Episode four of bOLDer People podcast now available on streaming platforms

bOLDer People podcast, a podcast from the University of Southern Indiana Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, released its fourth episode on April 15. 

The podcast, hosted by USI Professor of Gerontology Dr. Katie Ehlman, showcases and explores the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana. In this episode, "Ms. Sheila Huff and Finishing the Race," Ehlman interviews Sheila Huff, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). In this role, Huff is an advocate for both students and staff and creates positive change in local schools. For over 46 years, she has worn many hats as a health teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. Huff says she's loved every minute of her journey, and if asked to put her sweatsuit and tennis shoes back on for coaching, she would.  

Topics discussed in the episode include: 

• Building perseverance in young people and Huff's mantra of finishing the race 
• Creating a level playing field in education with equitable and inclusive practices 
• Women's Equality Day and helping women recognize their expertise and potential in leadership positions 

"I'm really looking forward to releasing Huff's episode for two reasons," says Leah Flake, USI student and bOLDer People Producer/Co-host. One, this episode follows an entirely different format than the last three. It's shorter, but it pieces the conversation together in a way that accurately captures Huff's story. Second, Huff is probably the most quotable person I've ever met. During the recording, Katie and I would be cackling from a joke she would tell, and then, at the drop of a hat, we'd have chills from one of her heartfelt stories." 

bOLDer People is available to download or stream for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes are released monthly. The podcast is produced on the USI campus with help from USI faculty, students and staff. For more information about bOLDer People, visit the podcast page on the USI website.  

The bOLDer People podcast is a project of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program at the University of Southern Indiana. Support for bOLDer People come from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.