Apply Your Makeup: Preparing Women Educators for Executive Leadership

About this episode

The episode discusses the preparation required for women educators to confidently step into executive leadership roles.

What does it really take for women educators to step into executive leadership — with confidence, clarity, and conviction? In this episode of Everything But The Lesson Plan , host Franchesca Thompson sits down with Dr. Alfreda Howard, educator, executive leader, and author of Apply Your Makeup: A Guide for Female Educators Aspiring to Executive Leadership . Together, they unpack the powerful metaphor behind the book’s title and explore what it truly means to prepare yourself for leadership — not just professionally, but mentally and emotionally. Podcast Legal Disclaimer The views, information, or opinions expressed during Everything But The Lesson Plan are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of any other organization or entity. This podcast is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek independent advice from qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances. Any mention of products, services, or organizations does not imply endorsement. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree that…

People in this episode

Host: Franchesca Thompson

Guest: Dr. Alfreda Howard

Topics covered

• women educators
• executive leadership
• confidence
• mental preparation
• emotional preparation

Keywords

• women educators
• executive leadership
• confidence
• Dr. Alfreda Howard
• Apply Your Makeup

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Apply Your Makeup: A Guide for Female Educators Aspiring to Executive Leadership

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