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In this thought provoking new show, listen as teacher/student hosts, Don Wettrick and Hunter Stone, interview experts in education, innovation and entrepreneurship and discuss how to change the world, and live life to the fullest.

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    • Feb 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 618 EPISODES

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    The StartEdUp Podcast is an exceptional show that provides a platform for disruptive discourse in the world of education. Host Don Wettrick does an outstanding job of creating conversations about what is traditionally done in classrooms and schools, while also exploring what students will need in today's ever-changing world. The podcast offers a powerful and valuable message in every episode, making it worth listening to even if you can't keep up with all of them.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of episodes it offers. From the "crucial conversations" on Fridays to quick Monday Motivation episodes, there is something for everyone. The show features great guests not only from the education space but also from the entrepreneur space, adding to its diversity and depth. The energy and fun that Don brings to each episode make them interesting and engaging, leaving listeners excited to continue listening.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to provide inspiration and concrete advice for those venturing into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a teacher or a student, these episodes offer hope and guidance on how to navigate this new territory without going crazy. The informative nature of the show makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking knowledge and new ideas.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to point out, one thing that could be improved upon is providing more resources or follow-up information related to each episode. It would be beneficial for listeners if they had access to additional materials or links mentioned during discussions.

    In conclusion, The StartEdUp Podcast is a must-listen for educators, innovators, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and entrepreneurship. Don Wettrick's ability to bring together insightful guests and facilitate thought-provoking conversations makes this podcast both informative and inspiring. With its range of topics, engaging format, and impact on education, this show deserves high praise and recognition within the industry.



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    SEU Classic: Soledad O'Brien on truth, media, the fallacy of "both sides"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 44:17


    Soledad O'Brien is an award winning journalist with a reputation for being tough, fair, and factual. So it was no surprise when she candidly talked about politics, truthful reporting, the changing culture of "truth," and why some of this "political correctness" has been helpful in changing the tide of inappropriate behavior. We also get into what role educators play in this divided media landscape. *This is a re-release from 5 years ago. Thus some of the news references are dated.

    Empowering And Developing Team Members

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 26:37


    Episode 5: Empowering and Developing Team Members In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how leaders empower and develop team members, the role of coaching and mentorship, and strategies to support the growth of team members.

    Real World Examples Of Transformational Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 34:22


    Episode 4: Real-world Examples of Transformational Leadership. In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler get practical with real world examples of transformational leadership. They discuss several case studies and reflect on lessons that can be learned from the examples.

    Developing Your Transformational Leadership Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 22:10


    Episode 3: Developing Your Transformational Leadership In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss the importance of self-awareness and self regulation, techniques for building trust and credibility with your team, and strategies for improving communication and collaboration as it relates to developing as a transformational leader

    Leading Change And Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 22:37


    Episode 2: Leading Change and Innovation In this episode Jamal and guest host Dr. Zac Shutler discuss how transformational leaders lead change and innovation. They go into detail on how leaders foster a culture of continuous improvement, techniques for leading change initiatives, and the importance of taking calculated risks in driving innovation.

    The Transformational Leader's Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 24:46


    Episode 1: The Transformational Leader's Mindset In this episode Jamal and Zac discuss the mindset of a transformational leader. They discuss the importance of mission and values, how transformational leaders motivate and inspire others, and the role of emotional intelligence.

    Special Principal Leadership Series: The Importance Of Emotional Stability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 21:45


    In this episode Jamal and the Principal guest team jumps into the importance of emotional stability.

    Special Principal Leadership Series: Providing Feedback To Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 25:03


    In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of principals providing great constructive feedback to teachers.

    Special Principal Leadership Series: How To Deal With Push Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 17:59


    In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss how to deal with push back, and why great leaders respond and thrive on feedback.

    Developing The Leaders Around You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 46:27


    In this episode, Jamal and Guest host Dr. Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss the importance of developing a strong leadership team and some pragmatic strategies school leaders can leverage to be successful.

    Special Principal Leadership Series: Avoiding Burnout As A Principal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 23:25


    This is a four part series led by Jamal Crook and three of Florida's finest principals! In this episode Jamal and his guest hosts, Dr Nate Francis, Jaclyn Rowehl, and Corey Jackson discuss practical ways to avoid burnout as a principal and the importance of self-care. Follow these Principals on LinkedIn: Jamal Crook https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamal-crook-146252a1/ Jaclyn Rowehl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-rowehl-132072227/ Nate Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-francis-277472259/ Corey Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-cj-jackson-6861878a/

    It's Who You Know... and Teachers Know A Lot of People

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 23:55


    "It's not what you know- it's WHO you know" is a cliche that most people think might be a criticism. But who are we building relationships of collaboration & mutual value? Jamal & I discuss this any why teachers are well suited for building a great network.

    Chat GPT: Open AI's New platform Demo in real time (& we are freaked out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 31:00


    Today Jamal & try out the new Open A tool "Chat GPT." What we found kind of scares us, and we try to unpack the implications.

    Leadership is a Team Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 25:47


    Today Jamal and I discuss the importance of building communities of leaders and leadership opportunities. Have a suggestion for Jamal and I to cover? Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jamal at: crookjamal@gmail.com

    Teacher Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 22:31


    What does "self care" mean to you? How and why should you set boundaries? Do the holiday's make things worse?

    Lauren Prager of Synapse Florida: Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 35:14


    Lauren Prager is the Chief Strategy Officer for Synapse Florida. Her career has centered around building community through cultivating personal connections. Lauren spent more than a decade working in and around Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist, educator and community organizer building bipartisan support for foreign policy issues. She joined Synapse as a volunteer to support the inaugural Synapse Summit in 2018, where more than 3,000 people came together to celebrate and connect around Florida's innovation community. She helps to lead Synapse's expansion to create opportunities that showcase Florida's diverse innovation talent, facilitating meaningful and intentional connections. Synapse Florida creates opportunities to celebrate, discover and engage with Florida's dynamic innovation community. Each year they host the Sunshine State's premier innovation event, the Synapse Summit, connecting thousands of Florida's innovation leaders from diverse industries, technologies and communities. You're invited to learn more at www.synapsefl.com, and join us at Synapse Summit 2023 on Tuesday, February 14, in Tampa, Florida. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-slawsky-prager/ Twitter @lsprager Lauren.Prager@SynpaseFL.Com

    New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 26:42


    Holy wow its been too long! After a two month break- I turned 50 and Jamal became a Principal- we return to talk about milestones and new beginnings.

    Advantis: Creating the Eduverse for Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 28:18


    Avantis just launched "The Eduverse" – a ground-breaking new online platform that gives students access to a K-12 metaverse. In the Eduverse, students can access immersive, educational content and amazing VR experiences. They can interact with each other as avatars, all in a secure and controlled environment, inside and outside of the classroom. In this episode, Chris Klein- head of education North America discusses how this web-based tool, which can be accessed on any device, including laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, phones, and VR headsets, including Avantis' ClassVR headsets, and Google Expeditions kits. Teachers can also use interactive whiteboards or interactive flat-panel displays to allow an entire class to experience the same content without requiring 1:1 devices or VR headsets. Eduverse is free to teachers, they can simply log-in using their existing single sign-on accounts (e.g. Microsoft & Google) and can immediately access a range of virtual reality content including Eduverse Expeditions, which teachers can use to take students on virtual field trips and collaborate with them in real time as avatars. Also available in Eduverse is Avanti's World, the world's first educational VR theme park, with hundreds of explorable curriculum virtual experiences.

    Founder/ CEO of ID.me Blake Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 46:08


    Blake Hall is the founder and CEO of id.me- but he is also an Army Ranger and knows a thing or two about critical missions. In this interview we talk about cyber warfare, identity theft, and the future of social media (and social media bots and trolls). Moreover, we get into how ID.me is saving US businesses and our Government literally billions in anti-fraud measures. You can follow Blake on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallblake/

    Jason Calacanis: Practical Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 36:58


    Jason Calacanis is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor, and author. However, his two podcasts: "This Week in Startups" and "The All- In" podcast have gained a lot of notoriety. In fact, this interview aired in 2017 and we really talked a lot about education, and how young people could get a practical education by working for a startup. So when I caught the All-In podcast two weeks ago, I was happy that Jason was talking about the value of a college education. I remembered this great interview and wanted to re-post it, as is a includes very informative, practical advice.

    Devin Johnson- The Urgency of Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 29:21


    Devin is another co-founder and the current Chief Executive Officer of Kennected - an Indy-based SaaS company with over 16,000 users. He is a serial entrepreneur, an inspiring leader, and an adept marketer. In this episode we dig into how flipping shoes started a passion of entrepreneurship, and the urgency of success to help his sister get cancer treatment meant he had to succeed- now. As the CEO of Kennected, Devin directs the daily workflow and is responsible for the overall success of over 100 employees. His leadership led to Kennected being a recipient of the coveted Mira award - for technological innovation. His vision is to build a world where people value relationships even more than money; where people feel inspired to help their fellow business professionals each and every day. This vision has directly led to Kennected being voted a “Top Place to Work” in Indianapolis. Devin's employees see him as an inspirational and empathetic thought leader who always maintains both a positive work environment and a culture of hard work, thoughtfulness, and understanding. He always leads by example - bringing out the absolute best in others. Devin Johnson's Why Video LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadflow/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devinallenjohnson/

    Dr Jose Morey: Remembering My Past- Providing Opportunities For All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 35:11


    Dr. Jose Moray is one of the most accomplished persons I've interviewed. His passion to help serves others centers around his intense curiosity to not just learn, but find ways to help others. His bio reads like a Nobel Prize winner, and his drive matches. From his website (drjosemorey.com): CEO and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC; providing role models and educational STEAM content to encourage more diversity in STEAM related fields. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Ever Medical, an Eisenhower Fellow with the 2020/2021 ZHI-XING Fellows Program and is a health and technology keynote speaker, author and a consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT and the White House Office of Science and Technology. He is considered a leader in exponential technology innovation and excels at leading multidisciplinary teams that sit at the epicenter of biotechnology, AI, and aerospace. He is considered the first Intergalactic Doctor and is often featured on Forbes, Univision, CNBC and NASA360. His latest essay “The Future Shock of Medicine: How AI will Transform Disease, Death and Doctors” was recently reviewed by The Wall Street Journal along with other contributions by contemporary thought leaders. He serves as a technology and business advisor for MIT, NASA, UVA, African Innovation Alliance, US-Polish Alliance for Innovation and has served as special envoy to the Polish Space Agency. As Chief Engineering Council in charge of Innovation for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, he directs international engineering teams in technology and intellectual property development.

    Why You Might Feel Overwhelmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 17:27


    Jacques Jean: From Haiti to Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 30:19


    Jacques M. Jean is the Founder & CEO of TechFides, and I met him at the Festival of the Diaspora. Jacques is an accomplished business professional with over 20 years of experience in planning and implementing global technology strategies. Prior to forming TechFides, Jacques held an executive position where he served as an IT Business Stakeholder for the $4B IT Division of Schneider Electric Company where he led and championed driving their IT strategy and project-related portfolios. Earlier in his Schneider tenure, Mr. Jean also led the development and implementation of the IT engagement strategy for their $7B dollar Industrial Automation division. Prior to joining Invensys, Jacques spearheaded the Value-Based Planning group at Honeywell International, where he collaborated with all business unit CIOs, optimized the IT infrastructure services, and minimized overhead and costs. Jacques also served as the IT Six Sigma Leader in Latin America for Honeywell Corporate, responsible for Regional Program Management and Six Sigma deployments across Latin America and the Caribbean. Jacques began his career as an IT Security Policy Business Analyst with AlliedSignal. Earlier in his Schneider tenure, Mr. Jean also led the development and implementation of the IT engagement strategy for their $7B dollar Industrial Automation division. Prior to joining Invensys, Jacques was the IT leader for the Honeywell CPG business in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Jacques also spearheaded the Value-Based Planning group at Honeywell International, where he collaborated with all business unit CIOs, optimized the IT infrastructure services, and minimized overhead and costs. Jacques also served as the IT Six Sigma Leader in Latin America for Honeywell Corporate, responsible for Regional Program Management and Six Sigma deployments across Latin America and the Caribbean. Jacques began his career as an IT Security Policy Business Analyst with AlliedSignal. Jacques is a member of the Executive Advisory Board for Tartan Advisory Partners. Jacques is also a philanthropist with three libraries under his belt across the northern side of Haiti. Jacques' academic credentials include earning a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and furthering his studies with an Executive Program in Business Marketing Strategy from Harvard Business School and an Executive Program in LEAD to Impact from the University of North Carolina KenanFlagler Business School with the Schneider Electric Executive Corporate Leadership program in Budapest. Jacques also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from la Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico. Jacques is fluent in many languages such as Creole, French, Spanish, English, and some Portuguese.

    We Want To Be Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 18:33


    People want to be "led." But what is the difference between motivation and leadership. Moreover, how do we take motivation and turn it into self-discipline?

    Cordell Carter: Aspen Institute and the Festival of the Diaspora

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 28:36


    Cordell Carter is brings 20 years of experience to his leadership of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum for leaders and Expectant Advisory, a privately-held leadership consultancy. He also is the catalyst behind the Festival of the Diaspora. This podcast is a three part series each Wednesday about the Festival. I was so impressed by the festival and everyone that brought ideas and a mindset, focusing on possibilities. Fore more information go to: https://festivalofthediaspora.org/

    Dallara CEO Andrea Pontremoli: Innovation in the Italian Motor Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 16:28


    Andrea Pontremoli is the CEO and General Manager of Dallara Motorsports in what is known as the "Italian Motor Valley." His passion for racing and innovation is what has driven this company to be the innovation fuel for top brands and collaborators like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, among others. For more information about Dallara, go to: https://www.dallara.it/en

    The Smack Down on Comedy? Will Smith, Chris Rock, and The Ability to Act Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 23:07


    Jamal and I discuss "the slap." Actually we don't really- I rant on how little I care about celebrities, and the death of comedy. Will Smith and Chris Rock are at the center, but this represents something bigger. Per usual, Jamal and I had slightly different takes, but agreed on many things. Enjoy.

    Dallara: Student Innovation Pipeline & Youth Diplomacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 7:36


    Dallara is a company that powers the most famous brands in the world: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Ducati, Maserati- just to name a few! So it was with great anticipation to kick off a relationship with this amazing company as we will be hosting college students to go over to Italy and collaborate with some iconic brands!

    MySherri: The CEO For Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:01


    Dreamer, Disruptor, and Creator. Ashley is on a mission to create a company that gives busy women valuable time back in their day for the people and projects that matter most. She has built MySherri to be a premium, boutique in-home management company that employs and deploys an excellent in-home workforce. She helps women normalize getting support in the home while reducing the guilt and shame associated with asking for help. Ashley's experience with food and housing insecurity as a child propels her to ensure that her team is empowered to achieve their own balance by offering a true living wage, paid time off, benefits, extensive training, and professional development opportunities. Prior to founding MySherri, Ashley was a physician that gained a profound understanding of what it means to need balance. Whether it be in medicine or business, Ashley has changed the lives of many by bringing authenticity and passion to every conversation. A huge fan of real conversation and connection, she is always interested in engaging in meaningful relationships built on the foundation of making the world around us better.

    Impact Of Leadership Coaching In Schools w Special Guest Zach Shutler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 34:44


    In this episode we talk about the impact that executive leadership coaching has on the school culture.

    Jimmy Soni: The Founders- The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 76:23


    In this episode author Jimmy Soni not only discusses his new book, The Founders, but he also goes into the "DNA" of the legendary founders of PayPal. Names like Elon, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, David Sacks, and Reid Hoffman certainly draw attention, but the behind-the-scenes people that make it happen are given credit. We also go into ecosystems like Silicon Valley and how these innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets can be brought into more classrooms. Lastly, Jimmy recalls his favorite teacher who inspired him to write his book! In fact, he wants to hear from you! Please tag me on Twitter or LinkedIn @donwettrick and nominate YOUR favorite teacher. We will pick a winner and send you AND your favorite teacher Jimmy's new book! https://jimmysoni.com/about/

    Can Comfort and Growth Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 25:57


    My friend Harrison Painter on Amplify Prosperity posed a question: Can comfort and growth exist? Jamal and I really thought out loud on this one... Origional post from Harrison found here: https://www.facebook.com/harrisonpainter/posts/10227344206778771?comment_id=10227344280580616¬if_id=1646705785399994¬if_t=comment_mention&ref=notif

    Cope Notes Founder Johnny Crowder: Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, & Heavy Metal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 43:44


    Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny's youthful vigor for mental health has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Since his first keynote in 2011, Johnny's refreshingly candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Upworthy, CNN, and Forbes. Even when commanding a virtual stage or touring with his metal band, Prison, his infectious positivity and firsthand experience with multiple mental illnesses (ranging from bipolar disorder and OCD to schizophrenia) uniquely equip him to provide realistic, yet hopeful insight into the pains of hardship with authenticity, levity, and unconventional wit. Watch his TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Zb_TLhPOw&feature=youtu.be

    Are We Facing a Teacher Shortage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 43:44


    Jamal and I discuss whether there will be a teacher shortage, and what might re-shape education.

    What Do Schools Really Need Right Now? Our Top 3 List To Get Things Started NOW For Our Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 28:49


    Today Jamal and I: *Celebrate 1 Million downloads! *Give our Top 3 things Schools need. There has been a national dialogue on what we are doing wrong or what schools are trying to ban- but today we examine what we need. Now.

    Transformational Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 20:38


    On this episode, Jamal goes into what "transformational leadership" is with Superintendent Zachary Shutler. More importantly, how transformational leadership can build a culture at your school.

    Tracy Bullock: The 5 "E's" You Must Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 39:31


    Tracy Bullock brings over 30 years of business development experience at Procter & Gamble to her Sandler Training business. She builds and delivers Sandler professional development programs in Leadership, Management, Sales, and Customer Service for companies of all sizes. In this Podcast, Tracy touches on: The 5 E's of Leadership: Envision, Enable, Engage, Execute, and Energize Communications Styles – action vs. reaction ‘No Judgement Zones' as an academic class! Tracy was awarded Outstanding Woman in Business in 2019 by the Phoenix Business Journal. She has served on the Board of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, and currently serves on the boards of both PIVIUM and Project 2121

    Vivian Shen- EdTech Founder Creates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 30:24


    In 2017, Vivian Shen founded Juni Learning, an online education platform for 7-18 year olds, to be the educational opportunity she wished she had growing up. As a kid, Vivian had an interest in courses her school didn't offer. When learning to code, Vivian remembers feeling insecure and learned best in personalized settings compared to lecture style. Through Juni Learning, Vivian is on a mission to provide students access to 1:1 teaching to ignite a passion for learning among all students – regardless of their interests and learning styles. For more info: Website: www.junilearning.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/junilearning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuniLearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/juni-learning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivianmshen Vivian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianmshen/

    Can you create some clarity please?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 25:23


    Today Jamal and I go into clarity- setting expectations on not only outcomes in performance, but also in long term success.

    Jealousy: We Were Not Created To Compare Ourselves to THIS Many People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 22:46


    Today Jamal and I discuss jealousy, and how social media has taxed our brains in comparing ourselves to others on social media.

    Actions Aligning with Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 23:19


    WE ARE BACK!!! After an almost two month break, Jamal and I discuss aligning actions to goals. We also talk about taking time to reflect and focus on priorities. Oh, and you should TOTALLY follow "Life with the Crooks" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewiththecrooks/?hl=en

    Devin Butler: Connecting Arizona Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 23:19


    Devin Butler is the Founder & CEO of Arizona Entrepreneurs, a community created to help entrepreneurs build genuine business relationships and get access to key resources to assist them in growing their business. In this episode we talk about community, collaboration, and fellowship. You can learn more (and connect with Devin) at: https://arizonaentrepreneurs.com/

    The Power of a Mentor Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 9:34


    In this episode, Abby and Megan chat with one of their greatest influences: Daniel Schultz! Schultz shares his personal experiences with launching his own venture and gives some insight on his observations as a high-school entrepreneurship teacher.

    This Is Your Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 18:39


    Do NOT start off the school year with a list of things you can do (rebroadcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 4:36


    It's the start of school! BUT PLEASE- do NOT start off with a list of things you cannot do. Get them excited about possibilities, not limitations.

    YES Carolina: Empowering South Carolina's Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 24:35


    Tracy Bradshaw is the Executive Director of YESCarolina- a nonprofit that provides curriculum and pitch competition for South Carolina's high school students. In this episode you will learn how YESCarolina got started, but also the impact it is having on the students AND the state. Learn more at: https://www.yescarolina.com/ From the website: YESCarolina is changing our communities for the better by giving students a hand up. Check out our teacher training, teacher certification, business plan competitions, camps, and scholarship opportunities! We are helping students find financial freedom in high school by learning to create their own businesses. YEScarolina trains SC teachers to use our curriculum, created by teachers for teachers, that inspires young people and engages them in real-world entrepreneurial experiences that can change their lives and impact economic development.

    IGP: The High School to College Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 13:57


    In this episode, Abby and Megan focus in on their personal journeys as young innovators. They share insight on the challenging yet empowering transition from high-school to college while identifying the reasons that they remain committed to entrepreneurship.

    IGP: Middle School Student Creates "Youtheum"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 9:51


    Andralyn is a student at West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School. Her passion for art and innovation led her to found Youtheum, an online Museum specifically tailored for the youth. Visit Youtheum at youtheum.com Music by Northwest: Northwest

    Will High School Athletes Make More Than the Teachers? "NIL" Pondered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 22:41


    Much has been discussed how the "Name, image & likeness" will change NCAA sports. But what will do to high school sports?

    From the Library to the NFL: Kylen Granson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 31:30


    Kylen Granson was the typical kid- loved sports and video games. But his mom, who is a teacher, wanted her son to be an avid reader. In this episode Heather and Kylen Granson go into what sparked his love of reading, but also why reading and the discipline of reading helped Kylen thrive. We also talk about how this mother and son team started "KGs Kids," a nonprofit to get more diverse books into classrooms. Now with Indianapolis Colts, Kylen and Heather are wanting KGs kids to grow in not only Indiana, but beyond. You can find more information atbout KGs Kids here: https://kgskids.com/

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