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Black & Brown Boarding

Black & Brown Boarding

By Black & Brown Boarding

This podcast provides tips for supporting your black and brown children enrolled in boarding school.
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More than Ivy League

Black & Brown BoardingOct 12, 2020

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Diaspora Love

Diaspora Love

In this quick episode, Elise highlights the cultural diversity of Black student cohorts at independent schools.
Feb 02, 202111:29
Holiday Cheer

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

Exploring the Arts

In this episode, Elise shares how her independent school education supported her artistic expression.
Nov 22, 202015:32
Work and Rest

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

More than Ivy League

Learn more about why Elise chose to attend Georgetown.
Oct 12, 202018:28
Changes

Changes

In this episode, Elise shares how her tastes changed during her time at boarding school.
Sep 29, 202015:57
Mental Wellness

Mental Wellness

In this episode, Elise shares her challenges and approaches to mental wellness.

Sep 20, 202019:43
Wisdom from an Independent School Parent

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

Education

In this episode, Elise details the merits of her Milton Academy education.
Jul 02, 202010:47
Appropriation & Affluence

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

Interlude

Elise greets new listeners, addresses boarding school myths, and shares next steps for the podcast.
Jun 08, 202011:60
In Response to Racism

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

Sex and Sexual Relations

Elise shares ways parents can guide their children along their sexual journeys.
May 18, 202010:47
Friends and Host Families

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

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

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

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

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 3, 2020

May 03, 202000:28