Are you struggling with a child who constantly procrastinates? In this episode we speak with Dr. Joanne Foster, author of "Bust your Buts" and "Not Now, Maybe Later", who offers insight on motivation and procrastination. In this episode we discuss: The root...

Has your child come up with a great idea for an invention? ...But you're unsure if it makes sense to move forward. In this episode, guest Louis Foreman share 5 questions you must ask and answer to determine if the idea could be a worthwhile investment. THANKS FOR...

Tripp Phillips was given a choice: Write an essay or come up with an invention.  Honestly, what nine-year-old really wants to write an essay? He decided to try to invent something; but where and how to start?  In this episode we talk with Tripp and his father Lee...

We live in the “selfie generation” The prevailing attitude is that it’s all about me.  This perspective is absent of the idea of that we exist to make a difference in the world, that we don’t just exist for ourselves. An entrepreneurial mindset in rooted in having a...

“What business should my kid start?” “How do I help my kid figure out which business idea to pursue?”  These are questions that I'm often asked by parents in their efforts to encourage their kids' entrepreneurial spirit.  My response often begins with, “It depends…” ...

The only constant is the rapid exponential change that’s happening. Success is being able to thrive in this changing world. Mentor Dida, senior intrapreneur at Ashoka, shares thoughts on how to help young people find the power inside of themselves to create change for...

As a freshman in high school, Alisha Zhao saw that there was a lack of services focused on helping homeless youth reach their potential. In this episode, she shares her journey as a social change agent, who addressed a need by starting a student club and grew it into...

Chloe, Sophie and Lily are sisters and business partners. At the ages of 5, 7, and 9, they launched Sweet Bee Sisters and began selling lip balm made from bees wax. Nine years later the business continues to be a success, giving them financial independence while...

Amara Leggett is a 17-year old entrepreneur, blogger, speaker and author. She graduated from high school and completed her associate’s degree concurrently.  In this episode she offers advice to young people on how to develop a strategy to make the impossible possible....

Kids are naturally creative. However, experiences within and outside of our control may affect their confidence in their creative ideas.  Sally Madsen, a design thinker and instructor at the Stanford D. School offers advice on how parents can help children build...

What distinguishes a biblical entrepreneur from any other entrepreneur? Patrice Tsague founder of the Nehemiah Project, offers advice to Christian parents on how to help their kids have an integrated view of their faith and their businesses. THANKS FOR LISTENING! If...

In this episode we mark our 1-year anniversary! As we marked one year of publishing this podcast, we also hosted the inaugural Montgomery County Children's Business Fair.  In this episode, I have a conversation with our three boys to hear about their experiences...

Middle school instructor Jason Vest believes learning should challenge mindsets while also being fun. He set out to transform the classroom experience by introducing innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking to his students to equip them to creatively solve...

What does it mean to be creative? For the entrepreneurial mindset, it means being able to solve problems in a new way. Monica Kang, author of “Rethink Creativity” expands our perspective on what it means to be creative and she offers strategies on how parents can make...

Motivated early by a need to see change, Mary-Pat Hector was just 10 years old when she began advocating for social justice. By age 14 she had joined the staff of National Action Network. Today she is the National Youth Director of NAN and a rising senior at Spelman...

Motivated by a desire to purchase an expensive Lego kit, Jack Bonneau set up a lemonade stand at a farmer’s market.  That summer he earned $2,000 in revenue and netted $900 in profit.  But more than the money, he started an entrepreneurial journey that has taken him...

Mason Wright may be only 12 years old, but he’s set his sights on attending Morehouse College. With the support of Morehouse College President, he’s set up a hot dog cart on Morehouse’s campus to earn money and save for college.  Mason’s Super Dogs merges his love of...

While we know there is no entrepreneurship gene, Brett Bernstein showed early signs of having an entrepreneurial mindset.  At 10 years old he identified an opportunity that allowed him to earn $3,000 in a single weekend! Listen to learn the top 5 skills he believes...

Ryan was just 3 years old when he declared that he had a recycling business. Six years later, the business is still going strong and now he’s a passionate advocate for keeping the environment clean.  He’s raised more than $10,000 to support marine life and has...

Kemery Oparah is a young girl with a mission! Kemery loves all things Japanese and she wants to visit Japan to experience it all.  However, with a price tag of more than $10,000, Kemery decided to start a business to raise the funds to take her entire family to Japan....

"God bless the child who's got his own", Billie Holiday's lyrics, and a mother's charge to inspire action. Today, Marcus Johnson is a father, an accomplished musician and entrepreneur.  When he was young, his mother challenged him to "get his own" by recalling Billie...

Cynthia Frazier has supported her grandson Izaiah’s entrepreneurial journey since he was 8 years old. He  launched Dollar Chores for Sale to earn his own money. Now at age 14, Izaiah and Cynthia are helping other young entrepreneurs on their journey.  Izaiah’s...

Nadya Okamoto was 15 years old when her family experienced a brief period of homelessness. During that time, Nadya began speaking with other homeless women, and asked a simple question: “What’s most challenging about your living situation?” The response ignited within...

Destination Imagination has been promoting collaborative critical thinking skills for more than 30 years. Michele Tuck-Ponder leads Destination Imagination; a program that issues challenges in the fields of STEM to help students develop collaborative, problem solving...

Kim McGrigg has spent years coaching kids to think outside the box. Fed up with the same old board games, she merged her interests in problem solving and entrepreneurship and created a fun and interactive game to encourage people young and old to be entrepreneurial...