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Priscilla Grijalva May 5, 2026 00:25:11 Another fresh episode where I have Priscilla Grijalva, the author 10 Lessons for Postsecondary Access: Building Systems of Hope for Underrepresented Youth discussing her book, her pathway to becoming a counselor, and the FBI?????here is a link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/10-Lessons-Postsecondary-Access-Underrepresented-ebook/dp/B0GYBR8DLF?th=1&psc=1

“Where I’ve Been, What is Happening, What’s Next” Apr 25, 2026 00:33:46 Welp, I am back from an unintentional 4 month break..I really have to stop taking these long breaks. I am discussing GMAS, why I have been out. I start with some personal thoughts, of course my housekeeping items, and My final thought about transitioning to High School Counseling. Oh, my bad that 's the big announcement.

Lives Worth Saving with Steve Sharp & Perri Rosen Dec 9, 2025 00:37:32 On this fresah episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Sharp and Perri Rosen about their new book, " Lives Worth Saving: Applying Zero Suicide as a Prevention Approach for Schools." This book discusses comprehensive, actionable framework that empowers school leaders, counselors, psychologists, and others to address this critical issue head-on.FREE standard shipping onU.S. onlin

Learning Leadership Nov 27, 2025 00:31:38 Oh my...Fresh episode of #counselorsconnectionwithfabionvicksDelving into leadership and how to leverage it. Housekeeping and final thoughts on my leadership journey..

New Year, New way to advocate? Sep 24, 2025 00:29:10 Well, well, well. New year..Late though...Life been lifein'. This Season premiere of the podcast talks about advocacy and non-counseling tasks. Of course my housekeeping and a baby rant about spotify, and of course my final thoughts on having a last senior in the house.

Sinners & Thunderbolts Review with Steve Sharp Jun 19, 2025 01:14:08 Our tradition unlike any other. Summer geek out. On this fresh edition, I have Steve Sharp with me and we are reviewing Sinners and Thunderbolts. We start with Sinners and its impact on culture, its diversity, if we would like a prequel, sequel, or limited series, and how it ties into school counseling. Thunderbolts, we had a very different view point on that movie......

Occupational Burnout & imposter Syndrome Mar 18, 2025 00:44:13 Fresh off a LOOOOONG break, I am discussing what I have been doing these last 3 months. i am also tying in how Occupational Burnout and Imposter Syndrome work hand in hand. I have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on a hot topic for counselors: Am I ready to move on?

Steve Sharp and his New Book: "Redesigning Schools to Be Antiracist" Nov 27, 2024 00:47:06 New episode with My friend Steve Sharp, as he joins me in a conversation about his new book, Redesigning Schools to Be Antiracist, which will be released on January 7, 2025. We also chatted about Kendrick Lamar's surprise album drop, GNX. https://us.corwin.com/books/designing-antiracism-281092 https://bit.ly/RedesigningEd Use code SAVE20 to save 20%

Counseling and Leadership Oct 2, 2024 00:40:13 This episode, we have Roberto and Muna hop on and talk about their experience in in local, state, and national levels. We also discuss the importance in professional development and taking a leap in presenting to fellow counselors.

New Year..new somethin’ Jul 14, 2024 00:19:00 This is the season premiere of Counselor’s Connection and we have the National School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Diana Virgil spending a few moments with me. I am also discussing my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on the upcoming school year.

How to Adjust to a New Principal May 19, 2024 00:24:21 Look, my bad. It has been a while, but I do have to do for new, fresh episode this episode. I will be discussing how to adjust a new principal and some tips to open that relationship also have my housekeeper items, and my final thoughts on two people graduating in my household.

We Back Semester 2 Feb 21, 2024 00:35:06 I’m back! I got my opening thoughts, Semester 2 look forwards, my housekeeping, and my final thought on Katt Williams interview and how we can use that in school counseling.

Gabrielle Brundidge Nov 14, 2023 00:35:18 This hot episode, we have the Ga. School counselor of the year, Gabrielle Brundidge taking about her why, what happened when she found out she was named counselor of the year and other topics. We also have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my self care.

Advisory Councils Oct 18, 2023 00:19:07 Fresh Episode on advisory councils and how to build one. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on 2023 GSCA Awards.

Lean on Me/Needs Assessments Oct 5, 2023 00:24:38 On this fresh episode, I am discussing needs assessments and how they can help your data summary. I am also doing a movie review on Lean On Me. I will also have my housekeeping items.

New year/ASCA23 Aug 3, 2023 00:44:56 On this season premiere, we are reviewing ASCA23 with Dr. Lee and Muna Osisioma. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on ASCA23.

State Of School Counseling Post Covid/Non-Counseling Duties Jun 30, 2023 01:02:14 We are having a discussion with Dr. Adrianne Robertson and Monique Smith on The State Of School Counseling Post Covid and Non-Counseling Duties. Of course my housekeeping and my final thoughts on the Chicago shooting involving a mother and her son.

Burnout Defined/Summer plans Jun 8, 2023 00:32:54 So the end of the year is here, but I am still working. I am discussing my whereabouts and defining burnout. What am I doing this summer? What is going om at the ASCA conference, and my final thoughts on recognition and appreciation.

Where I Been?/Snitching and Reporting Apr 15, 2023 00:37:08 This is a new episode dealing with where I have been, what I have been doing. Also talking about snitching vs. reporting. Of course my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on My why as a school counselor.

Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties & Fixed/Growth Mindset Mar 8, 2023 00:44:56 On This fresh episode, we are discussing the dreaded phrase: Appropriate/Inappropriate Duties for counselors.  Of course my housekeeping, and final thoughts on fixed/growth mindsets as counselors. 

NSCW with Steve, Laura, Alicia, and John Feb 10, 2023 01:23:00 On this super-sized episode, we have Steve Sharp, Alicia Oglesby, Laura Ross, and John Nwosu discussing BLM & NSCW and its correlation to our role as PSC's. Of Course my housekeeping and mu final thoughts.

We Back at it again Jan 26, 2023 00:28:13 So we are back after  our holiday break and I am discussing what I've been up to this break and things to come in semester 2. We will have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's new book. 

Steve Sharp & Caroline Perry 3 Nov 23, 2022 01:24:29 This episode features Steve and Caroline where we discuss Black Panther 2 and other comic book shows/movies and tie it to school counseling. Of course my housekeeping items and final thoughts on 1 year after my mom’s death.

Dr. Wiggins/administrator & counselor relationships Nov 4, 2022 00:51:59 This fresh episode delves into the admin/counselor relationshipDr. Wiggins( FVSU) Stops by to chop it up and remember the good ole' days of FVSU. We will have our housekeeping items and my final thoughts.

Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 5: CKES Standards 9 & 10 & Tech Tools with John Burnett Oct 22, 2022 00:46:05 1. On this fresh episode, we are doing the final installments on the CKES evaluation tool with Standards 9 & 10. 2. We also have John Burnett from Texas joining me. He is discussing his trip to the Today Show, his tech tools and Education during and after the pandemic. 3. My Housekeeping Items 4. Final Thought

Conquering your Evaluation Pt. 4: CKES 7&8 Oct 1, 2022 00:29:36 This fresh episode, we are continuing the discussion on crushing your CKES evaluation by going over standards 7& 8. I also discuss soft skills and the ASCA templates and my housekeeping items.

Conquering your Evaluation Part 3: CKES 5&6/Athletic Recruiting with Renee Lopez Sep 22, 2022 00:38:27 This fresh episode, I am tackling standards 5&6 of the CKES evaluation tool. My special guest is Renee Lopez (IG @reneelopez5, https://rlopezcoaching.com, https://rlopezcoaching.com/blog/free-resources-for-student-athletes-parents-coaches-and-administrators/facebook-pages/), best selling author of “ Looking for A Full Ride?” A book for student athletes to aid in quadrupling their opportunities for

Conquering your evaluation Pt. 2: Standard 3 & 4/ We break...we break Sep 15, 2022 00:39:37 This fresh episode, I am discussing CKES standards 3 & 4... Fall Break is approaching. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on sacrifice.

Conquering Your Evaluation Part 1: standard 1&2 Sep 2, 2022 00:26:00 This fresh episode, we are going over Standard 1 & 2 of the Counselor Keys Evaluation. I also will be discussing my first 30 days. I will have my housekeeping items and my final thoughts reinventing the wheel.

Alex Boylan Aug 18, 2022 00:27:04 On this fresh episode, we have Alex Boylan, winner of The Amazing Race Season 2 to talk about his show The College Tour (www.thecollegetour.com) which is on Amazon Prime. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on betting on yourself.

A New year: Needs Assessments/Evaluations Jul 30, 2022 00:26:37 New year. We are back and we are discussing needs assessments and counselor evaluations. Of course housekeeping and my final thoughts on black quarterbacks and comprehensive programs…

ASCA22 Review Jul 16, 2022 00:30:01 1. My review of ASCA 2. Housekeeping 3. Parting shots about ASCA22, ASCA23, and thing seen and unseen

EOY/summer plans Jun 24, 2022 00:21:29 I am discussing End of year things to do and my plans for summer. My housekeeping and my year in review.

State Testing Time Apr 23, 2022 00:28:01 New episode talking about the Georgia Milestones and tips to help scholars get ready for them. Of course my housekeeping and final thoughts on self-care.

Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors Mar 30, 2022 00:50:47 On this fresh episode, we Have Jason Kubota (NC) and Muna Osisioma (Calif.) on to talk about Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors and how colleges and School Districts can be successful in Recruiting and Retaining Male School Counselors as well as why counselors are inching toward Private Practice. Of COurse my housekeeping, and my final thoughts on The Slap heard around the world and t

Job Fairs/Making Connections Mar 21, 2022 00:34:21 Fresh Episode. I am talking about job fairs and making connections. My housekeeping items, and final thoughts on DesShaun Watson.

Compassion Fatigue Mar 8, 2022 00:25:10 This new episode delves into compassion fatigue (definition, symptoms, tools to combat), also some of my self care tips. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on my 2022 so far.

Semester 2 Jan 22, 2022 00:26:03 Back after two months off. I am taking about things to do this semester for scholars as well as master scheduling. My housekeeping items and final thoughts on my two month hiatus.

My Mom Nov 26, 2021 00:38:34 This episode is dedicated to my mom.

GSCA Recap/Learning Sax and school counseling the same? Nov 13, 2021 00:27:44 On this episode, I give my recap On my state conference. I also talk about how school counseling is the same as learning the saxophone. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thought on some big news.

Counselor-Admin. Agreement/Matthew Bowerman/Self care Oct 11, 2021 01:01:25 On this episode, we talk with Matthew Bowerman (@MJBowerman), an administrator in Maryland about his relationship with counselors and how important is that relationship important to school goals. Of course, housekeeping, and my final thoughts on self care for all.

1st month Takeaways Sep 11, 2021 00:30:54 So….this will be a redo episode because there was no voice on episode 3. anywho, I am discussing first month to do’s, my housekeeping, and final thoughts on FVSU vs. FAMU and Sept. 11th.

A Different World Aug 7, 2021 00:46:06 This episode we will be discussing college readiness of students with counselors and how early should we start. The discussion continues on college life of 3 college students; where one is out of state, one transferred from another college, and another student who had one college experience. The similarities is that they all attend a HBCU. My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on your proprietary

New Counselors, Who Dem? Jul 30, 2021 00:46:58 On the season premiere, we will talk to Melissa, Vernice, and Yessence discussing what they expect or foresee going into their first year in this profession. We also will my new year thoughts, My housekeeping, and my final thoughts on mental health and athletes.

Viva Las Vegas Jul 16, 2021 00:37:32 Recorded during ASCA Conference. My thoughts on the conference this year. I did pop up interviews with various counselors. My housekeeping and my final thoughts on zip code counseling.

Big Bang /Dr. Eva Gibson Jun 18, 2021 00:47:12 On this episode, we are talking about The Big Bang Theory's Raj and Sheldon and their relation to the DSM-V. We also have Dr. Eva Gibson on to discuss a number of topics. Of Course, my housekeeping items and my final thoughts on Diversity in Sports.

Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry 2 May 22, 2021 01:14:17 Steve Sharp and Caroline Perry stop by to discuss Wandavision, Falcon and Winter Soldier and other comic book shows and movies and its relation to School Counseling. My housekeeping and My final thoughts on summer break.

End of Year Items/Testing May 10, 2021 00:32:05 We will be discussing EOY items, and testing, My housekeeping items, and my final thought on Derek Chauvin.

Ed Campos/My Self Care Apr 7, 2021 00:58:01 I am discussing my self care going forward. Also, Ed Campos is my guest to talk about his various programs. We have my housekeeping and my final thoughts on Paul Pierce.

Master Schedule/Hiatus/Dedra Grier Jackson Mar 13, 2021 00:27:08 1. Master Scheduling Tips 2. My hiatus 3. Housekeeping 4. Fabe’s Final Thought

TaRael Kee/Crystal Newby Jan 16, 2021 00:42:45 On this episode, we are discussing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) with Ta'Real Kee, President-elect of the Illinois School Counselor Association. We will also have Crystal Newby, Director of DEI of NACAC on to discuss her new role. We will have my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on the Capitol Hill Incident.

Tech Tools 4 Core Curriculum/Duties and Time Management Nov 24, 2020 00:33:53 On this fresh episode, we took some suggestions from Twitter on this episode. We are discussing Tech Tools for Core Curriculum as well as Time Management and duties. WE also have our housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Alex Trebek.

Derek Francis/1st 3 Months Nov 11, 2020 00:57:39 On this episode, I have Derek Francis from Minnesota to drop by to talk about cross cultural relationships, snow, and Prince versus Michael Jackson. We also will be talking about my first three months of the new school year, my housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on Kamala Harris.

Diane Reese Oct 17, 2020 01:06:01 We are lucky to have Diane Reese (First African American NSCOY Finalist) to drop by and talk about Anti-racism and her thoughts on preparing School Counseling Interns for the field. I had to stop the interview because she went to Savannah State. We have my housekeeping items and my Final Thoughts on the deputy.

Roberto Aguilar/Lovecraft Country Oct 10, 2020 01:00:19 On this fresh edition, we have Roberto Aguilar on talking about Oregon, the Latino Community, COVID-19, and rappers. I am also delving into the hit HBO show Lovecraft County Episode 8 and the parallels to issues that are displayed with school counseling. Of course we have my housekeeping and my final thought.

John/Steve/Brian Part 2 Oct 3, 2020 01:30:51 *Some Strong Language*  We are back with part 2 with John, Steve, and Brian discussing identity as a black male counselor, school counselor leadership, PSA on what you hear, and other topics. Bladow. My housekeeping items, and my final thoughts on voting and some non-school counseling items. 

Melvin Frye & History of Black Identity & Sexual Expression Sep 5, 2020 00:43:31 On this episode, we have Melvin Frye Discussing black identity and sexual expression dating back to 17th century. We also will have my housekeeping, and my final thoughts.

Racial Equity & Identity w/ Steve, John, and Brian Aug 28, 2020 01:30:34 *explicit language* On this special episode, we have Steve Sharp, John Nwosu, and 2019 National School Counselor of the year Brian Coleman stopped by to discuss racial equity &identity. We also discussed Mortal Kombat as well as I get a geography lesson on Chicago vs. California from Brian. I have my housekeeping items and my final thought on platform use.

Guess Who’s Back Aug 1, 2020 00:33:28 We are back for Season 2 and we are talking thoughts on COVID-19 and state of schools reopening, how to virtually be a school counselor, my housekeeping and my final thoughts on my summer.

Steve Sharp/Caroline Perry Jun 12, 2020 01:21:02 Steve and Caroline dropping on my podcast to talk about watchmen and how it relates to present events. Also my housekeeping, and my final thought on the last two weeks.

EOY/Adrianne Robertson Jun 3, 2020 00:38:22 Talking about EOY ITEMS, ADRIANNE Robertson hops on, my housekeeping, and my final thought on the world today.

Master Schedule/Laura Ross May 13, 2020 00:47:10 On this episode, we are discussing that tradition unlike any other, the master schedule. We also have the national school counselor of the year Laura Ross. Of course my housekeeping items, and my final thought on what next for schools.

Yovi/Fort Valley Boys/My Why May 5, 2020 01:43:06 *slight explicit language* WE have my wife, Yolande on to talk about Covid 19 and her experiences with counselors, My sports segment with the Fort Valley Boys. Housekeeping, and my final thought on my why.

QB Tiers/Know how to be the best Apr 26, 2020 01:15:56 Special sports episode with Damon Randall, Michael Atwater, and Horatio also my final thought on the best

Barbara Truluck/Last Dance Discussion Apr 21, 2020 00:53:54 *slight explicit language* We have Barbara Truluck, GA school counselor of the year on to talk about this year. Also, a sports segment on “The Last Dance” which aired on ESPN. We have Damon Randall and Michael Atwater on to discuss. My housekeeping items and my final thought on the last dance.

Quarantine Edition/Carletta Hurt & 2 School Counselors Apr 11, 2020 01:00:21 We have Carletta Hurt, Carrie Frederick and India Strother on to talk about Covid-19 and non-school counseling tasks. My housekeeping items, and my final thought on virtual collaboration.

Assigned vs. Defined Roles w/ Ange Bee & Erin Bundridge Mar 7, 2020 00:42:49 On this episode, we will be discussing assigned vs. defined roles for school counselors with Ange Bee and Erin Bundridge. We will have housekeeping items, and we will have my final thought on...

Diversity w/Bobby Gueh Feb 22, 2020 00:45:26 On this episode, we are discussing diversity. Also, we are chopping it up with Bobby Gueh, 2018 GASCOY Finalist discussing diversity with school counselors. Of Course, My housekeeping items, and my final thought on Cleaning up.

New Counselor, Who Dis? Feb 15, 2020 00:20:53 We giving tips to new counselors entering the building mid year, my housekeeping of course, and my final thought on changing/finding my way.

GA PBIS Conference/Steve Sharp/Dericca Gail/Opening Doors Dec 7, 2019 01:22:12 This episode is Live from the Georgia PBIS Conference. We have Steve Sharp of Pennsylvania discussing various topics, Dericca Gail from Bibb County, my housekeeping , and my final thought on opening doors. *Stephen Sharp is co-author of Amazon Best-Selling Book and 2019 Hot New Release - 50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors. Steve is a school counselor and Apple Certified Educator. He has worked

GSCA Conference/Maria Grovner/My Battery Nov 16, 2019 00:25:01 This episode of the podcast, we are recording from the GSCA Conference in Augusta, Georgia. We will have Maria Grovner on for a few minutes, and my final thought on my battery.

If It Ain't Broke, You Still Fix It/Diana Virgil Nov 3, 2019 01:17:38 This episode we have Diana Virgil from Quitman County BOE on to discuss just about anything about counseling, my housekeeping items, and my final thought on Fixing something that isn't broken.

Manage/Assess, Afrika Hamilton, Unexpected Expectations Oct 19, 2019 00:38:17 On this episode of the podcast, we will be discussing the manage and assess portions of the 4th edition of the ASCA Model. Afrika Hamilton dropsby for a few minutes, Of Course housekeeping,  and my final thought on Unexpected Expectations. 

Comprehensive Programming/Jim Deeken & Pomona Unified/Unexpected Praise Oct 5, 2019 01:12:08 Today we will be discussing comprehensive programs. We also will have Jim Deeken from Texas with us. We will also Have Jasmine Arellano, Julia Moraga, Veronica Castellanos, and Nayely Hernandez from Pomona Unified in California along for the ride. Also housekeeping and my final thought on Unexpected Praise.

Am I Ready?/Earl Armstrong Sep 21, 2019 00:42:58 We are going to discuss how to become more ready in the counseling field at a young age in your career. We are also going to take a few minutes with Earl Armstrong, Counselor at Rutland Middle School. Also our housekeeping items and my final thought on Professional Development.

PBIS/Desia Selby Sep 14, 2019 00:30:27 We are discussing basics in PBIS. We have Bibb SCOY Desia Selby, housekeeping and my final thought on Buy-In.

Data and Counselors/Chloë and Laila Sep 7, 2019 00:32:07 We will be discussing collecting data and tools to use. We will also be interviewing two middle schoolers....who live me. And my final thoughts on hats.

1 Month Down/Reggie Williams Aug 31, 2019 00:35:53 Today we are discussing the first 30 days of school and how to proceed. Reggie Williams, a principal from Detroit joins the podcast. And my final thought on love and marriage.

Stop! Evaluation Time! Aug 24, 2019 00:39:15 We are discussing the COUNSELOR Keys evaluation tools and how to get the highest score on each standard.

Advocate/Collaborate Aug 17, 2019 00:39:13 We are discussing advocating and collaborating in your comprehensive school counseling program. Also my final thought on student mental health.

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