Why Don’t We Champion for Ourselves the Way We Do for Everyone Else?” with Wynette Richardson

As educators, we go above and beyond for everyone—our students, families, schools, and communities. But when it comes to advocating for ourselves, we often fall silent. Why?

In this powerful conversation, Ronnette Branham sits down with higher ed leader and Next Level Speakers Academy graduate Wynette Richardson to unpack the emotional, cultural, and spiritual reasons why so many teachers neglect their own needs.

Together, they explore: ✅ Why guilt and burnout have become the norm ✅ How to identify what you need to thrive ✅ The difference between selfishness and stewardship ✅ How to start showing up for yourself without apology

This episode is for every teacher who feels drained, unseen, or stuck in a cycle of self-sacrifice. It’s time to champion for yourself the way you do for everyone else—because your well-being matters, too.