MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E10: DIVINE DETOURS: LEADING WITH CHARACTER, SERVICE, AND AUTHENTICITY This episode explores the intersection of life and leadership through Jackson's unique lens as a Black male educator who has navigated spaces where he was often "the only one." With vulnerability and wisdom, he shares pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy—from being hospitalized by stress during a job search, only to wake up to an unexpected assistant principal offer, to standing firm on difficult decisions that tested his integrity and courage. Jackson pulls back the curtain on the realities of educational leadership, discussing the challenges of work-life balance, the weight of equity work, and the critical importance of authentic relationships with students, staff, and families.

Throughout the conversation, Jackson weaves together themes of faith, family, and professional excellence. He introduces his personal leadership framework—the Three Cs and a P (Character, Competency, Consistency, and Passion)—while offering practical, actionable advice for leaders at every stage of their journey. Whether discussing how to navigate parent meetings where his authority was questioned based on race, sharing strategies for building genuine student relationships, or reflecting on the mentorship that shaped him and the mentorship he now provides, Jackson's insights are both deeply personal and universally applicable.

MANN-O-LOGUES S1E9 SERVICE, SACRIFICE, AND SECOND CHAPTERS with The Parkers: This powerful episode of MANN-O-LOGUES is an intimate conversation with Retired Master Sergeant Lachrisha L. Parker and Retired Sergeant First Class Reginald "Reggie" Parker about service, sacrifice, and second chapters. This unique dual-military couple brings a combined 52 years of honorable service to the nation, offering profound insights into what happens when a couple has dedicated decades to the Army—how they navigate identity when the uniforms come off, how a military marriage works when both partners wear rank, and how you discover new purpose when the missions that defined your entire adult lives come to an end.

MANN-O-LOGUES with Dr. Sundra Mann S1E8 LEGACY IN ACTION: EDUCATION, EQUITY, & ENDURANCE: In this episode, Dr. Troy E. Boddy embraces the legacy of service he was born into—education, mentorship, advocacy, community, and social justice. He shares insights on leading transformational change amid resistance, drawing from his remarkable journey from reading teacher to principal to Director of Equity Initiatives for one of the DMV's largest school districts. He reflects on the pillars that have anchored his leadership across three decades. Filmed at the hidden gem that is the Sandy Spring Slave Museum, this episode examines what it means to lead with both courage and endurance.