Recess time at school should be carefree and fun... but it isn't always that easy. For many children, navigating social dynamics and physical activity during recess can be daunting. That's where Playworks comes in. In this interview, Michael Mirza and Phasha Spencer discuss how smart structure during recess can help kids access play in new ways, as well as develop leadership skills and healthy interpersonal boundaries. Phasha also shares her personal definition of play, which combines joy, dance, community, and moonlighting as a professional voiceover actress.