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Ava Wettrick is a woman of many words, many metaphors, and fantastic stories. She is an excellent podcast host, and my research co-worker at Young and Profiting. Through her podcast, MentorZ, she has had the opportunity to interview fantastic individuals like Hala Taha, JT McCormick, Chase Hughes, Tom Bilyeu, and more! Today we talk about the creation of MentorZ, her love for deep conversations and connecting to others, her advice for Gen Z to calm down and enjoy the precious moments in life, her dog's weight loss journey, her goal setting mindset, and where she is going next (after COVID of course)! I can't wait to see where she ends up in 2021! Tune in for an excellent episode with an incredibly deep soul. You can find MentorZ on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentorz/id1335367033, and on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1snYtdb0wOMCzKEcEiIF7X?si=AvXCGOf6RqeCziWHaC0_sg.

Hala gets interviewed on the Mentor Z podcast with Ava Wettrick. Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Successhttps://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/top-of-the-line-interviewing-and-personalized-marketingHala Taha is the host to the Young and Profiting Podcast. She interview some of the brightest minds in the world with their main mission being to turn their guest’s wisdom into actionable advice. They are a top 10 Self-Improvement and How To Podcast on Apple Podcasts in US, Canada, Australia, UK and more.Hala herself started her career at WQHT Hot97 as the production assistant for Angie Martinez, then created “The Sorority of Hip Hop” - and an entertainment news, fashion and music blog that gained massive success. And now she works at Disney Streaming Services! Her days are with Disney and her nights and lunchbreaks are dedicated to her podcast!Interviewing Hala was such a fun experience for me personally. She is brimming with field experience and gives impeccable advice and directional pointers when she was developing her early career. One thing that had me absolutely floored was the fact that she dedicated almost all of her time to her personal development or her work. No slacking here! If you’re looking for an ambitious mentor, I’d like to present you to Hala Taha.Resources:Website - https://youngandprofiting.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/?hl=enPodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting/id1368888880   Guest Links: Website - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/   LinkeIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/   Podcast - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/podcast  

Expansion Articles: Getting Ahead At A Young Age - Opportunity, and Proactivity https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/getting-ahead-at-a-young-age-opportunity-and-proactivity Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Success https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/top-of-the-line-interviewing-and-personalized-marketing Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Hala Taha. Last we left off, she was talking about her time at Hewlett-Packard. In her time there, she quickly built a long-lasting culture shift that provided her opportunities that she would have not even thought of. Now, we are about to dive into to the concept of positive affirmations and the increasingly popular idea of the Law of Attraction, Later on, we will learn about Hala’s marketing strategy for her podcast. And if we have any other podcasters or journalists in the audience - Hala has some amazing advice over interviewing people, ranging from in-depth research, to how to handle opposing opinions with your guest. All of these pieces of advice have been compiled into a free rescue article titled “Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Success” for you in the bio below. And with that, let’s jump back into the interview! Hala Taha is the host to the Young and Profiting Podcast. She interview some of the brightest minds in the world with their main mission being to turn their guest’s wisdom into actionable advice. They are a top 10 Self-Improvement and How To Podcast on Apple Podcasts in US, Canada, Australia, UK and more. Hala herself started her career at WQHT Hot97 as the production assistant for Angie Martinez, then created “The Sorority of Hip Hop” - and an entertainment news, fashion and music blog that gained massive success. And now she works at Disney Streaming Services! Her days are with Disney and her nights and lunchbreaks are dedicated to her podcast! Interviewing Hala was such a fun experience for me personally. She is brimming with field experience and gives impeccable advice and directional pointers when she was developing her early career. One thing that had me absolutely floored was the fact that she dedicated almost all of her time to her personal development or her work. No slacking here! If you’re looking for an ambitious mentor, I’d like to present you to Hala Taha. Resoruces: https://youngandprofiting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/?hl=en https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting/id1368888880

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Louisa Nicola. Last we left off, she was talking about the power and importance of a healthy microbiome and how you can discover your own gut-related needs. Now, we are about to dive into bettering our focus and motivation, the concept of the mind and the brain and how they interact with one another, and how we can better regulate our emotions. If you’d like a detailed look and recourses on Nootropics or smart drugs and more on the Microbiome, there is a free resource article titled “ Are Smart Drugs the Answer?” Available for you in the description below! And with that, let’s jump back into the interview! Louisa, also known as the diamond boss, is a neuroscientist and brain strategist who coaches world leading CEO's and athletes. She director and head neuroscientist at Neuro Athletics As a professional triathlete she was in a car accident and told she would never walk or run again. As a trained mathematician, she looked deep into the field of neurofeedback and flow state. Her understanding of the algorithms behind human performance allowed her to make a full recovery. She utilizes these tactics in her athlete mental performance agency: Neuro Athletics Neuro Athletics is a full-service neuroscience and medical-grade diagnostic testing company that delivers data driven results with emphasis on the nervous system in conjunction with the physical body to optimize human performance. This has benefits like: MAINTAINING FOCUS, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, and DECREASING ANXIETY, and so many more brain upgrades! She also runs a top 100 podcast, the Neuro Experience, The podcast features NYC's celebrity fitness trainers, world renowned medical doctors and world champion athletes who all share their own neuro experiences. It was such a delight to have Louisa on! I loved her intelligence, passion and the engaging conversation we had! Without further ado, Louisa Nicola Podcast Expansions: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/taking-control-of-your-brain https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/are-smart-drugs-the-answer Resources: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisanicola/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neuro-experience/id1274468842

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Louisa Nicola Louisa, also known as the diamond boss, is a neuroscientist and brain strategist who coaches world-leading CEO's and athletes. She director and head neuroscientist at Neuro Athletics As a professional triathlete she was in a car accident and told she would never walk or run again. As a trained mathematician, she looked deep into the field of neurofeedback and flow state. Her understanding of the algorithms behind human performance allowed her to make a full recovery. She utilizes these tactics in her athlete mental performance agency: Neuro Athletics Neuro Athletics is a full-service neuroscience and medical-grade diagnostic testing company that delivers data driven results with emphasis on the nervous system in conjunction with the physical body to optimize human performance. This has benefits like: MAINTAINING FOCUS, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, and DECREASING ANXIETY, and so many more brain upgrades! She also runs a top 100 podcast, the Neuro Experience, The podcast features NYC's celebrity fitness trainers, world renowned medical doctors and world champion athletes who all share their own neuro experiences. It was such a delight to have Louisa on! I loved her intelligence, passion and the engaging conversation we had! Without further ado, Louisa Nicola Podcast Expansions: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/taking-control-of-your-brain https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/are-smart-drugs-the-answer Resources: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisanicola/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-neuro-experience/id1274468842

  Who do young people look up to today? The lifestyles marketed on MTV and social media not exactly something to aspire to, but where can the next generation go to find something different? Inspired by the work of her father, Don Wettrick, and feeling like she needed to take charge of the issue, Ava Wettrick created MentorZ, a platform designed to introduce great people to Generation Z. As a young child, Ava thought her dad was the smartest guy in the world. It wasn't until she got older that she realized he wasn't necessarily smart, he just read a lot. She's witnessed his transition from teacher to owning a non-profit and embrace the experience. Being a voracious reader, it didn't take much pushing from her dad to begin consuming content from the likes of Tom Bilyeu, Simon Sinek, and Victor Franco and having an influence over her peers. Since getting to know several entrepreneurs, Ava questioned whether or not college is worth the time and expense. She was surrounded by highly successful people telling not to go to college, but she is attending college and has found it helpful to have the financial support of her parents and scholarships while growing, learning and choosing the information she wants to consume. Don acknowledges that for some majors, college is still relevant, and for those who have the money should go, but have a plan. He thinks the best thing students can do is to start doing the thing they might love and begin to shadow people to determine if it is a good fit. Majoring in entrepreneurship at Ball State, Ava is learning about accounting, marketing, running a business, and being a CEO which has only accelerated her drive to make the podcast a success and provides quality content and great messages. Interviewing guests for her podcast has been a significant personal learning experience and changed her perspective on the power of an interview. She waited a year to release the episode recorded with Tom Bilyeu because she feared it wasn't good enough and yet people think it was one of her best. And following her interview with Dov Baron, she received feedback that he believed in her and wanted to mentor her. While there are ways of doing things to make them appear more important than they are, “fake it til you make it” can have its drawbacks. Don believes humility can be key when it comes to Imposter Syndrome. When it comes to second generation FI, Don says it happens by osmosis. His kids have been raised under a frugal lifestyle. Since his last appearance on the podcast, Don left his teaching job to take the non-profit to the next level, growing both the team starting chapters in co-working spaces and tech hubs. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S CONVERSATION The StartEDUP Foundation The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill Learn to be a better writer with Grammarly Premium Register for The Simple StartUp Fall Challenge ChooseFI Episode 013 The Unfair (FI) Advantage of Teachers 457b Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Impact Theory Podcast ChooseFI Episode 087 Education Through Innovation Sign up for ChooseFI's FREE FI101 Course! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT CHOOSEFI:   Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.  

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Nathan Harris. Last we left off, Nathan was expressing that his time spent building his foundations - that being his bars and restaurants - were like his own college! They later on allowed him to have the time and resources to build up his business Ease. If you thought the last episode was packed with information, this episode is going to blow you away. Nathan dives deep into concepts like brand equity and Virtuality, and if you would like all of that information compiled, there is a free recourse article titled “Going Viral - The BackEnd Work” that I really think you’ll like. It’s in the description box below! And with that, let’s jump back into the interview! Nathan is a serial entrepreneur who has build up a legacy and award-winning brands. He owns several bars and restaurants and is the CEO of ItsEase Ease is an AI-assisted global freelancing platform that connects leading companies with the world’s best freelancers and allows you to collaborate remotely. Nathan teaches his clients lean growth tactics and how to leverage the power of the freelance economy for rapid growth. Nathan has led the company through the nationally ranked accelerator program gener8tor, the world's largest corporate innovation accelerator Plug and Play Tech Center, and they are becoming backed by CSA Partners Venture fund. Nathan has been one of my mentors for months, he’s always someone to look up to, especially when it comes to facing adversity, not giving up, frequently learning, and working diligently for what you believe in. You’ll hear about his own incredible story and hardships here, and how he changed his perspective to leave those things behind. Without further ado, Nathan Harris Podcast Expansion: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/going-viral https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/should-i-drop-out Resources: https://nathanharris.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathandharris/ http://hairbyceann.us/ https://www.itsease.com/ https://itsease.com/academy/founder-nathan-harris-makes-inc-magazine/ https://www.milwaukeemag.com/meet-milwaukee-millennial-nathan-harris-owner-uglys-ease/

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Nathan Harris Nathan is a serial entrepreneur who has build up a legacy and award-winning brands. He owns several bars and restaurants and is the CEO of ItsEase Ease is an AI-assisted global freelancing platform that connects leading companies with the world’s best freelancers and allows you to collaborate remotely. Nathan teaches his clients lean growth tactics and how to leverage the power of the freelance economy for rapid growth. Nathan has led the company through the nationally ranked accelerator program gener8tor, the world's largest corporate innovation accelerator Plug and Play Tech Center, and they are becoming backed by CSA Partners Venture fund. Nathan has been one of my mentors for months, he’s always someone to look up to, especially when it comes to facing adversity, not giving up, frequently learning, and working diligently for what you believe in. You’ll hear about his own incredible story and hardships here, and how he changed his perspective to leave those things behind. Without further ado, Nathan Harris Podcast Expansion: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/going-viral https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/should-i-drop-out Resources: https://nathanharris.us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathandharris/ http://hairbyceann.us/ https://www.itsease.com/ https://itsease.com/academy/founder-nathan-harris-makes-inc-magazine/ https://www.milwaukeemag.com/meet-milwaukee-millennial-nathan-harris-owner-uglys-ease/

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Kim Bilyeu, and last we left off we were talking about how when babies take their first steps and fall they are celebrated and not shamed, not only do we learn by trying, but Kim connects this with the idea that she used to be the black sheep of her family, never leaving the narrow road she originally put herself on, never wanting to learn how to walk… again, I’m sorry I couldn’t resist the Foo Fighters reference. But in the process of building the new Kim, she learned from many great books and references them here in the show! If you’d like a list of them all, there is a free recourse article titled “Kim’s Possible Booklist” … I know I’m just full of references today. That’s down in the bio below! Let’s jump back in to the interview! - - - Kim is the currently the Senior manager in global education at Johnson and Johnson, and formerly the director of knowledge and training at Quest Nutrition She helps lead, direct, and educate high-level nurses and engineers and most interestingly she created in-depth and thorough bookclubs that allowed members to implement what they are digesting. Her collaborations have resulted in the design and implementation of multiple development and mentorship programs that increase the leadership talent pool, positive turnover, loyalty among employees, and cultivate a culture of servant leadership. Kim has been such a wonderful mentor to me, she has shown me dozens of amazing books to read, and is a testament to the experimental process in terms of becoming an effective and emotionally intelligent leader. She has a wealth of knowledge to give and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Without further ado, Kim Bilyeu Podcast Expansions: Learning on The Job - Winning at Corporate Training: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/learning-on-the-job Kim's Possible Booklist: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/kim-s-possible-booklist Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bilyeu-54711b76/ https://www.instagram.com/kbilyeu1/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/kim.bilyeu.16 https://medium.com/@kimbilyeu

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Kim Bilyeu Kim is the currently the Senior manager in global education at Johnson and Johnson, and formerly the director of knowledge and training at Quest Nutrition She helps lead, direct, and educate high-level nurses and engineers and most interestingly she created in-depth and thorough bookclubs that allowed members to implement what they are digesting. Her collaborations have resulted in the design and implementation of multiple development and mentorship programs that increase the leadership talent pool, positive turnover, loyalty among employees, and cultivate a culture of servant leadership. Kim has been such a wonderful mentor to me, she has shown me dozens of amazing books to read, and is a testament to the experimental process in terms of becoming an effective and emotionally intelligent leader. She has a wealth of knowledge to give and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Without further ado, Kim Bilyeu Podcast Expansions: Learning on The Job - Winning at Corporate Training: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/learning-on-the-job Kim's Possible Booklist: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/kim-s-possible-booklist Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bilyeu-54711b76/ https://www.instagram.com/kbilyeu1/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/kim.bilyeu.16 https://medium.com/@kimbilyeu

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Tima Elhajj and last we left off we were talking about her story of transformation and embracing femininity. We are about to jump into things like growing a media platform, being a generous person, and the picture perfect world, if you would like to read about these topics there is a free recourse article titled “Being Genuine In A Picture-Perfect World” waiting for you in the bio below. Let’s jump back in to the interview! Tima is a coach, a mentor, a leader, a CEO, an International Speaker and a podcast host She helps businessmen and women utilize their emotional intelligence with their social presence so that they can become “Thought Leaders” in their niche and ultimately create a lasting impact on people’s lives. Tima’s vision to help others truly understand that their potential is limitless, and to find their inner greatness. She has inspired hundreds with her stories and practices She is a LinkedIn influencer and has grown a major audience on the platform. This is where I first learned about her and fell in love with her and her work. Tima has been my mentor for years now, she is genuine, raw, and purpose-driven and wants a better world for us all. I am very excited to present her insights Without further ado, Tima Elhajj Resource articles: Femininity and the Workplace: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/femininity-and-the-workplace Being Genuine in a Picture-Perfect World: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/picture-perfect-world Resources: https://www.timaelhajj.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.instagram.com/_timaelhajj/?hl=en

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Tima Elhajj Tima is a coach, a mentor, a leader, a CEO, an International Speaker and a podcast host She helps businessmen and women utilize their emotional intelligence with their social presence so that they can become “Thought Leaders” in their niche and ultimately create a lasting impact on people’s lives. Tima’s vision to help others truly understand that their potential is limitless, and to find their inner greatness. She has inspired hundreds with her stories and practices She is a LinkedIn influencer and has grown a major audience on the platform. This is where I first learned about her and fell in love with her and her work. Tima has been my mentor for years now, she is genuine, raw, and purpose-driven and wants a better world for us all. I am very excited to present her insights Without further ado, Tima Elhajj Resource articles: Femininity and the Workplace: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/femininity-and-the-workplace Being Genuine in a Picture-Perfect World: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/picture-perfect-world Resources: https://www.timaelhajj.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.instagram.com/_timaelhajj/?hl=en

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ. Right now we are continuing our interview with Jordan Paris and last we left off we were talking about how Jordan’s network introduced him to more people, and if you would like a neatly laid out format for Jordan’s podcasting and networking knowledge there is a free recourse article titled “Contacts, Emails, and Research, Oh My! - A Beginner's Podcast Bundle” waiting for you in the bio below! Let’s jump back into the interview! Jordan is a 22-year-old author, podcast host, web-developer, and former college athlete Jordan’s podcast, Growth Mindset University, is ranked #6 in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3 in the Training category, #5 in the How-To category. In Education, one of Apple’s most competitive categories, the show was ranked #15. On the show, he interviews young up-and-comers and the most successful people on planet earth like James Altucher, Mark Manson, and Naveen Jain Jordan founded The WordPress Rocketeer, where he focused on developing engaging websites to launch his clients’ dreams to infinity and beyond. Now, he and his team have shifted their focus to doing marketing for serious podcasters.  His approach to life and business is simple yet powerful: Don’t make a living, design a life. With this creator’s mentality, Jordan has been able to produce outstanding results for himself and challenge others to rise above circumstances, break the mold of society, and take control of their lives. Without further ado, Jordan Paris Podcast Expansion: Intentionality With Your College Experience - Money and Meaning, And The Alternative https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/intentionality-with-your-college-experience Contacts, Emails, and Research, Oh My! - A Beginner's Podcast Bundle https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/contacts-emails-and-research-oh-my Resources: https://jordanparis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordantparis/

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Jordan Paris Jordan is a 22-year-old author, podcast host, web-developer, and former college athlete Jordan’s podcast, Growth Mindset University, is ranked #6 in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3 in the Training category, #5 in the How-To category. In Education, one of Apple’s most competitive categories, the show was ranked #15. On the show, he interviews young up-and-comers and the most successful people on planet earth like James Altucher, Mark Manson, and Naveen Jain Jordan founded The WordPress Rocketeer, where he focused on developing engaging websites to launch his clients’ dreams to infinity and beyond. Now, he and his team have shifted their focus to doing marketing for serious podcasters.  His approach to life and business is simple yet powerful: Don’t make a living, design a life. With this creator’s mentality, Jordan has been able to produce outstanding results for himself and challenge others to rise above circumstances, break the mold of society, and take control of their lives. Without further ado, Jordan Paris Podcast Expansion: Intentionality With Your College Experience - Money and Meaning, And The Alternative https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/intentionality-with-your-college-experience Contacts, Emails, and Research, Oh My! - A Beginner's Podcast Bundle https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/contacts-emails-and-research-oh-my Resources: https://jordanparis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordantparis/

Hello Everybody and welcome back to MentorZ! Today we are continuing our interview with Arie Brish, last we left we were discussing a company’s ecosystem and the powerful influence of emotions, let’s jump back in! Arie is the founder and CEO of CXO360, and is an expert on the field of innovation and commercialization, he wrote the best Seller business book "Lay an Egg and Make Chicken Soup" For years Arie has been a mentor to dozens of startups, companies, and various Fortune 500 companies, helping Them all scale and commeraliaize their businesses I was very excited to have Arie on because he brings the numbers and facts to the table, in this podcast he really dives into the nuts and bolts of how to commercialize, innovate, and grow a company. Without further ado, Arie Brish MentorZ Article: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/the-only-chicken-soup-recipe-you-ll-ever-need Resources: http://cxo360.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariebrish/ https://www.capitalfactory.com/mentor/arie-brish/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KZPRHDF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ! Today we have on Arie Brish! Arie is the founder and CEO of CXO360, and is an expert on the field of innovation and commercialization, he wrote the best Seller business book "Lay an Egg and Make Chicken Soup" For years Arie has been a mentor to dozens of startups, companies, and various Fortune 500 companies, helping Them all scale and commeraliaize their businesses I was very excited to have Arie on because he brings the numbers and facts to the table, in this podcast he really dives into the nuts and bolts of how to commercialize, innovate, and grow a company. Without further ado, Arie Brish MentorZ Article: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/the-only-chicken-soup-recipe-you-ll-ever-need Resources: http://cxo360.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariebrish/ https://www.capitalfactory.com/mentor/arie-brish/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KZPRHDF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Michelle Kwok Michelle is Co-Founder and CEO of the Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK) and built the first female-focused apprenticeship portal. FLIK allows ambitious females to take on apprenticeship opportunities under inspiring female founders to help earn practical skill sets and experience they need to push their trajectories toward success- something so often inaccessible for many who face social and financial barriers to success. Michelle previously worked in traditionally male-dominated industries, such as sports, business and tech, and through these experiences she discovered her niche at the intersection of technology and impact. The apprenticeship program is available remotely which enables women in rural communities to gain equal access to opportunities as those living in urban communities. Michelle is humble, bright spirited, and full of advice and life! I thoroughly enjoyed recording this episode with her. Without further ado, Michelle Kwok MentorZ Articles: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-to-connect-with-anyone https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/adaptation-and-saying-yes Resources: https://www.weareflik.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kwok-media/ https://ywcavan.org/2020-ywca-women-distinction-nominees/young-woman-distinction https://foundersfund.ca/blogs/meet-a-member/20-women-entrepreneurs-to-watch-in-2020-meet-a-member https://westerngazette.ca/culture/student-startup-connecting-the-female-founders-of-today-and-tomorrow/article_2ef8ee1a-5efd-11ea-bf6e-2b6cce3d50ba.html

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Michelle Kwok Michelle is Co-Founder and CEO of the Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK) and built the first female-focused apprenticeship portal. FLIK allows ambitious females to take on apprenticeship opportunities under inspiring female founders to help earn practical skill sets and experience they need to push their trajectories toward success- something so often inaccessible for many who face social and financial barriers to success. Michelle previously worked in traditionally male-dominated industries, such as sports, business and tech, and through these experiences she discovered her niche at the intersection of technology and impact. The apprenticeship program is available remotely which enables women in rural communities to gain equal access to opportunities as those living in urban communities. Michelle is humble, bright spirited, and full of advice and life! I thoroughly enjoyed recording this episode with her. Without further ado, Michelle Kwok MentorZ Articles: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-to-connect-with-anyone https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/adaptation-and-saying-yes Resources: https://www.weareflik.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kwok-media/ https://ywcavan.org/2020-ywca-women-distinction-nominees/young-woman-distinction https://foundersfund.ca/blogs/meet-a-member/20-women-entrepreneurs-to-watch-in-2020-meet-a-member https://westerngazette.ca/culture/student-startup-connecting-the-female-founders-of-today-and-tomorrow/article_2ef8ee1a-5efd-11ea-bf6e-2b6cce3d50ba.html

Hello Everybody and welcome back to MentorZ! Today we are continuing our interview with Jaylen Boone, last we left off Jaylen talked about the various different ways that young people could become involved with the UN, let’s jump back in! Jay’Len is an American youth activist and currently serves as the United States Youth Observer to the United Nations. He is currently a Senior at the University of Texas at San Antonio double majoring in Global Affairs and Sociology.  Jay’Len is passionate about empowering young people to take the lead in solving global issues. He is the founder and executive director of Sustainable Youth in Action, a nonprofit organization that trains and equips students with the tools they need to take their ideas and turn them into projects and even businesses. He is a Global Citizen Curtis Scholar, Cultural Vistas Fellow, and a winner of the 2016 Gates Millennium Scholarship. His desire to combat social issues such as extreme poverty and climate change has taken him across the globe, working on the ground with communities in Hong Kong, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.  One of his primary goals is to increase local action and involvement in the Sustainable Development Goals. It is his belief that community activists and young change-makers at the local level will play a pivotal role in determining whether the SDGs will succeed or not.  Without further ado, Jay’Len Boone MentorZ Articles: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-entrepreneurship-and-young-people-can-save-the-world https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-young-people-can-get-involved-in-the-un Resources: https://www.jaylenkboone.com/about https://unausa.org/an-interview-with-jaylen-boone/

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Jay’len Boone Jay’Len is an American youth activist and currently serves as the United States Youth Observer to the United Nations. He is currently a Senior at the University of Texas at San Antonio double majoring in Global Affairs and Sociology.  Jay’Len is passionate about empowering young people to take the lead in solving global issues. He is the founder and executive director of Sustainable Youth in Action, a nonprofit organization that trains and equips students with the tools they need to take their ideas and turn them into projects and even businesses. He is a Global Citizen Curtis Scholar, Cultural Vistas Fellow, and a winner of the 2016 Gates Millennium Scholarship. His desire to combat social issues such as extreme poverty and climate change has taken him across the globe, working on the ground with communities in Hong Kong, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.  One of his primary goals is to increase local action and involvement in the Sustainable Development Goals. It is his belief that community activists and young change-makers at the local level will play a pivotal role in determining whether the SDGs will succeed or not.  Without further ado, Jay’Len Boone MentorZ Articles: https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-entrepreneurship-and-young-people-can-save-the-world https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/how-young-people-can-get-involved-in-the-un Resources: https://www.jaylenkboone.com/about https://unausa.org/an-interview-with-jaylen-boone/

Hello everybody and welcome back to the MentorZ podcast. Today we have on Tim Alison. Tim is an entrepreneur who has started and scaled four businesses. At the age of 31, Tim walked away from one of the highest paying sales jobs in the country and moved to a tiny village in Nova Scotia, and started an educational software company. Tim is also the Host and Executive Producer Of The Screw The Naysayers Podcast where Tim and his guests share inspiring stories and practical advice that covers how to overcome adversity, shatter self-limiting beliefs, and how to live the life you want. Tim is an inspiring and lively individual and has been a mentor to me for many months. I hope you enjoyed this epode as much as I did Resources: https://screwthenaysayers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/?originalSubdomain=ca

Hello Everybody and welcome back to MentorZ! Today we are continuing our interview with Tim Alison, last we left off Tim was discussing that we all have the ability to reset our minds, let’s jump back in! Today we have on Tim Alison. Tim is an entrepreneur who has started and scaled four businesses. At the age of 31, Tim walked away from one of the highest paying sales jobs in the country and moved to a tiny village in Nova Scotia, and started an educational software company. Tim is also the Host and Executive Producer Of The Screw The Naysayers Podcast where Tim and his guests share inspiring stories and practical advice that covers how to overcome adversity, shatter self-limiting beliefs, and how to live the life you want. Tim is an inspiring and lively individual and has been a mentor to me for many months. I hope you enjoyed this epode as much as I did Resources: screwthenaysayers.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/?o…inalSubdomain=ca

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Zach Friedman Zack is the Founder and CEO of Make Lemonade, a leading personal finance company that empowers you to live a better financial life. And previously, he was a CFO, a hedge fund investor, and worked at Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, and the White House. Zack holds degrees from Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins.  He is an in-demand speaker and has inspired more than 25 million in 125 countries who have read his advice in Forbes.  And most recently, Zack is the bestselling author of the blockbuster book, THE LEMONADE LIFE after having a conversation with Warren Buffet. Apple named his book one of Fall’s Biggest Audiobooks and a Must-Listen. Zach is probably one of the most accomplished people I have ever had the privilege of talking to, his book Lemonade Life is nothing short of inspiring. His responses to my questions are articulate, and well thought out. This is a man who truly wants the best for the world. With out further ado, Zack Friedman Resources: https://www.makelemonade.co/ https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/lemonade-life/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/#1e4bfa0259b0 https://www.zackfriedman.com/

Hello everybody and welcome back to MentorZ, today we have on Zach Friedman Zack is the Founder and CEO of Make Lemonade, a leading personal finance company that empowers you to live a better financial life. And previously, he was a CFO, a hedge fund investor, and worked at Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, and the White House. Zack holds degrees from Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins.  He is an in-demand speaker and has inspired more than 25 million in 125 countries who have read his advice in Forbes.  And most recently, Zack is the bestselling author of the blockbuster book, THE LEMONADE LIFE after having a conversation with Warren Buffet. Apple named his book one of Fall’s Biggest Audiobooks and a Must-Listen. Zach is probably one of the most accomplished people I have ever had the privilege of talking to, his book Lemonade Life is nothing short of inspiring. His responses to my questions are articulate, and well thought out. This is a man who truly wants the best for the world. With out further ado, Zack Friedman Resources: https://www.makelemonade.co/ https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/lemonade-life/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/#1e4bfa0259b0 https://www.zackfriedman.com/

Hello Everybody and welcome back to MentorZ! Today we are continuing our interview with Brad Sugars, last we left off he posed the question, What is your life plan? and gave his formula for goal setting, let’s jump back in! Today we have on Brad Sugars, Brad is the founder of the ActionCoach franchise, a company that is internationally recognized as the leading global business coaching firm and one of the leading and most awarded franchises in the world today. Brad is a successful businessman, and in this episode, he really opened my eyes to not only having a business working for you but WHY I should be investing my time learning about money. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Resources: https://bradsugars.com/ https://www.actioncoach.com/meet-brad-sugars/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradsugars/

Hello everybody and welcome back to the MentorZ podcast Today we have on Brad Sugars, Brad is the founder of the ActionCoach franchise, a company that is internationally recognized as the leading global business coaching firm and one of the leading and most awarded franchises in the world today. Brad is a successful businessman, and in this episode, he really opened my eyes to not only having a business working for you but WHY I should be investing my time learning about money. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Resources: https://bradsugars.com/ https://www.actioncoach.com/meet-brad-sugars/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradsugars/

Hello everybody and welcome back to the MentorZ podcast. Today we have on Avni Barman, Avni is the founder Generation She, which is a nonprofit that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to young high-school girls from successful female founders to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and confidence at an early age. I really connected with Avni and her college experience is definitely an interesting one! Her story is one that shows that college could be a great option for young entrepreneurs! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Resources: www.linkedin.com/in/avnibarman/ www.generationshe.co/

Hello everybody and welcome back to the MentorZ podcast. Today we have on Avni Barman, Avni is the founder Generation She, which is a nonprofit that provides mentorship, resources, and funding to young high-school girls from successful female founders to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and confidence at an early age. I really connected with Avni and her college experience is definitely an interesting one! Her story is one that shows that college could be a great option for young entrepreneurs! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnibarman/ https://www.generationshe.co/

Welcome to MentorZ! Today we have on Dov Baron Dov is the leading expert on Developing Authentic Leadership; authentic leadership can be defined as a leadership style that focused heavily on honesty, trustworthiness, empathy, and vulnerability. He is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. He has the global number 1 podcast for fortune 500 leaders, which is titled “Dov Baron’s Leadership and Loyalty Tips for Executives.” He has been cited as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire, 100 Motivational Speakers and named as one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Guru’s. This episode will work a little differently from others, We have decided to split up this one amazing conversation into three different segments, one posted each day after another I am so excited to share this interview with everyone! Dov provides excellent wisdom and told fantastic stories about his life experiences. There is something everyone can take away from these episodes Media Page fullmontyleadership.com/media Website FullMontyLeadership.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/DovBaronLeadership Twitter: twitter.com/TheDovBaron LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron

Welcome to MentorZ! Today we have on Dov Baron Dov is the leading expert on Developing Authentic Leadership; authentic leadership can be defined as a leadership style that focused heavily on honesty, trustworthiness, empathy, and vulnerability. He is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. He has the global number 1 podcast for fortune 500 leaders, which is titled “Dov Baron’s Leadership and Loyalty Tips for Executives.” He has been cited as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire, 100 Motivational Speakers and named as one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Guru’s. This episode will work a little differently from others, We have decided to split up this one amazing conversation into three different segments, one posted each day after another I am so excited to share this interview with everyone! Dov provides excellent wisdom and told fantastic stories about his life experiences. There is something everyone can take away from these episodes Media Page fullmontyleadership.com/media Website FullMontyLeadership.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/DovBaronLeadership Twitter: twitter.com/TheDovBaron LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron

Welcome to MentorZ! Today we have on Dov Baron Dov is the leading expert on Developing Authentic Leadership; authentic leadership can be defined as a leadership style that focused heavily on honesty, trustworthiness, empathy, and vulnerability. He is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership. He has the global number 1 podcast for fortune 500 leaders, which is titled “Dov Baron’s Leadership and Loyalty Tips for Executives.” He has been cited as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire, 100 Motivational Speakers and named as one of the Top 30 Global Leadership Guru’s. This episode will work a little differently from others, We have decided to split up this one amazing conversation into three different segments, one posted each day after another I am so excited to share this interview with everyone! Dov provides excellent wisdom and told fantastic stories about his life experiences. There is something everyone can take away from these episodes Media Page http://fullmontyleadership.com/media Website FullMontyLeadership.com Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DovBaronLeadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDovBaron LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dovbaron

As communication, technology, and entertainment change throughout the generations, it’s hard to keep track of what’s good and what’s damaging. Ava Wettrick, an 18-year-old rising star in the entrepreneurial arena, has quite a bit of insight on the topic—and she has a mission, too. In this episode, Ava discusses the unique challenges her fellow Gen Zers are facing and how she plans to help. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WquJsb

Ava Wettrick, host of Mentorz podcast and high school senior cares about her peers.  She's bringing amazing thought leaders to her Generation Z peers to inspire them to think bigger.  She's also bringing groups of young women together for much needed connection and challenging discussion about deeper meaning and purpose than high school typically provides.   "There's a difference between childish-ness and childlike-ness. Child-likeness is about the wonder and love in your eyes."    Ava Wettrick - host of Mentorz podcast.    "I vote we let our teens live in child like wonder just a little longer.  High school shouldn't be where their dreams go to die."  Rebecca Fleetwood Hession    The suicide rate for teens between 10 and 17 was up 70% between 2006 and 2016, the latest data analysis available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  It's clearly documented that lack of connection and lack of meaning and purpose is a significant contributor to depression.  Couple this challenge with the high achievement mindset driving through education today and we have a crisis.   Before you jump on the bandwagon of iPhones are the villian, that seems like an easy target to shift the blame.  Are we really listening to our teens?  Do they have a voice?  Do we aspire to a strong sense of love and belonging or just a high GPA?   And what about the kids that aren't on the college track?  What about the artist and the creative?  Where is their sense of meaning and purpose and belonging?   

Ava is the host of the MentorZ podcast, a show dedicated for kids, by a kid, to bringing on fantastic guests to help guide the next generation (hence the 'z') towards success in all definitions of the word. Connect with Ava: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick-973863153/ Join our Young Bosses Collective: http://bit.ly/youngbossescollective Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/nikamoeini Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moeini/

Tucked away inside the Nobilesville High School library, a room full of students make scribbles on a white, dry-erase board. Fired up from a live video-interview with Seth Godin, these teens start bringing their ideas to life as they collaborate in groups, answering the tough question, "why?" In this first episode of a two part series, CEO and Founder of StartEdUp, Don Wettrick demonstrates how innovation in the classroom creates disruption in the business world. He's also hosts The StartEdUp Podcast. ---- Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email roipod@iupui.edu so we can help your organization make better business decisions. ---- Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/35aeAfZ ---- SHOW NOTES: MATT: Welcome to another episode of the ROI Podcast presented by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where we help organizations make better business decisions, I'm your host, Matt Martella, joined by, as always, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Phil Powell. If you're tuning in for the first time, first off, thank you for joining us. It's an honor to spend this time with you each week. Normally we discuss practical business and leadership tips with the help of our faculty members or industry experts. However, this week, we have a special treat for you. We're doing a two-part series, featuring CEO and Co-Founder of StartEDup, Don Wettrick. His not-for-profit received recognition from progressive leaders, such as Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, and Gary Vaynerchuk, just to name a few. He hosts a leadership podcast called The Started Up Podcast, which receives thousands of downloads per episode and they're no stranger to Forbes Magazine either. Forbes has featured Wettrick numerous times for his progressive style of teaching. Don Wettrick is also a teacher at Noblesville High School where he's disrupting traditional educational learning by letting students decide what THEY want to learn, then empowering them to do so. PHIL: (ADLIB) Don Wettrick: This is a class at Noblesville High School, called Innovation and Open Sourced Learning. It's called that because the first six... seven weeks it's an innovation course. Like we literally try to teach you how to think for yourself, how to re-frame problems, how to create seekers and peekers, not moaners and groaners, I'll get into that in a little bit. And the rest of the year then, is open sourced learning in a sense that some of the things that you specifically want to learn that I'm not good at, you should build a network and find those people. So, if you said I really want to get into coding Python, I can't do that. But I can sure as heck help you find people that do know that. And so therefore they open source their learning… I don't like it when people moan, "well it's not what you know, it's who you know," okay, let's know people.  MATT: The big draw for students comes from the open learning environment. Tucked away inside the Noblesville High School library, a few dozen students collaborate in pods, not desks, working together to find solutions to ideas THEY generated. However, getting to the point of passion for these students takes intentional conversations, early on. Don Wettrick: If you tell a student, "hey, go learn something." What? That is, and I'm going to call a timeout, because that's the hard part about this class, is that when I first started it, I set them free a little bit too soon. Because a lot of times kids go, "oh, finally a class where I can do what I want to do." What do you want to do? Oh, I don't know. And they're so used to being told sit down, shut your mouth and work on this. That's natural. So the freedom thing has to be released a little bit slower. Answering the fundamental question of why you're in school. And for years it was compliance. You know, I was just talking earlier before you came in. I didn't go... and I fully admit, when I graduated in 19-90-something, I didn't' go to learn. I went to go get a degree. Because in 1995, if you had a degree, you're good. That's dead! If you don't have skills, you're not employable. And that's mortifying to me because I think there are a lot of students that still have, because their parents, that worked for them... "Oh just go and major in anything, it won't matter." Yes it does matter! And if they don't come out with skills, it's hurting. So I think what's been resinating and I think two-thirds of the people on my show are entrepreneurs. They're rule breakers, they're let's try this my way. That is asking, "then why are we here? Why are we in this school?" Well it's to prepare our kids for the future.. okay, what is it about, what's futuristic about some of the things we do? And by the way, I think traditional education still has a place. You cannot be innovative if you do not know how to read. You cannot be innovative if you do not know how to communicate. You cannot be innovative if you do not understand or appreciate history or how it's going to repeat itself. So I still love education, but there has to be a time and a space where you are allowed to pursue some of your own autonomous interests and work for something that matters, to you. It has to have purpose. Because that whole B-S about, "why are we doing this?" "Because it's on the S-A-T." Oh God. That just doesn't matter in our modern world. We're never going to be smarter than a machine. If it can be automated, it will in the next five years. So what's truly important and what's truly being demanded is that people that are innovative, that have creative solutions. Because a machine can't do that. And I think that's starting to resonate with people. And I hate to be fear based, I really do. I'm a positive guy. But I think some of these things that are coming up, this train that is coming called machine learning A-I, whatever, that's starting to get people to go, "maybe there's something different here." So the curriculum is basically, we start the unlearning process? We start to look at... well first of all we build the culture. And that culture build includes some blogs, includes some things by Seth Godin, it includes a TedTalk here and there. We also go into the purpose. And we also start taking a look at where things are headed. Because I want them to see why they're here. Some of the kids signed up because their parents said they had read about it, or some of the kids heard from the other kids that it's a fun class, but I want to know fundamentally why you're here. So that why, we address first, Simon Sinek... hashtag Simon. So once we establish that why, then all of a sudden we start going into the nuts and bolts of how you break down problems. Collect and connect, which is not mine that was Tina Seelig at Stanford. We start going to little sprinkles of "D" school stuff, right? And then also, we start taking time like I just said, we just started on our social media profiles. How do you reach out to people? How do you collaborate with people? We were just talking earlier, we reached out to Ninja - you may not know who that is, but he's a famous streamer on Twitch and on YouTube and Twitter. And so we were talking about the power of social media. He got back with us in two minutes. A guy that's got millions of followers, and he starts sending us video messages. That's powerful. Because we're kind of demonstrating to the kids, please no middle fingers, no duck-face selfies, no "F" this, "F" that, you are professional. Treat yourself like a professional online. And if you do, people are like, "what the heck? This kids like 17-years old and building a business." And then we start teaching them, this is new this year, and I'm really excited about it, but we also teach them actual skills, especially in analytics. We're going to help them grow. And we're also going to keep the data on it and just show, no charge, because we have found that kids that can... they don't know what to work on quite yet, but boy are they experts at telling everyone else what to do. And then once they do, all of a sudden they're like, "you know what I should work on after this?" Same thing - we do that also with non-profits. We'll work with really small, we're talking a staff of three, kind of non-profit. Help them brand, help them gain awareness, help them raise funds. Then after I force them to work with a non-profit and a small business, now they're itching to go. And I should say with a clarification, this isn't an entrepreneur class, but it is. Again, it's innovation and open sourced learning. If something is truly innovative, and needed, I mean technically I could make a salt shaker into a punching bag and it doesn't mean its a good product. But if it's innovative and if it's needed you might as well take it to market, and then I promote entrepreneurialism.  MATT: The traditional model of education has a student complete a task, receive a grade, then based on your grade average, get your diploma. But Wettrick says, it's far more than your grade in his class – it's completing what you said you would do. Don Wettrick: One of the hardest things to do in the world, is the things that you said you want to do. Right? I told myself I was going to lose 20 pounds this year, it did not happen. Why? Because I didn't have an accountability partner. So that reflection process is the way we grade, in the sense that, the things that you said you're going to do, I'm there to have you backwards design it. We fell out of calendar. We have a list of things we want to accomplish. If you didn't accomplish those, in your reflection, tell me why. Don't give me this flowery essay laden, great answer, like tell me what you struggled with. Because that's how we're going to get through this. And so, therefore, every two weeks they either give me a podcast, a YouTube post or a blog. We live in the greatest time to document everything, it's free on YouTube. So I'm like, even if you just don't show it to anybody, I will grade you. Because a lot of times, when you start talking out loud, you start making connections. So you start telling me what you need to move forward. Secondly, if I've gotten to them, they do understand branding. People love that hero's journey. So if all a sudden you see a kid on YouTube or has their own podcast and they're like, "okay, here's what I'm moving towards. I really need to know more about this kind of coding language or I need to know more about this engineering thing." Then they'll start building an audience and adults will reach out and they'll go, "here's where you're going wrong." And they start offering help. They start building a network at 17/18! That is why I reflect and that is how I grade. And so it's kind of crazy, I know. And I've actually gone through several different variations I grade, but that's the one I've stuck with the longest. In that, they kind of start making their own connections and they tell me how they're going to move forward. I mean there are some students that still comply, just to comply. And by the way, this class is not for everybody. It's just not. I've noticed that. There are some people that like... case and point, there was a really, really nice student who, towards the first semester, it looks like she was going to start crying. I'm like, "what's wrong?" She's like, "this is the only 'B' I have." And I go, "okay?" And she was like, "Well, I'm just..." and there was this long pause, and I go, "Do you want an 'A'?" And she didn't know what to say. And I walked over to my computer, I logged in and I go, "It's done. You have an 'A'." - "Well now I feel guilty." I said, "okay, are you in this class to satisfy me? Or are you in this class to pursue things in your life?" And in that answer, she knew she was in this class to get a good GPA. She's not meant for this class. Nice girl, oh my gosh nice girl. But she was still under that old model, and that's fine. Then I have some kids, I had one of my most brilliant students, he had a "D". And I'm like, "could you please turn in your reflections?" - "Oh.. I'm too busy." Why? He was basically freelancing for two tech firms. He was making money. "Wettrick, I don't have time for your silly... I mean it's good for the other kids, but I'm busy." What do I say? Like at the end of the semester, I had to look at myself in the mirror and go, "this is my best student, and he's getting a 'D'." And I apologized to him and I'm like, "I gave you a 'C' because I felt guilty about it." He's like, "don't worry about it man, I don't care what my GPA is." Like he barely graduated anyway. That "C" ended up being his best grade. And so, learning? He was learning constantly. That other girl, she really hadn't taken away much from the class other than, she was doing all of her reflections and they were always very measured, she did it as a blog, and the grammar was perfect, and that's cool and all, but actual wanting to do better and do things outside of the school? She's doesn't want to do. MATT: And it's the students that push past simply getting an “A” who gain the most value. In fact, those are the students who make a tangible difference in the world. Don Wettrick: We've had some companies launched from the class. We've had, probably our biggest story of last year, we had two students who connected with a contact we know in Ghana, and they raised money to start a school in Ghana. Not hand over to the Red Cross, but they went out and left. And spent two months in Ghana. Like, that's crazy. And then also got to work with people like Scott Harrison. We've also had our e-sports team that has turned into their own business. They now consult for other schools that want to start e-sport leagues, so they charge now per-hour for other schools wanting to start an e-sports team. Matter of fact, they're working with some people at Atlantic Records, like they're big time now. I'll be asking them for money soon. And then, this is shameless, this is terrible of me, but even like my daughter having this mindset. I'll never forget this, this pivotal moment. We're in the car driving. I speak, here and there. And so one time we had one of those driveables in Illinois, and Ava and I are in the car. And some God awful celebrity gossip minute came on the radio, like what Kim said to Kanye or something stupid. And all of a sudden, before I could turn the channel, Ava goes, "This! This is the problem with my generation and Millennials. This right here." I'm like, "What do you mean?" And she's like, "Dad, more Gen-Z people take life instructions from what, you know, what Ariana Grande said last night and they don't even know who Tim Ferriss is. They don't know who Simon Sinek is." I'm like, "you're right." And she's like, "I swear to God, Gen-Z needs better mentors. That's what they need." And then she pauses and she has that light in her eyes, she's like, "Mentors.. mentors with a 'Z'.. mentors, I should start my own podcast called Mentorz. And then I would have an excuse to interview all these great leaders that mentors should know. It would be my excuse to talk to Tim Ferriss." I'm like, "That's a really good idea." And then her being my daughter, she's like, "And I don't need your help." I'm like, "Why not?" And she's like, "I'm not going to ride off your guests, I'm going to find my own." Her podcast is amazing! So that's shameless because I'm a dad and just promoted my daughter's... but even that moment, on full display was her new way of thinking. Sh was not like that a couple of months ago. MATT: So then, how does Wettrick define success for his students? Don Wettrick: That's the hard part. Sometimes you don't see success for another six months, eight months, a year. I dare say, a lot of times, our kids, our students come back and go, "Oh my gosh, I get it now." That's fine! Some of the measurables are very difficult and I hate the term soft skills because it sound less than. But some of the soft skill, some of the network build - when our students are building this great hub of collaborators, you may not see their product, their LLC for another year or two. But what you do see is them being able to think for themselves. To get out of the group think mentality. That is something we truly love and that we can also be opportunity seekers. That's what I was talking about earlier. That mindset of seekers and peekers not moaners and groaners. I think the biggest waste of human potential right now is that people are online looking for something that our president said that offended them. Or looking for something that Nancy Pelosi said that offended them - both sides. People will spend God knows how many hours looking to be bothered. Meanwhile, our seekers and peekers have this mindset difference of, "I'm going to go out and I'm going to seek opportunities." And when they start to congregate with each other, seekers start... like doers congregate with doers. And then once they're a community they can peek around the corner. They can see what's next. We've had some students pick out trends like 2-years in advance. Like, case and point, two and a half years ago, two of our students said we should get into E-sports game, it's going to be huge. And dag-gon if they weren't right. So the seekers and peekers mentality you do see fairly quickly once you break them out of that matrix, but the hard thing, again, is that sometimes the financial success might not come for another two, three, five years later. MATT: That's all the time we have this week. Come back next week as we continue with part two in this two-part podcast with Don Wettrick, CEO of StartedUp and teacher of the Innovation and Open Sourced Learning at Noblesville High School. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast app. While you're there, leave a review. We would greatly appreciate your feedback to bring you the best content we know how. This has been another episode of the ROI Podcast presented by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where we help organizations make better business decisions. I'm your host Matt Martella. See you next week.  

Ava Wettrick is the founder of Mentorz Media and the host of Mentorz Podcast. In this Friday spotlight of the InnovateWithIN cohort, we discuss the "why" of Mentorz, how she got here, and the power of LinkedIn. Lastly, Ava goes into why "playing the long game" of providing value is better than asking for people to do her favors. You can find her podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/ava-wettrick On LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick-973863153/

Ava is A 17 Year Old Host of the MentorZ podcast, a show dedicated for kids, by a kid, to bringing on fantastic guests to help guide the next generation (hence the 'z') towards success in all definitions of the word. The podcast has been absolutely blessed to have on such guests such as JT McCormick, Mike Smith, Tom Bilyeu, and Santiago Jaramillo. Check The Show Out Here For Inspiration -> https://soundcloud.com/ava-wettrick