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The Education & Empowerment PodcastAuthor: Bakhtiyor Isoev
The Education & Empowerment Podcast explores success and advancement through education by interviewing today's top leaders in the fields of education, business and technology. This show is brought to you by 4stay, a SaaS-enabled Online Booking marketplace for student and intern housing. Learn more at: https://4stay.com/ Language: en-us Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education with Dr. Antoinette Farmer-Thompson
Thursday, 2 October, 2025
In this episode, we explore the intersection of educational entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce transformation with Dr. Antoinette Farmer-Thompson, President of Strayer University. With over twenty-five years of leadership experience across corporate America, academia, and economic development, Dr. Farmer-Thompson has held executive positions at institutions including Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University.Dr. Farmer-Thompson is deeply committed to empowering students—especially adult learners balancing work, family, and education—to achieve academic success and economic mobility. By leveraging technology, adaptive learning pathways, and partnerships with local employers, she creates innovative solutions and personalized support that help students prepare for workforce demands.Throughout the episode, Dr. Farmer-Thompson shares insights from her extensive experience in academic leadership, discusses strategies for fostering innovation in higher education, and highlights how educational entrepreneurship can drive meaningful impact for students, institutions, and communities alike.Story Notes:Career Journey and Leadership Across Academia and IndustryEducational Entrepreneurship: Driving Innovation and Workforce ReadinessStrategies for Supporting Adult and Nontraditional LearnersLeveraging Technology, Adaptive Learning, and Employer PartnershipsChallenges and Considerations in Implementing Educational InitiativesFuture Outlook: Higher Education as a Catalyst for Workforce Transformation and Economic EquityThis show is sponsored by http://4stay.com/On a mission to transform on and off-campus housing. Explore our solutions:Off-Campus Housing | Accommodation Platform | Group Housing | Renters |Email us at ibr@4stay.com or learn more at http://4stay.comMore episodes here at https://podcast.4stay.com/
