{"podcast":{"title":"Chitty Chats with Stacy","slug":"chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681","podcast_index_feed_id":6700681,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/chitty-chats-with-stacy","website_url":"https://gobeyou.org","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4TwZk5hz1o6CDCRdn5L4cy5nAv6N3HO-uvx-pcvD9Gk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNGI0/MzMwMTg0MzAyZjc1/MjY1YThiNTRmYzY5/MWMxYi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Stacy Nation","episode_count":53,"summary":"Chitty Chats with Stacy is a neuroscience-informed podcast exploring trauma, regulation, leadership, parenting, education, and the messy nuance of being human. Hosted by therapist and Behavioral Health Officer Stacy Nation, with many amazing guests, this show invites you to sit with yourself, understand your nervous system, and navigate life without black-and-white thinking.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T02:18:59.318496+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681"},"episode":{"title":"Authentic Voices in Education with Charles Williams","slug":"authentic-voices-in-education-with-charles-williams","published_at":"2024-04-04T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/authentic-voices-in-education-with-charles-williams","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681","url":"https://ccws.bepodcast.network/episodes/authentic-voices-in-education-with-charles-williams","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/e01fc11a/baab9446.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy welcomes Charles Williams, a Chicago-based school administrator with extensive experience in speaking, workshop facilitation, and podcast hosting. Charles shares his unexpected journey into education, originating from a need to ensure financial security for his children as a single father. He speaks about his progression from being an assistant principal to focusing on nationwide educational speaking engagements, emphasizing equity in education, and balancing family life. Charles elaborates on his efforts to create equitable educational spaces and the broader implications of equity beyond racial lines, touching on socioeconomic disparities and ableism. He also discusses the importance of authentic relationships between educators and students, recounting personal anecdotes to highlight how genuine connections can foster a supportive learning environment. Lastly, Charles mentions his work as an author and the purpose behind his speaking engagements, aiming to invoke meaningful conversations and changes within educational systems. 00:21 Charles Williams: The Journey from Judgy McJudgerton to EduCrew 03:23 The Unplanned Path into Education: Charles's Story 05:31 From Classroom to Administration: Shaping a New Educational Paradigm 08:39 Understanding Equity in Education: Beyond Race and Gender 15:26 Expanding Horizons: The Embark Program and Its Impact 16:25 Expanding Horizons Beyond Race and Socioeconomics 17:48 The Importance of Authentic Relationships in Education 18:26 Building Connections Through Authenticity and Patience 22:49 Engaging with Educators and Students on Leadership and Equity 28:44 The Journey of an Author: Sharing Leadership Insights 29:14 Connecting and Sharing Resources Beyond the Classroom","meta_description":"In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy welcomes Charles Williams, a Chicago-based school administrator with extensive experience in speaking, w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1915,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/episodes/authentic-voices-in-education-with-charles-williams/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681/authentic-voices-in-education-with-charles-williams.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}