Beas And Blanco

In Part 2 of this conversation on Beast Mentality Conversations, Coach Beasley continues his discussion with educator, researcher, and artist Victoria Restler about reflection, creativity, and the role of art in youth development.This episode explores how reflection, poetry, and artistic expression can help individuals break free from rigid systems and rediscover creativity, passion, and purpose.Victoria shares insights from her academic journey and the ideas behind her book, What Do You Do That Can't Be Measured? On Radical Care in Teaching and Research, where she explores the unseen and immeasurable aspects of teaching, care, and educational practice.Together, they discuss how reflection, art, and community can reshape both academic work and youth development programs—including the role sports can play in empowering young people.• The role of community in reflection and growth• How art and poetry create space for liberation and self-discovery• Balancing academic rigor with creative freedom• The transiti