Geeking Out about Educational Equity and Career Development with JAKE Small from Leadership Brainery

How can we bridge the widening gap in higher education and create a more equitable system? Join us for an insightful conversation with JAKE Small, the Director of Strategic Alliances at Leadership Brainery, as we explore the challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds and communities and the role of institutions in providing fee waivers and tuition limitations. We also discuss JAKE's personal experiences as a mono-racial Black student attending predominantly White institutions and the importance of representation and inclusion in higher education.

In this episode, we dive deep into the work of Leadership Brainery and their efforts to operationalize social justice through leadership development, career coaching, and equity initiatives. We examine the stark statistics of the number of Black men in medical school throughout the years, emphasizing the need for a more equitable educational system. We discuss the significance of partnerships and open conversations to support those in need, as well as the idea of fixing a broken system versus burning it to the ground and building something new.

Lastly, we geek out about art, creativity, and family legacy. We learn about the importance of core values, self-care, and podcasts in shaping his journey as an educational consultant. Don't miss this compelling episode packed with valuable insights and inspiring stories from JAKE and his work at Leadership Brainery!

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