Life is a journey filled with challenges that shape who we are and what we’re meant to become. Whether we’re exploring new paths, facing fears, or finding inspiration in the unexpected, it’s these experiences that provide us with the courage to grow and transform.

In today's episode, I welcome my first-ever guest, Dr. Damon Cagnolatti. Dr. Cagnolatti is an educator at Cerritos College and he joined me on the podcast to share his perspective on education, mentorship, and the pursuit of potential. Riding on the idea that “our greatest potential lies in the cave we’re too afraid to enter”, Dr. Cagnolatti’s story offers powerful insights into the transformative impact of education.

Tune in and listen to the eleventh episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to hear Dr. Cagnolatti’s inspiring educational journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Dr. Cagnolatti’s experience of education was growing up and who inspired him during this time (2:15)
• About a moment in Dr. Cagnolatti’s childhood that defined his outlook on education (8:15)
• How Dr. Cagnolatti’s college experience shaped him (19:48)
• About the culture shock Dr. Cagnolatti experienced in college (22:46)
• How Dr. Cagnolatti developed some of his academic skills in college (31:24)
• What led Dr. Cagnolatti to pursue a career in higher education (41:34)

Let's connect!

• Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com

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Have you ever been inspired by someone? Just hearing their story ignited your passions, fueled your values, and encouraged self-reflection? And have you ever been a token of inspiration for someone else? Learning about others and sharing stories is how we’re encouraged to take action in our own lives. It lets us see the world from a different perspective, re-imagining our lives through a lens that’s separate from our own.

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of communication and story-telling. I share how I applied it to my work as an educator, and then I share the stories of two amazing, powerful women, highlighting the inspirations within each.

Tune in and listen to the tenth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to hear the stories of Wangari Maathai and Ida B. Wells and perhaps gain your own inspiration, or even insight, from them.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How I found useful ways to deliver my content to my students (1:14)
• What many of my students never thought would happen as a result of taking my course (3:34)
• The story of Wangari Maathai (8:18)
• The story of Ida B. Wells (15:04)
• What we can learn from the stories of Wangari and Ida (22:04)

Let's connect!

• Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com

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Questioning our life’s purpose is something we all do at one point in our lives. We often associate it with a job or role, but what if it’s so much more than that? Last week we spoke about how navigating change and life transitions often leaves us feeling disoriented and anxious about the future. Perhaps a large part of this anxiety comes from the fact that we’re either moving away from what we thought our life’s purpose was, and now we’re faced with figuring it all out again.

In today's episode, we’re continuing our conversation about life’s transitions and taking a look at the personal journey that comes with navigating a major career shift. Using my transition from a college president as an example, I share how I embraced this change through self-reflection and self knowledge.

Tune in and listen to the ninth episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to learn how to embrace transitions through finding your purpose, trusting yourself, and reorienting towards your true values.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What I felt my purpose as a college president was (1:45)
• What it’s like to leave a role that you worked over several years (10:30)
• What the pandemic forced me to do, and where this led me (12:41)
• What my vision was when I was president (17:26)
• What became my compass at this time in my life (18:50)
• What self-reflection helps us do (23:22)

Let's connect!

• Email: ldroseconsulting@gmail.com

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