Episode 7: Back to School Series – Interview with Gretchen Miller
In today’s episode, Alegria interviews Gretchen Miller, a School Board Member and Parent in a small elementary school district in Humboldt County, Northern CA. They discuss the difficult decision-making process board members underwent in determining this fall’s covid-safe model for academics — distance learning. And they get into the hurdles, challenges and inequities associated with […]
Episode 6: Back to School Series – Interview with Shannon Lane
In this episode, Elika interviews Shannon Lane, a self-published author and stay-at-home mother living in Nevada with her husband and two young sons. She has two published novels through Amazon, and is working on her third with an anticipated release date in late 2021. When she’s not writing, Shannon is working toward her second Bachelor’s […]
Episode 5: Back to School Series – Interview with Angela Cotherman
In this episode, Alegria interviews Angela Cotherman, a Speech and Language Pathologist in elementary schools in Northern CA. They discuss the concerns, challenges, and silver linings of supporting preschool through elementary students and families that require additional support services in the traditional educational environment, and how these supports may be affected with distance-learning this year. […]
Episode 4: Back to School Series- Interview with Jaclyn Novak-Lutz
Elika interviews Jackie Novak-Lutz, an Adjunct Instructor at Northampton Community College and Warren County Community College. Jackie is also a newly appointed Adjunct Lecturer for Baruch College within the CUNY education system. Jackie has seven children in her blended family ranging in age from 10-21. She shares with us her views, concerns and how she […]
Episode 3: Back to School Series – What does that look like?
With school resuming, there has been much debate and concern from parents, teachers and the community on whether schools are prepared for students and for overall safety amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Alegria and Elika discuss their views and thoughts on going back to school and introduce the Back to School Series […]
Episode 2: Navigating through the Covid-19 Pandemic
What have you been doing to keep your minds and bodies healthy during this pandemic? Navigating through this crazy time of Covid-19 Pandemic can be stressful and daunting. Elika and Alegria share how they have remained sane, pivoted and are planning for their futures. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to share with other […]
Episode 1: Why this podcast? Why HER?
Why this Podcast? Why HER? HER stands for Heal, Empower and Rise. This is a podcast where women support women through thought provoking, authentic and raw conversations. In this episode, you will meet Elika and Alegria and hear how they met and how the pandemic has impacted their businesses and their lives and why they […]
