Episode 105 : From Barbie Land to Boardrooms with Tamara Albury and Delia Montelongo

We are excited to announce a brand-new episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast has just dropped, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!Special Guests: Tamara Albury & Delia Montelongo and Host Coach Jeffery.🎧 Episode IntroductionThis week, Coach Jeffery welcomes powerhouse educators Tamara Albury and Delia Montelongo for an honest, energetic, and inspiring conversation about empowering young women in single-gender schools. The Barbie movie might’ve started the discussion, but the real gems are about leadership, systems, and how those “little girl” experiences shape the way these women lead today.🔑 5 Keys You’ll Learn in This Episode:* How Childhood Experiences Shape Leadership: Discover how the “little girl” inside influences these leaders in the way they build safe, empowering spaces for their students—down to the smallest details.* Why Systems Matter—Every Single Time: Learn how deliberate school systems (like collaborative hiring including students) lead to consistently high-performing teams and exceptional student outcomes.* Creating Space for Student Voice: Get strategies on helping students—especially girls—find their voice, lead at the table (not just sit at it), and advocate not just for themselves, but for their communities.* Empowerment (When It Goes “Wrong”): Delia and Tamara share real stories about teaching girls to be empowered and impactful—with a few laugh-worthy moments when student activism catches even the principal by surprise!* Balancing It All as a Leader: Honest talk on self-care, boundaries, and showing up authentically as a high-profile leader—and why it matters for your staff, your students, and yourself.🎲 Fun Fact from the EpisodeWhen asked about work-life balance, Delia Montelongo reveals she’s recently taken up watercolor painting as her creative and mindful outlet! (Spoiler: She’s not entirely sure what her creations look like yet, but it brings her joy and fuels her leadership.)👋 OutroThis episode is packed with wisdom and real-life strategies that apply to any educator or leader wanting to foster more voice, equity, and agency among students—especially girls. Plus, it’s full of laughs, lived experiences, and straight-from-the-heart inspiration.📢 Call to ActionDon’t wait—hit play on this episode now! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or education enthusiast, there’s something in here for you (and maybe your “inner little girl” too).Listen, share, and let us know: How are YOU nurturing leadership and voice in your school or community? Reply to this email or tag us on social media!Stay connected, keep flipping, and keep empowering the next generation!— Your Flipboard EDU Podcast Team🎧 Listen to the Latest Episode Now!💬 Join the Conversation on Flipboard 📚 Subscribe for Future EpisodesThanks for being part of our Flipboard family! Get full access to The Flipboard EDU Podcast at flipboardedu.substack.com/subscribe