Welcome to “Leading with Grace Notes - Conversations from the Podium,” the podcast that amplifies the incredible stories and journeys of Black women who are breaking barriers and making waves as band directors within the Association of Black Women Band Directors. Join us as we delve into the inspiring narratives of these remarkable women, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the milestones they've achieved, and the transformative impact they've had on the world of music education. Connect. Support. Inspire. Empower.
Leading with Grace Notes - Conversations from the Podium
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Welcome to “Leading with Grace Notes - Conversations from the Podium,” the podcast that amplifies the incredible stories and journeys of Black women who are breaking barriers and making waves as band directors within the Association of Black Women Band Directors. Join us as we delve into the inspiring narratives of these remarkable women, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the milestones they've achieved, and the transformative impact they've had on the world of music education. Connect. Support. Inspire. Empower.
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Recent Episodes
January 13, 2026
S2 Ep3 A Conversation with Dr. Bridgette Bell
<p>In Episode 3 of Season 2, Leading with Grace Notes welcomes <strong>Dr. Bridgette Bell</strong>, an accomplished educator and administrator whose journey in music education is rooted in perseverance, purpose, and leadership.</p><p>Dr. Bell reflects on her early years as a musician, including her experience as a young girl playing the tuba, an instrument not often associated with women. She shares how those formative experiences shaped her confidence, identity, and commitment to excellence.</p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Bell discusses how Morgan State played a pivotal role in her personal and professional development and laid the foundation for her career in music education.</p><p>Listeners will also hear about Dr. Bell’s transition from <strong>band director to educational administration</strong>, as she shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and navigating career shifts while staying grounded in one’s musical roots.</p><p>This episode highlights the importance of representation, resilience, and intentional leadership, offering inspiration for educators, students, and administrators alike.</p>
October 14, 2025
S2 Ep2 A Conversation with Dr. Myra Rhoden
<p>Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Myra Rhoden</p><p>In this episode of Leading with Grace Notes: Conversations from the Podium, we’re joined by Dr. Myra Rhoden, founder of the Association of Black Women Band Directors and the Athena Music and Leadership Camp.</p><p>Dr. Rhoden shares how her upbringing in Tuskegee instilled a sense of pride, purpose, and perseverance that continues to shape her work today. We explore her commitment to teaching leadership to young women, the power of community, and the pivotal moment that sparked the creation of the Athena Camp, when her husband asked a simple but challenging question: “What are you going to do about it?” after she noticed young girls’ surprise at seeing a woman on the podium.</p><p>This conversation is a heartfelt look at what it means to turn challenges into opportunities, lead with intention and build spaces that inspire confidence and connection in the next generation of musicians.</p>
September 14, 2025
S2 Ep 1 A Conversation with Stephanie K. Sanders
<p>We’re kicking off Season 2 of Leading with Grace Notes: Conversations from the Podium with a powerhouse guest , Stephanie K. Sanders, Assistant Director of Bands and Jazz Band Director at Norfolk State University.</p><p>In this episode, Stephanie shares her journey from saxophone-obsessed fourth grader to trailblazing bassoonist, jazz saxophonist, educator, and mentor. We talk about the teachers who shaped her, the power of letting students choose their instruments, her 25 years at Norfolk State, and how she guides the next generation of music educators and performers.</p><p>If you need inspiration to keep pushing, teaching, and leading with heart, this conversation is for you!</p>
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