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Representation In Education Episodes

Aug. 4, 2025

170: Don’t Just Apply—Align: What’s Actually Hiring Now (And Why Clar…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Holly Owens and Chelsea Maude Avirett discuss the evolving landscape of learning and development (L&D), focusing on career transitions, job market saturation, the impact of AI, and strategies for standing out in job applications. They emphasize the …

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July 16, 2025

165: From “Not Yet” to “Now”: Ben Erwin on Turning Rejection Into Rei…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Ben Erwin shares his journey from being a writing instructor to becoming an instructional designer at Purdue University. He discusses the challenges of burnout in education, the importance of community and networking, and how LinkedIn played a cruci…

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July 14, 2025

164: Create What’s Missing: Cedric Scott, Jr. on Representation, Rein…

In this episode of Ed Up Learning and Development, host Holly Owens speaks with Cedric Scott Jr., an educator and edtech influencer, about his journey from a background in chemistry to becoming a leader in the education space. They discuss Cedric's mission to improve STEM education for underserved …

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