Conversations for the people shaping the next generation of changemakers.
Wait, Am I Saving the World? is a podcast for anyone raising, teaching, or supporting children, at home, in classrooms, and beyond.
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Hosted by Carrie Speed, a social worker and founder of PlayMotion Kids, this show explores what it really takes to show up for kids without burning out in the process. Each week, we dive into real-life topics like child development, emotional wellness, play-based learning, mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional skills, along with the science of resilience, behavior, and connection.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or child-focused professional, you’ll find honest conversations and practical tools for childhood.
Together, we’re making childhood better… one conversation at a time.
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Where childhood meets leadership, impact, and real conversations.
If your work touches children, families, educators, or enrichment in any way—and you’re ready to share your wisdom, you’ll fit right in.
You’re a great fit for Wait, Am I Saving the World? if:
✔ You work in early childhood, children’s enrichment, education, child welfare, mental health, or a related field — or you have a meaningful story or insight that touches childhood in some way.
✔ You have a message that helps adults support kids.
Whether you’re talking about play, movement, trauma-informed care, resilience, creativity, behavior, parent support, or advocacy… you offer something that helps grown-ups show up better for children.
✔ You bring real, practical takeaways.
My listeners love tips, frameworks, reflections, and lessons they can actually use — in classrooms, programs, homes, and communities.
✔ You’re open, honest, and human.
We’re here for real stories, real challenges, and real growth. You don’t need to be perfect — just willing to be genuine and reflective.
✔ You believe supporting children also means supporting the adults who care for them.
This show blends conversations about childhood with entrepreneurship, leadership, personal development, and the realities of making an impact.
✔ You’re excited to help shape the world kids grow up in.
Our mission is bigger than business — it’s about creating communities where children can thrive.