changing the Safeguarding Landscape

This episode of “Safeguarding in Focus,” hosted by Sam Eustace, features Lucie Welch, an expert in primary education and safeguarding from Services for Education. The discussion centers on how AI is transforming the safeguarding landscape in schools, exploring both the risks and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving technology. Key takeaways: Schools must address…

MarketScale·
Building the Next Generation of Educators Through Apprenticeship Pathways and Workforce-Aligned Training

Building the Next Generation of Educators Through Apprenticeship Pathways and Workforce-Aligned Training

Teacher shortages aren’t exactly a new headline—but lately, they’ve started to feel a lot more urgent. In some places, schools have gone years without enough fully trained teachers in the classroom, exposing real flaws in how we prepare and retain educators. Add in the rising cost of becoming a teacher and training models that haven’t…

Darin Francis·
The Employer University Alignment Journey with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum

The Employer University Alignment Journey with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum

Across the U.S., the conversation about the value of a college degree is increasingly tied to one central question: Does higher education actually prepare students for the workforce? As artificial intelligence reshapes how work gets done and employers rethink the skills they need, universities are under growing pressure to ensure graduates leave not just…

Darin Francis·
The Degree That Pays You Back: How Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships Are Rewriting Higher Ed

The Degree That Pays You Back: How Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships Are Rewriting Higher Ed

Higher education is under pressure. Over the past few years, public confidence in the value of a four-year degree has declined significantly, with fewer Americans expressing a strong belief that traditional higher education delivers a worthwhile return on investment. At the same time, employers consistently report that graduates lack job-ready skills—particularly the “durable skills”…

Darin Francis·
Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools

Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…

theresa.sullivan·
Why Institution-Wide Employer Alignment Will Define the Next Era of Higher Ed

Why Institution-Wide Employer Alignment Will Define the Next Era of Higher Ed

Higher education is at an inflection point. Institutions are facing a demographic cliff in traditional-age enrollment, softening international pipelines, and increasing scrutiny around the return on investment of a degree. At the same time, the World Economic Forum reports that 59 out of every 100 workers globally are projected to require reskilling or upskilling…

Darin Francis·
Building Safer Schools Through Restorative Practices

Building Safer Schools Through Restorative Practices

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with D’Jon Pitchford, Assistant Principal at Kelly Lane Middle School in Pflugerville ISD, to explore what school safety really means. Pitchford reframes safety as more than physical security—emphasizing trust, restorative practices, campus culture,…

theresa.sullivan·
Continuous Improvement in Education: If You Want Different Outcomes, Change the System

Continuous Improvement in Education: If You Want Different Outcomes, Change the System

School systems across the country are under mounting pressure to improve student outcomes while navigating shifting standards, staffing shortages, and rising expectations around accountability. Yet many reform efforts fall short because they are fragmented and short-term. According to Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning, sustained and job-embedded professional learning is linked to improved educator…

MarketScale·
Workforce Alignment, and the New Blueprint for Career-Connected Learning Ecosystems

Workforce Alignment, and the New Blueprint for Career-Connected Learning Ecosystems

Workforce shortages, shifting federal and state policy, and rising skepticism about the return on investment of a traditional four-year degree have pushed career-connected learning to the forefront of education reform. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment is expected to increase by nearly 4.7 million jobs between 2022 and 2032, with…

Darin Francis·
Resilience, Reinvention, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Larry North’s Journey from Fitness Icon to Private Equity Leader

Resilience, Reinvention, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Larry North’s Journey from Fitness Icon to Private Equity Leader

Entrepreneurship is being glamorized in real time. Social media highlights overnight wins, AI tools promise instant scale, and private equity is reshaping industries at a rapid clip. Yet behind every “success story” is something far less flashy: failure, adaptability, and the discipline to keep going when life hits hard. According to the U.S. Bureau…

MarketScale·
Laughter as a Service: How Comedy Can Power Trust, Teamwork, and Career Growth

Laughter as a Service: How Comedy Can Power Trust, Teamwork, and Career Growth

Comedy might be the most underused business skill in your toolkit… In a world of back-to-back Zoom calls, Slack threads, and AI-generated everything, real human connection can start to feel like an afterthought. We’re moving faster than ever, but sometimes we’re listening less, reacting more, and missing the small moments that actually build trust. The…

Jason Winningham·
Flood the Zone: University of Virginia’s New Strategy to Scale Experiential Learning for Every Student

Flood the Zone: University of Virginia’s New Strategy to Scale Experiential Learning for Every Student

Experiential learning is having a bit of a reckoning moment in higher ed. For years, the default answer was “get an internship” or “do a co-op”—as if every student can pause life, relocate for a summer, and take on a high-stakes role that’s supposed to define their future. But students’ realities have changed: many…

Darin Francis·
Beyond Enforcement: The Evolving Role of School Resource Officers

Beyond Enforcement: The Evolving Role of School Resource Officers

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of School Safety and Security at Chesapeake Public Schools, to unpack the often-misunderstood role of School Resource Officers (SROs). The conversation highlights how effective SROs function not…

theresa.sullivan·
Scaling Experiential Learning at Slippery Rock University with Dr. John Rindy

Scaling Experiential Learning at Slippery Rock University with Dr. John Rindy

Regional public universities are being asked to do more with fewer students, fewer dollars, and less margin for error—making student persistence, timely graduation, and career outcomes central institutional concerns. Under mounting enrollment pressure and a shifting labor market, experiential learning has moved from a “nice to have” to a strategic imperative. Research consistently shows…

Darin Francis·
Work-Based Learning & Career Coaching with Strada Education: Closing the Gap Between Education and Opportunity

Work-Based Learning & Career Coaching with Strada Education: Closing the Gap Between Education and Opportunity

As higher education faces mounting pressure to demonstrate clear career outcomes, institutions are rethinking how learning connects to work and the role of career coaching in that process. Employers continue to report skills gaps, students are questioning the return on investment of a degree, and states are demanding stronger alignment between postsecondary education and…

Darin Francis·
Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…

theresa.sullivan·
Experiential Learning: A Cure for the Medical Worker Shortage with Jason Aubrey of Skilltrade

Experiential Learning: A Cure for the Medical Worker Shortage with Jason Aubrey of Skilltrade

Healthcare systems across the U.S. are facing a persistent and worsening medical worker shortage, particularly in allied health roles that keep hospitals, clinics, and surgery centers running. Rural access gaps, rising tuition costs, and skepticism about the ROI of traditional degrees are colliding with urgent employer demand. At the same time, momentum is building…

Darin Francis·
Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Two)

Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Two)

As people seek relief from constant digital noise, the backyard has quietly become a modern “third space” in everyday life. Outdoor living, fire pits, and at-home hosting continue to grow as consumers prioritize connection, ease, and experiences that feel meaningful without requiring more complexity. Brands that understand this shift aren’t just selling products—they’re offering…

Ron Stefanski·
Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Three)

Bonfire Branding: How Solo Stove Sparked a Customer Movement with Liz Vanzura (Episode Three)

Building genuine community loyalty by letting customers become the brand's most convincing storytellers

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…

theresa.sullivan·
A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent

A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent

The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new…

Darin Francis·
The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Three)

The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Three)

Storytelling is changing fast, shaped by new platforms, shifting audiences, and a growing demand for authenticity. What started as traditional podcasting has evolved into community-driven ecosystems built on real voices and lived experience. In this landscape, storytelling isn’t just content—it’s a way to build connection, spark engagement, and drive meaningful change. When done well,…

Ron Stefanski·

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