How Lorraine Connell Uses Podcasting to Amplify Student Voice and Leadership

Lorraine Connell, a former educator and current consultant who runs a podcast called Student Voice, Future Leaders. Lorraine shares how she started her podcast as a way to capture the conversations and advice of her students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses how she overcame some of the challenges of podcasting, such as finding guests, editing, and finding her voice. Lorraine explains how her podcast aims to empower students to share their experiences, ideas, and opinions on education and leadership. She also gives some insights on how teachers and administrators can listen to and leverage student voice to create more meaningful and engaging learning environments.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcoming Lorraine Connell!00:00:34 - Insight into the Lorraine's Background as an Educator and Consultant00:03:03 - The Genesis of the Podcast During the COVID-19 Pandemic00:05:31 - Evolution and Growth of the Podcast Over Time00:07:13 - Using Podcasting as a Tool for Empowering Student Voice and Leadership00:09:16 - Challenges and Learnings from the Podcasting Journey00:14:02 - Networking Strategies with Fellow Podcasters and Educators00:19:38 - Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Constructive Feedback00:22:46 - The Impact and Role of Podcasting in the Educational Sphere00:24:08 - Future Plans and Goals for the Podcast00:33:15 - Where to Connect with LorraineLinks And Resources:Lorraine Connell on LinkedIn Peers Not FearsStudent Voice - Future Leaders Podcast Peers Not Fears on YouTube Peers Not Fears on TikTokHector Santiesteban LinkedInHector Santiesteban TwitterThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Marketing Your Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!