1st Mentor Podcast

If you liked episodes 50, 95 or 100, where we shared the advice our past speakers would share with the younger version of themselves, here is another episode to inspire you to start implementing good habits at a younger age.Join us as Trevor Ramos, Sarah McElroy, Dr. Kate Lund and Winn Claybaugh share little nuggets of advice with our young audience.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetYouTube:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the showSupport us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreetInstagram: @1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetYouTube: 1st Mentor StreetEmail: contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: www.1stmentorstreet.com

Have you ever thought that being nice gives you nothing, but letting people take advantage of you? Or do you belong to the minority that believes you should be nice to people regardless of who they are?Join us as we speak to Winn Claybaugh, author, speaker, podcast host and founder and dean of the Paul Mitchell School as we discuss ideas how we can all make an effort to be nicer to the people around us, and how this ultimately leads to us becoming happier human beings.Visit https://www.winnclaybaugh.com/ to learn more about the amazing messages Winn has to share with us.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetYouTube:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the showSupport us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreetInstagram: @1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetYouTube: 1st Mentor StreetEmail: contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: www.1stmentorstreet.com

Do you want to be inspired by high school students who follow their passions to lead summer programs to better their communities? Join us as we speak to different groups of high school students throughout Southern California as they share about the summer programs they'll be launching to change lives with the help of the Dragon Kim Foundation. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor Street YouTube:1st Mentor Street Email:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the showSupport us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreetInstagram: @1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetYouTube: 1st Mentor StreetEmail: contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: www.1stmentorstreet.com

Wouldn't you love having the ability to quickly recover from difficulties and hardships and continue working on your goal until you succeed? Well, this is what resilience is all about.Join us as we speak with Dr. Kate Lund, a licensed psychologist, TexEx speaker and  author of “Bounce: Help Your Child Build resilience and thrive in school, sports and life”  about resilience, why it's important and how you can practice this important skill.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetYouTube:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the showSupport us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreetInstagram: @1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetYouTube: 1st Mentor StreetEmail: contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: www.1stmentorstreet.com

Have you ever been stuck about making the decision on your first or next career move?Join us for part 2 of my discussion with Sara McElroy as we talk about how to make those difficult decisions and talk about entrepreneurship vs. finding a job.Listen to part 1 of my interview in episode 99 to learn about how to find fulfillment and happiness regarding our career choices. Support the showSupport us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreetInstagram: @1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetYouTube: 1st Mentor StreetEmail: contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: www.1stmentorstreet.com

Have you ever considered an internship? Or maybe you have tried to find one, but either didn't get an offer or maybe the experience wasn't great?Join me as Robert Khoury, founder of Agile Rainmakers, shares with us about his experience providing internships to students and wisdom within his book “How to Intern Successfully”.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetYouTube:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the various social platforms? Do you know the tips and tricks of growing your social media following?Join me as Alexa Khan, mother, producer, model, actress, social media expert and entrepreneur shares her insights about social media with us.  Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

What are your thoughts about leadership? Is this something worth exploring before you get that manager title or can you start when you are still a student?Join me as Lorraine Connell from Peers Not Fears talks to us about all things leadership while providing practical tips you can implement in your younger years. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you experience frustration, hurt and disappointment when you feel like someone is rejecting you?Join me as Winnie Chan Wang from Mindful Healing Heart talks to us about the impact of not letting go of that hurt in our body and shares with us a more positive perspective of what rejection could actually mean. Look for episode 98 for part one of our discussion. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you overwhelmed with the potential cost of a college education and want to learn more about financial aid and scholarships?Join me as Trevor Ramos, from College Funding Institute and author of How to Get Free Money for College, shares with us some insight about scholarships. This information is especially helpful for families who might not qualify for need based financial aid. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

If you liked episode 50 or 95, where we shared the advice our past speakers would share with the younger version of themselves, this is another episode you can't miss.Join me as Dr. Carol Scott, Monica Matthews, Lisa Marie Hunstock, Lilian Phung, Mayra Ruano and Ethan Burgess pass on their little piece of wisdom to the younger generation.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you  lost when it comes to determining your career path? Whether you are a high school student preparing to choose a major for college, a college student looking for your first job or an experienced professional, the conversation with Sara McElroy will provide you with an insightful discussion on finding fulfillment and happiness when it comes to career ahead.This is part 1 of our discussion. Join us several episodes from now as we continue our conversation. You can learn more about Sara by visiting www.RazetoRise.com or www.SaraJMcElroy.com.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you have a hard time handling rejection? Do you take rejections personally and associate it with the feeling of pain?Join us as I speak with Winnie Chan Wang (https://mindfulhealingheart.com) about how to handle and view rejection in part 1 of our discussion. Tune in several weeks from now as we dive deeper and learn how rejection manifests in our body.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite:www.1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you a high school senior, who is in the middle of their college application process, wondering how to best review your entire package?Join us as I speak with Wei Li Sun from askmssun.com, who is a UC admissions expert, to share with us her insights on what college admission is looking for when taking a look at your application.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comWebsite: 1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you sometimes think that strength training is not for you because it's only for adults? Or are you interested in adding it to your workout routine, but don't know where to start?Join us as I speak with Ethan Burgess from Olio Fitness (Email: Ethan@olio.fit) and former professional ice skating champion about how he started his career in fitness and how the younger generation can and should incorporate strength training into their program.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

If you liked episode 50, where we shared the wisdom that our past speakers would share with the younger version of themselves, this is another episode you can't miss.Join me as Bill Donckels, Nancy Steenson, Hilary Truong, Rob Schwartz, Mary Donnelly Crocker, Michael Trezza and Joe Krikorian pass on their little pieces of nuggets with the next generation.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Does school ever teach you how to take care of your skin? Do you know what ingredients to look for or avoid in skin care products? Would you like some beginner makeup tips?Join us as Mayra Ruano, founder of glowinmakeup.com, takes a deeper dive with us in part 2 of our conversation. Look out for episode 87 several weeks ago when we covered the basics of skin care.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Have you ever wondered how you do certain things and why? Or would you happen to be someone who is curious about human behavior?Join me as I speak with Lilian Phung, HR professional and coach, as we discuss self awareness, how we can become more aware of our actions and why it's so beneficial to learn more about what triggers your actions.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you about to start college and live away from home for the first time, wondering if there's anything you should start changing about your eating habits, or at least learn how to prep a meal?Join me as I speak with Lisa Marie Hunstock (https://lisamariehunstock.com/), a certified nutritionist, about how to eat a balanced meal, how eating is sometimes connected to your emotions, basic kitchen equipment you must have and much more from a multicultural perspective. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Have you ever heard about homeschooling, but dismissed it right away because you think kids educated at home have no social skills or might have difficulties getting into college?Join me in part 2 of this interview with Jessica Meade, Entrepreneur, Educator, mom and CEO of Brandlync, who shares her experience and perspective about homeschooling her children while traveling the world with them. Please look for episode 84 for part 1 of our conversation.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you know how to take care of your eyes? What options do you have when your vision becomes blurry? Do you know what habits you can incorporate during your younger years that have a positive impact on your eye health in your later years?Join me as I speak with Dr. Brandon Pham as he shares his insights on options for when your eyes don't function perfectly during part 2 of our interview. If you missed the first part of our conversation, please listen to episode 83.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you sometimes hear adults complaining about gas prices or know about the war between Russia and Ukraine, but never thought how these events have an impact on each other? And do you find anything related to economics just plain confusing?Join me as I speak with Keith Robinson, Chief Strategic Officer of NextHome. Keith is very passionate to share his knowledge on the economy. We start with some definitions of key terms such as recession and supply and demand and dive into economic events you should be aware of. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

With college tuition increasing all the time, do you sometimes wonder how to pay for it all?Well, we are here to help you with the support of scholarship expert Monica Matthews from https://how2winscholarships.com/ who will share how you can find scholarships and win them. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Does school ever teach you how to take care of your skin? Or what routine you should implement in the morning or in the evening?Join us as Mayra Ruano, founder of glowinmakeup.com, shares with us the basics of skin care in part 1 of our conversation. Look out for part 2 several weeks from now as we dive deeper into skin care and also talk about make up basics.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you sometimes wish for tools to be readily available to improve yourself in certain situations to achieve the success you are hoping for?Join us as Dr. L Carol Scott shares with us her 7 Self Aware Success Strategies that we start developing in our younger years, but can fall back to as we grow up. If you would like to read her Ebook, please send an email to carol@lcarolscott.com with 1st Mentor Podcast in the subject line.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

If you come across a medical emergency, do you know what to do when you see someone drown, overdose or have an allergic reaction? Or do you know what type of emergency supply you should have at home?Join us as I continue my conversation with Joe Krikorian, CEO of www.Code3Life.com, and learn about various first aid techniques in different situations. Make sure to tune in to part 1 of our conversation in episode 80.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Have you ever felt bored at school and wondered why you have to learn the way and subjects you have been learning? Have you ever wondered if there are alternative ways of education?Join me as I speak with Jessica Meade, Entrepreneur, Educator, mom and CEO of Brandlync, who shares her experience and perspective about homeschooling her children while traveling the world with them.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Do you know how to take care of your eyes? If you visit an eye doctor without your parents, would you understand all the words used by an optometrist or opthamologist? Join me as I speak with Dr. Brandon Pham as he shares some basic definitions on eye related vocabularies and which healthy habits we can implement to protect our eyes in part 1 of our interview. Look out for part 2 in several weeks from now.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you prepared for the 21st Century? Are you on your way to acquiring all the knowledge and education it takes to be ready for this past-paced and ever-changing society?Join me as Michael Trezza, CEO of GiantLeapsLearning.com shares his insights on the skills it takes to navigate through our upcoming future.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Have you ever thought about putting all your high school activities, awards and honors into a resume? Join me as I talk to speaker, college admission coach and author Kim Duckworth in part two of our discussion about the aspect of extracurricular activities when it comes to college admissions. Look for episode 77 for the first part of our conversation.  Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

If you come across a medical emergency, do you know what to do when you find your friend or family member has stopped breathing? Do you know how to administer CPR? How much do you know about first aid procedures? Join us as we speak with Joe Krikorian, CEO of  www.Code3Life.com, and learn about CPR, and various first aid techniques in anticipation of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, which is from June 1 until June 7.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Are you ready to plan your very 1st trip or vacation? Or have you already experienced it a few times already, but could use some help from an experienced traveler?Join me in part 2 of my conversation with Gina Edmonston as we continue our conversations on planning and booking vacations. In addition, we also share some of our own personal experience with you. If you want to hear the 1st part of this discussion, look for episode 75.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

May is AAPI or Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.Join me as I speak with Andy Ly and Justin Li. Learn about this young adult duo's  entrepreneurial story starting Chakra Nutrition during the pandemic, and how they turn their love for boba tea or bubble tea into a business selling Asian-inspired protein drinks. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

While high school seniors are preparing for the end of their chapter in high school, middle schoolers and high school freshmen, sophomores and maybe juniors are wondering what they can do in their extracurricular activities to score that college admissions letter they hope to hold in their hands one day.Join me as I talk to speaker, college admission coach and author Kim Duckworth in this two part discussion about the aspect of extracurricular activities when it comes to college admissions.  Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

It's May and Mental Health Awareness Month. Do you know how to distinguish between stress and mental health problems? What does trauma mean to you? Do you know how to deal with it when those around you show signs? Is there anything we can do to prevent it?Join me as I talk about this very important topic with TedEx speaker Mary Donnelly Crocker from Young and Healthy and learn about habits you can implement in your lives to help those around you.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Do you love to travel? But have you ever booked a trip on your own?Don't worry, join me in part 1 of my conversation with travel enthusiast Gina Edmonston, where we will go over areas to consider and tons of tips and tricks for booking your next vacation. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show

Congratulations to our soon to be college students for all their hard work on college applications! What's next? Have you thought much about the changes you will encounter soon? How well do you think you are prepared for this new chapter of your life?To assist you with this transition from high school to college, join me as I speak to Dr.Andrea  Malkin Brenner, co-author of “How To College”, about what to expect and how to prepare for your college life.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

With over 1 billion of the world's population speaking Mandarin Chinese , wouldn't you say it's very helpful to learn this language? Or at least know how to speak a few phrases?Join me as I share some of my personal experience with the Chinese language, and my co-hosts help us learn some basic phrases in Mandarin.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a high school student or someone preparing for your master's degree wondering about what is the best college choice for you? Join us as Rob Schwartz from Premiere College Guidance shares his thoughts on selecting colleges based on various criteria to find the best fit instead of going according to rankings only.  Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a high school or college student wondering how to go about landing your first job? Do you know how you can stand out from all the other qualified candidates?Join us as Emily Sander, Chief of Staff, executive coach and author of the book “Hacking Executive Leadership” provides us with some tips on what to look for your first job and gives us a peek behind the curtain of recruiters and hiring managers.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a teenager or mother wondering why you can't understand each other although it appears that you speak the same language?Join me as mother-daughter relationship coach Hilary Truong shares her insights about this very special bond and recommendations on how we can take it to the next level. Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Who and what do you represent, as a person, as a brand? Do you want to have an active say in how others view you and be proud of who you are?Join my discussion with Josh Zeppes, the Identity Archaeologist, as he shares tons of actionable tips on how you can create your personal brand that is uniquely you and that others understand clearly.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Have stories of different cultural mythologies always fascinated you? Join us as we go over Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythologies and share stories and their influences to our lives today.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you working on selecting your classes for the upcoming high school year?Join us as Nancy Steenson from Steenson College Coaching shares with us the insights she gained from speaking to many college admission counselors about which classes our high school students should complete to have an upper hand while applying for college admissions.Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook:1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a high school or college student who has no idea what your future could look like when it comes to your career path?  Do you need some guidance on finding the line of work best suited for you?Join us as the experienced Chief Technology Officer and MIT professor Mark Herschberg shares with us important strategies and considerations that need to be included when planning out your future career journey that brings you a sense of fulfillment and happiness.  Instagram:@1st_mentor_streetFacebook: 1st Mentor StreetEmail:contact@1stmentorstreet.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Have you ever wished that you don't have to be so responsible and work hard at school or at work to prepare yourself for a successful career so that you can enjoy all life has to offer? For many this is financial freedom, the state of having enough money without having to work actively on earning income.Join us as Chris Mamula, someone who achieved early retirement and financial freedom in his early 40s, shares his best practices on achieving this goal just five years after he made the decision. And as you can probably guess, it was not by working more hours.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Do you ever feel like you don't truly belong anywhere because your background and cultural experience doesn't fit into one box?Join us as we speak with Doni Aldine, Editor-in-Chief for www.cultursmag.com and Cultural Fluidity Expert, about the Third Culture Kid and all its different variations, such as Someone born in one country, but grew up in another Someone who was adopted to be raised in another cultureMilitary Brat etc.This discussion certainly opened up a window for me because I never knew how to describe my background in one term.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Happy Lunar New Year! Have you heard on TV or your friends talk about celebrating Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year and have always been curious to learn more about this holiday?Or are you someone of Asian descent, but raised elsewhere with only limited exposure to your own culture and therefore in need of a reminder of the traditions and stories?Join us as we speak to Monica Yu, a local Chinese teacher with a speciality in origami and Chinese calligraphy, share with us some of the information, stories and traditions around this special celebration. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a high achieving student with big goals, but feel completely overwhelmed and stressed out?  Do you feel that your parents don't understand you and add pressure to your life?Join us as Dr. Jeannine Jannot, author, school psychologist, educator and mother of three, helps us clear up some misunderstandings between parents and their almost adult children and give actionable guidance on how to manage stress in today's high achieving society.We appreciate all your support and feel humbled by your generosity in buying us a boba tea. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreetSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you looking for easy and convenient ways to eat healthier and level up your diet?Or have you heard about the term superfoods before and always wondered what that exactly means?In this episode, I will give you an overview on superfoods and share with you 5 easy to consume superfoods and their benefits.Here are links to the sources I mentioned in this podcast episode:·        “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3uf1rgJ·        www.nutritionfacts.org·        https://draxe.com·        Your Super mixes – Use this referral link for a discount http://rwrd.io/fprmbm5?cSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)

Are you a teenager looking for some ways to make money, but think you are too young to do so? Or are you still in school wondering whether you should start working, but have no idea where to start?Join us as Sebastian Schug, who started earning money at the age of 14 as an illustrator, shares with us different ideas on how you can earn money while still in school. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stMentorStreet)