Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together

Michael Bonner

Booking Overview

A leadership-focused education show where Michael Bonner spotlights practical strategies for classrooms and emerging education trends. It also provides a platform for student voices and education thought leaders, making it a strong fit for experts who want to speak to educators, families, and school leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 96

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 512 subscribers

Instagram: 78.0k followers

30s Ad: 35 - 45, 60s Ad: 43 - 52

Host

Michael Bonner - Leader and speaker Michael Bonner hosts Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together, focusing on empowering conversations that drive growth, collective success, and practical strategies. His show cent...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Students (with demonstrated classroom inquiry/leadership) and education thought leaders such as teachers, administrators, curriculum/assessment experts, and education innovators; occasionally, voices connected to education entrepreneurship and learning strategy.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized classroom impact (e.g., asking big questions, leading discussions, measurable learning growth), Practical expertise in literacy, curriculum design, or assessment alignment, Leadership in school improvement, teacher support, or learning/community programs, Public-facing work in education innovation (e.g., speaking, publishing, program leadership)

Recent Guest Discussions

Melia Caldwell - Curiosity, Confidence, And Safe Spaces For Student Voices

Sloan Walker - Curiosity, Confidence, And Safe Spaces For Student Voices

Recent Topics

Education, Literacy, Leadership, Teacherwellbeing, Classroomculture, Curriculum, Assessment, Ai In Education, Entrepreneurship, Learning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together
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If Your Classroom Is Falling Apart | Watch This Before Testing Season

April 14, 2026

As the fourth quarter begins and testing season approaches, Michael Bonner shares his strategy for finishing the school year with intention and intensity.In this episode, he reflects on what the final stretch reveals about classroom culture, how he balances preparation without sacrificing students’ love for reading, and why he’s using AI to design high-impact literacy activities aligned to rigorous assessments like the ERB.The focus isn’t perfection — it’s growth.Can students beat themselves?

Kids Asking Big Questions | Featuring Sloan Walker & Melia Caldwell

April 13, 2026

In this episode, Sloan Walker and Melia Caldwell step into the spotlight. These brilliant students are known for asking powerful questions in class — so I gave them the platform to lead the conversation.This episode is about curiosity, confidence, and creating safe spaces for young voices to grow.Student voices matter.

AI Is Replacing Teachers… And We’re Arguing About Spring Break?

March 28, 2026

Teachers are burning out in 2026 — and we need to stop apologizing for rest.In this episode of Conversations Unleashed, Michael Bonner breaks down teacher burnout, vicarious trauma, spring break recovery, shifting classroom expectations, and the growing reality of AI in education. With $6–12 billion cut from education funding last year, the conversation around replacing teachers with artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical — it’s strategic.If you are an educator, administrator, or pa...

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