Black & Brown Boarding
By Black & Brown Boarding
This podcast provides tips for supporting your black and brown children enrolled in boarding school.
Black & Brown BoardingFeb 02, 2021
00:00
11:29
Diaspora Love
In this quick episode, Elise highlights the cultural diversity of Black student cohorts at independent schools.
Feb 02, 202111:29
Holiday Cheer
Just before winter break, boarding schools celebrate the holiday season. In this episode, Elise shares her favorite boarding school holiday memories.
Jan 14, 202117:13
Exploring the Arts
In this episode, Elise shares how her independent school education supported her artistic expression.
Nov 22, 202015:32
Work and Rest
In this episode, Elise shares how a family value - “work” - showed up during her academic tenure.
Oct 26, 202019:38
More than Ivy League
Learn more about why Elise chose to attend Georgetown.
Oct 12, 202018:28
Changes
In this episode, Elise shares how her tastes changed during her time at boarding school.
Sep 29, 202015:57
Mental Wellness
In this episode, Elise shares her challenges and approaches to mental wellness.
Sep 20, 202019:43
Wisdom from an Independent School Parent
Gina Parker Collins, founder of RIISE, shares how she empowers parents to "take up space" at independent schools.
Aug 30, 202029:37
Education
In this episode, Elise details the merits of her Milton Academy education.
Jul 02, 202010:47
Appropriation & Affluence
In this episode Elise shares her reaction to encountering her culture among non-Black students. She also shares the value of connecting to wealthy families.
Jun 14, 202011:15
Interlude
Elise greets new listeners, addresses boarding school myths, and shares next steps for the podcast.
Jun 08, 202011:60
In Response to Racism
What happens when your student's boarding school bubble bursts due to race-related social unrest? In this episode, Elise shares ways you can support your student when they experience microaggressions.
May 30, 202010:07
Sex and Sexual Relations
Elise shares ways parents can guide their children along their sexual journeys.
May 18, 202010:47
Friends and Host Families
Elise details how building bridges through authentic sharing can make the difference for your student.
May 14, 202014:13
Money Talks
Elise details how access to an allowance fostered normalcy and independence during her boarding school experience.
May 05, 202009:43
Food and Fitness
Elise shares her relationship with food and fitness while a student. Parents, send some love through healthy care packages!
May 03, 202008:32
Weather Tales
Elise recaps her experiences with New England winter weather and shares how parents can support their children.
May 03, 202009:03
About Me
In this episode, Elise shares a little about her journey to Milton Academy and her hopes for this podcast.
May 03, 202006:57
May 3, 2020
May 03, 202000:28