In this powerful episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, host Dr. Sito Narcisse is joined by Nurse Practitioner Shetila Burrell, FNP-C, a 20+ year U.S. Navy Reserve medical leader and founder of Heart 2 Heart Care Clinic.

Together, they tackle one of the biggest misconceptions people have today:

“I’m fine. I don’t need to see a doctor.”

Young adults, men, women — everyone thinks they’re invincible… until something goes wrong.

Shetila breaks down why regular checkups, annual screenings, and prevention are the real keys to longevity. She exposes common myths about hereditary illness, explains how secondhand smoke can trigger cancer, and shares why stress management is essential for lifelong health.

This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about staying healthy, staying ahead, and taking control of their future.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why “feeling fine” is NOT proof of good health

Why health checkups should start early — not after a crisis

How cancer risk is influenced by both genetics and environment

The hidden dangers of secondhand smoke

How stress and lifestyle impact long-term health

Why your body changes every decade — and how to prepare

Why prevention saves money, time, and lives

How to build consistent health habits at any age

Featured Guest: Shetila Burrell, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner • U.S. Navy Reserve • Heart 2 Heart Care Clinic

Specialist in preventive healthcare, family medicine, military readiness, and holistic wellness.

Host: Dr. Sito Narcisse

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Why This Episode Matters

Health isn’t a reaction.

Health is a habit.

If you want to live longer, stay stronger, and age better, the work starts NOW — not later.

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In this transformative episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Andre Townsel, the new Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut, for a deep, unfiltered conversation about the future of urban education, community trust, and the work required to rebuild a school district from the ground up.

Dr. Townsel shares his powerful journey — from athletics shaping his early discipline to leading one of the most complex school systems in the country. He breaks down why community engagement, teacher recruitment, student success, and workforce development must be at the center of Hartford's comeback story.

We explore how AI in education can transform learning for families, why chronic absenteeism threatens student achievement, and how shifting the perception of the teaching profession is critical for long-term change.

This episode captures the urgency, the challenges, and the hope driving the next chapter of Hartford Public Schools.

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On this episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, Co-host Tatiana Echevarria takes the host's chair and Guest co-host Dr. Luz Randolph sit down with a nationally recognized education leader to unpack the real story behind rising in K–12 leadership — the adversity, the isolation, the grind, and the lessons most people never see.

He breaks down why people only see the finished product, why authentic leadership requires real struggle, and how being “the only one in the room” shaped his perspective on service, equity, and resilience. This clip speaks directly to anyone who has ever worked twice as hard just to get in the room — and then had to fight to stay there.

Leadership isn’t about the spotlight — it’s about the journey nobody saw you take.

Featuring: Special Guest — Dr. Sito Narcisse - National Education Leader (Host of U&U Podcast)

Tatiana Echevarria — Host

Dr. Luz Randolph — Guest Co-host

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why people only see your success, not your struggle

• The truth about being the only minority in the room

• How failure, not perfection, shapes real leadership

• Why wisdom comes from pressure, repetition, and adversity

• The hidden grind behind “being in the right rooms”

• Why authentic leadership requires vulnerability

• The importance of coexistence in divided spaces

If you’re leading, growing, or fighting your way toward impact — this episode will speak to your journey.

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On this episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, hosts Dr. Sito Narcisse and Tatiana Echevarria sit down with Dr. Mark King, Ed.D. — Chief Education Officer at Arts for Learning Maryland — to unpack one of the most urgent conversations in American education:

👉 Why arts education is disappearing… and why we desperately need it back.

Dr. King breaks down the realities facing schools today: declining student engagement, rising behavioral challenges, inequitable access to resources, and the widening gap between what kids need and what schools provide. Through his decades of experience in K–12 leadership, he shares powerful insights on how arts education can reshape student outcomes and school culture.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why arts are the first programs cut during budget shortfalls

How arts engagement boosts attendance, confidence, and academic performance

The deep equity gaps in access to arts education

How arts integration helps students demonstrate mastery in multiple ways

Why technology is pushing creativity — and teaching — into new frontiers

How students under 12 are driving innovation in arts and learning

Why teacher preparation must evolve to match classroom realities

How artists + teachers create powerful, transformational learning experiences

Why arts education reduces disciplinary incidents

How communities can advocate for and sustain arts funding

This conversation reveals a powerful truth:

If we want students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially, arts education must be at the center — not the margins — of K–12 schooling.

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America’s public schools are at a crossroads — facing new challenges, emerging technologies, and rising tension over what the future of learning should look like.

In this powerful episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, Dr. Sito Narcisse and Tatiana Echevarria sit down with Brian J. Stephens, CEO of Caissa K12, to unpack the truth about what’s really happening in public education today.

Together, they dive deep into:

The growing influence of school choice — and its impact on communities

The rise of teacher burnout — and how to transform stress into motivation

The cautious use of AI in education — and its long-term implications

Why digital literacy is now a non-negotiable life skill

How public schools can rebuild trust and advocate for their value

This conversation explores what it takes to protect and reimagine public education — and why supporting our teachers, families, and communities matters more than ever.

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Manal has returned for this powerful in-studio episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, where Dr. Sito Narcisse sits down one-on-one with Manal Al-Ansi, MAT, Esq. — visionary founder of Diaspora District and one of today’s most dynamic voices in global education and workforce development.

From classroom beginnings to executive leadership, Manal shares how her mission has evolved into a movement — connecting Black brilliance across Africa and the diaspora. Together, she and Dr. Narcisse explore how strategic leadership, AI, and global collaboration can redefine the future of learning and opportunity across the continent.

This conversation goes beyond theory — it’s about action.

Discover how Diaspora District Ghana 2025 is uniting educators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to build sustainable bridges from classrooms to careers and shape Africa’s next generation of leaders.

Watch, reflect, and share this episode with anyone passionate about re-imagining education, leadership, and empowerment on a global scale.

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Diaspora District Ghana 2025 (Dec 17–20, 2025): Education Reimagined — Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Through AI, Entrepreneurship & Global Partnerships

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For decades, American education reform promised one thing: “College and Career.”

But as Dr. Irvin Scott — Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, former Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and author of Leading with Heart and Soul: 30 Inspiring Lessons of Faith, Courage, and Leadership — reveals, what we really meant was college… only college.

Joined by hosts Dr. Sito Narcisse and Tatiana Echevarria, this episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast exposes how the system’s obsession with college has left countless students burdened by debt and disconnected from their true purpose.

“We said ‘College and Career,’ but we really meant college… and that’s hurt us.”

From the classrooms of Lancaster to the leadership halls of Harvard, Dr. Scott has seen how education reform got it wrong — and how faith, courage, and community can help us get it right.

In his book Leading with Heart and Soul, Dr. Scott shares lessons that blend leadership and humanity, calling educators to lead not just with their minds, but with their hearts. In this conversation, he continues that mission — challenging us to redefine success and unlearn the college myth.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why “college or nothing” thinking hurt a generation of students

• The truth about student debt, access, and equity

• How schools can build multiple pathways to success

• The leadership principles behind Dr. Scott’s Heart and Soul philosophy

• How his #ECET2 movement empowers teachers nationwide

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What does real educational equity look like when lived — not just talked about?In this powerful episode of The Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, hosts Dr. Sito Narcisse and Tatiana Echevarria sit down with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, Morehouse graduate, lifelong educator, and author of The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity.

From his journey in Detroit and Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a Superintendent in New Jersey, Dr. Taylor opens up about:🔥 The moment that changed his life — and how he got a full ride to Morehouse College📚 How belief, community, and courage transform schools🏆 Why access and equity in Advanced Placement (AP) courses is a civil right💡 The hard truth about race, gender, and socioeconomic bias in education💬 The powerful classroom creed that helped kids believe they were “the best class in the school”Dr. Taylor’s insights are real, raw, and rooted in decades of leadership — from the classroom to the superintendent’s office.If you care about education, culture, and community, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.🎙️ Guest: Dr. Ronald G. Taylor — Author, Consultant, and Educational Equity Expert📘 Book: The Courage to Lead with Integrity for Equity — available now on BookBaby, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble🌐 Learn more: https://www.teamtaylorleadership.com/🎧 Hosts: Dr. Sito Narcisse & Tatiana Echevarria

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