Episode 21 – Table of Redemption "Unveiling the Layers of Greatness"

In this soul-stirring episode, as host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Joanan Sanchez Selmo—Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni ’23 and Assistant Principal at Brown Middle School. Representing the Latinx community with pride and purpose, Joanan shares an introspective journey through identity, leadership, faith, and legacy.

With honesty and depth, Rasheen uses the Pillars of the Leadership Redemption Framework to help Joanan explore how peeling back the layers of self—cultural heritage, personal trials, and spiritual grounding—can reveal a more authentic power. It’s a story of transformation that not only reshapes the individual but uplifts the communities they serve.

Join us as we uncover the quiet strength behind Joanan’s leadership and celebrate the greatness that emerges when we dare to look within.

Episode 20 – Table of Redemption "The Art of Adding Value to a World in Crisis"

In this compelling episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson welcome Dr. Pavani Ayinampudi—Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni ’25, Fulbright Scholar, DKGIEF World Fellow, and Kalinga Fellow from India. Using the Pillars of The Leadership Redemption Framework Rasheen captures Pavani transformative journey through the turbulence of global disruption, personal reckoning, and the pursuit of visionary impact as she leads change in today's society.

Pavani's story is a masterclass in purpose-driven resilience, revealing how leadership rooted in empathy, flexibility, and innovation can turn chaos into contribution. From navigating international fellowships to redefining education’s role in a fractured world, Pavani offers profound insights into how redemption can become a strategy for change.

Join Rasheen & Pavani for a riveting conversation that explores the art of adding value when the world needs it most.

Episode 19 – Table of Redemption "Unbroken: A Journey From Oxford to Harvard"

In this powerful episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Tumi Mary Ogundamisi— an Oxford graduate who Rasheen met while at Harvard Graduate School of Education and now they are fellow class of 2025 alumni. Tumi is the Founder of The Sounds of the Diaspora, a recipient of the HGSE 2025 Black Student Union Award, DJ, and scholar.

Born and raised in London, Tumi shares her extraordinary journey from Oxford to Harvard, weaving together themes of academic brilliance, personal resilience, and cultural pride as she wades through the loss of her mother and the instant plunge into adulthood at age 18. Through candid reflections and bold insights, Rasheen uses the Leadership Redemption Framework Pillars to support Tumi has she shares her story that reveals how her global vision and unwavering sense of purpose helped her navigate elite institutions and emerge as a transformative leader.

This is more than a story of achievement—it's a testament to the strength found in identity, the courage to persevere, and the redemptive power of education. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that redefines what it means to rise, lead, and remain unbroken like Tumi.

Episode 18: The Art of Leading With Quiet Resilience

In this episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with her Harvard colleague Cecilia Zhou—Master’s in Education candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (‘26), Ictus Audio partner, and education nonprofit leader from China—whose story redefines what it means to lead with strength.

Rasheen uses the Pillars of the Leadership Redemption Framework to capture Cecilia resilience as she invites us into her world of quiet resilience, where leadership is not loud or showy, but deeply rooted in consistency, compassion, and the courage to persevere when no one is watching. Through personal reflections and hard-won wisdom, she reveals how adversity shaped her into a leader who listens deeply, acts intentionally, and uplifts others with grace.

Tune in for a conversation that honors the power of stillness, the beauty of inner strength, and the redemptive journey of becoming.

Episode 17: Triumphant Not Traumatized By Cancer The Table of Redemption Podcast

In this deeply moving episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson welcomes Sarah Gandari-Williams cancer survivor and her fellow Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna (‘25), and HKS Zukerman Fellow who brings global voice to the table from Zimbabwe. You are in for a conversation that redefines what it means to overcome the very thing that meant to take you out, but it took you to the next level of your purpose.

Rasheen uses the Leadership Redemption Framework as a storytelling agent to capture Sarah's extraordinary journey through diagnosis, treatment, and renewal, illuminating how she turned personal pain into a powerful purpose. With grace and grit, she recounts how she reclaimed her voice and emerged not merely as a survivor, but as a triumphant leader—one who leads with compassion, clarity, and unwavering hope.

💫 Join us for a story that transcends adversity and celebrates the courage to rise, rebuild, and inspire.

Episode 16: Defining Resilience On My Own Terms The Table of Redemption Podcast

In this powerful episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Aishwarya Singh—fellow Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna (‘25), 6x gold medalist, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree (2022)—as she shares her extraordinary journey from Nepal to global recognition. But behind the accolades lies a deeper story of transformation.

Aishwarya opens up to Rasheen about the quiet battles behind her public triumphs, revealing how she dismantled the weight of external expectations to redefine resilience on her own terms. Through candid reflections on identity, healing, and leadership, both Rasheen & Aishwarya invites listeners into a narrative of bold reclamation—where strength is not inherited, but consciously chosen.

✨ Tune in for a conversation that challenges conventional success and celebrates the courage to lead with authenticity.

Podcast Description – Episode 15: The Table of Redemption Title: The Art of Pivoting & Lifting As We Climb (Part 1)

In this powerful installment of The Table of Redemption Podcast, host and Founder Rasheen Jamison-Richardson sits down with Kazembe Abif—former professional basketball star who she has named one of her global leadership voices of today's times —produces a riveting conversation on transformation, purpose, and impact. Abif is Rasheen's fellow cohort member and alumni of The Harvard Graduate School of Education Class of ’25 and she refers to him as her baby brother for the rare blend of international experience, grassroots wisdom, and visionary leadership he bring to the frontlines of change for Black youth.

From the high-stakes world of international sports to the heart of community building and Black hope, Rasheen captures Kazembe’s journey of reinvention. In Part 1 of his Leadership Story of Redemption, he shares how strategic pivots, mentorship, and a relentless commitment to “lifting as we climb” have shaped his mission to empower the next generation.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• How Kazembe redefined success beyond the court
• Lessons from global travels and cross-cultural leadership
• The power of mentorship in transforming communities
• Rasheen's wisdoms on why authentic leadership begins with personal redemption

Rasheen wants Kazembe's episode to be a tribute to those who lead with heart, heal through action, and rise by elevating others.

Let’s pivot. Let’s climb. Let’s redeem.

Episode 14 – Table of Redemption “When Obedience To Will Heals” Featuring Jeph Achempong

In this soul-stirring episode, host Rasheen Jamison-Richardson welcomes Jeph Achempong—Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni ’25 and President & CEO of Blossom Academy—as he shares his Leadership Story of Redemption in Part 3 of the Building Bridges of Hope & Redemption in Crisis.

He is features as one of Rasheen's global voices in leadership as he was born in Ghana and called at an early age to lead with purpose after the loss of his father. Jeph opens up about his transformative journey through surrender, faith, and divine alignment when building his organization to his struggle to sometimes live a balanced life while leading change on the frontlines. From moments of uncertainty to revelations of inner restoration, his story is a testament to the healing power of obedience to a higher will. Through vulnerability and spiritual clarity, Jeph reveals how embracing a redemptive path not only reshaped his leadership but also uplifted the lives of those he serves.

Tune in to discover how one leader’s obedience became the gateway to healing, purpose, and impact.