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Social media: The Be Podcast Network: Shows that help you be the change you want to see!

Summer of Super Cool Surprises!

I’m so excited to be talking to you again today. So far, this summer has been full of surprises, but I have something else for you today! I’m super excited to announce the Be Podcast Network. I’m expanding what I offer here at Transformative Principal to include more podcasts for more educators.

You can learn more and sign up when it officially launches at bepodcast.network. Launch day is August 1st. I’ve still got a lot to do to make this launch happen. We’re starting with 7 great shows that you are going to love. Today, I’ll talk about a just a few of them.

First of all, because this podcast is so successful, over a million downloads, longest running podcast for school leaders out there, many people are reaching out to me to interview them, and I just can’t possibly put them all on this show. They wouldn’t be released for years!

Also, I really love podcasting. It’s so much fun, and I love that I get to talk to all kinds of amazing people out there.

I’ll tell you about the shows on the network in a minute, but I’m putting together an editorial board for the network.

Here’s what I’m looking for (2 of the following):

1. People who LOVE podcasts. Are you waiting in anticipation for your favorite show? Then this is you! Do you have too many podcasts that you could never actually listen to, like me? Then this is you.
2. People who want education to be much better and want to change the status quo. We’re going to share stories about these changes on all the shows, so we want people who will want to listen to them.
3. A list of great guests. Who should we be talking to for each of these shows?

And these shows are not just the status quo.

It’s called the Be Podcast Network for two reasons. Number 1, we want our listeners to be the change they want to see in Education. We know that educators have great power, but often feel hamstrung by district, state, school, and national policies. The reality is that we can do so much even within those confines.

When times are tough, it’s helpful to have voices you trust talking through the challenges.

I’ve been through a lot of tough times. And one thing that has always helped me is listening to inspiring podcasts. It’s powerful.

The second meaning of the name BE Podcast Network is Beyond Education. While our main focus is still going to be educators, we are also going to include things are adjacent to education. We also want to think of impacting more than just the schools where we work and can be the change. We want to go beyond that.

This network is going to be the best network for education-related podcasts out there.

We are going to have the best content, the best hosts, and the best listeners. I’m so excited for this great opportunity. And I’m excited for you to be part of it too.

I keep saying “we” because I’m partnering with Ross Romano of September Strategy to make this happen. Ross has been a huge supporter of Transformative Principal for years. He’s connected me with many great guests, helped me find awesome people to connect with, and even introduced me to the book publisher that finally published my first book. Ross is amazing, and he will be a great partner in this work. If you don’t know him, you certainly should. Reach out to him on Twitter if you aren’t already following him.

Before I get to a highlight of the shows, I want to reiterate my call for members of our editorial board. We want to hear from you about what people want to hear about on these shows. So, if you meet two of the following criteria, please reach out:

1. People who LOVE podcasts.
2. People who want education to be much better and want to change the status quo.
3. A list of great guests