We Not Me: Inclusion in Action — Inclusive Leadership Lab
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We Not Me: Inclusion in Action

Hosted by Dr. Nikki Harding, Ed.D.

No meaningful change happens in isolation. This podcast is our way of celebrating the incredible work happening in schools and shining a light on the educators making inclusion real every single day. Authentic conversations. Bold ideas. Shared wisdom from people doing the work.

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No Meaningful Change Alone
Every episode is built on a simple conviction: we are better when we learn from one another. Progress comes through connection and a deep commitment to moving forward together.
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Celebrating Real Work
We shine a light on the educators, directors, and leaders who are making inclusion happen in real schools with real students every single day. Not theory. Practice.
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Global Reach, Local Truth
The show is now global with guests from across the US, UK, Europe, and beyond. The problems are universal. So are the people solving them.
About the Show

A space for authentic conversations and bold ideas

The We Not Me: Inclusion in Action podcast was born from a simple but powerful belief. No meaningful change happens in isolation. As educators, leaders, and advocates, we are better when we learn from one another.

Each episode invites you to learn from people who are doing the work. People who know that progress comes through connection, collaboration, and a deep commitment to moving forward together. Because when we lead with "we," everyone wins.

Episodes run approximately 15 to 35 minutes and feature a wide range of guests including principals, directors, researchers, founders, and advocates. Every conversation is grounded in what it actually takes to build inclusive, high-performing schools.

Global
Guests from the US, UK, Europe, and Africa
15+
Episodes and growing every month
Free
Available on all major podcast platforms
Your Host
Dr. Nikki Harding, Ed.D.
Dr. Nikki Harding, Ed.D.
CEO and Founder, Inclusive Leadership Lab
Twenty four years in special education as a teacher, director, and parent of a child with Down syndrome. Nikki brings both sides of the IEP table to every conversation she hosts. She asks the questions practitioners actually need answered and creates space for the stories that do not always get told.
Questions or pitches: nikki@inclusiveleadershiplab.org
Recent Episodes

Conversations that move the work forward

Every guest is someone doing the work in a real school or district. Every episode is built around what you can take back to your building on Monday.

We Not Me: Inclusion in Action
✦ Featured Episode
Unlocking Belonging and Retention Through Reflective Practice
TJ Hoffman, CEO of Sibme  ·  35 min
From humble beginnings in Houston classrooms to a nationwide platform, Sibme was built on one foundational belief: teachers thrive when they feel supported, seen, and empowered to grow. TJ and Nikki unpack how AI can be an intelligence accelerator for educators and why video-based reflection increases teacher retention and decreases behavioral disruptions.
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Global ~30 min
The Podcast Goes Global: Leadership Across Continents
Dr. Lewis Fogarty, Edventurous Leadership and Brunel University
Dr. Fogarty joins from across the pond to explore leadership, self-leadership, and creating positive impact in Europe and Africa. His work in early years education and transformative charity projects in Uganda bring a perspective that reframes what inclusion can mean on a global scale.
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Staff Retention ~30 min
Staff-First Leadership That Supercharges Learning
Brenna Dooley, Middle School Principal
Middle school principal Brenna Dooley unpacks the inclusive leadership moves that transform teacher morale and student outcomes. The episode links teacher recognition to measurable gains in engagement, classroom management, and academic growth, showing why appreciation is a strategic lever not a soft extra.
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Leadership ~35 min
What True Inclusion Means in Schools
Lisa Parry, South Dakota Principal and TEDx Speaker
Lisa Parry unpacks why inclusion starts with stories, not just strategies. A South Dakota principal, educator, and TEDx speaker, she brings the kind of honest, school-level perspective that makes this conversation essential listening for any building leader trying to make inclusion real and not just compliant.
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Employment ~30 min
Competitive Integrated Employment for Students with Disabilities
Bryan Wilson, Transition Coordinator and Disability Employment Advocate
Bryan shares his journey and passion for creating meaningful, competitive, and integrated job opportunities for students with disabilities. Practical and actionable strategies your district can implement to enhance inclusion and employment success beyond graduation.
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School Culture ~30 min
Cultivating Somebodiness in School Leadership
Tim Terrentine, Founder of Translators Consulting
Tim Terrentine explores what it means to build a school culture where every person walks in feeling like somebody. A conversation about dignity, belonging, and the specific leadership moves that create the conditions for both staff and students to truly thrive.
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Special Education ~30 min
How to Retain Special Education Teachers
Dr. Natasha Veal, Author
Dr. Veal, author of "How to Retain Special Education Teachers," brings research and practice together in a conversation about what actually keeps special educators in the field. Essential listening for any director or principal who is tired of losing great teachers to burnout and better options.
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When we lead with we, everyone wins.
We Not Me: Inclusion in Action  ·  Dr. Nikki Harding, Ed.D.

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