“Disrupt, Uplift, Liberate: Dr. Paris Echoles on Centering Healing and Identity in Education”

In this powerful episode of Champions of Change, we sit down with Dr. Paris Echoles — transformational educator, community leader, and founder of Born Gift3d, LLC. With nearly two decades of experience across education, leadership, and community engagement, Dr. Echoles has dedicated his life to reimagining what’s possible for Black youth, educators, and the systems that shape them. Raised in the face of adversity and guided by revolutionary love, he brings a unique blend of academic insight and lived experience to every space he enters.Dr. Echoles unpacks the mission behind Born Gift3d, the importance of healing, identity, and purpose, and what it truly means to disrupt, uplift, and liberate. From lessons learned in classrooms and boardrooms to strategies for staying authentic in resistant systems, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone committed to transformative education and community empowerment.Tune in and be inspired to lead with cultural truth, stand firm in your purpose, and create liberated spaces where our communities can thrive.