Mindful School Marketing

Mindful School Marketing


Latest Episodes

114: Rethinking Fundraising: Smarter Strategist for School Advancement with Barbara Barron
August 13, 2025

In this episode of Mindful School Marketing, we sit down with Barbara Barron, a seasoned consultant in independent school advancement, to challenge outdated fundraising tactics and explore more effect

112: A School Marketer’s Guide to Generative AI with Jordache Johnson
July 16, 2025

AI is everywhere right now, but how can school marketers and leaders use it to save time and increase personalization without losing the heart of their message? In this episode, we talk with Jordache

111: The State of School MarCom: Brendan Schneider on Trends, Talent, and AI Tools
July 02, 2025

Brendan Schneider is back to talk about the real-world impact of his annual MarCom Society Salary Survey. As the founder and CEO of SchneiderB Media, Brendan helps schools grow enrollment through his

110: Outsourcing School Success and Navigating Partnerships with Chris Pryor
June 18, 2025

Today were joined by Chris Pryor, Founder and Principal of LeadTeam Partners. With over 20 years of experience in independent schools, Chris now supports school leaders through School Partner Connect

109: Overcoming Overwhelm: Mindful Techniques for School Leaders
June 04, 2025

Today were joined by Cheryl Fischer, a certified Life and Mindset Coach and host of the Mind Your Midlife podcast. Cheryl spent over a decade as a secondary school teacher and now works with educator

108: VAIS Panel Discussion: Independent & Private School Marketing Today and Tomorrow
May 21, 2025

This special episode was recorded live at the VAIS Advancement Institute, where we hosted a panel conversation with three marketing and enrollment leaders from very different school environments. From

107. Marketing for Resilience: Navigating Change and Building Sustainable School Systems with Peter Baron
May 07, 2025

Today, were welcoming back Peter Baron, founder of Moonshot OS and a Certified Top Coach. Peter has spent years working closely with independent school leaders, and in this episode, he shares fresh i

106. Creating True Belonging for Students of Color in Independent Schools with Jonathan Lee
April 23, 2025

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, were joined by Jonathan Leecoach, educator, mentor, and former independent school student and administratorwho shares his lived experience and offers a

105. Differentiation Strategies for Independent Schools with Chuck English
April 09, 2025

In this episode, were joined by the brilliant and always insightful Chuck English of English Marketing Works. Chuck has partnered with dozens of independent schools across the U.S. and Canada, helpin

104. Best of Series Replay: How Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Can Boost Your Giving Days with Devin Donaldson
March 26, 2025

Were bringing back one of our most insightful conversations with Devin Donaldson, a nonprofit development expert who has led record-breaking fundraising campaigns. This episode is packed with strateg