The North Star
Welcome to The North Star—a podcast produced by the Oberlin Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership, and a space for candid conversations on leadership, legacy, and navigating complexity.
In each episode, we’ll talk with changemakers, scholars, and disruptors who are asking bold questions and reimagining what leadership looks like—in education, in community, and in the world we’re building next.
Whether you’re leading a team, building a movement, or just trying to make sense of today’s challenges, The North Star is your companion for reflection, insight, and action.
The North Star
Teaching, Thriving, and Telling Our Stories: Dr. Meredith Gadsby on 25 Years at Oberlin
In this episode of The North Star, Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder is joined by Dr. Meredith Gadsby, associate professor of Africana Studies and Comparative American Studies at Oberlin College. A scholar, educator, and community leader, Dr. Gadsby shares her journey from Queens, New York, to 25 years at Oberlin, weaving together scholarship, activism, and leadership. Together, they explore the essence of Black feminist theory, the transformative power of education, and what it means to thrive on one’s own terms. This is a rich conversation on purpose, disruption, and defining success with clarity and courage.
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Podcast Produced by: Paradigm Media Group