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080: Don't Let Your Fear Overcome You with Adaline Tatum
November 06, 2024 · 30 min
Ryan welcomes back Adeline Tatum for week 2 recorded live at Educause 2024.  They explore a variety of themes including cultural experiences, mentorship, personal growth, and philosophical views on good and evil. Adeline shares her journey from Honduras to the United States, discussing the cultural shocks she faced and her reflections on privilege and community. The discussion also delves into the importance of mentorship, the nuances of human intentions, and the significance of food and traditions in shaping identity. Adeline's insights on career choices and her aspirations for the future provide a thoughtful conclusion to the conversation.  And... don't miss a special apprearance by Hannah Kindree!Adeline emphasizes the importance of integrating action with curriculum in education.Cultural experiences shape our perceptions and interactions with others.Mentorship involves asking the right questions to understand mentees' goals.People often judge intentions without understanding the context.Self-reflection is crucial in understanding biases and assumptions.Food and traditions play a significant role in cultural identity.Adeline's journey highlights the challenges of being a minority in America.Building relationships is key to personal and professional success.Adeline's choice to be an educator stemmed from a desire to support others.The conversation encourages taking risks and overcoming fears.Connect with Adaline:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaline-m-tatum-a12b061a3/https://x.com/AdalineTatum6Connect with Ryan: https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Grayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/ryan@higheredav.com  Follow the Show:https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifierhttp://higheredav.com/ryangray  Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:https://twitter.com/cdechterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/  Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!