225) "Breaking Ground in the College Counseling World" (Safirah Ibenana)

In this week's episode, I chat with Safirah Ibenana , founder and CEO of Breaking Grounds Group , to explore her remarkable journey from the classroom to the boardroom.Safirah shares how her early academic experiences and years teaching in international schools around the world shaped her vision for more equitable, student-centered education. From navigating cultural differences in global classrooms to identifying the systemic gaps that led her to launch Breaking Grounds Group, Safirah offers powerful insights into what it means to break barriers and redefine educational success.Listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the formation of Breaking Grounds Group, learn about the transformative work her organization is doing to support students, educators, and institutions, and hear her reflections on leadership, identity, and purpose in education.To learn more about Safirah's work, you can visit the Breaking Grounds Group website at breakinggroundsgroup.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: As an experienced educational consultant, Safirah Ibenana specializes in college counseling, tutoring, and corporate/teacher training to empower students, educators, and professionals to reach their full potential.With a background in Educational Management, her degree in English has helped several students through the US college admissions process find the right-fit schools and craft compelling applications. Her tutoring approach is personalized and results-driven, ensuring students build strong academic foundations while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Beyond student support, she provides corporate and teacher training to foster inclusive, innovative, and effective learning environments. Whether working with educators to decolonize curricula or equipping professionals with educational technology skills, her goal is to create meaningful change in education and beyond.She believes that every individual has a unique tale to tell, and she's here to ease your storytelling journey to positively impact your success. LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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225) "Breaking Ground in the College Counseling World" (Safirah Ibenana) is an episode from Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah.

This episode is 01:06:21 long.

This episode was published on Oct 16, 2025.

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