Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Aly Pain and Shellee Howard discusse her journey from personal struggles with ADHD to empowering parents of teens, focusing on connection and understanding during pivotal years. Highlights🎓 Aly Pain’s background includes overcoming personal challenges, including ADHD and family issues.💬 She emphasizes the need for parents to adapt their approach as children transition into teenagers.🔄 The importance of asking open-ended questions rather than providing direct advice to teens.🚀 Parents must recognize that college isn’t the only path to success and that many careers don’t require a degree.📅 Setting boundaries and discussing expectations for older teens considering careers or further education.🤝 Encouragement for parents to support their teens’ interests while maintaining structure and accountability.🌍 Pain believes that by improving family relationships, parents can help change the world.Key Insights🔍 Understanding Teen Development: Parents must recognize that teens undergo significant brain changes, impacting their behavior and decision-making. This shift requires a different parenting approach focused on autonomy and emotional connection.📖 Revising Generational Stories: Many parents hold outdated beliefs about education and success; encouraging exploration beyond traditional paths can alleviate pressure on teens and foster their individuality.🌱 Promoting Independence: Allowing teens to explore careers or interests, such as social media influencing, requires careful negotiation of boundaries and responsibilities to foster independence while providing guidance.💡 Effective Communication: Parents should focus on curiosity-driven questions that invite teens to express their thoughts and feelings, rather than imposing expectations, to build mutual respect and understanding.🔄 Flexibility in Planning: If a teen shows disengagement with school, parents should evaluate their readiness for college and consider alternative paths or postponement rather than forcing a traditional route.⚖️ Balancing Support and Accountability: Establishing a framework for accountability while supporting a teen’s ambitions allows for a healthy balance that fosters both independence and responsibility.💖 Parenting with Compassion: Acknowledging the challenges of parenting teens and extending grace to both parents and teens during this transition can enhance relationships and reduce conflict. About Aly: Growing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside. She spent years healing the pain of dysfunctional family relationships, including eating disorders and a suicide attempt, to break the cycle raising her own sons. In 2006, Aly became a Certified Life Coach and Certified Relationship Systems Coach - one of only 70 people in Canada to hold both designations. Aly's passion is empowering parents to build healthy, respectful relationships with their teens without giving up or giving in. She's been featured in the New York Post, ABC Nightly News and the Rachael Ray Show.Connect with Aly: Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Shellee: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this insightful episode, Shellee Howard welcomes Professor Lindsey Cormack to discuss the importance of raising informed and engaged citizens. As a political science professor at Stevens Institute of Technology and author of the book *How to Raise a Citizen*, Lindsey shares her experiences and research on how parents can foster civic responsibility in their children. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including education, the role of social media, and practical steps for parents to prepare their children for active citizenship. Key Takeaways: 1. Importance of Civic Education: - Lindsey emphasizes the need for parents to step in where schools may fall short in providing comprehensive civic education. She highlights that most U.S. students receive limited education on government, often only in their senior year, which may not be sufficient for understanding and participating in the political system. 2. Raising Engaged Citizens: - Lindsey’s book, *How to Raise a Citizen*, is aimed at parents, caregivers, and educators who want to equip their children with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and influence the political system. The book also addresses the mental health and college admission benefits of being an informed and engaged citizen. 3. Starting the Conversation at Home: - Lindsey suggests that parents initiate political discussions with their children by asking open-ended questions like, “What have you heard about this?” This approach helps avoid confrontations and encourages a healthy exchange of ideas, especially when dealing with information from social media platforms like TikTok. 4. Social Media and Political Content: - The conversation highlights the challenge of dealing with political content on social media. Lindsey recommends that parents engage with their children by asking them to share what they’re seeing online and discussing it together, fostering critical thinking and a better understanding of different perspectives. 5. Preparing for College and Beyond: - Parents are encouraged to help their children register to vote, understand the different levels of government, and read the U.S. Constitution to better prepare them for active citizenship and the college experience. These steps can also ease the transition to college by fostering socialization and involvement in community activities. 6. Practical Tips for Parents: - Lindsey provides actionable advice for parents, such as helping their teens register to vote early, encouraging them to participate in local politics, and facilitating conversations about political processes. These efforts help build the skills needed for college success and lifelong civic engagement. Closing Thoughts:Shellee and Lindsey conclude the episode by encouraging parents to take an active role in their children’s civic education. By fostering an understanding of government and politics early on, parents can help their children become informed, engaged citizens who are well-prepared for college and beyond. About Lindsey: Lindsey Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. She earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side. She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8 in Manhattan. She created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters in the DCInbox Project. Her research has been published in Political Behavior, Congress & the Presidency, Legislative Studies Quarterly, Political Science Research and Methods, American Politics Research, Politics & Policy, Politics Groups & Identities, Politics & Gender, The Journal of Gender Studies, Energy Economics, The Legislative Scholar as well as in popular outlets including the New York Times, The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, ProPublica, Roll Call, The New York Post, The Conversation, NBC News, the LSE USCentre, The Hill, and more.Connect with Lindsey: Website Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Shellee: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Jeff: Jeff Heggie is an Entrepreneur, Author and Success Coach with a passion for helping others achieve their biggest dreams. Jeff helps athletes to reach their full potential by mastering the mental game and constantly competing with a high level of confidence. He also teaches people to become optimal performing entrepreneurs and reach their 10X goals. He starts with a focus on mindset. Getting to the next level always begins with the right mindset. Jeff enjoys using his extensive experience in the banking industry, over twenty years as an entrepreneur, plus his training and experience as a coach to help his clients break through the mental and physical barriers that hold them back. Jeff and his wife, Tamara, both grew up in Southern Alberta but now make Arizona home. Family and sports have always been important to him. He loves spending time coaching or watching his kids. He’s a former professional rodeo cowboy and has over twenty years’ experience coaching basketball. Connect with Jeff: Website Facebook Connect with Shellee: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Brett:Brett worked in College Admissions for about 10 years (Manhattan College, Columbia University, Wake Forest University) prior to joining Pioneer Academics. He has presented at IACAC, IECA, Ivy+ and NYSACAC conferences and has also served on a NACAC Ad Hoc committee. Connect with Brett: Website Instagram Connect with Shellee: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Group LinkedIn Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Dr. Tarver: He is the creator of a plethora of resources over at TarverAcademy.com, has written 4 books (The Baller Teacher Playbook and 3 others that are meh), hosts multiple podcasts, has his superintendent certification, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Harding University. Connect with Dr. Tarver: Website: TarverAcademy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylertarver13/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/wa3QV3StEQNHZz9a/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Gila: Gila is an entreprenuer, author, speaker and dog trainer who is passionate about empowering people to unleash their potential, lead with impact, and master their mindset. Connect with Gila: Website: TheBoloProject.org Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/dogisgood Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] Abour Dr. Robert Malkin: Dr. Robert Malkin is a Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering and Global Health, Emeritus at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is also the Academic Director of the International Research Institute of North Carolina. Dr. Malkin received his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1993. Prior to attending graduate school, Dr. Malkin taught English in Thailand, worked at EM Microelectronics in Switzerland designing integrated circuits, worked for Cordis Corporation designing pacemakers and worked for Sarns Incorporated designing heart lung machines. Dr. Malkin served as an expert advisor to the World Health Organization’s Advisory Group on Healthcare Technology, Advisory Group on Innovative Technologies and on the World Health Organization’s subcommittee on medical equipment donations. Dr Malkin received the BS degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Michigan in 1984. Currently, he serves as the Founder and Academic Director of IRI-NC wherein they provide STEM remote research opportunities to students around the world with the goal of empowering young minds that can potentially advance human knowledge. Connect with Dr. Robert Malkin: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramalkin/ 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Connect with Ruth: Website: https://ruthklein.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ruthkleincentral/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Breanne:Breanne is a certified Mental Performance Coach and Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, a company that leads the pack in cultivating confidence in girl athletes through their mom-daughter approach to mental training. As a former collegiate athlete, current mom, and long-time coach to athletes, Breanne sees building confidence and mental strength in athletes from all angles. She not only supports the athlete through proven and science-backed strategies to strengthen her mental game, she also coaches parents on how to best support their athlete daughters through the process. Through the Elite Competitor podcast, trainings, and signature program The Elite Mental Game, thousands of families have changed the game when it comes to the middle and high school sport experience. Connect with Breanne: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elitecompetitorcoach Instagram: @elitecompetitorcoach Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Debra: Debra Beck, Author of the award winning book My Feet Aren’t Ugly, A Girl’s Guide to Loving herself from the inside out, is a devoted mentor for teenage girls and parents on issues facing teenagers and parents today. Debra discovered her life’s work: helping young girls learn to truly love themselves from the inside out. She is also a parent of two daughters andunderstands the worries of parenting. She is devoted to guiding parents through these turbulent years to give them the tools they need to create a harmonious connection with their teens. She has created and facilitated her own workshops, mother/daughter retreats, girls groups, parenting groups and individual mentoring through Empowered Teens and Parents. Because she has experienced both being a tormented teen and a worried parent, she mentors through her heart with compassion. Connect with Debra: Website- www.EmpoweredTeensandParents.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/debra.beck.1806/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sedonasoulretrieval/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Leah: Leah Rae Getts, and her husband, Todd, are the owners of DigitalTrailblazer.com and specialize in helping experts, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs to create, launch, sell, and scale profitable online courses and coaching programs. They started their online business in 2016 with no experience - Leah a previous nurse, and Todd, a band teacher. Despite their lack of business & marketing experience, they were able to build a full-time income online and retired from their jobs in 2017 to be home with their children. They created their first online course in 2018 and quickly scaled their course sales to multiple 6 figures a month within only 6 months. They are now award-winning marketers and sought-after speakers, having been recognized for their success in the industry by multiple organizations, and featured on stage, in podcasts, as well as in various interviews, and articles. Her expertise ranges from creating an irresistible offer, to funnel design and creation, to paid and organic traffic strategies, to content creation, lead generation, copywriting, appointment setting & closing, managing a sales team, and more. Leah is used to doing lots of fun, engaging live video & story telling with their audience so she’ll be a fun guest for your audience :) And on top of all of the 'normal' stuff, we are faith-based, family-oriented people, who look to help those who can make a positive impact in the world, do it bigger & better, so we can positively impact millions of lives, by just focusing on our thousands. Connect with Leah: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahraegetts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahraegetts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaltrailblazer/ Website: www.digitaltrailblazer.com Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Leah: "I am a self-help author, speaker, triathlete and performance coach living on Long Island. I’m firm believer in the infinite potential residing in every one of us, and I’ve dedicated my life to helping others realize it. My unique system is a version of triangle theory: one wall of the triangle is health and family, one is career, and the third encompasses all of one’s ultimate dreams and goals. Leah is a high school counselor" Connect with Leah: Website: www.leahjantzen.com Facebook Profile Link- www.facebook.com/leahjantzen LinkedIn Profile Link- www.linkedin.com/leahjantzen Instagram Handle- @leahjantzen Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

The three soft skills your teen needs after high school and how parents can help them learn them. 1) Owning their results 2) Rewriting their stories 3) Taming their emotions When a teen can do this, I call it going from sidekick to hero. In the classic hero's journey, the hero is the only character in the story that has the power to change the ending. Parents can help teens learn these skills by following the three Mentor Rules: 1) The Yoda Rule - let go of their results 2) The Dumbledore Rule - let them figure it out 3) The Haymitch Rule - have clear and consistent boundaries Joey Mascio is a certified life coach who helps teens build self-confidence, manage their emotions, and achieve their goals. He has a Master’s in Education and a background as a professional comedian and stage performer, including being a character actor at the Disneyland Resort. During his seven years as a middle school teacher, he volunteered to be the teacher in the discipline office. His principal thought he was crazy (and she was right, but for different reasons). That’s where he started coaching teens on confidence, emotions, and goals. He started his own private coaching practice in 2020 and now runs that full time. He is the creator of the new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero. Connect with Joey: Website: www.joeymascio.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sidekicktohero Instagram: @sidekicktohero Email: [email protected] Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Jesse discuss: - Find something you wake up excited about - Using your platform to make a difference in others lives - Parents your job is to prepare them for their future by allowing them to fail and learn About Jesse: Jesse LeBeau is one of today’s most highly sought-after youth motivational speakers and teen coaches. His unlikely underdog story has inspired over one million teenager through his live speaking events, best-selling books and programs for teens and parents. He is one of the world’s premiere basketball trick artists which allowed him to dribble his way onto the Hollywood big screen and star in commercials for Kobe Bryant, be in a movie with Kevin Durant and he even spent a day being hand fed cheeseburgers by supermodel Heidi Klum. Jesse is regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse’s new reality series ‘The LeBeau Show’ allows viewers the chance to follow him around the country and see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly teens who are struggling. Connect with Jesse: Website: www.TheAttitudeAdvantage.com/welcome Facebook Profile Link- https://www.facebook.com/JesseLeBeauPage LinkedIn Profile Link- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-lebeau-243b4636/ Instagram Handle- @JesseLeBeau Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Ann discuss:Ask yourself: What does it mean to live your best life? Then build a plan to make it a realityA great college experience is possible at any price pointThe importance of looking at your budget for college when your kids are in middle school so you can plan accordinglyEvery student is eligible for scholarships and it's the parents job to help them find themAbout Ann:Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children’s dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for College is available from bookstores everywhere; its companion online course is available now and has an affiliate option for podcast hosts.Early in Ann’s career as a financial advisor, she heard the same two questions again and again from her clients. One group asked, “How can we possibly afford to save for college and retirement?” Another group asked, “How can I save for retirement when I’m paying so much on my student loans every month?” In working with families– including her own– to plan for college, Ann has learned that a good college plan is equal parts good parenting and good financial planning.Ann has been featured in the New York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media. Ann and her husband, Bob, live in Portland, OR. Their twins will graduate debt-free from college next year. Connect with Ann:Website: www.howtopayforcollege.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegefinancialladyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-garcia-cfp/Instagram: @collegefinanciallady Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Michael discuss: - The struggle a lot of parents deal with when their teenagers are addicted to digital screens and video games - As a parent who dealt with this in his own kid, created a summer program for teenagers where they reset. It is a month long program where they have group therapy, individual therapy, teach them how to cook, do their laundry, go to the beach and have a lot of fun but they are detoxed from screens and learn what life is like once they leave home. - The 8 signs your teen have screen addiction About Michael: Michael Jacobus is an internationally renowned Camp Director and youth development specialist. With a passion for empowering young minds, he founded Reset Summer Camp to combat the challenges of screen addiction after witnessing its impact on his own family. As a parent who once dealt with a gaming-addicted child, Michael’s journey makes him a relatable advocate. Reset Summer Camp offers an immersive clinical program on a university campus, blending a summer camp atmosphere with therapy to help participants detox and develop vital life skills. Michael and his dedicated team are on a mission to create a healthier, more balanced future for our youth. Connect with Michael: Website- https://www.resetsummercamp.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/resetsummercamp LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/reset-summer-camp Instagram: @resetsummer Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Kelsey and Shellee will discuss: - The importance of students assessing their strengths and passions early in high school so they get ideas of what they want to do in their life. Use summer break to sign up for programs that will give you insight on career paths you are interested in. - Kelsey helps lead a summer program for students. The students go on college campus for 8 days to learn what to expect once they leave for college. It is such a transformative experience! Apply on website- https://www.nslcleaders.org - High schoolers need mentors to help them navigate big choices in life. About Kelsey: Kelsey Pearson is a DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) Native, she grew up in Northern Virginia. She was a School Counselor for 7 years in Loudoun County and Alexandria City. This was her 9th summer with the National Student Leadership Conference. Kelsey Pearson holds her Bachelor’s in Human Services from the University of Delaware. Additionally, she has her Master’s degree in School Counseling from The George Washington University and her Administration and Educational Leadership certificate from George Mason University. Kelsey now works full-time with the NSLC as a Site Director in the summer and Associate Director of Educator Relations for the Northeast throughout the year! Kelsey is passionate about developing young leaders, the college process (including athletic recruitment), and hearing people's stories. Kelsey understands the importance of combining social and academic needs and opportunities to enhance the young student's student life. Some of her hobbies include being creative through scrapbooking and being active by running or playing basketball. In college, she played D1 basketball and was the team captain. To Kelsey leadership is inviting others else to be the best version of themselves to reach a team goal. Connect with Kelsey: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-pearson-ma-ncc-4bb48167/ Instagram- @kelseyypearson Website- https://www.nslcleaders.org/ Email- [email protected] Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Naomi is the CEO of Teen Rockstar Entrepreneur and advocate for education, youth personal development and mental health. Shellee and Naomi discuss: - The importance of helping teenagers learn their passions and strengths - How to deal with challenges and failures in life in a productive way - How to create a plan of action for your teen to avoid getting overwhelmed This podcast encapsulates the essence of developing a strong mindset along with essential executive functioning skills such as self-regulation, resilience, and effective communication. It underscores the importance of these skills not only for academic pursuits but also for personal growth and success in life's various challenges. Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Naomi: Website: www.teenrockstarentrepreneur.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsNaomiNye LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-nye-rockstarentrepreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnaominye/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Josh discuss: - Is the SAT/ACT really necessary? - Importance of AP classes - Setting your student up for success by knowing how much they can handle About Josh: As the leader behind Lemonade Education, an AP and academic tutoring company, Josh brings a wealth of experience in innovation and general management for education and technology businesses. Lemonade Education was founded on a simple belief that the quality of teaching, above all else, is instrumental in helping students achieve success. Josh's career includes leadership roles at Gannett/USA Today, ReachLocal, and Yahoo Inc. He has consistently led teams to business growth by providing new value to customers. His education background includes a B.S. in Business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and an M.A. in Education from San Diego State University. Throughout his career, businesses under Josh’s leadership have earned recognition from industry leaders, including Google (winning their Innovation Award), AdExchanger, and Gartner. With a commitment to excellence, Josh Siegel continues to shape the future of education and technology, with the goal of positively impacting the lives of customers. Connect with Josh: - Website: https://www.lemonadeeducation.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lemonade.education/?view_public_for=105964284740363 - LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjoshsiegel/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonade.education Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Jessyka discuss: - Life skills all children need to be successful - It is important for students to have goals before they can be motivated - How to know if your student needs help with study skills Jessyka Coulter is the CEO and Founder of Ace Cookie Tutoring. Her company offers study and executive functioning skills tutoring through her Love to Learn study skills program. She knows most schools offer a one-size-fits-all curriculum that doesn't meet every student's personal learning needs. When tweens, teens, and young adults don't know HOW to learn, they don't enjoy school or learning of any kind. When students discover HOW to learn through the 12 study skills Jessyka teaches, they love to learn. This makes school SOOO much better for them (and their parents)! Learning never stops, but it can be tough to start without the right skills. While study skills are the most important part of Jessyka’s work and make the most difference to teens long-term, she also offers private 1:1 academic (content specific) tutoring online. Ask her about her lesson bundles that include content tutoring AND her Love to Learn study skills program. Connect with Jessyka: - Website: www.acecookietutoring.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acecookietutoring/ - LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessyka-coulter-a07bbab4/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acecookietutoring/?hl=en Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

As a professional speaker, trainer, and author, Mr. Johnson, AKA “Coach Carlos,” is locally bred, but his work and research on culture and engagement have taken him national and international. “Coach Carlos” and his team of consultants have utilized his experience and research to successfully turn around three failing public schools and one private Christian academy. In addition, his training and strategies have helped to change school culture and increase parental engagement, student enrollment, and staff and student retention. In response to the national school-to-prison pipeline crisis for young men, he created the online Tier-2 PBIS behavior and leadership course for boys called Future Man Success Prep. Tune in to this episode where Shellee and Carlos dive into the importance of mental strength in our children. Connect with Carlos: Website- www.futuremanprep.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/coachcarlosjohnson Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/carlosjohnson8330/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Marie is the founder of TeenLife Media. TeenLife Media is the leading discovery platform for teen-centered academic and enrichment opportunities. They make it easy for parents to find transformative summer experiences for their children in grades 7th-12th. Tune in to hear how she helps transform students extracurriculars and free time! Connect with Marie: Website- https://www.teenlife.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/marielschwartz Twitter- https://twitter.com/marieschwartz Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Valerie discuss the importance of estate planning and how it effects your family and children. About Valerie: Valerie Pasion is an attorney with the Asset Protection and Elder Law Center and specializes in Estate Planning. She currently lives in Orange County with her husband Roland. Together they have four rambunctious children ages 6, 10, 12 and 13. Valerie graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCI in 2005 and In 2009, she received her JD from the UCLA School of Law…Go Bruins. On her free time she loves to explore exotic food and outdoor adventure with her family and friends. Connect with Valerie: Website: https://www.assetprotectioncenter.com/valerie-l-pasion.html Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Gwenyth discuss: - Every time technology invents a new way of communicating, the experience of human communication changes. - A new app- carrotsandcake is a parental control app for kids 3-12 that allows parents to control the content their kids engage in. Learn on the app then they can play. - To get College Ready, students need to develop healthy habits when it comes to digital media. About Gwenyth: For over 25 years Dr. Jackaway was a member of the faculty at Fordham University, in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Her research and teaching has long focused on the ways in which technological innovation in communication impacts our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our understanding of the world around us. As a long-time mindfulness meditation practitioner, she is especially interested in the ways in which the rapidly changing digital environment is transforming our experience of being human. After leaving the college classroom to make a bigger difference, Gwenyth earned certifications as a Mindfulness Meditation Instructor through Tibet House in NYC, and as a Digital Wellness Educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is thrilled to bring together her two passions — mindfulness and media — to offer students, teachers and parents simple, behavioral strategies for practicing intentional attention in the midst of digital distraction. Connect with Gwenyth: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065133874950 LinkedIn- https://my.linkedin.com/company/carrotsandcake Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Patty discuss: - Getting comfortable with your finances - The importance of teaching our kids how to manage their money - "Master Your Money Before it Masters You" - and a lot more! About Patty: "After spending a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, and having countless conversations with women, I decided to pursue my dream of Financial Coaching for Women. I'm a teacher at heart and I love to educate and empower women with money smarts! Understanding that money can be an overwhelming topic for many, I'm audaciously passionate about creating financial confidence when it comes to your well-being. This has been the catalyst to follow my passion of empowering and educating women in their financial journey. I am a Certified Executive Coach, Certified Life Coach, hold a Real Estate Brokers license and published author of four books." Connect with Patty: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pattihandy LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattihandy/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/patti.handy/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

As an actor, Drew's credits include regional theatre across the country, Off-Broadway, national tours, cruise ships & more. He is a member of the professional union for actors, Actor's Equity Association. As a teacher, Drew loves helping students & their families like you boost their confidence in their college auditions, giving them the keys to elevate your performances & maximize your admissions. His students have gone on to: Pace, Boston Conservatory, Baldwin Wallace, University of the Arts, Wagner, NYU Tisch, Hartt school of Music, Ithaca, Syracuse, and many many others. His hobbies range from deep-dish pizza to thin-crust and everything in between. He's also an incurable Angels baseball fan. Connect with Drew: Website- http://collegeauditionpros.com Facebook- http://facebook.com/collauditionpro Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Phyllis discuss: - How to help your teens find who they are and what they're strengths are - The importance of allowing teens to explore different activities to find their strengths - Making sure your teens know they can talk to you and how to get the conversation started About Phyllis: Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is a nationally board certified counselor at a school in Maryland, a psychotherapist who works with children and teens in private practice, and an author and journalist. She is the author of "MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS, The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help," and "MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERPOWERS, Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times." Phyllis is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and freelances for publications such as Psychology Today, CNN, Working Mother, U.S. News & World Report and Your Teen. Her ideas have been shared in outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Edutopia, Mindshift, The Chicago Tribune, and NPR. She has three children and lives with her husband in Bethesda, Maryland. Connect with Phyllis: Website- www.Phyllisfagell.com Instagram- @pfagell Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Lisa helps families build generational wealth. Shellee and Lisa discuss ways to hold onto more of your money. 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Meghan discuss: - The importance of the college essay - Why are students intimidated by writing their college essay - Seniors need to be independent and feel confident in being vulnerable in their essays About Meghan: Meghan Waldron Sheriff is a secondary school educator and teacher leader in Hanover County, VA. She has taught English and Journalism in the public and private sectors since 2000. Sheriff is a graduate of Radford University where she earned degrees in English and Spanish. In 2004, she graduated from Trinity University with a Masters in the Art of Teaching. Sheriff received her administration and supervision certification from James Madison University in 2022, and she is set to graduate with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2024 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Connect with Meghan: Website: https://www.smartsolutionsva.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rvawrites/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education and community. Her goal is for every family to feel confident and connected. The mother of four boys ages tween to adult, Brooke knows parenting perfection isn’t real and takes an honest and hopeful approach with her audience. Her best-selling book 52 Modern Manners for Today’s Teens (Volumes 1 & 2) provides weekly tips to help parents and teens navigate the complexities of today’s world. The follow-up, 52 Modern Manners for Kids, will feature tips for kids and tweens aged four to 12 and is set to release this August. Brooke's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Scary Mommy and Forbes. Connect with Brooke: Website: brookeromney.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/brookeromneywrites/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

In this episode, Shellee and Katie discuss: - Katie helps students think for themselves and watch the way they think and say - Students do not learn real life problem solving in school so they struggle when entering the real world - Katie works with teachers to help prepare their students to think critically and creatively - Let your student take safe risks out of their comfort zone so they can learn and grow About Katie: Katie Trowbridge has over two decades of experience as a teacher and mentor. Throughout her career, Katie has focused on helping her clients, and students find their best selves. In addition, Katie uses creativity to teach social-emotional learning, creative problem-solving, communication skills, team building, and personal well-being. Currently, President and CEO of Curiosity 2 CREATE and co-founder of the Creative Thinking Network, Katie travels around the nation helping educators infuse creative and critical thinking into their curriculum. Her love for learning and research started at Luther North High School in the heart of Chicago and carried over as she earned a B.A. in English from Southern Illinois University. Years later, Katie wanted to focus on making a difference in the lives of teens and furthered her education by receiving a Master’s in Teaching and a Master’s in Education Administration. She is constantly researching the importance of embracing creativity and a new way of implementing strategies to assist individuals in finding their best selves. She is pursuing her ED.D at Northeastern University in Boston. Katie’s passion for these areas allowed her to start non-profit organizations, assist school districts in writing SEL curriculum, design programs for adults and students to encourage collaboration and communication, and mentor new teachers to find their voice. As a result, Katie has won several Teacher of Excellence and Outstanding Educator awards. As a mom in a blended family, Katie works hard to bring an energetic, joyful, and creative spirit to her children and grandchildren. She finds time to embrace creativity through crocheting, painting, writing, and reading fiction. Connect with Katie: Website- www.curiosity2create.org Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/katie.schmidt.trowbridge LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-trowbridge/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_2_create/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

On this latest episode, Revolutionizing Student Loans, Shellee interviews Chris Abkarians. They discuss everything about college, the cost of college and how to avoid going into severe debt to graduate. About Chris: Chris Abkarians is a co-founder of Juno, a venture-backed consumer fintech company tackling student debt. Juno is the first collective bargaining group for financial products. Since 2018, it has grown to over 120,000 members who have saved over $40M in interest and fees on nearly $1B of student loans and health insurance. Juno's primary focus is on providing group discounts on financial products for students in the United States, Canada, UK, France, Spain, and Germany. Prior to Juno, he spent seven years in the media, sports, and entertainment space with L.E.K. Consulting and Netflix. At Netflix, he managed content strategy for over $2B of global licensing deals. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Duke University. Connect with Chris: Website- https://joinjuno.com/ Email- [email protected] Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Shahar discuss the importance of taking the SAT/ACT and even though it is optional, it is important to do well on them to help your chances of getting into a good school.About Shahar:Mindspire was founded by Shahar Link, who has been teaching in high schools and tutoring standardized tests for over 18 years. Shahar earned a Masters degree in History from Stanford University, writing his thesis on the history of IQ testing. Ever since, he has been determined to help students succeed on standardized tests and in high school. Connect with Shahar:Website- https://www.Mindspire.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/mindspireprepLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindspire-tutoring-&-test-prep/Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindspiretest?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Connect with Shellee:Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Jeff discuss:No nonsense tips for getting kids ready for college,Jeff's experience with his three sons Prepping your children and preparing them for life after in collegeJeff's Bio:'I am the father of three boys and a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent work, "Four Lessons from My Three Sons - How You Can Raise a Resilient Kid: Second Edition" details how he helped guide his sons through childhood and adolescence to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College, and West Point. Four Lessons spent four months on the top-20 Amazon’s Parenting Best Sellers list and was the subject of feature stories on National Public Radio and in dozens of parenting publications, including Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Young Teen Magazine, The Good Men Project, Fatherhood and Let Grow. Currently a senior public affairs executive in Washington D.C., Nelligan formerly worked for three Members of the U.S. Congress and served twice as a Presidential appointee. An Army Reserve veteran, he is a of Polynesian ancestry (Māori Indian, New Zealand) and a graduate of Williams College, Georgetown University Law School, and the French Army Brevet Commando School.' Connect with Jeff:Website- https://www.nelliganbooks.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/JeffNelliganBooksLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-nelligan-8277654/ Connect with Shellee:Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Michelle discuss: - Our world is full of trauma and a lot of people don't know how to talk about it - Keep the door of communication open with your kids - We are not designed to handle stress alone, you need someone to talk to or lean on - Signs of trauma/stress to look for in loved ones and yourself -and more! About Michelle: "I have been a group facilitator in various capacities for the last 30 years; in schools, after school mental Health programs, Group homes, offering trainings on job sites and in my private therapy and transformational coaching practices. My current work focuses on trauma-informed coaching, Consulting and training, and helping to create the next generation of trauma-informed leaders. My passions are psychology, trauma-informed care, spirituality, storytelling, performance, communication, embodiment, improvisation and play and supporting our youth. My work supports building a bridge between the power of the mind and the wisdom of the body. I believe the mind is a powerful tool to support us and implementing wisdom that our body collects and shares with us when we take the time to listen. Our world has become so disconnected from our bodies and feelings and learning to not only manage, but to lean into discomfort, is a necessary skill for navigating our world. Learning to stay present, in our bodies, feeling what we feel, creates a dance between the mind and the body The fosters awareness, insight, regulation, self-compassion and authentic expression" Connect with Michelle: Website- www.michellemaree.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/michelle.hardemanguptilllmft LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-maree-hardeman-guptill Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/neurosomatransformations Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Sensei came to the U.S. in 1992 and settled in Oregon. With her love of the Abacus and a passion for working with children and teaching, she founded the Japanese Abacus Math School, JAMS, in 2001. There’s no greater sense of accomplishment than seeing a student’s face light up with confidence when they discover their mental calculation abilities and succeed with their class work. Connect with Sensei: Website: https://jamsportland.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/miwako.sakabayashi Instagram: @miwakosensei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senseimiwako/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Lisa is a parent of a previous College Ready student and an entrepreneur for over 20 years helping companies grow to multimillion dollar businesses. She loves coaching mid-age women to be their best self. Lisa and Shellee discuss: - Life has so many different stages as a parent - Having a thriving career while being a present parent is hard but it is possible - As a parent, navigating your teens college prep journey is hard and she is so grateful she found College Ready - Listen to your kids and what makes them happy- let them run their own race - and more! To connect with Lisa: Instagram- @lisablaisdell Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Tyler is a best selling author and founder of Authors Unite. Tyler and Shellee discuss: -Take action and then assess how it made you feel and what were the results? That is how you learn if something works for you or not - Tyler's company helps inspiring authors write, edit, and publish a best selling book - Writing a book is a great way to research a topic that interests you to learn more - and much more! Connect with Tyler: Website- Authorsunite.com Email- [email protected] Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Kevin discuss: - College is increasingly getting more expensive, it's important to find ways to help aid the costs - How do you pay for school and set up your future retirement smartly? - Kevin wants to help families create wealth while educating them Kevin Roark is a leader in his field of comprehensive financial planning. His company focuses on 16 different areas including but not limited to: Cash flow Management Risk Management Tax Reduction Retirement Planning Estate Planning Annual Reviews College Funding Kevin's goal for all of his clients is to ensure their financial house is in order. Kevin specializes in business owners and families who are either are in the initial stage of the wealth building process or are approaching or already in retirement. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kapeco.org/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevin-roark-81275865 Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Tami discuss: - Importance of building confidence - Teenagers need to exercise their minds, practice focusing, be a good team mate - Be aware of how you speak to yourself, flip everything into a positive - Parents should model positive self talk, body language, how we carry ourselves and more! Tami Matheny is the owner of Refuse2LoseCoaching, LLC, author, speaker, and a member of the Jon Gordon Team. As a mental game coach, she assists people in all walks of life (not just athletes) with improved confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, etc. Tami has a passion for helping others build a foundation of confidence and overcoming adversity. She has seen first-hand how confidence is key to success in any area in life. Connect with Tami: Website: www.r2lc.com Instagram: @Refuse2LoseCoaching Facebook groups: Parents and the Mental Game, The Confident Athlete, This is Good Email: [email protected] Connect with Shellee: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Joie discuss: - Insight for Life: A course Joie teaches teens that is helping so many families - Emotional intelligence is a skill that is so important to learn as a teen - If you don't know how to navigate challenges it will effect you for life Joie runs a business in Life coaching, called Anchor The Joy. She is also certified as a CIJ Clarity Catalyst trainer which is a Stanford University based course that has 3 modules: Adults, Kids and Teens, and Corporations. The kids and teens module is called CIJ Insight for Life and they focus on emotional intelligence and mindfulness to help them foster and develop the powerful potential within them. This helps them build confidence so when coming across challenges like peer pressure or bullying, they can navigate through them with ease. Connect with Joie: Email- [email protected] Instagram- www.instagram.com/anchorthejoy Facebook- www.facebook.com/joielacourse Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Sheila Carroll is a life and weight loss coach who believes a healthy life style is so important. Shellee and Sheila discuss: - There are so many families that deal with life style problems can can be treated with simple changes - Sheila bridges the "what" and "how" of life style changes that help people sustain it - Kids can't make these habit changes on their own because their brains are not fully developed, they need constant guidance - and much more! Connect with Sheila: Email- [email protected] Website- https://www.sheilacarrollmd.com/site/about Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sheilacarrollmd LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-carroll-md-136241257/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sheilacarrollmd/ Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and David discuss crushing the idea of needing to take on thousands in college debt. About David Linton: David E. Linton is an author and economist. Mr. Linton is a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he taught Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. His first book, Foundations of Investment Management, has become a mainstay among aspiring professionals who want to bridge the gap between an academic understanding and the practical application of investment management strategies. Mr. Linton’s second book, Crushed, was researched and written after his tenure as a professor at USC. While wondering the beautiful campuses of USC, University of Chicago, UT Austin, and several others, Mr. Linton couldn’t help but wonder: why are college campuses so nice? Why is college so expensive? How am I possibly going to afford to send my three kids to college? Is a college degree even worth it? And how can I balance what’s in the best interest of my kids without mortgaging their (and my) future? If you want to know the answers to these questions – don’t do what Mr. Linton did, which is spend the next two years and ~2,000 hours researching the topic. Just read the book. It’s a better return on time. Connect with David: Website: www.davidelinton.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/david.e.linton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-linton-cfa-a76266b/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Dr. Karyn Koven discuss: -Importance of high school students getting real world experience to stand out to colleges. - Student's should find ways to differentiate their interests and capitalize on them - Dr. Karyn believes people should learn as many languages as they can and her company Language Bird offers lessons that are taught by connecting students to fascinating people from around the world. Students have flexibility in their schedule and can earn high school and middle school credits from anywhere in the world. About Dr. Karyn Koven: LanguageBird was founded in 2015 by Dr. Karyn Koven under the premise of delivering top quality world language courses to high school students in preparation for college. In her experience as a high school administrator, counselor, and teacher, Dr. Koven found that options for world language were too limited and often did not go beyond two years of study. Without active conversation components, online language courses and software fail to fully supplement in person learning. Dr. Koven’s creation of LanguageBird marries the flexibility of online learning to individualized instruction, poising learners to achieve their goals with ease. After earning her undergraduate degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Dr. Koven began her teaching career in Southern California. As an English teacher, she assisted students in crafting their college essays and helped them to navigate college admissions. She went on to earn her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from UCLA to pursue a path in college admissions counseling. Prior to LanguageBird, Dr. Koven co-founded HighTech Los Angeles, a charter school designed to deliver rigorous college preparatory coursework to students. There, she developed curriculums compliant with the state of California, the University of California, and California State University to ensure all students were eligible for admittance to 4-year colleges. To equip students for life beyond the classroom, Dr. Koven partnered with dozens of local businesses and non-profits to provide HighTech students with valuable internships. Dr. Koven is an educator at heart and believes in centering curriculum around students’ needs. Her approach of project-based learning involves students more directly in their coursework, fosters creative thinking, and allows students to incorporate their interests into their learning. Dr. Koven developed LanguageBird to enrich students’ lives both in and out of the classroom and hopes students come away from their courses inspired to be lifelong learners. Koven is a member of the Female Founders Collective and the Women’s Presidents Organization. LanguageBird was named as one of fastest growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine in 2022 and #16 in Education. Dr. Koven’s method of leadership empowers her employees to recognize their strengths and encouraging growth. LanguageBird instructors continue professional growth in peer-to-peer mentorship and workshops on best teaching practices. With LanguageBird, Dr. Koven has cultivated a community of learners who are able to master speaking a new language with confidence after engaging in self-paced courses in language and cultural discovery. Instructors teaching their native language incorporate their culture into lessons, creating a more engaging experience and expanding students’ horizons. As CEO, Dr. Koven directs a team of globally minded professionals committed to delivering an exceptionally well-rounded language experience to students. Connect with Dr. Koven: Website: www.languagebird.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/LanguageBird/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/languagebird Instagram: www.instagram.com/languagebird/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

As The Adulting Coach, Sara helps teens and young adults figure out for themselves who they want to be when they grow up so they can have the courage to suck at something new, confidently decide how they want to live their own life, and adult successfully. Young adults primarily need 3 things: 1. A judgment and pressure free space where they can share their fears and frustrations and think about what they really want. 2. Guidance to discover who they are, what matters to them and what really excites them at their core. 3. A supportive environment that provides them room to practice, test and implement their newfound skills. By having a neutral partner who has their back and helps them discover for themselves what they want, young adults develop the necessary skill and confidence to make decisions about their future. Connect with Sara: Website- https://saradeacon.com Facebook- https://facebook.com/saradeaconcoach LinkedIn- https://linkedin.com/in/saradeacon Instagram- https://instagram.com/saradeaconcoach Twitter- https://twitter.com/saradeaconcoach Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

About Hilary: Hilary Truong, a mother-daughter relationship expert and former therapist for teen girls, is a leading voice on keeping mothers and daughters in relationship through the teen years. She is on a mission to rewrite the narrative for mothers and teen daughters and shares her passion by speaking at schools and associations for girls and women, coaching mothers of girls and hosting immersive retreats for mothers and daughters. Connect with Hilary: Free Gift 3 Steps to Connect with Your Daughter : https://www.hilarymae.com/nurture-your-bond Website- https://www.hilarymae.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hilarymaeco LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/hilarymaeco Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/hilarymaeco Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Lorraine discuss: - Importance of helping high school students recognize the opportunities they have and develop leadership skills - Most teenagers do not see themselves as leaders - We need to let students with low self confidence know that everyone makes mistakes and they can be a leader - Teenagers need to understand that every decision they make effects them and others - and much more! About Lorraine: "I am a veteran educator of over 20 years, and the Owner of Peers not Fears, LLC. On my podcast, "Education Unimagined," I interview students about their experiences in education, and solicit advice about how we all could do better. My work focuses on understanding how and where our biases come into play, which can help us to develop strong communities through compassionate and collaborative leadership." Website- www.peers-not-fears.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/peersnotfears LinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-connell-4962ab1b8/ Instagram- www.instagram.com/peersnotfears/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/LConnell20 Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Andrea discuss: - Adulting doesn't mean doing it on your own, but with resources. - If your family has been your go to support, this is the time to shift your advocacy to professors and staff members that are trained. - "What would you do?" scenario conversations need to begin as early as sophomore year in high school. - Your high school has so many skills they need to learn before they go to college and the sooner we teach them, the better they will do. - and much more! Andrea Malkin Brenner, PhD is a college transition educator and author who travels across the country to speak with high school students and parents on the challenges related to college transitions. She draws on her 25 years of experience as a college professor, as the creator and director of American University’s first-year experience program, and as the faculty director of the college’s University College program. Andrea has received multiple awards for her teaching and program design. ​ Andrea is the creator of the Talking College™ card deck, the original card deck of discussion prompts for college-bound students and their parents (available in English and Spanish), and available for purchase on this site and on Amazon. She is co-creator of the upcoming Talking College™ Campus Visits Card Deck, which is available for pre-order on this site. Andrea is also co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There) (Macmillan), a student-facing book that guides high school graduates through their transition to college. ​Connect with Andrea: Website: AMBrenner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambrennerllc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-malkin-brenner-phd-135b43178/ Instagram: @andreamalkinbrenner Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Aaron's work in the academic and business worlds have led him to understand how related our family dynamics are to business dynamics. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children. His book "The Family Flywheel" presents a proven process for building an unshakable foundation in your life. By combining three elements—strategy, structure and culture—you can learn how to create wealth, build better relationships, improve your health, learn more abilities and enjoy more freedom than ever before! Connect with Aaron: Website: https://thefamilyflywheel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.k.shelley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/ Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]

Shellee and Annaline Dinkelmann discuss: What can high school students do now to help pay for their college tuition and expenses? Why is knowing how to plan and manage a budget important? What kinds of investments are best for high school students? What can high school students do to help stand out on their college applications? What can high school students achieve by attending Teach Me Wall Street summer boot-camps? I am the founder, CEO and head instructor of Teach Me Wall Street. Over the past 15 years, I’ve shared my knowledge and passion for finance with thousands of students in workshops, at conferences, on tours, and in my virtual classroom. I’ve successfully translated and navigated the world of finance for students in programs offered through my top-rated Wall Street walking tour / education company WALL STREET WALKS, and since 2020, have been teaching students to be “money smart” online in my unique TEACH ME WALL STREET boot-camps. Prior to becoming an educator and entrepreneur, I spent 10 years working in the Banking and Compliance departments of Morgan Stanley and worked 2 years independently as a day trader. My programs have been featured on CNN International and in The Daily Telegraph, Newsday and USA Today. Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Annaline: Website: https://www.teachmewallstreet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachmewallstreet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalinedinkelmann/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmewallstreet/ 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for Parents Want help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift: https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready? Email Julienne at [email protected]