Podcast and Pause: An Unbook Club for Black Educators
- Started Aug 14 at 8:00 PM EDT
Join us for a unique virtual gathering where Black educators come together to reflect, restore, and reimagine through deep listening and dialogue. Rather than focusing on traditional books, we’ll center our conversations around curated episodes of "The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators" that resonate with our experiences, well-being, and collective wisdom. A restorative space for Black educators to pause, reflect, and connect through curated podcast episodes. No reading—just listening, breathing, and building together.
Investment $140 / 7 Sessions
How Does It Work?
Each session invites us to pause, process, and connect, engaging rich audio stories and conversations that affirm who we are as Black educators navigating complex systems.
Schedule: 7 sessions total, held every other Thursday at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST
Dates: Thursday, August 14 & 28th, September 11th & 25th, October 9th & 23rd, November 6th
Time: 90 minutes per session
Format: Virtual Zoom circle with guided discussion, reflection, and community connection
Content: Each session centers on a curated podcast episode + discussions on how to be well as Black educators
Investment: $140 total ($20/session)
Who Is This For?
Make space for your wellness. Your voice. Your exhale.
Whether you're in the classroom, on sabbatical, or rethinking your next move, this is for you. This circle is for Black educators who are:
Teachers, school leaders, paraprofessionals, counselors, coaches, or ed-adjacent
Craving space to slow down, listen, and connect
Ready to prioritize wellness and community
Interested in personal and professional healing
As A Participant You'll Recieve:
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A welcome email + listening guide
Zoom links + access to each session
Optional journal prompts and reflection resources
A space to exhale, be seen, and be held.
Please review our Participation Agreement before filling out the Participant Information Form and completing your purchase. By purchasing, you agree to all terms and conditions in our Participation Agreement.
Why You'll Want To Join Us
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." -Audre Lorde
Because you deserve:
A moment to exhale
A space to be affirmed, not evaluated
A circle that centers your voice and experience
The kind of community that says: You’re not alone. You’re not imagining it. And you don’t have to hold it all by yourself.
This is more than a program—it’s a community of care. A place where Black educators gather not to perform but to be present, be real, and be restored.
But I Have Some Questions
Still not sure? We got you.
We created this space with care, clarity, and intention—because we know how important it is to feel informed, supported, and seen. Whether you're wondering what to expect, how to show up, or if this space is really for you (spoiler: it is), this FAQ is here to guide you.
Holding Space: Meet Your Hosts
We bring decades of combined experience as Black educators, wellness practitioners, and community builders who deeply understand the weight of navigating education while Black. Together, we create a restorative and affirming space where Black educators can pause, reflect, and be reminded that your stories and your healing matter.
Dr. Asia Lyons
Dr. Asia Lyons, the founder and lead designer at Lyons Educational Consulting (LEC) LLC, is deeply committed to her mission of co-creating truly inclusive environments designed to empower Black educators and foster their self-actualization through wellness initiatives. As a consultant and speaker, she shares her research findings and approaches to help Black educators recover from racial battle fatigue and help institutions and organizations better support their Black educators to improve retention. In addition, she is the host and producer of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, where she amplifies the stories of former Black educators and why they left education. She hopes to inform, through the podcast, school districts, teachers' unions, families, and others, how to better support and retain Black people in education.
Stacey Taylor-Brandon, MSW
Stacey Taylor Brandon has over 30 years of experience in education, serving as a school social worker, PBIS Coordinator, Educational Equity Coordinator, and Director of Inclusive Excellence.. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Spelman College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. She also has a K-12 Principal License. Stacey is the mother of four grown children and grandmother of three. Stacey is passionate about racial equity and racial healing. As a proud Black woman, Stacey is committed to honoring the humanity of all people by acknowledging, understanding, and interrupting predictable patterns of racialized inequities and hierarchies.