Episode 10: Kwamara Thompson – From Consulting to Speaking: Transforming Education and Inspiring Growth

Release Date: October 31, 2024
Recorded On: August 29, 2024

In the season finale, we welcome Kwamara Thompson, a dynamic leader and visionary in education and social impact. Kwamara is an ecosystem builder, philanthropist, investor, keynote speaker, and social impact entrepreneur. Her work has transformed the educational landscape, inspiring growth and change on both individual and systemic levels. In this conversation, Kwamara shares her journey from consulting to public speaking, offering insights into her mission to empower communities and redefine what’s possible in education. With an impressive range of experiences, including advocacy for Black women in education and promoting innovative afterschool programs, Kwamara’s story is one of passion, resilience, and a commitment to making a lasting impact.

Kwamara Thompson's Socials & Featured Links:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamaradenise/


• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamarathompson/


• Featured Blog: Black Women and Education Interrupted – https://educationpioneers.org/blog/black-women-and-education-interrupted/

• eMerge Americas: Speaker Profile – https://emergeamericas.com/conference-expo/speakers/kwamara-thompson/


• YouTube: Kwamara Thompson Interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Rtv5ILuew


• Ronderings Podcast: Love Yourself, Come As You Are – https://ronderings.podcastsmatter.com/episodes/kwamara-thompson-love-yourself-come-as-you-are-a55da29a-d8a9-4d54-afe1-a1567822ced8


• Barat Foundation: https://www.baratfoundation.org/about-us-2/


• Teaching Channel Podcast: Episode 42 – https://www.teachingchannel.com/k12-hub/podcast/podcast-42/


• Tec Talk Solve: Afterschool Guru Presents Kwamara Thompson – https://www.tectalksolve.com/post/afterschool-guru-presents-kwamara-thompson-and-classroom-inc

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