Empowered by EAST Thu, 21 May 2026 16:03:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412643 en-us © 2026 Empowered by EAST yes 30cb4ca3-f9f0-59a7-a0a2-f20120305184 EAST Initiative episodic false Join Aly and Blair as they explore the world of EAST by chatting with students, educators, community partners and alums!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) EAST Initiative https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1uqr72rg2vxgga0k7neiszfuj6oc?.jpg Empowered by EAST EAST Boundless Gala | Empowered by EAST EAST Boundless Gala | Empowered by EAST In this episode, Blair visited with two people who have been instrumental in EAST's growth (John Riggs and Melanie Bradford). Plus, Aly joins the podcast one last time for an interview the duo have waited all school year for!

]]> In this episode, Blair visited with two people who have been instrumental in EAST's growth (John Riggs and Melanie Bradford). Plus, Aly joins the podcast one last time for an interview the duo have waited all school year for!

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-19218789 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1419 2 6 full false Our Greatest Hits at #EASTcon26 | Empowered by EAST Our Greatest Hits at #EASTcon26 | Empowered by EAST In this episode, Blair visits with many high profile attendees at EAST Conference 2026, including: Former EAST Board Chairman & Alum Jason Everett, Founder's Award winning programs Calico Rock High School, Buffalo Island High School and Lamar High School along with EAST Founder Tim Stephenson!

Plus, Blair asked several students to share their Greatest Hits in EAST while catching up with co-host and EAST Conference Speaker Aly Hobson.

]]> In this episode, Blair visits with many high profile attendees at EAST Conference 2026, including: Former EAST Board Chairman & Alum Jason Everett, Founder's Award winning programs Calico Rock High School, Buffalo Island High School and Lamar High School along with EAST Founder Tim Stephenson!

Plus, Blair asked several students to share their Greatest Hits in EAST while catching up with co-host and EAST Conference Speaker Aly Hobson.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-18984311 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2733 2 5 full false Empowered by EAST | The Pageantry of EAST Empowered by EAST | The Pageantry of EAST In this episode, Aly visits with EAST alum Lexi Jarrett, who is using EAST as a core part of her platform in the Miss Kansas competition. Plus, enjoy a special appearance from EAST CEO Matt Dozier!

]]> In this episode, Aly visits with EAST alum Lexi Jarrett, who is using EAST as a core part of her platform in the Miss Kansas competition. Plus, enjoy a special appearance from EAST CEO Matt Dozier!

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-18666590 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 2631 2 4 full false Empowered by EAST | Return on Investment Empowered by EAST | Return on Investment In this episode, Aly and Blair visit Nettleton High School to speak with EAST alums from the school, learning how their experiences in EAST elevated them to their careers.

]]> In this episode, Aly and Blair visit Nettleton High School to speak with EAST alums from the school, learning how their experiences in EAST elevated them to their careers.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-18406321 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1988 2 3 full false Empowered by EAST | Student Training at EAST HQ Empowered by EAST | Student Training at EAST HQ Aly and Blair for the first time have a live studio audience! The duo visited with students attending the "So You Want to Start a Podcast?" Student Training at EAST to learn about them and hear how learning at EAST provides new experiences.

]]> Aly and Blair for the first time have a live studio audience! The duo visited with students attending the "So You Want to Start a Podcast?" Student Training at EAST to learn about them and hear how learning at EAST provides new experiences.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-18219358 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1618 2 2 full false Empowered by EAST | EAST 30 Kickoff Celebration Empowered by EAST | EAST 30 Kickoff Celebration Our new hosts Aly and Blair kick off the season from Greenbrier High School at the EAST30 Kickoff Celebration! Join them as they talk to prominent figures in EAST as well as students and EAST parents.

]]> Our new hosts Aly and Blair kick off the season from Greenbrier High School at the EAST30 Kickoff Celebration! Join them as they talk to prominent figures in EAST as well as students and EAST parents.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-17940485 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1845 2 1 full false EAST Conference 2025 with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey EAST Conference 2025 with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey In this special episode, Ainsley sits down with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey at EAST Conference 2025 to discuss Camille's time as an EAST student at Wynne High School, and the message she shared with students as the EAST Alum Speaker.

]]> In this special episode, Ainsley sits down with Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey at EAST Conference 2025 to discuss Camille's time as an EAST student at Wynne High School, and the message she shared with students as the EAST Alum Speaker.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-17013773 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1207 1 5 full false Student Training | Empowered by EAST Student Training | Empowered by EAST In this episode, Ainsley visits with two pairs of students following their experience attending Student Training at EAST! 

]]> In this episode, Ainsley visits with two pairs of students following their experience attending Student Training at EAST! 

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-16512561 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1557 1 4 full false Empowered by EAST | Community Partners and Clients Empowered by EAST | Community Partners and Clients In this special episode, Ainsley and Gabby split up to interview prominent clients and community partners in their communities to discover the impact EAST students have made on their cities and local organizations.

]]> In this special episode, Ainsley and Gabby split up to interview prominent clients and community partners in their communities to discover the impact EAST students have made on their cities and local organizations.

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-16309774 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2310 1 3 full false Student Champions | Empowered by EAST Student Champions | Empowered by EAST In this episode of Empowered by EAST, Ainsley and Gabby visit with EAST Student Champions and discuss what the position means and what they've learned about being a leader.  

]]> In this episode of Empowered by EAST, Ainsley and Gabby visit with EAST Student Champions and discuss what the position means and what they've learned about being a leader.  

]]> EAST Initiative Buzzsprout-16118947 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1233 1 2 full false What is EAST? | Empowered by EAST What is EAST? | Empowered by EAST Join Ainsley and Gabby for the series premiere of Empowered by EAST, the official podcast of EAST Initiative. In this episode, our duo chats with EAST President and CEO Matt Dozier to learn about his background in education and to answer the world's greatest mystery — what is EAST?

]]> Join Ainsley and Gabby for the series premiere of Empowered by EAST, the official podcast of EAST Initiative. In this episode, our duo chats with EAST President and CEO Matt Dozier to learn about his background in education and to answer the world's greatest mystery — what is EAST?

]]> Bradley Buzzsprout-15903243 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1665 1 1 full false