Hosts Jayme Marie and Enasia Aushari', fresh out of the Stanford Teacher Education Program and teaching summer school, share honest reflections on early-career teaching, exhaustion, and burnout.

They explore wellness routines for Black women educators, the realities of planning and commuting, sustaining joy through transitions, and teaching as an act of social justice, mixing practical self-care ideas with stories of community and representation in the classroom.

This short episode offers candid encouragement and actionable perspectives for new teachers trying to protect their well-being while serving students.

Jayme Marie and Enasia Mac, known as the Comrade.Sisters, discuss their experiences as black women educators in their first podcast episode. They share their backgrounds, teaching styles, and biases, emphasizing the importance of equity and educational freedom. Jayme describes herself as a supportive big sister and auntie, while Enasia identifies as a mother figure in the classroom. They discuss the challenges of teaching, including curriculum design and assessments, and the significance of community and mentorship. Both highlight the impact of their diverse cohort at Stanford and their commitment to creating joyful, equitable learning environments for their students.