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On this episode, we speak with Dylan Sellers of the Campus Vote Project. In 2012, Fair Elections Center launched Campus Vote Project (CVP) to focus and expand its work around student voting issues. Since then, Campus Vote Project has been working to normalize and institutionalize student voting by working directly with colleges and universities across the country. Episode Resources Campus Vote Project: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/ Be Preppy: bepreppy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wokewisecollegekids/message
Do you want to make it to college graduation, but sometimes wonder if this whole college thing is even for you? This week Katy chats with college completion advocate, Dr. Erin Wheeler, Founder at Be Preppy, LLC. about the top 3 reasons, students drop out of college. Plus, they share their favorite strategies and resources to help you make sure you make it to graduation. Originally aired Fall 2018 Download Free Freshman Success Playlist and Guide Shop services to help you college.
The time after getting your first college degree is a weird time that most all college grads experience. It is filled with hard lessons, tough choices, and challenging personal reflection. It’s confusing and frustrating. In this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Wheeler, chats with Bria Felicien about her post-grad experience and how she that time fueled her creativity. Bria Felicien is a creative producer, writer, and multimedia journalist. This Louisiana State University grad, produces podcasts for a local Atlanta newspaper and covers stories for an professional teams. She is the author of several fiction novels, including a post-grad series. The first two installments of the series, More Than Enough and Care for Me is out now. In this episode we talk all things post-grad: career, emotions, goals and the reality of it all. After the episode, don’t forget to rate and subscribe. Let’s keep the conversation going on Twitter @bepreppyllc. Be Preppy has success coaching services for post-grad students. We assist with goal-setting, graduate school preparation, personal development, leadership development and much more. Email us at info@bepreppy.com. Episode Resources Bria Felicien Website: www.briafelicien.com Purchase Books: https://www.amazon.com/Bria-Felicien/e/B001I7EK5U Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briafelicien/
Most college grads go through a period called post-grad blues. Post-grad blues can be characterized by a period or periods(s) of depression, sadness, confusion, and frustration. It can come in waves and it can be temporary. Although it is common among grads, it is not really talked about. In this episode, our host, Dr. Erin, discusses her post-grad blues and gives advice for getting through them and maximizing your post-grad life. This podcast is sponsored by Be Preppy. Be Preppy is a college coaching company that offers academic, success, and life coaching to college-bound students, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Check us out at www.bepreppy.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @bepreppyllc. Episode Resources: Mental Health Resources Find a Therapist Get Post-Grad Success Coaching from Be Preppy
In this episode we focus on love! Why? Because Valentine's Day is near and that’s when love is on steroids. Love can make you do crazy things, especially in college. It can bring out the worst or bring out the best in you. It can have you all happy one minute or stressed out the next. Some people come to college to find their one true love. But who is your one true love? Well, you don’t know our guest and chances are she doesn’t know you but she’s going to tell you who’s DM’s to slide in, who you should ask out, and who you should swipe right on. She is Domonique Washington, author of Ever After Happily. She is a motivational speaker, teacher, and Pastor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been so transparent in her journey to find love that she is the perfect person to talk about healthy relationships and finding your one true love. After the episode, tell us what you think. Hit us up on Instagram or Twitter. We’d love to hear from you! Happy listening! -- EPISODE RESOURCES Domonique Washington Website: www.pastordomonique.com Instagram: @pastordomonique Youtube: Domonique S. Washington Purchase: Ever After Happily: The Fairy Tale Begins and Ends with You at Amazon.com Be Preppy & Dr. Erin Purchase: Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success at Amazon.com Follow Be Preppy on Instagram and Twitter: @bepreppyllc
The final exam period in college is a stressful time. Suddenly, the weight of the semester is suddenly on your shoulders. You have comprehensive exams, projects and papers coming out the wazoo. It seems that the days get shorter and nights get longer. Your adrenaline is rushing and caffeine is a permanent fixture in your body. But does it have to be this way? No matter if your are a first year student or a seasoned upperclassman there are ways to improve your finals game so that you won't be an extra on the Walking Dead. During this podcast, host and founder of Be Preppy, Dr. Erin, gives her proven tips to conquer finals and finished the semester strong without the negative side like sleep deprivation and caffeine crashes. Be Preppy offers coaching services to college students to make sure your grades are right, stress is low, college life is exciting, and future is bright. Check us out at bepreppy.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bepreppyllc.
This episode is all about the holidays. Holidays can be bittersweet for college students. Whether, going home for the holidays is exciting and comforting or whether going home brings on anxiety and sadness, you probably feel all types of emotions as it get closer to the holiday season. In this episode, we shed light on challenges such as finances, hunger, family issues, and homelessness that college students face during the Thanksgiving and Christmas break. We also discuss uniquely, annoying experiences that colleges students go through during breaks. Lastly, you’ll here that tips on how to make the best of your time off. This episode is a special one as it is co-hosted by Be Preppy’s Latinx/Hispanic Outreach Intern, Maggy Murillo. After listening, be sure to check out our website for more tips on how avoid holiday blues : https://rebrand.ly/holidayblues. Don’t forget to review and subscribe to this podcast. Follow: Host, Dr. Erin Wheeler @erinwheelerphd - Instagram Co-host - Maggy Murillo @magsssssssssssss - Instagram Bepreppy @bepreppyllc - Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit bepreppy.com for tips and advice on how to succeed in college.
Do you want to make it to college graduation, but sometimes wonder if this whole college thing is even for you? This week Katy chats with college completion advocate, Dr. Erin Wheeler, Founder at Be Preppy, LLC. about the top 3 reasons, students drop out of college. Plus, they share their favorite strategies and resources to help you make sure you make it to graduation. Wondering what to do with your life? Grab Katy's free guide to learn how to use your unique personality to build a life that interests and inspires you. www.collegehoodadvice.com/launchlife/
In this episode, Jacqueline interviews her friend Dr. Erin Wheeler, Founder of Be Preppy and Author of Geaux Wise. You don't have to make potential mistakes when you've been given a blueprint for a fail-proof plan. This is exactly what Dr. Erin Wheeler has set out to do in this very transparent book. She takes her years of college experience and years as a professional administrator to help young people. There’s a huge difference between getting a college degree and a college education. There is so much more to it than just obtaining a piece of paper. This book breaks down the entire experience into ways that help maximize the benefits of going to college and beyond. High school students and graduates, as well as enrolled college students will be better prepared for college success after reading this book. Learn more about the book here "Emulate Excellence without Excuses." ~ Jacqueline V. Twillie, Founder and President of ZeroGap.co Join the PowerBanking FB group it's where we continue this podcast conversation. PowerBanking is the podcast for women leaders working in male-dominated industries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/support