Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Maintaining Your True Self Throughout Your Career

Season 5, Episode 42

Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari

Guest: Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks

Overview:

In this inspiring episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Program Director of Teacher Education and Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Education at Manor College. Together, they explore what it means to stay grounded in your authentic self while navigating professional growth and leadership roles. Dr. Crosby-Weeks shares her journey as an educator, her passion for developing leaders within teaching, and the challenges of maintaining integrity and purpose across different stages of a career. This conversation reminds listeners that success doesn’t mean losing who you are—it means evolving while staying rooted in your values.

Topics Discussed:

• How to stay authentic and connected to your values as your career evolves

• The importance of leadership development and mentoring in education

• Lessons from building community and fostering diversity in professional spaces

• Balancing ambition with personal well-being and self-awareness

• The power of intentional reflection in maintaining your true self

Guest: 

Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks

Professor, Program Director of Teacher Education Programs, and Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Education Cluster at Manor College

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriecrosby/ 

Website: www.manor.edu

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