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Morehouse #1867
Just trying to be the person my dog thinks I am…

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This last year of my life has been filled with so much beauty, love and light… I couldn’t ask for much more than to have lived my life with the people I love…

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Had a chance to sneak to Cleveland last week for an amazing event @highgardencle #blackexcellence✊🏾#blackjoy

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Home Sweet Home.

“To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients — care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.” — bell hooks “All About Love”

Congratulations on your engagement @bdc1911 and @makingsofmalik ❤️❤️

📸 @shagarigerardphotography

#Engagement #BlackLove #BlackGayLove #Love #NativeSon

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“Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones
@shagarigerardphotography you captured them perfectly!

Congrats Brandon & Malik

#blackgayweddings #blackgaylove #blackqueerlove

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“Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones

Congrats Brandon & Malik. It’s been a pleasure documenting you both

Couple @bdc1911 @makingsofmalik
Planner @russell.wendell
Indoor venue @theluxegaloreatlanta
Outside = outside midtown Atlanta
Barber @shamirstyles
Assisted by and bts @hannah_the_creator

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When You Let People Talk Honestly | Season 1’s Most Viral Moments

We didn’t chase clips.
We let the conversation lead.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/2v6iW-wNj6Q

This is what happened.
Season 2 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 is coming.

Here’s a list of Guest, others have been tagged:
@dr.courtneywright
@dthomasjr70
@tatiana_twenty9.eleven
@luzdanela_78
@h2hcc
@coachlauture
@mkoroma1
@jerry.bell.5817
@kingmark013
#UnlearnedAndUnlimited #RealConversations #ViralMoments #EducationLeadership #PurposeDriven #ThoughtLeadership #StorytellingThatMatters #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadershipVoices #EducationReform #PodcastCommunity #SeasonOne #TheShift

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I love it when my life’s like this

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Unk love the kids (& Beyonce) 🐾🐾🐾🐩

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Ever feel like the odd one out? Even Barack Obama has been there.

Being the only Black person in the room can feel uncomfortable—but it can also be a superpower.
It’s about knowing your value and owning the space you’re in.

Subscribe for more real conversations.
#Representation #leadership #Perspective #Growth #Diversity #Inclusion #educationalpodcast

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2025… you were a year of becoming.
Spiritually, mentally, emotionally…I grew. From my baptism to a stronger prayer life, intentional solitude, and a 30-day detachment from social media, TV, and music, I learned how to be still, listen, and truly reconnect with God.

I was surrounded by an abundance of love from my family, my church family, and REAL friends who showed up in ways that mattered. I released what was toxic, let go of relationships that no longer aligned, and chose peace over attachment.

This year brought stability in my work, unexpected raises, family vacations, last-minute concerts and comedy shows, laughter that healed me, and tears that taught me. Through it all, I slowly found my way back to myself and rediscovered Tatyana.

2025 reminded me who I am and whose I am. I clearly recognize the goodness of God in every step and every blessing…seen and unseen. From restarting my business to rebuilding with intention, this year was full of grace, growth, and gratitude.

Stepping into the new year renewed, grounded, and ready.
Thank You, God 🤍✨#2025 #endof2025

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Teaching can make you feel unstoppable —
and still leave you struggling to make ends meet.

The purpose is real.
The impact is real.
But so is the toll.
Educators deserve better.

🎙️ Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast
#UnlearnedUnlimited #TeachersDeserveBetter #EducationLeadership #TeacherBurnout #BlackEducators #PublicEducation #RealTalk #LeadershipMatters

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE — PART 2 with Malik Ray
Watch - https://youtu.be/og1fCtl3D0Q

In this continuation of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast and in-studio conversation, Host Dr. Sito Narcisse and Co-host Tatiana Echevarria continue their dialogue with education leader Malik Ray, moving beyond diagnosis and into application.

This episode sharpens the focus on what disruptive leadership looks like in practice, inside boardrooms, classrooms, and communities where trust is fragile, and stakes are high. Malik expands on how superintendents and system leaders can lead with clarity in moments of conflict, scarcity, and political pressure without losing sight of students.

Where Part 1 unpacked why leadership must change, Part 2 explores how leaders actually do the work: building trust, redefining success, navigating outdated models, and creating rooms where honest conversations can happen.

💬 “The higher you go, the lonelier the job becomes.”
💬 “Access and opportunity are not the same.”
💬 “Disruptive leaders listen before they lead.”

Enjoying the conversation? Tap Apple Podcasts, hit subscribe, and drop a review to help spread the word!
Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/46oo8om
#leadership #UnlearnedUnlimited #accountability #EducationLeadership #HardConversations #EquityInEducation #BlackEducators

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