He's on a Mission to Feed and Help the Homeless in Chicago In this episode we speak with Jahkil Jackson, an eleven year old boy who started an organization that feeds and helps the homeless. He was inspired to start when he was eight. This has also led to him meeting...

< What's the motivation behind my work serving the nation's entrepreneurs? I recently sat down with Anne Pasmanick with the podcast, Power Station.  Anne and I talked about my journey into supporting entrepreneurship locally in Denver and then nationally as an...

< What if school mimicked real life, what might that look like? Mikala Streeter has taken on that challenge and started LIFE School a progressive high school that let's kids learn through pursuing passion projects.  No more grades, no more learning just because,...

< Andrew Yang, a democratic presidential candidate shares his thoughts on how to prepare young people for the changing economy. Last week, Andrew Yang stood on a crowded stage with 9 other democratic presidential candidates.  For many, this may have been their...

< How might bullying and entrepreneurship go together? Christon, The Truth Jones, was 8 years old when he wrote a book as a way to deal with the bullying he was experiencing.  That book led him on a journey of entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and financial...

< Tell me about yourself? This is a question that stumps kids and adults alike.  Rich Keller a former corporate marketing expert takes what he's learned from marketing corporate brands and shares a step by step process that parents can use to help teens discover...

How do you move a teenager towards action?Yasmine Arrington was 16 years old when she was asked, What pisses you off?  That one question set off a spark that has led her on a nearly 10 year journey to impact the lives of children of incarcerated parents.  Through her...

How do you turn empathy into action? Brothers Matt and Jonny Zients share how a trip to South Africa inspired them to start Connect & Care, a non-profit mobile app that allows users to browse, learn about, and donate to 25 designated nonprofits from all around the...

 What specific steps can you take to guide your child toward being a changemaker?In this episode I sum up the insights I gained from this month’s Changemaker series, by providing 4 simple steps that any parent can use to help connect a child’s interest toward making...

 Episode 4 of the Young Changemakers Series in Partnership with Ashoka's Your KidsSixty percent of tomorrows jobs do not exist today. Social problems are outnumbering the solutions. In a world where change is the only constant – children need to practice...

 Episode 2 of the Young Changemakers Series in Partnership with Ashoka's Your KidsWhen Sophia Andrews was 14 years old, she took a mission trip to Kenya and fell in love with the country and the people.  That first visit lit a spark in Sophia so much so that she has...

Episode 1 of the Young Changemakers series in Partnerships with Ashoka's Your KidsMegan Warren is a 15-year-old young change-maker.  In this episode, Meagan and her mother Shannon share Meagan's journey into changemaking.  When Meagan was 11, she noticed that there...

  What lessons learned from competitive spelling can be applied to starting a business? Shobha Dasari loves words.  She is a three-time competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  She and her family have taken their love of words to create a company that helping...

  a proven strategy to build trust A few years ago I came across the book, Capitate Your Kids by Dr. John Whitcomb.  In the book, I learned an ingenious way to give my kids financial control and empower them to make wise financial decisions. In this episode, I...

  Money has been around for millennia, yet why do we struggle with teaching kids healthy financial habits ? Shante Nicole is the founder of Financial Comments where she teaches financial literacy and simple commonsense strategies to better manage your money.  Shante...

  Kyla Guru Loves cyber-security related topics? Kyla Guru observed that there was a lack of cyber security education for kids as well as adults.  To fill this gap, Kyla launched a national non-profit, Bits and Bytes Cyber Security Education, which she started as a...

  Can young people master the strategies for success? Shaan is the founder and CEO of PrepExpert, he successfully secured an investment from billionaire Mark Cuban, he’s the author and co-author of several books and he obtained is medical degree and MBA within one...

  Nicholas was a shy student in high school His frustration with the extracurricular business competitions led him to start his own. Today, Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship competition is a student-led competition that has grown from 12 local high schools to a national...

Are schools effectively preparing teens for the real world? Young people have drive and passion that can be expressed now! Laurie Stach of LaunchX is helping teens harness their drive to launch real companies through a 4-week summer entrepreneurship program. In this...

Khloe Thompson is an 11-year-old who has a heart for helping those who are suffering.   When Khloe was 8 years old, she was moved to act when she saw a homeless woman on the street. Khloe decided to help in a way that she knew how; by providing handmade bags that...

John was finishing school with little prospects for meaningful work He observed that the options for individuals with differing abilities were very limited. At that moment, he declared that he wanted to go into business with his father.  John’s love for crazy socks...

Finally a candy parents can't refuse! Frustrated after a visit to the bank, because she had to refuse the banker’s offer of a lollipop, seven year old Alina asked the question, “Why isn’t there a candy that’s good for you?”  Her frustration with this problem,...

are you struggling with a child who tends to lean towards the negative? it can also become a habit. Dr. Willie Jolley, author and motivational speaker offers practical strategies parents can use to help kids develop a “Yes Attitude”. In this episode we discuss: The 5...

At 16 years old, Danielle McNerney has gotten quite a few titles under her name: Teen chef, Chopped Junior champion and CEO of Save the Moms.  In this episode, Danielle shares how her mother’s fight against cancer launched her on a journey to becoming a teen chef and...

Courage is not the absence of fear, rather it is taking action in the presence of fear! In this episode, guest Margie Warrell shares insight on how to encourage kids to step out of their comfort zones and live bravely. In this episode we discuss: Why it’s important to...