Make Math Happen
Make Math Happen (formerly known as PD for the SOUL) is the podcast for educators ready to move with intention and teach with impact. Hosted by math coach and equity-focused educator Laneshia Boone, each episode bridges practice and purpose to help you design instruction that centers students, builds capacity, and makes learning stick—especially for those pushed to the margins.
Every week, you’ll get strategies that work in real classrooms, grounded reflections that challenge the status quo, and conversations with educators who are making bold moves in math education. From planning with purpose to using charts that anchor learning, from building strong routines to disrupting expired rules, this podcast is where meaningful math instruction comes to life.
You’ll walk away with ready-to-use tools, fresh insight, and the confidence to make every lesson count.
Because when we move with care, plan with clarity, and teach with courage, we make math happen.
Make Math Happen
Work-Life Harmony Isn’t a Myth—It’s a Mindset
Dear Educator,
You’ve given your all this year—lesson plans, data meetings, behavior logs, after-school duties, and more. And somewhere in the mix, you’ve tried to hold space for your own needs, your family, your friends, and your dreams outside the classroom.
If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “Something has to give…”—you’re not alone.
In this episode of PD for the Soul, we’re naming what so many educators feel but rarely say out loud: Work-life harmony isn’t a myth. It’s a mindset.
It’s not about perfection or finding some magical balance. It’s about choosing how you want to show up in the various areas of your life—and creating a plan that honors that desire. It’s about boundaries, alignment, and recognizing that you are just as worthy of care, intention, and support as the students you pour into every day.
We’re kicking off this season with reflection and a gentle reminder: You get to decide what this next season of your life feels like.
🎨 And if you’re ready to make space for that reflection with intention and a little joy, join the waitlist for the Season 2 Digital Journal + Coloring Book—a soulful tool to help you reflect, reset, and re-engage with purpose. It's more than a journal; it's a pause button with pages.
You deserve a rhythm that sustains you. Let this episode be your first step toward creating it.
With care and belief in your brilliance,
—Laneshia
P.S. check out the resources shared during the show:
- Guided Visualization
- The 6 forces That Fuel Friendships
- 2025 Reclaim and Thrive Toolkit
- Atomic Habits x James Clear
Also, connect with Carmen here.
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Remember, new episodes drop every Sunday at 9:00 am, so mark your calendars! Until next time, keep making math happen, and I’ll catch you in the next episode.
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