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SMILE Factor S4 E4: Focusing on the journey

From SMILE Factor · Hosted by Laurie Guyon & Dr. Matthew X. Joseph

Sep 8, 2026·00:33:05

Episode summary

In this episode of SMILE Factor: New SMILE Factor Podcast Episode! This week, Laurie and Matt welcome Steven Marchetti for a conversation about what happens between the benchmarks. In education, we spend a lot of time focused on outcomes, assessments, and the next milestone.

Original publisher description

New SMILE Factor Podcast Episode!This week, Laurie and Matt welcome Steven Marchetti for a conversation about what happens between the benchmarks. In education, we spend a lot of time focused on outcomes, assessments, and the next milestone. But some of the most important learning happens in between—through the challenges, relationships, growth, reflection, and experiences that shape the journey.Steve joins us to talk about keeping our focus on that journey and recognizing the impact we can make along the way.Because learning isn’t just about reaching the next benchmark—it’s about what happens on the way there. Tune in and SMILE on!