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Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years
The conversations in this podcast will explore current and relevant topics in the early years. Together we will reflect on pedagogy, mentorship, early childhood education, professional learning, child development and parent engagement.
Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years
Episode 50: A Conversation with Monique Gray Smith on Being a Light
In this episode, ASCY’s Shari Bell and Tracey Webster sit down with award-winning, bestselling author, speaker, and consultant Monique Gray Smith.
Monique was a presenter at our November 2024 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day, and this podcast builds on the themes she shared during that event. In this episode, Monique guides us on the importance of ‘Being a Light’ and explores what it takes to support others through our own light. She emphasizes how cultivating gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope – often through connecting with nature – is essential for this journey.
About Monique Gray Smith
Monique Gray Smith is an award-winning, bestselling author, speaker, and consultant with a deep passion for supporting the well-being of Indigenous communities. Known for her expertise in early childhood education, resilience, and personal empowerment, Monique’s work often highlights the importance of cultural connections, gratitude, and healing. She works with individuals, organizations, and communities to inspire positive change and foster a deeper sense of connection to self and others.
For more about Monique and her upcoming projects, visit her website https://www.moniquegraysmith.com/