In this insightful interview, Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman discusses the mental health challenges faced by Black women, including racial trauma, burnout, and identity issues. She shares practical strategies for organizations and individuals to foster psychological safety, set boundaries, and challenge harmful stereotypes, emphasizing the importance of unlearning societal narratives and promoting self-care.

About Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman:

Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman is a therapist, speaker, and organizational wellness advocate dedicated to helping high-achieving Black women navigate burnout, boundaries, relationships, and the pressures of constantly being “the strong one.” With over a decade of experience in mental health and higher education, she specializes in creating conversations around racial trauma, emotional wellness, psychological safety, and sustainable success for Black women in both personal and professional spaces.

Through her work as a clinician and speaker, Dr. Grant-Goodman helps individuals and organizations move beyond survival mode and build environments that support healing, authenticity, and well-being. She is passionate about helping Black women redefine success in ways that prioritize rest, community, and mental health without sacrificing ambition.

Dr. Grant-Goodman is available for speaking engagements, workshops, panels, and organizational trainings focused on mental wellness, burnout prevention, psychological safety, and the experiences of high-achieving Black women.

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Website: www.whitleygrantgoodman.com

Healing While Black Journal: Healing While Black: A Self-Guided Journal for Navigating Racial Trauma | Whitley Grant Goodman

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert.I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education inthe School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites andYouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEM Education Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the ScienceCurriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and CurriculumDevelopment. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-representation-in-the-curriculum-conversations/id1785560564

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-black-representation-in-th-248725998/

In this episode, Dr. Stanton Belford shares his unique journey from growing up on a Caribbean island to becoming a marine biologist in the United States. He discusses the importance of experiential learning, mentorship, and the role of confidence in engaging with marine environments. Dr. Belford emphasizes the significance of representation in marine science and the need for effective science communication to inspire future generations. His research focuses on coral reefs and the diverse marine life they support, highlighting the interconnectedness of education, research, and community engagement. In this conversation, Stanton Belford shares his journey in marine biology, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, mentorship, and hands-on experiences in fostering a love for the ocean. He discusses the diverse paths that lead individuals to marine biology, the role of parents in shaping interests, and the significance of coral reefs and sea urchins in marine ecosystems. The conversation highlights the need for experiential learning and the impact of research on understanding and preserving marine life. In this conversation, Stanton Belford discusses the culinary delights of the ocean, the economic impact of marine tourism, and the ecological importance of sea urchins and oysters. He emphasizes the role of environmental DNA in marine research and the significance of sustainable practices in preserving marine ecosystems. The dialogue also touches on the connection between past and present in marine science, highlighting the importance of hands-on experiences and sharing knowledge across cultures.

About Dr. Stanton G. Belford, PhD:

Dr. Stanton G. Belford is an Associate Professor of Biology and Department Head of the School of Mathematics and Sciences at the University of Tennessee Southern. He is in his 13th year at UT Southern, where he teaches lower and upper-level biology courses, such as Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, Vertebrate Zoology, and General Ichthyology. His research uses DNA barcoding techniques to assist with species identification on coral reefs located in the Caribbean. He also conducts similar research on crayfish species located in Tennessee. He graduated from Auburn University with a PhD. in Secondary Science Education and holds a Master’s degree in Biology from Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Belford continues to lead undergraduate research by taking students to conduct benthic surveys and molecular analyses that provide valuable knowledge of species biodiversity in the southern Caribbean region. Dr. Belford serves on the board of director for BIMS and is the chair of CADASE.

Website: stantonbelford.com

Instagram: stan_b_phd

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stanton-g-belford-98083044

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-representation-in-the-curriculum-conversations/id1785560564

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-black-representation-in-th-248725998/

In this episode of Black Representation in the Curriculum, Dr. Lenora Crabtree shares her journey as a teacher educator and her insights on the importance of understanding diverse narratives in education. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Lenora Crabtree explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity, discussing the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. They delve into the power dynamics of nutrition, the construction of race, and the cultural losses experienced by various ethnic groups. The discussion also touches on the epigenetic effects of harm, the influence of patriarchy on self-perception, and the challenges of raising conscious children in a racially charged environment. They discuss the importance of embracing multiculturalism, the historical context of the Pellagra epidemic, and the socio-political dynamics of the 1920s. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the liberation that comes from understanding and valuing diverse perspectives. The dialogue emphasizes the challenges of confronting painful truths, the need for change, and the power of learning from one another.

About Dr. Lenora M. Crabtree

Dr. Lenora Crabtree began her journey as an educator learning alongside high school science students in Gaston County, North Carolina over 25 years ago. In her current position as an Instructor in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, she encourages teachers and teacher candidates to become co-learners with their students. Alongside her work in teacher education, Dr. Crabtree is a science education researcher and curriculum designer whose scholarship explores the potential for justice-oriented science teaching and learning to support the development of critical consciousness and discipline-specific critical science consciousness. Her publications also include a study of the “Gifted Gap” in one school district and its impact on access to STEM education and, ultimately, economic mobility. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Crabtree is a mother, grandmother, and godmother. She and her husband live just outside of Durham, North Carolina with a growing menagerie of chickens, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and honey-producing bees.

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About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this inspiring interview, Latoya Fry shares her entrepreneurial journey, challenges with a scam company, and her passion for beauty and community. Discover valuable insights on building relationships, overcoming adversity, and the importance of support and mindset in business. Latoya Frye shares her insights on building a successful beauty supply business, the importance of community, and overcoming barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs. Discover practical tips on networking, mindset shifts, and maintaining integrity in business.

00:55 Latoya's Entrepreneurial Journey

26:18 Faith and Resilience: Overcoming Challenges Together

36:15 Embracing Community: The Key to Success

45:24 Understanding Hair Health and Client Concerns

48:15 The Importance of Knowledge in Cosmetology

56:55 Finding Your Passion and Purpose in Business

58:57 Hair Care Analogies and Insights

01:07:07 The Importance of Reputation in Entrepreneurship

01:07:36 Finding Your 'Why' in Business

01:11:58 Challenges Faced by Black Entrepreneurs

01:14:32 Barriers in the Beauty Supply Industry

01:20:53 Inequities in Access to Resources

01:29:52 Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship and Community

About Latoya Frye:

Latoya Frye is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and woman of faith dedicated to purpose, impact, and legacy. Married for over 12 ½ years to her husband and business partner, Etienne Frye, she is the proud mother of one amazing child, Lavarus Frye, who continues to inspire her strength and drive daily.

As the co-founder of All Crowns Beauty Supply, Latoya is passionate about empowering her community through beauty, education, and access to quality products. What started as a vision has grown into a purpose-driven business focused on building generational wealth, uplifting others, and creating opportunities for growth in underserved communities.

A native of Chicago now rooted in Raleigh, North Carolina, Latoya’s journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and determination. From overcoming challenges as a young mother to stepping boldly into entrepreneurship and ministry, she carries a testimony of perseverance and grace.

Above all, Latoya is a daughter and diva of God’s Kingdom, committed to walking in purpose, serving others, and inspiring those around her to trust God fully even in uncertain seasons.

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About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Catherine Quinlan engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Issac Carter about the importance of Black representation in education, the journey to finding one's authentic voice, and the challenges faced within higher education. Dr. Carter shares his experiences transitioning from academia to coaching and discusses the role of hip hop in shaping identity. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan delve into the concept of Black emotional intelligence, exploring its foundations in Afrocentricity and its implications for leadership and community. They discuss the importance of emotional sovereignty, the role of Black feminism, and the need to challenge traditional masculinity and violence. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan explore the themes of emotional intelligence, particularly Black Emotional Intelligence, and its significance in navigating conflict and fostering community. They discuss the role of music as a universal language that connects people and serves as a metaphor for collaboration and harmony. The dialogue also touches on redefining success beyond monetary achievements, emphasizing the importance of community impact and the contributions of various unsung heroes. Additionally, they delve into the potential of AI in cultural representation and the upcoming coaching initiatives aimed at leadership development.

About Dr. Issac Carter

In this conversation, we’re joined by Issac M. Carter, PhD, founder of Coaching Imperative. Issac is an executive leadership coach, educator, strategist, and systems-change facilitator with more than 25 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and civic spaces.

His work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, somatic awareness, and creative practice. He designs leadership experiences and frameworks that draw on ancestral wisdom, lived experience, and musicking to understand how people lead, relate, and move together.

At the core of his approach is a powerful belief: when leaders learn to listen more deeply—to themselves, to others, and to the systems they are part of, they unlock new possibilities for connection, performance, and collective well-being.

Issac is also the creator of Black Emotional Intelligence, BLKEQ, a leadership framework and way of life rooted in Afrocentricity, relational intelligence, and the practice of being fully human in complex systems.

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠

This episode shares a talk I gave on Friday April 9, 2021 titled: Creating and Evaluating a Culturally Representative STEM Curriculum Supported by the Next Generation Science Standards. This presentation shares some of the thinking that went into my curricula products as well as my recent book on Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. This presentation highlights some of the predispositions addressed in part 1 of my book and reflects the work in my last academic position. I also share illustrations from my chapter series children’s books throughout this presentation.

About thIs talk:

Dr. Catherine Quinlan’s presentation focuses on the importance of creating inclusive STEM educational materials that reflect African American culture and heritage. She emphasizes the need to incorporate the experiences and narratives of Black heritage into science education, reposition perspectives on African American contributions, and understand the impact of identity on educational practices. The discussion also highlights the Gullah Geechee community's struggles and resilience in the face of environmental challenges, advocating for a more inclusive and representative approach to STEM education.

About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D.

I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert.I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education inthe School of Education at North Carolina Central University.

Learn more about me and my research on my websites andYouTube channels.

For more information visit my websites:

Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠

Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠

TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠

Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the ScienceCurriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠

Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠

Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify:⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠

iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠