The Secret Sauce with Kip Shubert

Ep. #36 with Superintendent Dr. Brandi Kelly

Dr. Brandi Kelly believes that relationships are incredibly important to the learning process. In this episode she shares how the trauma she experienced as a teenager propelled her to never lose sight of HOPE and how that hope empowers her to bring her magic, that secret sauce, the the ones she now serves. Listen in to this incredible story and discover her vision of, "Lead With Hope - A System of Self Efficacy".

Ep. #35 with Jeff Kubiak

Jeff Kubiak was on track to become a member of the US Olympic Swim Team. His downward spiral began when he did not make the team. Excessive agitation and anger became all consuming in his life and alcoholism would become his fate. Jeff, a 25 year educator and administrator in Elk Grove, CA, shares in this episode how he found recovery and learned to turn his struggles to strength. Jeff is also an author, check out his new children's book he wrote in collaboration with his son, Monsters Have Manners.

Ep. #34 with Ken Zachary

Your attitude is everything. In this episode, former college, NFL, CFL football player, and member of the world renowned POWER TEAM, Ken Zachary shares his powerful story of struggle to strength and how life taught him to attack each day with one important saying.....listen in to find out his secret sauce.

Ep. #33 with Lindsay Titus and Define YOUniversity

Educator's are finding themselves in an identity crisis. A behavior and mindset coach, Lindsay Titus has devoted herself to helping others find out, who they really are. In this episode Lindsay dives into some simple tools in defining who we are and our awareness we need for clarity. 

Ep. #32 Struggle To Strength

Personally and professionally we all face struggles. Some seem like ones that we will never overcome. But it is in those struggles we can find our strength. In this episode we discuss just how our adversity becomes our advantages as educators and as human beings that leave a legacy.  Check out my new book at www.kipshubert.com 

Ep. #31 Breaking Through The Burn Out Cycle

There is no doubt that many of us are feeling tired, exhausted, disheartened, and burnt out. Those feelings are real, yet, how do we break through and move forward. Listen in to find the answer and encouragement for breaking through the burn out cycle and finding that passion again for what we do. 

Ep. #30 Steve Woolf and Wild Heart Teacher

Join us for an inspiring episode of our podcast, as we sit down with the incredible Steve Woolf, an award-winning educator who has devoted his life to seeing, hearing, and loving staffulty and students. Steve has won just about every award education has to offer, but he has also experienced a hard fall after personal tragedy.In this episode, Steve shares his powerful story, and how his experiences led him to create Wild Heart Teacher Retreats, a program designed to support and inspire teachers to continue their life's work. Don't miss out on this incredible conversation with Steve Woolf - tune in to our podcast now and hear his story for yourself.

Ep. #29 The Power of a Pencil with Guest Josh Tovar

Sometimes it the littlest of gestures that can change the life of one of our staff or students. In this episode, Josh Tovar, Principal at Memorial Pathway Academy in Garland, TX, sits down with me as we share moments of adversity that have empowered us to be relationship builders. Listen in to see how you can build better relationships with others and with yourself. 
Follow Josh Tovar:
Instagram: mpajaguars or JTSPOTLIGHTS
Twitter: @mpa_gojaguars

Ep. #28 When You Can’t See The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Join me in celebrating a major milestone - 9 years of sobriety! Through my battle and recovery from alcoholism, I've discovered that even in the darkest moments, there are opportunities for growth and self-discovery. In fact, it was during those times that I found my secret sauce.
In this episode, I share the lesson I learned that kept me moving forward, even in the toughest of times. And right now, teaching is tough. So whether you're a teacher or just someone looking for inspiration, tune in and let's move forward together. 

Ep. #27 Failing Forward with OKC Public Schools AD Eddie Wright

In this episode Eddie Wright, the Athletic Director for Oklahoma City Public Schools, shares how he never loses. He either wins or learns. Eddie understands what it is like to grow up without all the advantages many have. His mother and grandmother modeled grit and determination that instilled in him an unparalleled work ethic. I coached Eddie as a youth soccer player and he became an assistant coach for me and a great source of accountability. Listen in, as Eddie shares how failure is not something to fear, instead we can just fail forward.