Episode 40: Overcoming Obstacles

Episode 40: Overcoming ObstaclesGuest: Cristina Prestin-BeardIn this episode, Dewhitt interviews one of his most respected colleagues, Cristina Prestin-Beard. Professor Prestin-Beard speaks of how she was able to overcome peer pressure, statistics, fear, being a high school dropout, losing her virginity at the age of 15, and many other obstacles to become one of Central Illinois’ most loved and respected educators, mothers and wives. Dewhitt and Professor Prestin-Beard discuss her newly released nonfiction book entitled “Finding Mercy in the Madness” and the following: Rising above statisticsKids from divorced homesConquering LabelsOvercoming fearRelationshipsPeer pressureConductor of the "hot mess express"Decision makingProfessor Beard’s career pathConstitutional rightsRoe v. WadeBeing infected with COVIDBlack Lives MatterWhite SupremacyWhat she would like to see the Biden Administration accomplish Finding Mercy in the Madness Linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Finding-Mercy-Madness-Cristina-Prestin-Beard/dp/B0B4KCX9X5/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?crid=1JIXA2IUSE2P7&keywords=finding+mercy+in+the+madness+christina+preston+beard&qid=1657580725&sprefix=%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1-fkmr3 You can listen to the JFA Podcast Show wherever you get your podcast or by clicking on one of the links below.https://dlbspodcast.buzzsprout.com   https://blog.feedspot.com/social_justice_podcasts/   https://peculiarbooks.org   Also if you are interested in exercise and being healthy check out the Top 20 Triathlon Podcasts.https://blog.feedspot.com/triathlon_podcasts/