Through stories and practical reflections from Dr. Rochelle Smarr — a practitioner--scholar-administrator-dreamer-podcaster — HyphenatEdD Leader offers a grounded lens into the often-invisible labor of leading with passion and purpose in complex educational systems. <br/><br/><a href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/s/podcast-episodes?utm_medium=podcast">hyphenateddleader.substack.com</a>
HyphenatEdD Leader
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Through stories and practical reflections from Dr. Rochelle Smarr — a practitioner--scholar-administrator-dreamer-podcaster — HyphenatEdD Leader offers a grounded lens into the often-invisible labor of leading with passion and purpose in complex educational systems. <br/><br/><a href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/s/podcast-episodes?utm_medium=podcast">hyphenateddleader.substack.com</a>
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June 4, 2026
How I Built My Multi-Hyphenate Career
<p>In this deeply personal episode, <strong>Dr. Rochelle Smarr</strong> shares the real story of how she built her multi-hyphenate career—not the polished LinkedIn version, but the one with detours, pivots, moments of doubt, and a whole lot of grit. From organizing the Student Homeless Alliance as an undergraduate at San Jose State to cofounding the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project after Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Smarr traces her journey from organizer to scholar to director to advocate.</p><p>This episode explores the power of the pivot, the necessity of grit, the beauty of grace, and what it means to build a career that refuses linear definitions. If you're navigating multiple identities and wondering if your path makes sense, this is your reminder: your career doesn't have to follow someone else's blueprint. Trust the pivot and let your hyphens <strong>strengthen</strong>—not scatter—your path.</p><p></p><p>As always, listen to prior episodes on the <a target="_blank" href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/">Substack</a>: <strong>like, subscribe, and comment</strong> to support the HyphenatEdD Leader podcast.</p><p></p><p>HyphenatEdD Leader is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to HyphenatEdD Leader at <a href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">hyphenateddleader.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 28, 2026
Underestimated No More: Leading with Discernment, Disruption, and Deep Purpose
<p>In this episode, Dr. Rochelle Smarr sits down with Dr. Nadia Bennett — educator, advocate, disrupter, and founder of When Brown Girls Lead — for a powerful conversation on leading from the margins with discernment, disruption, and deep purpose.</p><p>From being underestimated in school leadership spaces to walking away from public disrespect with nothing lined up next, Dr. Bennett shares how trusting herself, listening to the “tap” toward change, and leaning into authentic community transformed both her leadership and her life.</p><p>Together, they discuss racism and sexism in educational leadership, reclaiming joy through coaching, the importance of purpose-driven work, and why community with people who truly understand your work is essential for survival and growth.</p><p>✨ “They keep sleeping on me — and that’s exactly my superpower.”</p><p>This episode is for educators, advocates, and leaders committed to leading boldly, authentically, and unapologetically.</p><p>🎧 Listen now on the <a target="_blank" href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/s/podcast-episodes">HyphenatEdD Leader podcast</a></p><p>▶️ Watch the interview now on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/@rochellesmarrheddl?si=-PvQ9CqDqFGZM4vt">YouTube</a>🔗 Learn more at the <a target="_blank" href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/">HyphenatEdD Leader</a></p><p>#HyphenatEdDLeader #VoicesFromTheHuddle #LeadingFromTheMargins #WhenBrownGirlsLead #BlackWomenLead #LeadWithPurpose</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to HyphenatEdD Leader at <a href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">hyphenateddleader.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 21, 2026
Leading with Community, Credential, and Care
<p>This week on Voices from the Huddle, Dr. Sinai Cota shares what it really looks like to navigate higher education while staying grounded in authenticity, mentorship, and community.</p><p>💭 From ageism in higher ed…💭 To the power attached to “Dr.”…💭 To learning how to protect your peace…</p><p>This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t always arrive loudly.Learn more at the <a target="_blank" href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com/">HypheantEdD Leader Substack</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://hyphenateddleader.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">hyphenateddleader.substack.com</a>
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