Obama Presidential Center Bookmaking Event - Season 4 Premiere

Season 4 ep 1 - ep 143 Falling for Learning Podcast PREMIERE OF SEASON 4 FALLING FOR LEARNING PODCASTThis episode focuses on the upcoming Lit’l Authors Bookmaking Workshop (https://flowuptoday.com/event) at the Obama Presidential Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This workshop is designed for children to craft their own books and boost their confidence. Wanda Lee Florestine collaborated with Falling for Learning Podcast, Flow Up Productions, and I Am Possible LLC for the bookmaking event. Parents, educators, and the community can get involved by joining, donating, and supporting creative expression in young learners.Discover the inspiring journey of Wanda Lee Florestine as she shares her innovative ideas for fostering creativity, confidence, and love for learning in children. She details personal stories of overcoming trauma, and her insights on writing, education, and social justice.Main Topics:The origins of Wanda's Lit’l Authors Bookmaking Workshop and its impactBuilding confidence and voice in children through creative projectsNavigating trauma and systemic challenges in education and lifeThe significance of representation and storytelling in shaping perceptionsHow community and family influence learning and personal growthInsights into Wanda's career journey from community college to leadership in HR and educationTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Wanda Lee Florestine and her upcoming event(03:37) The conception and origins of the Little Authors Bookmaking Workshop(06:41) Childhood memories of creating books and crafting confidence through writing(12:19) Challenges faced during school and trauma's impact on learning(15:39) Why fostering love for writing and reading sparks lifelong learning(20:20) Navigating school transitions and developing resilience(25:12) Personal stories of writing, humor, and cultural identity(30:30) Wanda’s educational journey from community college to HR leadership(36:30) Addressing unconscious biases and systemic representation(42:39) The importance of positive narratives and self-storytelling(49:00) How to connect with Wanda and participate in her future eventsResources & Links:Flow Up Productions (https://flowuptoday.com) — Wanda's platform for ongoing events and resourcesFifty Years of Assimilation — Wanda's book on Black identity and societal changeReclaiming the Jungle — Her upcoming psychological exploration of systemic mythsWho We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America (https://youtu.be/yDW5ROyU_fw?si=pPRYFzewTBSGlZKj)