Decision Day

Since entering the workforce right after high school, I've been told to be more "aggressive" in the workplace... Not loud or pushy, but intentional. In other words, to make yourself known, which can be really uncomfortable! Especially because we're young and inexperienced.During a recent work trip to Tampa, that advice finally clicked. "Be aggressive. Ask for what you want."In this episode, I shared how one ask got the Decision Day logo on the Jumbotron at an NFL stadium! As well as how impactful confidence, assertiveness and persistence can be. As you enter the working world, keep this mindset in mind...

You might already have a profile on LinkedIn, but if it's not established... you're really missing out!Here's how to build out your LinkedIn profile and gain credibility, especially as a young adult entering the workforce.Connect with me on LinkedIn!

What does it mean for a country to be in debt, and how does it affect young adults starting their careers? Welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! In these bonus episodes, we break down basic financial knowledge and terminology to prepare you for life after high school. To make sense of such a massive number, my grandpa (self-taught financial expert) shares a relatable analogy to help us understand how the national debt impacts us on a personal level. In this episode we discuss: - How a country accumulates debt - Ways to recover from debt - The impact that a national debt will have on the future Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/h5CAXJdk4jsecsMZ9⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

If you want to enter the world of filmmaking (especially if documentaries and TV shows interest you) our guest for this episode is going to tell us how! Shawn Vela is a 22-Time Emmy® Award Winning film director and producer. He started just like you and me as an undecided high school senior! Over time Shawn gradually discovered a love for audio production, photography, editing and eventually cinematography as a whole. How hard is it to actually become a successful filmmaker? Does location have an impact on your opportunities? Shawn's advice will help guide you!

As a young adult entering the world of personal finances, I'm assuming you've heard of Bitcoin before... What even is "a bitcoin" and how does it impact us as beginner investors? It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: The basics of Bitcoin Different ways to purchase Bitcoin The future of cryptocurrency Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/h5CAXJdk4jsecsMZ9 Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

In Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, we watch as Rory goes to her first day of her first ever internship at the Stanford Eagle Gazette. I watched this episode ready to relate to her feelings being thrown right into the working world, but was extremely surprised with Rory's performance and where the writers decided to take this plot?! If you've seen the show, you'd know that this job opportunity doesn't end well for her… the outcome leaves her spiraling. Let's break down where she went wrong, so you can avoid making the same mistakes as a young professional. Message me on social media with your thoughts!! Team Dean, Jess, Tristan or Logan?? DM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Now that you have your own investment account, here's how to start making investments like a pro! Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we're going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - The difference between a "bear" and "bull" market. - Should you "buy low and sell high?" - How to handle market changes without emotion. Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

If your dream is to play football professionally in the NFL, you're going to want to hear what Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, Nick Lowery has to say. Nick was a record-breaking kicker in the National Football League for 18 years of his career. Along with that, he took on multiple prestigious jobs working within the U.S. government. He is currently focused on various charitable endeavors such as his Champions for the Homeless initiative. How hard is it to actually make it to the NFL? What's it like mentally as a player? How do you balance athletics and academics? Nick is going to provide us answers to all of this and more! Reach out to Nick here: ⁠@nicklowery88 Check out his current work: NickLowery.com Message me on social media with your thoughts and requests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Get your web browser ready, we're going to guide you through opening your first investment account! (Watch video episode on YouTube/Spotify for a visual guide.) Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we're going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. Here is a simple walkthrough on how to open an Individual Brokerage Account. It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - The different types of investment accounts - How to open your own investment account (and the information you'll need) - The step-by-step process of buying your first share of a stock Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

So, you have a love for the entertainment industry... now what?! This episode's guest, Robert Feeney shares how he went from performing in high school theater productions to becoming an original cast member in Disney's Newsies! Is it really possible to turn your talent on stage into a full time career? Hopefully this will provide some of the clarity you've been searching for. Reach out to Robert here: @getringorang Check out his current work in software/technology: Future Ready Program Message me on social media with your thoughts and decisions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Earlier today, co-hosts Moose and Breezy shared on their morning radio show that they met a professor who talked a student student studying to become a physical therapist out of perusing a PHD. The average debt for a doctorate degree in the U.S. is $247,000. As a physical therapist in New York State, that student may have a starting salary of $63,000. The numbers don't allow for them to successfully pay off that debt! This brings up the question: "Is it even worth it?" How are we supposed to accept this change in higher education while also setting ourselves up for success? I joined Moose and Breezy on 98PXY this morning to discuss the various options we have for life after high school that don't leave us with such an overwhelming amount of financial obligation. Connect with Moose and Breezy!

The Stock Market really isn't as intimidating as it seems! In this 3-part investing series, we're going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. Here is the basic information you need to know in order to open up a self-managed investment account. It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How does the stock market work? - What's the difference between a "brokerage" and "custodial" account? - The benefits to investing in the stock market vs. a traditional savings account. Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

On-air radio personalities Moose and Breezy had great experiences at Community College! So why don't more students take advantage of such an accessible and affordable path? Let's understand the pros and cons of attending a 2-year college so you can decide if it's right for you! Connect with Moose and Breezy!

What is an IRA? At what age do we need to start becoming familiar with the term? It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Honestly... we believe it's smart to open an Individual Retirement Account as soon as possible so you can start accumulating wealth to access when you're retired! (basically, the sooner the better.) In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How/When to open an IRA - The differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs - How to manage your money once it's in an IRA Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

In today's episode, Director of Promotion and Regional Marketing at the Disney Music Group, Jimmy Walorz shares insight into the music industry! If you have a love for music, but don't necessarily want to be center stage... there's so many other career paths available to you within the industry! Furthermore, Jimmy has tons of experience working with artists, building their brands and networking with high level people. His wisdom is endless! Reach out to Jimmy here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

What is the purpose of a mutual fund? Do we need one? Furthermore, what is an ETF? It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - Pros and cons to Mutual Funds - The differences of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - How to invest on your own Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

Culinary Student, Diego Lee talks through how he made an informed graduation decision while experiencing pressure from the internet! Furthermore, Diego is a big advocate for youth mental health. He shares different perspectives on life after high school that can provide the mental clarity you need during senior year! Reach out to Diego here: LinkedIn I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠Google Forms Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

"Don't spend more than you make." It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast. These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How paychecks work - Hourly vs. Salary - How you can manage the money you earn - The differences between net and gross pay Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

Life after High School is such a weird time full of change... so naturally we're going to have lots of questions. As a class of 2022 graduate, here's some of the advice I wish I had while feeling undecided during senior year! Submit your anonymous questions here: Google Forms I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

If you're anything like me, buying a car will be the first major purchase of your entire life! Because it's such a big investment, here's the advice my financially intelligent Grandpa shared with me before I drove out of the dealership at 17!

Let's learn about paths that an expertise in psychology can offer with knowledge from Erin Smith, Ed.M. ! Erin is a Sport Psychologist and Executive Coach. Being mindful and observant throughout her various psychology related career paths has helped her to recognize the importance of exploration that allows us to make the right decision for life after high school! Reach out to Erin! - LinkedIn - Instagram I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Once you receive your first paycheck, it's important to understand exactly where you're spending and saving your money. Should we be investing in Appreciating or Depreciating assets? What's the difference? Let's hear from my grandpa, a relaxed retiree in spending mode and self-taught expert in saving/investing! It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast. These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

It's never too soon to begin assembling your resume. Whether that means work experience, school accomplishments, volunteer opportunities or job shadowing… 24 year old Controls Technician Madalaina is going to help guide us through the process! Reach out to Madalaina: ⁠⁠ - @MadalainaHlava on LinkedIn - @_m.hlava_ on Instagram I want to help you find your path! What career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠ or ⁠@leahleverichh⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Warren Buffett is considered to be a legend with investing and the stock market. How did he achieve that status, and what strategies can we apply to our finances as young adults? Let's hear from my grandpa, Warren Buffett's biggest fan and self-taught expert in saving and investing! It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast. These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠ For more: ⁠LeahLeverich.com Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

Are you the type of student who has a good work ethic, but you don't feel like the traditional school system pulls it out of you? If only there was somewhere you could go to learn that was better suited for you, and provided more useful knowledge for your interests! If so, you're a lot like today's guest Dustin Doucette. Let's learn more about what hands-on programs like BOCES are really like, so you can decide if that path feels right for you! Reach out to Dustin if you have questions: ⁠@DustinDoucette I want to help you find your path! What career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠@LeahLeverich⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Einstein claims compound interest to be the 8th wonder of the world, and that "Those who understand it, earn it and those who don't, pay it." So what does compounding really mean? Let's hear from my grandpa, a self-taught expert in saving and investing as well as my personal financial advisor! He's constantly sharing money advice with me, so I'm passing it along to you! It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast. These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast For more: LeahLeverich.com

Are you itching for that sense of independence as a senior in high school? This episode's guest, Nya Garrett has taken full advantage of her opportunities after graduation. She's been solo traveling to places like San Fransisco, Japan, New Zealand and is currently preparing to work abroad in Australia! Let's learn more about HOW she's been able to explore so many different places, as well as what it means to utilize a Working Holiday Visa. Reach out to Nya if you have questions: @nya.garrett20 I want to help you find your path! What career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Connect with me on LinkedIn: @LeahLeverich Visit ⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Don't be afraid of the stock market! Learn the simplest way to let the money generate for you as a young adult in 2024. It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠ p.s. I made sure to post a finance episode today (3/18) because it's his birthday!! Everyone say Happy Birthday Grandpa!!

Before you graduate, you need to hear this powerful conversation I was part of on the Connections Segment with Evan Dawson of WXXI Radio here in Rochester. Why are statistics showing a decreasing amount of students enrolling in a college education in 2024? I shared my experience taking the non-traditional path alongside Adam Stark who entered the trades as a mechanic apprentice! We need to know ALL of our options before making our Decision for life after high school! I want to help you find your path! What career or industry do you want to hear more about? Text me on social media: @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Visit ⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠ for more. Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode! :)

It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school! Let's gain a deeper understand of this saying: "Rich people say rich by acting poor, and poor people stay poor by acting rich." Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/decisiondaypodcast/

We're all going to be invited to conferences for work as we enter the professional world, here's how you can maximize your opportunity! I've gained knowledge and funny experiences from the past year and a half attending meetups and conferences for work. Hopefully this will help you avoid the mistakes I made and intimidation I felt during my first few networking events! I want to help you find your path! What career or industry do you want to hear more about? Text me on social media: @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Visit ⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode. :)

What's junior year really like? Especially if you're anything like Anna, a prepared and active student exploring all of her options for life after high school! Let's hear what advice she would give to younger students discovering which path feels right for them. Check out her TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/KPAFrHE8rRY?si=ig3Jgqy5rPR0sZA3 Share your Decision Day plans with us! @soaring.together @decisiondaypodcast @leahleverichh For more: ⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠ :) I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school! This is Part 2 of answering FAQs from real high school students. Send us with more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! ⁠https://www.instagram.com/decisiondaypodcast/

Not only does Amy Gurske have numerous college degrees, but she also has incredible insight from working in corporate America for 17 years, to now starting her own company! If schoolwork and structured learning is your thing, Amy's got great advice on gaining further education and entering the real world after graduating high school! She said she'd be keeping track! Reach out to Amy to continue this conversation: @AmyGurske on LinkedIn & @SayHiiEveryday What industry do you want to hear from next? Message me @leahleverichh or @decisiondaypodcast on social media! For more: ⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠ :) I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

It's our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school! This is Part 1 of answering FAQs from real high school students. Send us with more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! https://www.instagram.com/decisiondaypodcast/

It's about time we acquire the life after high school perspective from a former Med Student! In this episode Dr. Nana Duffy shares how she realized she wanted to become a doctor, more specifically a dermatologist and the key advice she wished she got during her studies. Share your thoughts and questions with us: @dr.nannaduffy & @decisiondaypodcast & @leahleverichh Visit ⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

There's a lot of fear surrounding travel, but more specifically solo travel as a young adult. Trust me when I tell you that conquering this fear can lead to soooo many opportunities!! I've gained insightful and funny experiences from the past year of traveling alone for work. Hopefully this will help you avoid the intimidation I felt during my first solo trip! Share your concerns, stories and favorite airports with me: @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Visit https://leahleverich.com/ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

Take the pressure off your Decision for life after high school! Currently in her 20s Livi Redden is our future, so I can't wait for you to hear the path she took, and the mindset she has gained along the way. If you're unsure what direction to go in, don't know where your priorities lie, or maybe you're currently unsatisfied with college… this is the episode for you. Check out Livi's work: https://stan.store/liviredden Share your stories and connect further: https://leahleverich.com/ Share the episode with a loved one and rate the podcast 5 stars! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode! :)

I had the opportunity to share my story and Decision Day experience on the Getting Real with Bossy Podcast! Both podcast hosts Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush went to college, but often contemplate if their experience was worth the commitment... Share your thoughts and plans for life after high school with us! @BossyRoc & @DecisionDayPodcast Email me for further inquiries: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com Lots of ideas for 2024, stay tuned! ;)

Carlos shares his experience growing up in Colombia, studying in Canada as an exchange student, and attending film school in America! He's lived in many countries all over the world, now residing in Madrid, Spain. If you are considering moving to a new country, studying abroad or becoming a filmmaker this is the episode for you! Reach out to Carlos: @cm_sarria or cmedinafilms.com Share your plans for life after high school with us! @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh Email me for further inquiries: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com

Ciao a tutti! My amazing cousin Chiara invites us to learn all about what life after high school is like from the Italian perspective! As an aspiring medical student living in Rome, Italy... Chiara walks us through the Italian education system, and her best advice for teenagers who aren't sure which path to take after graduation. Follow @chiaguagnano and wish her luck on her final exams! ;) Share your plans for life after high school with us! @leahleverichh & @decisiondaypodcast

Simon "Lucky" Leslie shares with us what life after high school is like in the U.K. as well as his best advice for young adults entering the professional world! Follow Simon and their club team: @simon_leslie21 & @ebfc_official We're headed to Italy for the next stop on our Decision Day World Tour! Which Country would you like to hear from in the future? Share your thoughts with me on social media: @decisiondaypodcast & @leahleverich :)

The next stop on our Decision Day World Tour is Ireland! Not only does Award-Winning MS Coach and Keynote Speaker Karen Dwyer inform us on life after high school in Ireland... she also shares her experience with college and how it's impacted her career. Share your plans for life after high school with us: @IamKarenDwyer & @DecisionDayPodcast & @LeahLeverich Isn't her accent just the best :) Can't wait to share a new perspective with you in our next country!

What is life after high school like all over the world?! We're starting the worldwide series of Decision Day with Lauren Karan joining us from Brisbane Australia! What other countries do you want to hear from? Follow Lauren: @karancotalent & @buildingdoorspodcast Share your plans for life after high school with us! @decisiondaypodcast & @leahleverichh Email me for further inquiries: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com

Tamara's journey is a great example of the (very normal) non-linear path that we often try to avoid when deciding on our lives after high school. (There's a lot of great takeaways in this episode) Do you resonate with Tamara Meyer's story or experience? We'd love to hear your perspective! @tamarameyercoach or @leahleverichh or @decisiondaypodcast Visit leahleverich.com for more!

Stephanie Coe and I sat down in Nashville, TN to discuss what high school was like as one of the top students in her class! Stephanie is currently a Mortgage Loan Officer, so she provides insight that could really benefit you if you are interested in entering a Real Estate related career! Share your thoughts and stories with us :) @florida_mortgage_gal or @leahleverichh or @decisiondaypodcast For further inquires you can email me: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com

If I had to summarize this episode... "If you don't want them to treat you like an 18 year old, don't act like an 18 year old. Know when to use it to your advantage." If only I figured this out sooner! Let me know your thoughts on this topic, and if you've been feeling the same way! @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh or decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com :)

Today's guest William Branum worked his way to becoming a Navy SEAL... Would you put in the work? Does the Military feel right for you? Share your stories with us! @LeahLeverichh or @DecisionDayPodcast Follow William: @William.R.Branum or 5sealsecrets.com Email me! (Especially to become a sponsor) DecisionDayPodcast@gmail.com

When you commit so much of your time, money and energy to a sport... the goal for a lot of people is to to play professionally. Dontae Valion joins us to discuss his personal experience with college, playing football, running track and starting his own business! Support Dontae! @dontaevalion & @avexsolutions Share your plans for life after high school, I would love to hear them! @leahleverichh or @decisiondaypodcast or decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com :)

How has our decision for life after high school been influenced by people in our lives from different generations? The perspective from Generation X was that college was the ONLY option, so how have today's current expectations evolved? Share your thoughts with me (and my mom!) @decisiondaypodcast or @leahleverichh or @sandywaters98 Also check out the new website!!! LeahLeverich.com :)

The money conversation is endless, so here's the exact process my financially intelligent Grandpa recommends as we leave high school and enter the real world! Pass on this information to a loved one by sharing the episode! :) Also, feel free to ask us any questions you have, we'd love to talk about this more with you! You can message me: @leahleverichh or @decisiondaypodcast or decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com