<p>In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews her former teacher, Laurie Townshend, who has been a middle school teacher for 22 years. They discuss the challenges and obstacles Laurie faced as a Black female educator, the importance of representation for students, and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Laurie also shares her motivations for considering a career change into filmmaking. Additionally, she talks about her passion for documentary films and the inspiration behind her projects.⁠</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amotherapart?igsh=MW0wMmtuN3kzcmZlbA==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@amotherapart</a> on Instagram to learn more about her documentary. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Follow My Guest:</strong></p> <p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurie.townshend?igsh=MWtub2RiOTUxaGZrNw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@laurie.townshend</a></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/LaurieTownshend?fbclid=PAAaY4TUgbV_7V3kKJhX_KoF0EFkXCc7XL21jxaYc7waQ1reCW06uYIFjhhPE_aem_Ae1Z9KsREOxJ6kUuzIBpp5sHaAyDheTLVIPSCela9gAj8Bju3y7YLx1f-djI_OkuKvQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/LaurieTownshend</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Connect with Natalie Nadeen:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natalienadeen?_t=8lAUUlGOyXt&amp;_r=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/natalienadeen</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Affiliation Link:</strong></p> <p>Join Riverside TODAY: <a href="https://www.riverside.fm/?via=natalie-nadeen" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?via=natalie-nadeen⁠</a></p>