Creating Positive Change: Jebeh Edmunds on Cultural Leadership and Empowerment
This week, Mariah and Monique are joined by Jebeh Edmonds, founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting. Jebeh shares her remarkable journey from teaching to becoming a cultural consultant. With a strong foundation in education and inspired by her Liberian heritage, Jebeh launched her consulting business during the pandemic with the support of her husband.
She is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and addressing implicit biases through storytelling and cultural consulting. Jebeh emphasizes the importance of creating open, respectful environments and provides tools for recruiting diverse talent and designing culturally responsive lesson plans.
"Education and empowerment are the keys to unlocking a brighter future for all." - Jebeh Edmunds
In this episode, we discuss:
(00:00) Empowering Women
(15:36) Cultural Consulting for Positive Change
(22:25) Speaking Up Against Harmful Silence
(27:02) Challenging Harmful Silence and Microaggressions
(38:05) On Empowering Through Education and Inspiration
Hey Heart & Soul Collective!
We're thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring the inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, Founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting.
We invite you to dive into Jebeh's incredible journey from a first and fifth-grade teacher to a cultural leader and entrepreneur.
In this episode, Jebeh shares her mission to create a more inclusive world, deeply influenced by her Liberian heritage.
Discover how she navigated her transition from teaching to launching her own consulting business during the pandemic, supported by her accountant husband, all while balancing her roles as a devoted wife and mother.
🌟 Key Highlights: 🌟
Jebeh's involvement with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Duluth program.
Tackling implicit biases and microaggressions with courage and empathy.
Strategies for creating open, respectful environments.
Insights from her YouTube channel, Mrs. Edmunds Cultural Corner, and her podcast, The Cultural Curriculum Chat.
Join us for an engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes and practical strategies for fostering positive change in communities around the world.
Tune in to learn more about how Jebeh is shaping a more inclusive future through education and empowerment.
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