Finding and Using Your Voice: A conversation with Alison Stewart

Episode 38 of the Parenting for the Future podcast, hosted by Petal Modeste, titled "Finding and Using Your Voice: A conversation with Alison Stewart" was published on March 4, 2021 and runs 45 minutes.

March 4, 2021 ·45m · Parenting for the Future

0:00 / 0:00

Episode Description

Alison Stewart is a mom to 12 year old Isaac, who is obsessed with sports. She is the host of the exceptionally insightful and super popular radio show on WNYC, called All of It. She has been a journalist for more than two decades and has reported for, or anchored her own ground-breaking news programs on all the major national news networks. On this episode, she talks about shaping the future through her parenting and her journalism.

She has also authored two books. First Class, The Legacy of Dunbar, America's First Black Public High School, named one of the best books of 2013 by Essence and Mother Jones magazines and Junk, Digging Through America's Love Affair with Stuff. Alison is a Brown University graduate and was awarded a doctor of fine arts degree from Bloomfield College. She has been active in various charities, including, Dress for Success, The Lighthouse and Chess in Schools.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

The Power of Repentance to Help Relational Healing | Audio Article 53

Apr 10, 2026 ·15m

S6 E13: Family: God's Divine Design

Apr 9, 2026 ·35m

077: "Affirmative" Coparenting - Yes it's Possible! - with expert Allen Levy

Apr 8, 2026 ·67m

S6 E12: Raising Free Thinkers: Education, Freedom, and the Next Generation

Apr 2, 2026 ·50m

How OLÉ Helped Secure Universal Child Care in New Mexico

Apr 1, 2026 ·40m

076: Using "Structure" to Reduce Anxiety and Keep the Kids Out of the Middle: Part 2 of 2 with Dr. Ben Garber

Mar 30, 2026 ·27m

Similar Podcasts

Speaking of Kids... First Focus on Children Who speaks for kids when lawmakers, the government, and elected officials are making decisions about their education, health and safety?You do! Children need our collective attention and voice.You’ve found Speaking of Kids…, a podcast series from First Focus on Children that examines how laws and public systems impact kids — not just in theory, but in real life. We’re here sorting out who’s actually for kids and who’s just kidding.Join our host, Messellech “Selley” Abebe, as she gathers voices from every corner of the kid-policy world: congresspeople, public health leaders, political organizers, parents, and the dogged advocates doing the hard work of imagining something better. Selley explores the ‘kid angle’ in policy and politics. What’s working? What’s not? And how can we take action to create a better future for the next generation? Listen and discover the hidden power that each o American Families of Faith American Families of Faith Drawing on a diverse group of religious families in America, this podcast seeks to inspire a deeper understanding of varied religious families, greater human unity, and inter-religious dialogue. We explore how religious families draw on their spiritual beliefs, religious practices, and faith communities to help them strengthen their marital relationships and their parenting. We desire to bless “all the families of the earth” (Gen. 12:3) as we share what we have discovered.Join us for future episodes where we discuss the strengths in diverse American families of faith.This podcast features conversations about faith and family life between the Co-directors of the American Families of Faith project (http://AmericanFamiliesofFaith.byu.edu) Dr. David Dollahite and Dr. Loren Marks. This podcast is edited, syndicated, and marketed by Laura McKeighen, the Intellectual Products Coordinator for the American Families of Faith project. Dear Kids Dear Kids LLC Dear kids, it's your mom and your dad. Join us as we share stories, life lessons, and personal experiences in Dear Kids, a podcast made just for you. From the moments that shaped us to the topics we’re passionate about, this podcast is a way for us to connect with you, share memories, and give you a glimpse into our lives. We’ll explore a variety of topics, invite family and friends to join the conversation, and create a space where our stories live on for you to listen to in the future. The Great Job! Podcast Dan Mall and Emily Mall Welcome to the Great Job! Podcast, the show that reminds you that as a parent or caretaker, you're doing just that – a great job. In each episode, you'll hear stories, practices, and strategies related to topics like building boundaries, understanding different parenting styles, approaching difficult conversations with your kids, and so much more. Your hosts, Emily and Dan Mall have been together for over twenty years and have spent the last twelve raising their two daughters. They believe everyone deserves a non-judgmental space to show up as themselves, share, make mistakes, and grow, and they're here to help you set up the best future possible for your kids and family. Join them for weekly episodes curated for intentionally raising amazing humans. Keep up to date with Emily and Dan, the podcast, and more at greatjob.kids.

URL copied to clipboard!