Episode 21 – Table of Redemption "Unveiling the Layers of Greatness"

In this soul-stirring episode, as host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Joanan Sanchez Selmo—Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni ’23 and Assistant Principal at Brown Middle School. Representing the Latinx community with pride and purpose, Joanan shares an introspective journey through identity, leadership, faith, and legacy.

With honesty and depth, Rasheen uses the Pillars of the Leadership Redemption Framework to help Joanan explore how peeling back the layers of self—cultural heritage, personal trials, and spiritual grounding—can reveal a more authentic power. It’s a story of transformation that not only reshapes the individual but uplifts the communities they serve.

Join us as we uncover the quiet strength behind Joanan’s leadership and celebrate the greatness that emerges when we dare to look within.

Episode 20 – Table of Redemption "The Art of Adding Value to a World in Crisis"

In this compelling episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson welcome Dr. Pavani Ayinampudi—Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni ’25, Fulbright Scholar, DKGIEF World Fellow, and Kalinga Fellow from India. Using the Pillars of The Leadership Redemption Framework Rasheen captures Pavani transformative journey through the turbulence of global disruption, personal reckoning, and the pursuit of visionary impact as she leads change in today's society.

Pavani's story is a masterclass in purpose-driven resilience, revealing how leadership rooted in empathy, flexibility, and innovation can turn chaos into contribution. From navigating international fellowships to redefining education’s role in a fractured world, Pavani offers profound insights into how redemption can become a strategy for change.

Join Rasheen & Pavani for a riveting conversation that explores the art of adding value when the world needs it most.

Episode 19 – Table of Redemption "Unbroken: A Journey From Oxford to Harvard"

In this powerful episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Tumi Mary Ogundamisi— an Oxford graduate who Rasheen met while at Harvard Graduate School of Education and now they are fellow class of 2025 alumni. Tumi is the Founder of The Sounds of the Diaspora, a recipient of the HGSE 2025 Black Student Union Award, DJ, and scholar.

Born and raised in London, Tumi shares her extraordinary journey from Oxford to Harvard, weaving together themes of academic brilliance, personal resilience, and cultural pride as she wades through the loss of her mother and the instant plunge into adulthood at age 18. Through candid reflections and bold insights, Rasheen uses the Leadership Redemption Framework Pillars to support Tumi has she shares her story that reveals how her global vision and unwavering sense of purpose helped her navigate elite institutions and emerge as a transformative leader.

This is more than a story of achievement—it's a testament to the strength found in identity, the courage to persevere, and the redemptive power of education. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that redefines what it means to rise, lead, and remain unbroken like Tumi.