BOOST Live Podcast Lounge provides an intimate setting where attendees are a part of a live podcast audience. Podcasters will interview thought leaders, and facilitate Q&A sessions, and expert panels all in front of a live audience! Be a part of the conversation, learning, and podcast community, live at BOOST. 

Our BOOST Live Podcast Lounge application is closed. The annual due date to submit a podcast lounge application is December 31st. 

BOOST Live Podcast Lounge Schedule

Tuesday, April 28

1:00PM-2:00PM

STREAMline LIVE at BOOST: Real Conversations Driving the Future of STEM Learning
Shawn Petty, Chief Innovation Officer; William “Bill” Albert, CEO, STEMfinity, Boerne, TX

Join STEMfinity’s STREAMline LIVE as hosts Shawn Petty and Bill Albert sit down with education leaders attending the BOOST Conference to explore the future of hands-on STEM learning. Hear real-world strategies, emerging technologies, and inspiring stories shaping afterschool and classroom programs nationwide. Tune in for fresh ideas, practical insights, and a spark of innovation to take home.

https://clubcast.us/clubs/STEMfinity/podcast/STREAMlineEducationLIVE   

2:30PM-3:30PM

Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast
Dr. Lola Adeyemo, Immigrants in Corporate/EQImindset, San Diego, CA

Join Dr. Lola Adeyemo, host of Thriving in Intersectionality, for a live conversation on building inclusive workplaces where every identity belongs. This session highlights the voices and experiences of professionals navigating the intersection of culture, career, and community—offering insights educators and leaders can apply to support belonging, representation, and equity in their own environments.

https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/podcasts/thriving-in-intersectionality

4:00PM-5:00PM

Let's Taki About It - Youth Professional Edition
Billy Mawhiney, Executive Director, OST Evaluation Learning Specialist, South Dakota Afterschool Network, Sturgis, SD; Desmond Keller, OST Evaluation Learning Specialist, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, Sturgis, SD

Let’s Taki About It is a conversational podcast hosted by Billy Mawhiney and Desi Keller, exploring real stories and real change across South Dakota. Each episode features neighbors, educators, and community builders tackling big issues with local solutions. From rural roots to statewide impact, Billy and Desi bring honesty, humor, and heart to every discussion, proving that the best ideas start around the kitchen table.

https://open.spotify.com/show/4M1AJc9ihzGkFC1UzdnFud?si=ea0840f9307e4c81 

7:00PM-8:00PM

Wednesday, April 29

10:00AM-11:00AM

Be the Human AI Can’t Replace
Dr. Michelle Ament, Co-President; Arvin Ross, Director of Innovation, Human Intelligence Movement, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Unscripted Intelligence exists to spark urgent, honest conversations at the intersection of AI and Human Intelligence—not about the tools we’re building, but the humans we’re becoming.

This podcast is a space for brave, unscripted conversations about what it means to reclaim our humanity, rethink what matters, and reimagine the systems shaping our lives. It’s not about future-proofing—it’s about future-building, with human intelligence at the center.

https://humanintelligencemovement.org/unscripted-intelligence-live-podcast/

11:30AM-12:30PM

The IMPACTFUL Way!
Nathan Houston, Founder/CEO, #iAmImpact, Sacramento, CA

The Impactful Way: Live & Unfiltered BOOST challenge! During this episode at BOOST we are challenging you to Step beyond ordinary impact. Learn how to disrupt the norm and leave a legacy that challenges the status quo. Ready to live the Impactful Way? 

https://www.youtube.com/@iamimpact7

2:45PM - 3:45PM

Baratunde Thurston

4:15PM - 5:15PM

Sacred Lessons Podcast
Mike De La Rocha, Author, Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love, Burbank, CA

On the Sacred Lessons podcast, Mike de la Rocha has uncomfortable, yet necessary, conversations around men’s mental health and wellbeing. The conversations that men are too afraid to have, yet the conversations that men must have in order to learn, heal, and grow. The purpose of the Sacred Lessons podcast is to destigmatize men expressing vulnerability, normalize men asking for help, and intentionally build spaces for men to connect and heal.

https://sacredlessons.com/podcast/

Thursday, April 30

10:00AM-11:00AM

Inspire the Leader Within
Laurie Brooks, Client Partner; Lynne Fox, Global Consultant, FranklinCovey, Vista, CA

Join Laurie Brooks and Lynne Fox for a Trust & Inspire conversation on leading differently in today’s after-school world. This live podcast explores how trust, empathy, and belief in others can transform culture, strengthen teams, and unlock the greatness in both staff and students. Through real stories and practical insights, discover how shifting from control to connection can create environments where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to lead.

https://www.leaderinme.org/change-starts-here/

1:30PM-2:30PM 

Your Superpower Is Your Adversity: Transforming Struggle into Strength
Dr. Sonia Toledo, Founder & CEO, Dignity of Children, Inc., New York, NY

What if the very challenges that tested you were actually shaping your greatest strengths? In this episode, we dive into the raw truth about adversity, how the moments that break us open often reveal the qualities that make us unstoppable.

Dr. Toledo will explore how EQ turns pain into purpose and self-awareness into personal power. Through honest reflection and practical insights, she will share how to channel our life lessons to build resilience, empathy, and impact in the lives of children.

https://www.dignityofchildren.com/resources/real-talk-with-dr-sonia-toledo-podcast

3:45PM-4:45PM

Collaborating for the Solution
Richmond Brown, Founder, Enriched by Richmond, Los Angeles, CA

"Evenings of Empowerment," the podcast dedicated to Out-of-School-Time (OST) professionals, educators, and leaders. Hosted by Richmond Brown, this podcast is your go-to resource for enhancing program quality and fostering personal growth in the expanded learning and education sector.

With Richmond's experience in Expanded Learning and Educational Leadership throughout SC, FL, and CA, each episode delves into inspiring stories and practical experiences, offering valuable insights to help emerging leaders thrive and navigate the complexities of the education world, from the school day to afterschool, beyond the bell. 

https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/evenings-of-empowerment/

7:30PM-8:30PM

Friday, May 1

9:30AM-10:30AM

The Potential Protocol
Dee Hankins, Human Behavior & Resilience Expert, Dee Hankins, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

In this episode of the Dee Hankins Show, we'll be discussing Educator Burnout and how to quell it. We'll talk about how to implement the Educator Sustainability Framewor,k "The Potential Protocol and The 3 Bucket Philosophy to give Educators a tactical plan to do the work they love in peace. 

www.DeeHankins.com/podcast

BOOST Live Podcast Lounge contacTS 

Do you have a podcast that relates to education, teaching, professional development, or kid-centric topics? We are currently accepting podcasts with creative and diverse themes that can help shape the conversation at the BOOST Conference. For more information or to request an application, please contact:

To view a compilation of BOOST Live Podcast Lounge partners, please visit our Podcasts We Love page.