FollowUp Sessions
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Episode 18
August 22, 2023 21:43 - 25 minutes - 18.3 MBThis recent graduate provides his perspective on personal mental health struggles in high school, and he shares his truth about observing peers who struggled during the school day. He also speaks on the current severity of punishments at school, and how it differs from his mother's generation.
Episode 17
August 15, 2023 22:18 - 37 minutes - 22.7 MBI meet with a friend that began teaching through the Alternative Teacher Certification Program and left the system not long after due to the effects on her family unit, future goals, and the inability to utilize her education and knowledge as a professional. She discusses her insight and experience as an elementary special education teacher.
Episode 16
August 15, 2023 21:44 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MBI meet with recent graduates to discuss their time under this current curriculum. Both former students discuss what they expected from high school versus the reality of their experience. These incredible young adults share their insight to daily struggles with teens, and give advice to parents of high schoolers.
Episode 15
August 15, 2023 21:23 - 39 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode provides insight to the current curriculum and pupil appraisals from the teacher persepctive. This teacher taught elementary and middle school, and ultimately left her calling to pursue another career. Why is it that the teachers speaking up on behalf of the students are considered the problem? *The Pupil Appraisal goal is to advocate for the child and evaluate any deficits in needs, and ways to compensate for those needs. It is used to enhance outcomes for the student ac...
Episode 14
August 15, 2023 21:11 - 50 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this super sized epsiode, I meet with a colleague that became a licensed mental health professional after teaching elementary school in two states. This interviewee was born to empower and educate others. She provides both an academic and therapeutic perspective to the teaching role in schools.
OG Episode: To India
November 02, 2020 00:54 - 34 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode is dedicated to India! Beatrice and Elle welcome India to Balcony Time, and start a conversation with listeners. Beatrice discusses her newfound spiritual journey, and how this new avenue of self-care has improved her mind, body, and soul thus far. Follow @thegirlfriendmafia on Instagram to continue the conversation. Share your thoughts, stories, struggles, and achievements with the Girlfriend Mafia!
To India
November 02, 2020 00:54 - 34 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode is dedicated to India! Beatrice and Elle welcome India to Balcony Time, and start a conversation with listeners. Beatrice discusses her newfound spiritual journey, and how this new avenue of self-care has improved her mind, body, and soul thus far. Follow @thegirlfriendmafia on Instagram to continue the conversation. Share your thoughts, stories, struggles, and achievements with the Girlfriend Mafia!
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #4
October 06, 2020 02:20 - 28 minutes - 18.6 MBElle and a high school teacher discuss professionalism within their school system. Or the lack thereof....Allegedly.
Episode 4
October 06, 2020 02:20 - 28 minutes - 18.7 MBElle and a high school teacher discuss their experiences with witnessing professionalism during the school day. And the lack there of it at times.
Episode 5
September 11, 2020 02:04 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBElle and an elementary teacher discuss the politics behind the state's curriculum, and how those politics have affected the classroom.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #5
September 11, 2020 02:04 - 30 minutes - 20.5 MBElle and Teacher #3 discuss the politics behind the state's curriculum, and how those politics have affected the classroom.
Episode 6
September 05, 2020 01:37 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MBThis teacher shares her observations and experiences in her new state/school system, and compares it to the previous state's system. Carrie's husband joins the session and talks about how working in the school system can seep into relationships and home life.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #6
September 05, 2020 01:37 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBThe teacher from Spotlight Series #1 began teaching in another state. Carrie shares her observations and experiences in this new school system, and compares it to the previous state's system. Carrie's husband joins Balcony Time and talks about how working in the school system can seep into relationships and home life.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #3
September 01, 2020 18:29 - 45 minutes - 30.2 MBElle interviews an employee of a community after-school program. He provides a glimpse into the life, politics, and racial perspective of the education system in what is considered one of the best parishes in the state.
Episode 3
September 01, 2020 18:29 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBElle interviews an employee of a community after-school program. He provides a glimpse into the life, politics, and racial perspective of the education system in what is considered one of the best parishes in the state.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #2
August 27, 2020 02:30 - 25 minutes - 16.8 MBElle learns about the veiled elementary school landscape through her second teacher interview.
Episode 2
August 27, 2020 02:30 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBElle learns about the elementary school landscape through her second teacher interview.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #1
August 26, 2020 01:40 - 27 minutes - 19 MBElle Sloan dives into her first teacher interview and public school discussion. When Elle and Carrie began their careers in the school system, they truly had no idea what they were walking into....
Episode 1
August 26, 2020 01:40 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MBElle Sloan dives into her first teacher interview and public school discussion. When Elle and Carrie began their careers in the school system, they truly had no idea what they were walking into....
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #16
August 24, 2020 20:04 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBElle and Beatrice host friends Natalie and Anastasia for a Balcony Time about mental health for school staff members. Natalie is the mother to a special needs child who is starting his school career; while Anastasia is a former employee of the Louisiana public school system. Anastasia shares her journey as a teacher, and why respecting mental health of employees is vital for a positive school atmosphere.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #14
August 24, 2020 20:04 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBElle and Beatrice host friends Natalie and Anastasia for a Balcony Time about mental health for school staff members. Natalie is the mother to a special needs child who is starting his school career; while Anastasia is a former employee of the Louisiana public school system. Anastasia shares her journey as a teacher, and why respecting mental health of employees is vital for a positive school atmosphere.
Episode 13
August 24, 2020 20:04 - 26 minutes - 19.3 MBElle host friends to discuss mental health for school staff members. Natalie is the mother to a special needs child who is starting his school career; while Anastasia is a former employee of the Louisiana public school system. Anastasia shares her journey as a teacher, and why respecting mental health of employees is vital for a positive school atmosphere.
OG Episode: Why All Of The Controversy?!
July 14, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBElle Sloan meets up with the Girlfriend Mafia political correspondent, Jackson. The pair chat about the controversy surrounding mask mandates, and mail-in voting. Recorded 7/10/20
Why All Of The Controversy?!
July 14, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBElle Sloan meets up with the Girlfriend Mafia political correspondent, Jackson. The pair chat about the controversy surrounding mask mandates, and mail-in voting. Recorded 7/10/20
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #13
July 02, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 39.5 MBElle hosts teachers, Elena and Carrie, on this special episode of Balcony Time. The ladies discuss their experiences with the alternative diploma track for students in Louisiana. The ladies were nervous to broach this subject. Although they believe in the alternative diploma program (with some improvements needed), they do not agree with how it is being utilized in the school system.
Episode 12
July 02, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 40.6 MBElle hosts teachers, Elena and Carrie. The ladies discuss their experiences with the alternative diploma track for students in Louisiana. The ladies were nervous to broach this subject. Although they believe in the alternative diploma program (with some improvements needed), they do not agree with how it is being utilized in the school system.
Jumpstart Unleashed
July 02, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 39.7 MBElle hosts teachers, Elena and Carrie, on this special episode of Balcony Time. The ladies discuss their experiences with the alternative diploma track in Louisiana. The ladies were nervous to broach to this subject. Although they believe in the alternative diploma program (with some improvements needed), they do not agree with how it is being utilized in the school system.
Jumpstart Unleashed
July 02, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 39.7 MBElle hosts teachers, Elena and Carrie, on this special episode of Balcony Time. The ladies discuss their experiences with the alternative diploma track in Louisiana. The ladies were nervous to broach this subject. Although they believe in the alternative diploma program (with some improvements needed), they do not agree with how it is being utilized in the school system.
Black Lives Matter
June 29, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Girlfriend Mafia stands in solidarity with the black community. Elle, Tori, Darcy and Beatrice discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, white privilege, and how each mafia member will contribute to positive change.
OG Episode: Black Lives Matter
June 29, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Girlfriend Mafia stands in solidarity with the black community. Elle, Tori, Darcy and Beatrice discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, white privilege, and how each mafia member will contribute to positive change.
Silver Linings
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBEvery situation has a silver lining. COVID is quite the situation, yet it too possesses silver linings. Elle, Darcy, and Tori voice their perspective and opinions on positive aspects of the pandemic.
OG Episode: Silver Linings
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBEvery situation has a silver lining. COVID is quite the situation, yet it too possesses silver linings. Elle, Darcy, and Tori voice their perspective and opinions on positive aspects of the pandemic.
Silver Linings
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBEvery situation has a silver lining. COVID is quite the situation, yet it too possesses silver linings. Elle, Darcy, and Tori voice their perspective and opinions on positive aspects of the pandemic.
Victoria's Vicissitude
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBVictoria, "Tori", returned back to work in the salon post COVID quarantine. Although she had a positive attitude towards the transition, she was surprised by her first day back....
Victoria's Vicissitude
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBVictoria, "Tori", returned back to work in the salon post COVID quarantine. Although she had a positive attitude towards the transition, she was surprised by her first day back....
OG Episode: Victoria's Vicissitude
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBVictoria, "Tori", returned back to work in the salon post COVID quarantine. Although she had a positive attitude towards the transition, she was surprised by her first day back....
To Vote or Not To Vote....
May 22, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 30.5 MBElle Sloan interviews the GM's unofficial political correspondent, Jackson. After leading a productive and robust career in Washington, D.C., Elle taps into his knowledge and insight to discuss the governor's handling of the pandemic, resources, and how to utilize your vote when you are unimpressed with all of your choices.
OG Episode: To Vote or Not To Vote....
May 22, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 30.5 MBElle Sloan interviews the GM's unofficial political correspondent, Jackson. After leading a productive and robust career in Washington, D.C., Elle taps into his knowledge and insight to discuss the governor's handling of the pandemic, resources, and how to utilize your vote when you are unimpressed with all of your choices.
Episode 11
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBElle meets with young Dwight once again for a bonus episode of random topics from Harry Potter, 80s movies, school, video games, apps, and of lastly, Canadian syrup. This episode is appropriate for all ages.
Dwight Bonus Interview
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.8 MBElle meets with young Dwight once again for a bonus episode of random topics from Harry Potter, 80s movies, school, video games, apps, and of course, Canadian syrup. This episode is appropriate for all ages.
Dwight Bonus Interview
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.8 MBElle meets with young Dwight once again for a bonus episode of random topics from Harry Potter, 80s movies, school, video games, apps, and of course, Canadian syrup. This episode is appropriate for all ages.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #12
May 12, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.8 MBElle meets with young Dwight once again for a bonus episode of random topics from Harry Potter, 80s movies, school, video games, apps, and of lastly, Canadian syrup. This episode is appropriate for all ages.
Elena
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 25.4 MBFor the first time in history, teachers are truly being appreciated by their communities. Elle Sloan interviews Elena about being a teacher during the quarantine. Do students actually have to turn in assignments? What is expected of teachers during the pandemic? Will the school year improve next year because of the pandemic?
Elena
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 25.4 MBFor the first time in history, teachers are truly being appreciated by their communities. Elle Sloan interviews Elena about being a teacher during the quarantine. Do students actually have to turn in assignments? What is expected of teachers during the pandemic? Will the school year improve next year because of the pandemic?
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #11
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 25.4 MBFor the first time in history, teachers are truly being appreciated by their communities. Elle Sloan interviews Elena about being a teacher during the quarantine. Do students actually have to turn in assignments? What is expected of teachers during the pandemic? Will the school year improve next year because of the pandemic?
Episode 10
April 28, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 25.4 MBElle Sloan interviews Elena about being a teacher during the quarantine. Do students actually have to turn in assignments? What is expected of teachers during the pandemic? Will the school year improve next year because of the pandemic?
Episode 9
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBDwight is an 11 year old, and a real life Stranger Things kid. He shares his perspective about online schooling during the pandemic, and how he is staying connected with peers and entertaining himself.
A Kid's Point of View
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.6 MBDwight is an 11 year old, and a real life Stranger Things kid. He shares his perspective about online schooling during the pandemic, and how he is staying connected with peers and entertaining himself.
Elle Sloan Spotlight Series #10
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.5 MBDwight is an 11 year old, and a real life Stranger Things kid. He shares his perspective about online schooling during the pandemic, and how he is staying connected with peers and entertaining himself.
Dave and Nicole
April 08, 2020 17:42 - 42 minutes - 30 MBElle Sloan interviews Dave and Nicole about their 18 year bond. As a single lady, Elle wants to learn the secret to a marathon relationship. The couple discusses balancing their careers as a firefighter and hospital personnel. They also rank the importance of communication, sex, and humor in their marriage.