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The moment that changed everything: my imperfect origin story
Episode 105
Five years ago, I stood in a hotel room, teary-eyed, heart racing, with a phone in my hand and finally shared the story I’d never said out loud. The truth behind why I do what I do. That moment, reco…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Is It Time to Sell? How to Know, Prepare, and Let Go with Grace
Episode 104
Is It Time to Sell? How to Know, Prepare, and Let Go with Grace Synopsis: In this heartfelt solo episode, Leeza Browne, founder of Platinum Education Group and trusted advisor to child care owners ac…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Things We’re All Thinking… But No One’s Saying
Episode 103
🌿 NEW EPISODE – For the Ones Who Are Holding It All Together (Even When It Feels Like It’s Falling Apart) If you’ve ever sat in your car before a shift, taken a deep breath, and thought, *“I don’t kn…
Published on 4 months ago
Tired, Wired, and Burnt Out? Let’s Talk About Wellbeing in ECE with Phil Wolffe
Episode 102
Feeling constantly exhausted, emotionally drained, or like rest just isn’t doing the job anymore? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be this way. In this powerful episode of Everything Early Chi…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
To the leader who feels guilty resting...
Episode 101
In this honest and unscripted mini episode, recorded mid-safari during a much-needed break, Leeza opens up about the internal struggle many leaders face: the guilt of resting. She shares personal sto…
Published on 5 months ago
Why Bother Aiming for Exceeding?
Episode 100
Why Bother Aiming for Exceeding? In this powerful follow-up episode, Leeza Browne opens up the conversation around striving for Exceeding in early childhood services—and why giving up on high standar…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Beyond Behaviour: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Early Learning with Kerra-Lee Wescombe
Episode 99
In this powerful episode, host Leeza Browne from Platinum Ed is joined by the incredible Kerra-Lee Wescombe, Director of Connect.Ed, to explore the critical role of trauma-informed practice in early …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Beyond the Headlines: A Call to Action for Early Childhood Education
Episode 98
The Four Corners episode Betrayal of Trust – Child Care in Crisis has once again put early childhood education under the microscope. While it revealed serious failures that demand accountability, it …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Emptying the sandpit: Setting up systems for a strong start
Episode 97
In this episode we explore the powerful analogy of "emptying the sandpit" and how it applies to setting up strong systems and structures in your service. Just like refreshing the sandpit create a cle…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Transforming challenges into change with Ray Everest co-owner future focus NZ
Episode 96
🎙 Everything Early Childhood Podcast – Featuring Ray Everest 🚀 Deep Dive into Early Childhood Business, Success & Advocacy In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ray Everest, co-founder of Future …
Published on 7 months ago