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It has been nearly two decades since a Vermonter won a coveted Rhodes Scholarship, widely considered the most prestigious scholarship in the world. The Rhodes Scholarship pays for international students to pursue postgraduate studies for up to three years at Oxford University in England.This week, Lena Ashooh of Shelburne was named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar. She is one of 32 Rhodes Scholars chosen from the U.S. from over 3,000 students who applied. According to the Rhodes Trust, Vermont has had 43 Rhodes Scholars since the first cohort in 1903. The last Rhodes Scholar from Vermont was named in 2006."It's so special to be named a Rhodes Scholar as a Vermonter," said Ashooh. "People have such a special attachment to Vermont, even if they're not from there, it occupies this really beautiful place in their mind. It's a place of respite and joy and progressivism."Lena Ashooh graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in 2021. At CVU, Ashooh was active with 4-H and she founded Mi Vida, MiVoz (“my life, my voice”), a group that brought together the children of migrant farmworkers in Vermont with other youth to share stories and discuss how to make change. In 2020, she was named one of Vermont's top youth volunteers and was recognized with a national Prudential Spirit of Community Award.Ashooh is now a senior at Harvard. She is pursuing Harvard's first major in animal studies, an interdisciplinary program that she designed that combines philosophy, psychology, biology, and political science. She explained that animal studies is a way to study social injustice.“Looking at the ways that animals were mistreated or their freedom was being restricted also allowed us to attend to ways that people, and specifically vulnerable people, are also being mistreated, being subjected to exploitation or to disease and illness and pollution from farms,” said Ashooh.While in college, Ashooh has lobbied legislators on environmental justice, worked as an intern for Vermont Rep. Becca Balint, and has done research in Puerto Rico on macaque monkeys. She is co-president of Harvard College Animal Advocates and she also plays the classical harp. At Oxford, Ashooh plans to study animal ethics, and address the question: “What does it mean to respect an animal as an individual?”“My hope is that working on this question seriously as it pertains to animals might give us better philosophical concepts to be applied with humans as well. That can enable us to ensure that each person's individual value and the valuing of their contributions can be protected.”Ashooh will pursue a postgraduate degree in philosophy at Oxford and is considering attending law school. She leaves open the possibility of returning to Vermont. “I've always found Vermont to be a front runner in spearheading progressive ideas that might change the way the country is thinking … I think Vermont would be a very exciting place to return to to try out some progressive policies that might help us head down that path towards a brighter future.”

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Chase Hartman! Chase Hartman of Tampa, Florida, is a community changemaker and youth leader dedicated to finding solutions to some of the country's toughest challenges. Eighteen-year-old Chase co-founded a non-profit called Eco Brothers and an award-winning book distribution project called “read.repeat.”.  Focusing his efforts on improving literacy rates, he's collected and distributed more than 225,000 books and impacted the lives of more than 65,000 students in Hillsborough County, Florida.  Chase champions the need for more books-with-diversity and dual language books in local Title-1 schools and has worked to raise more than $150,000 to improve literacy and run environmental projects in his state. Chase enjoys the challenges of leadership opportunities and served as Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scout Troop 46, where he also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.  For the service project required for this respected rank, he designed and planted a butterfly garden at his former elementary school and purchased butterfly habitats for each classroom to learn more about the importance of the declining monarch butterfly.  He's attended leadership workshops through Boy Scouts with the National Youth Leadership Training and also at American University with the National Student Leadership Conference. An honor student, Chase attended the American Legion Boys State Conference and received the Samsung Scholarship. Additionally, he has been recognized as a 2024 Coca Cola Scholar, Beta Club Scholar, and National Honor Society Scholarship National Finalist. He is a member of the National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars and is Co-President of Student Government at his high school.  Chase's academic and community service efforts have been recognized by the Dr. Ben Carson Scholar Fund, which has awarded him the position of Carson Scholar.  Chase is a Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Team Community Hero of Tomorrow recipient, Florida's Prudential Spirit of the Community Honoree, Points of Light Youth Advisory Council member, and was also recognized by the EPA as a President's Environmental Youth Award winner. He is currently a student at the University of Florida studying Business Administration and Political Science.  https://linktr.ee/ecobrothers FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of Hearts of Gold, we hear from Himani, who shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project called "Project Save the Girl Child." Himani's project aims to raise awareness about the issue of female gendercide, which is the preference for a male child over a female child in patriarchal societies. She educates people about the consequences of this issue through gendercide awareness seminars and distributing brochures in India. Himani also partners with an organization called the Invisible Girl Project to rescue girls who are at high risk of being victims of female gendercide in India. Tune in to learn more about this important project and its impact. More about Himani: Himani Kalra is a Gold Award Girl Scout from Atlanta. Her project "Save the Girl Child" worked to raise awareness of female gendercide and promote gender equality through education and healthcare for underprivileged girls in Georgia and India. Himani partnered with over 40 global organizations to promote girl empowerment and is the Youth Brand Ambassador for the Invisible Girl Project working to end gendercide in India. She designed a science curriculum to empower refugee girls in Clarkston for future STEM careers, and has fundraised enough to set up five village schools with the Ekal Foundation and donated 36,000 books and educational supplies for girls in the Delhi slum districts. Himani was a Girl Scout Council Young Woman of Distinction and National Gold Award Scholarship recipient. She has been recognized as a Prudential Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist, an honoree of the George W Bush Point of Light Awards, and is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Outside of Girl Scouts, Himani is a nationally ranked fencer, Kathak classical dancer, bassoon player, and avid travel enthusiast. Links: Website: https://www.savethegirlchild.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Save-The-Girl-Child/100064826106012/ Key takeaways from the episode: Take Charge of Your Passion: Himani's project, Project Save the Girl Child, was inspired by her personal experiences and passion for addressing the issue of female gender side. Her advice to other Girl Scouts is to identify a cause or passion they are interested in and see how far they can take it. The Gold Award provides a platform to make a difference and learn valuable skills along the way. Overcoming Challenges: Himani faced challenges in tackling a culturally and politically sensitive topic as a high school student. She had to educate people about an issue that many were unaware of or reluctant to discuss. However, she persevered and found ways to raise awareness and make connections with organizations and individuals who could support her cause. The Power of Connection: Himani's experience at Camp CEO taught her the importance of finding connections with others, regardless of age or professional background. She realized that meaningful conversations and relationships can be formed in unexpected places, and these connections can lead to new opportunities and growth. Empowering Girls through Education: Himani's project aimed to empower girls through education and healthcare, challenging the mindset that devalues girls in certain societies. By providing girls with equal access to education and healthcare, their potential can be recognized and society can be transformed. This takeaway highlights the importance of investing in girls' education and breaking down gender barriers to create a more equitable future. The issue of female gendercide is a serious problem in many Asian countries, where there is a preference for male children over female children. Himani's project, "Project Save the Girl Child," aims to raise awareness about this issue and its consequences on societies and populations. Himani's project was inspired by personal experiences, including being the second daughter in an Asian household and witnessing gender inequalities during her visits to India. She also drew inspiration from her grandmother, who was a doctor and emphasized the importance of education and support for her daughters. Himani's project has continued to grow even after her Gold Award project, and she plans to expand it further in New York City. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3rx06pr Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

For today's GivingTuesday Spark leader episode, Sammie Vance joins us and shares what her plans are for this years GivingTuesday.***Website: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/Instagram: @sammiesbuddybenchprojectFacebook: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project*** Samantha “Sammie” Vance is on a mission, to make the world a less lonely place starting with making sure all kids have a friend. She wants to spread kindness wherever she goes.She has gained worldwide attention through her project where she collected plastic caps and lids and had them recycled into buddy benches for her school and all around the country. It has impacted and inspired many from kids to adults.Sammie received a Certificate of Excellence from her cities Mayor, been a guest on the Today Show with Kathie Lee, Nightly News with Lester Holt, covered by Martha Stewart Living, USA Today to name a few.  She has over 40 million views on numerous videos done on her, including one of them tweeted about by Reese Witherspoon.  She has partnered with Walgreens and UPS who wanted to help her continue to spread kindness. She has won multiple International Awards including and an award named for her. Most recently she won the Diana Award, Gloria Barron Prize for Inspiring Young Heroes and Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She has been in magazine publications such as Bravery and Highlights and even in magazines in the UK and as far as Australia.  She wants to write books to inspire others to be kind and make a difference. Her debut book “Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference” will be released August 24, 2021, by Clear Fork Publishing. Sammie lives in Indiana and is in Middle School. Her favorite subject is math, and she loves pizza, DIY crafts, writing poems, and meeting new people. She loves receiving mail from all over the country and the world. She is a Giving Tuesday Sparks Leader and involved in various groups to support and inspire youth. She has recently co created a group called World Changers geared at young women to encourage them that they can make a difference no matter their age. Sammie does a weekly podcast called Sammie Smiles where she interviews people from all walks of life. It is geared towards leaving her listeners and guests inspired and with a smile.

Every generation brings new and amazing ideas, innovations and energies to the world - but it's not always easy for them to understand how to translate these into a society that was preset by the previous generations. Resistance to new ideas, adherence to traditions, and a reluctance to change can bring challenges for young people who are eager to create what is in their hearts and minds. That is where our expert guest, Shaun Derik, comes into the mix. Shaun has spent his life assisting youth in reaching their fullest potential - empowering them to be their authentic selves while simultaneously inspiring them to push through adversity to be the change they desire to see in the world. In this heartfelt discussion, Amber and Shaun dive into: ▸ the damage that categories and labels cause and the steps to rip the label off ▸ why societies and cultures are seemingly so resistant to change and how young people can practice simple steps to persevere through this experience ▸ his coaching philosophies on goal setting and celebration If you have young people in your life or you are a young person who feels unheard or unable to effectively communicate how you feel, Shaun's heart-centered insight is something you won't want to miss. ------------------ To learn more about Shaun visit: ShaunDerik.comShaun on InstagramThe Hard Part Show To explore more tools from The Heart Leader Program, visit The Heart Leader Toolbox Watch LIVE on Facebook Go to: www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio ------------------ SHAUN'S UPCOMING CONFERENCES / SPEAKING EVENTS (Showing April Only)APR 21 Rural Alaska CAP Teen Ambassador Virtual Conference (Keynote)APR 22 Berlin CT Social Youth Services "Saying Something" (Keynote)APR 23 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Show Live (Host)APR 24 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Show Live (Host)APR 25 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Show Live (Host)APR 26 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Show Live (Host)ARP 27 Yonkers High (Keynote)APR 28 Rural Alaska CAP Teen Ambassador Virtual Conference (Trainer)ARP 29 Gorton High (Host)APR 29 Rural Alaska CAP Teen Ambassador Virtual Conference (Trainer) QUICK MOTIVATION (60 secs)Shaun Speaks Live (60 secs) TESTIMONIALS During the pandemic we all had to pivot. Shaun's team had to figure out how to take the same energy of a live show that featured music, comedy, dance and heavy audience participation and create a captivating, high octane virtual workshop series. They did it. What are people saying about Shaun's Virtual Program? Watch Testimonials

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For the first episodes in this series Samantha Vance is sharing her project. Check out this episode to find out how you can get involved in her project. ***Website: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/Instagram: @sammiesbuddybenchprojectFacebook: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project*** Samantha “Sammie” Vance is 12 years old and, on a mission, to make the world a less lonely place starting with making sure all kids have a friend. She wants to spread kindness wherever she goes.She has gained worldwide attention through her project where she collected plastic caps and lids and had them recycled into buddy benches for her school and all around the country. It has impacted and inspired many from kids to adults.Sammie received a Certificate of Excellence from her cities Mayor, been a guest on the Today Show with Kathie Lee, Nightly News with Lester Holt, covered by Martha Stewart Living, USA Today to name a few.  She has over 40 million views on numerous videos done on her, including one of them tweeted about by Reese Witherspoon.  She has partnered with Walgreens and UPS who wanted to help her continue to spread kindness. She has won multiple International Awards including and an award named for her. Most recently she won the Diana Award, Gloria Barron Prize for Inspiring Young Heroes and Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She has been in magazine publications such as Bravery and Highlights and even in magazines in the UK and as far as Australia.  She wants to write books to inspire others to be kind and make a difference. Her debut book “Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference” will be released August 24, 2021, by Clear Fork Publishing. Sammie lives in Indiana and is in Middle School. Her favorite subject is math, and she loves pizza, DIY crafts, writing poems, and meeting new people. She loves receiving mail from all over the country and the world. She is a Giving Tuesday Sparks Leader and involved in various groups to support and inspire youth. She has recently co created a group called World Changers geared at young women to encourage them that they can make a difference no matter their age. Sammie does a weekly podcast called Sammie Smiles where she interviews people from all walks of life. It is geared towards leaving her listeners and guests inspired and with a smile.

Samantha “Sammie” Vance is 12 years old and on a mission to make the world a less lonely place starting with making sure all kids have a friend. She wants to spread kindness wherever she goes.She has gained worldwide attention through her project where she collected plastic caps and lids and had them recycled into buddy benches for her school and all around the country. It has impacted and inspired many from kids to adults.Sammie received a Certificate of Excellence from her cities Mayor, been a guest on the Today Show with Kathie Lee, Nightly News with Lester Holt,  covered by Martha Stewart Living, USA Today to name a few.  She has over 40 million views on numerous videos done on her, including one of them tweeted about by Reese Witherspoon.  She has partnered with Walgreens and UPS who wanted to help her continue to spread kindness. She has won multiple International Awards including and an award named for her. Most recently she won the Diana Award, Gloria Barron Prize for Inspiring Young Heroes and Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She has been in magazine publications such as Bravery and Highlights and even in magazines in the UK and as far as Australia.  She wants to write books to inspire others to be kind and make a difference. Her debut book “Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference” will be released August 24, 2021 by Clear Fork Publishing. Sammie lives in Indiana and is in Middle School. Her favorite subject is math and she loves pizza, DIY crafts, writing poems, and meeting new people. She loves receiving mail from all over the country and the world. She is a Giving Tuesday Sparks Leader and involved in various groups to support and inspire youth. She has recently co created a group called World Changers geared at young women to encourage them that they can make a difference no matter their age. Sammie does a weekly podcast called Sammie Smiles where she interviews people from all walks of life. It is geared towards leaving her listeners and guests inspired and with a smile.

In this episode Sammie talks to Cash Daniels also known as the Conservation Kid and co founder of The Clean Up Kids. This episode is full of smiles and ways that you can care for the environment around you. Both Sammie and Cash were recent winners of the Top National Youth Volunteers from Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and love cheering each other on with their individual projects. Get ready to smile and be inspired to do something good for the planet.

Gitanjali Rao was recognized as America's Top Young Scientist and received an EPA Presidential award for inventing her device "Tethys"—an early lead detection tool. Gitanjali is also the inventor of “Epione”—a device for early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction using genetic engineering, and "Kindly"—an anti-cyberbullying service using AI and Natural Language processing. She was honored as Forbes “30 Under 30 in Science” in 2019 and TIME's “Top Young Innovator” and "TIME Kid of the Year" for her innovations and STEM workshops she conducts globally, which has inspired over 48,000 students in the last two years across four continents. In her sessions, she shares her own process of innovation that can be used by students all over the world. She often presents in global and corporate forums on innovation and the importance of STEM. Gitanjali is the author of the book "Young Innovator's Guide to STEM", which guides students, educators, or teachers with a prescribed 5 step innovation process and was named one of America's Top Youth volunteer by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for her impact globally. TIME MAGAZINE CONNECT WITH GITANJALI Twitter | Instagram Follow Heidi on Social Media! Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Spotify About Heidi As a homegrown Coloradan with a passion for keeping the spirit of our state alive and well, I started this podcast to bring the people of Colorado together to celebrate the amazing state we call home! Come along on this journey with me as I travel across our state in my vintage RV, interviewing folks who embody the true spirit of the Rocky Mountains. From the front range to the mile-high city, to the mountain towns and the Wild West of southern Colorado, we'll celebrate the history, beauty, and Coloradans that make this place the colorful state it is! Each week, you'll meet the people trailblazing the way for an even more colorful future for us all, and who are making a huge difference along the way. Visit heidiganahl.com to learn more about the podcast and where we are headed! Submit a guest to Heidi's Colorful Colorado! CLICK HERE!

Matine Khalighi is an incoming first year at Harvard College. In addition to academics, Matine is passionate about helping those who are less fortunate. Inspired by his project in his “Building a Better Community Class” in eighth grade, Matine was motivated to do something more to help those in need. Matine is the founder of a 501(c)(3) youth-led nonprofit organization called EEqual. As the Executive Director, Matine helped the organization develop a teen-led board of directors which creates life changes for students in poverty and experiencing homelessness. Also, Matine is also involved in his Baha'i religious community, serving as a Children's Class teacher, and also is an author for BahaiTeachings.org. Matine is an Ashoka Young Changemaker, a TEDx Speaker, a Prudential Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist, and a three-time winner of the President's Volunteer Service Award. HumanityRising.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humanity-rising-voices/support

MSM 477: The Twelfth Night: Some are born with Technology, Some Achieve Technology, Some have Technology Thrust Upon Them Jokes: Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Middle School Science Minute: Safe Home Science Instruction I was recently reading the NSTA Safety Blog, published by the National Science Teaching Association and found on their website at: https://www.nsta.org/blog/safety-hands-science-home-instructions Reports from the Front Lines Advisory: The Twitterverse Look for your host, Todd Bloch, to have a middle school topic all ready to go! Make it a strategic part of your personal professional development. #mschat on Thursday @8:00 pm. Strategies: Gaming The Grade: How One Middle Schooler Beat A Virtual Learning Algorithm https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/09/03/online-learning-algorithm#annotations:IAvlDu_hEeqKgo_Tg0XLtA Looking at a Hokusai picture http://diamantia-kai-skouria.blogspot.com/2011/03/looking-at-hokusai-picture.html#annotations:mowAwu_uEeqw_IPaeiUi8A Resources: AMLE & the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Call for Nominations https://spirit.prudential.com/?_cldee=ZnJpZGVzd2lkZWxAZ21haWwuY29t&recipientid=contact-7fa4693c4f5bde1196b00050568361fd-8762e9e7558e4c73a30ed754063fe8c9&esid=3c1ed941-f5ed-ea11-8109-000d3a044486 H5P OER Hub https://h5p.org/oer-hub-coming#annotations:N-9c-vFTEeq2D39pvx7bTg Why people fall for misinformation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz6GULbowAk&feature=emb_logo Disinformation https://www.commoncraft.com/video/disinformation Lateral Reading https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=GZvsGKvqzDs&feature=emb_logo Web Spotlight: Wawa is Offering Free Coffee for Teachers https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/wawa-offering-free-coffee-to-teachers-school-faculty/?fbclid=IwAR13anqHxZwoMhTXbvYUOw-9GWtOldhrzi0QQVgmwRyJBchbKOkAzfLga0E How Google Classroom became teachers’ go-to tool—and why it’s fallen short https://www.fastcompany.com/90541246/how-google-classroom-became-teachers-go-to-tool-and-why-its-fallen-short#annotations:ZUq1QvBYEeqqtPfzOPMe2g America Runs on Charli - Axis’s “The Culture Translator”

Du haut de ses 15 ans cette année, Huang Poh-shih (黃柏實) est bénévole das son quartier depuis plus de dix ans, et son aide dépasse aujourd'hui le bénévolat de quartier en combinant ses compétences linguistiques (qu'il tient de sa mère) et son ambition de perspective internationale. Une recette qui lui permet de cultiver, en autodidacte, une approche de Soft Power de Taiwan. Comme bénévole, Huang Poh-shih s'est occupé de personnes âgées, il accompagne les jeunes pour la lecture ou la narration d'histoires et légendes étrangères... Il touche un peu à tout et aime tenir le gouvernail. Il a par exemple été chef d'équipe d'un camp environnemental contre les emballages plastiques. Il est lauréat 2020 du programme des "jeunes bénévoles ambassadeurs" fondé sur le modèle américain des Prudential Spirit of Community Awards qui encourage les jeunes à prendre part à la vie de leurs quartiers, à apporter leur aide et leur contribution dans tous les domaines. Au fil de notre entretien, Huang Poh-shih nous explique comment il s'engage (et les jeunes à sa charge avec lui) dans la promotion des soins communautaires et milite pour que les jeunes soient consultés dans les affaires publiques communautaires. Bonne écoute!

Tseng Tsui-hsuan (鄭翠玄) est une jeune métisse. Née au Vietnam où elle a grandi jusqu'à 16 ans, elle est ensuite arrivée à Taiwan. En deux années seulement, la voilà déjà lauréate 2020 du programme des "jeunes bénévoles ambassadeurs" fondé sur le modèle américain des Prudential Spirit of Community Awards qui encourage les jeunes à prendre part à la vie de leurs quartiers, à apporter leur aide et leur contribution dans tous les domaines. Au fil de notre entretien, Tseng Tsui-hsuan nous dévoile comment elle a commencé à devenir bénévole dans une situation précaire et difficile avec sa famille au Vietnam et elle nous explique ce qui la pousse à continuer à donner de son temps pour les autres aujourd'hui. Elle nous parle aussi et surtout de la conception d'un jeu de société pour sensibiliser les plus petits au respect de l'environnement et principalement des dangers du plastique dans les océans. Son jeu a été remarqué et adopté dans de nombreuses écoles primaires à Taiwan, ce qui lui a valu le titre de lauréate 2020 du programme des "jeunes bénévoles ambassadeurs". Bonne écoute!

Abbie Mueller is a junior at Whitfield School and is the current Miss Gateway St. Louis' Outstanding Teen. Her platform, SelfValYOU, promotes positive body imagery and she advocates for service and community involvement for all ages. As Missouri's Prudential Spirit of Community high school award winner and founder of Cookin' Crowns and Abbie's Helping Hands, Abbie is a model representative for me and many others.

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 131, originally published in January 2014. Justin Sachs is the Publisher of Motivational Press and Chairman of the Board of Justin Sachs Companies, a group of companies that provide high-level services to business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporations world-wide. Justin joins the show to tell us about Motivational Press and its successes in 2013. Find out more about Justin Sachs at www.justinsachscompanies.com Visit Motivational Press at www.motivationalpress.com Justin's work has been acknowledged by Presidents, Congressmen, World-Renowned Business Leaders, Non-Profit Executives, Authors, and Entrepreneurs alike for his ability to achieve extraordinary results. Having advised and trained hundreds of thousands of people internationally, Justin is a highly regarded business expert on effectiveness, peak-performance, and marketing tactics. Justin has produced three movies including his best-selling Achieve Your Ultimate Success. He has written 6 books, including 5 international best sellers, on topics ranging from leadership to business growth. He has been featured in hundreds of media outlets throughout the world including MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, and Yahoo Finance. Justin has been featured alongside world-renowned business experts including Brian Tracy, John Assaraf, Mark Victor Hansen, Loral Langemeier and many others. Justin's philanthropic endeavors have won him many awards and accolades including the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, and Distinguished Recognition from the California Department of Education. Justin started a non-profit organization when he was 16 to inspire youth to engage in community service. More recently, he has been honored to partner with organizations like Kiva, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, and The Illumination Foundation. Justin's books and DVDs have been read by hundreds of thousands worldwide.

  Daniella Cohen is a senior at Highland Park High School in Illinois and is passionate about empathy and education. She currently serves on youth advisory boards to Born This Way Foundation and Ashoka’s Youth Venture. She is also the co-founder of her own project, G.I.V.E. (go.innovate.volunteer.educate). G.I.V.E. funds and installs internet, films educational peer to peer videos, and sends computers, pen-pal letters, and flip flops signed with messages of hope to schools in India, Uganda and Rwanda. Daniella has spoken at TEDxRedmond, numerous universities, conference and has led multiple Ashoka’s Youth Venture workshops. She was featured in a Belgian documentary: “30 under 30 International Social Entrepreneurs” by GoYoung. Daniella has received several awards including the Princeton Prize in Race Relations, the Build-A-Bear’s Huggable Hero Award, and the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. (www.DaniellaCohen.co www.GoGiveProject.com)

Leadership Expert and Author of 8 Bestselling Books, Justin Sachs. One More Sale Path to Mastery Justin Sachs is a highly- acclaimed business and marketing expert who has educated and inspired over eleven million people worldwide on how to more powerfully connect with their target market, reach their prospects, create marketing systems, and increase their customer and brand loyalty.  Having been acknowledged by US Presidents, Congressmen, and World-Renowned Business Leaders, Justin’s strategic consulting is called on by some of the world’s leading corporations and brands. “Through your service to others, you demonstrate the outstanding character of America and help strengthen our country.” -Hon. George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America “Your efforts will leave a lasting impression on countless individuals, and I thank you for your hard work.” – Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger, California State Governor He has been featured in hundreds of media outlets throughout the world including CBS Radio, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, ABC and Yahoo Finance. Justin’s industry leading publishing company, Motivational Press was recognized in 2014 on the INC 500 list as one of the fastest growing companies and the 4th fastest growing media company in the world.  Motivational Press has published some of the world’s leading experts on business, personal-development, and health & wellness including Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, Tony Alessandra, Barry Moltz and more. His media relations company, Expert Media Relations has secured his clients media appearances across every major media outlet including CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, Oprah, Good Morning America, and more.  “Thank you for your inspiring commitment to serving your community. Contributions like yours make our communities and our entire nation stronger.” -Arthur Ryan, Chariman and CEO of Prudential Financial Sachs, a philanthropist from the start, has won many awards and accolades for serving his community including the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, and Distinguished Recognition from the California Department of Education. He has been honored to partner with organizations like Kiva, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, and The Illumination Foundation. “I am pleased to recognize Justin Sachs for his dedication… Your outstanding leadership is commendable.” –Hon. Gavin Newsom, Lt. Governor of California and Fmr. Mayor of San Francisco, California Justin’s books and DVDs have been read by hundreds of thousands worldwide. Justin’s Books: Skyrocket: Your Sales, Your Business, Your Life – 2014 Justin has had 8 best-selling books: Customer Loyalty—2013 — International Best-Seller — Over 20,000 copies sold Customer Loyalty provides the world’s leading tools, strategies, and principles from the world’s leading strategic business professionals. These are the systems and practices real world entrepreneurs and business leaders are using every day in their businesses to increase their customer loyalty and the overall lifetime value of their customers. Ultimate Marketing Mastery -2013 Master the tools strategies and principles provided by some of the worlds leading authorities on Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media and more. These are the tools and strategies that have been executed by small businesses and Fortune 500 companies to produce significant revenue. How to Publish Your Book – 2013 — International Best-Seller — Over 10,000 copies sold How to Publish Your Book gives you the tools, strategies and systems you need to master and implement in order to successfully enter the book industry. Best-selling author and publisher, Justin Sachs, shares his insider secrets having published over 250 products and consulted with world-renowned personal development authority, Anthony Robbins, and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, Mark Victor Hansen. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to release a book. One-Minute Team Building – 2011 — International Best-Seller — Over 17,500 copies sold One-Minute Team Building features excerpts written by the foremost experts in corporate, non-profit, and community team building. It includes simple tools, strategies, and principles leaders can use to most effectively build their teams to improve productivity, maximize results and enhance overall success. The systems provided to you in One-Minute Team building provide you everything you need to know to build your teams with the social proof and real-world examples of its implementation so you have a one-stop-shop for peak performance team development. It is a must read for anyone looking to empower, unite, and motivate the members of their team Ultimate Business Mastery – 2011– International Best-Seller — Over 27,300 copies sold Ultimate Business Mastery gives entrepreneurs and business owners the tools and strategies they need to Maximize Your Productivity, Increase Your Revenue, and Achieve Your Highest Level of Influence. Power of Philanthropy – 2010 — International Best-Seller — Over 36,000 copies sold Partnerships built with international non-profit organizations. The Power of Philanthropy is a collection of stories that represent the most extraordinary individuals who are contributing at the highest levels in making a bold difference in the world. It includes stories of non-profit organizations, corporations, entrepreneurs and more who all have one thing in common: their commitment to being of service to others has made a measurable difference in the lives of many. Power of Persistence – 2009 — — International Best-Seller — Over 58,000 copies sold The Power of Persistence contains the most uplifting and impacting stories of how persistence has shaped the greatest leaders in business and life in general. Ever wonder what the difference is between those who have enormous success and those who just barely make it by? This book will show you why persistence is the number one skill the greatest successes have. Your Mailbox Is Full – Real Teens In the Real World – 2008 — — International Best-Seller — Over 24,000 copies sold — Partnerships with International Non-Profit Organizations. Your Mailbox is Full is a teen development book which gives teens the life-skills and leadership development principles teenagers need to be successful in high school, college and throughout their lives. . It teaches the most important tools needed to take your life to the next level. Together, We ll Accomplish These Results: Greater Self-Esteem to Overcome Peer Pressure Power to Set Motivating and Exciting Goals A Passion for Contribution A Positive Outlook on Life A Clear Vision of One s Life Plan A Positive and Motivating Role Model for Today s Youth The Feeling of Being In Charge of Your Destiny Increases Productivity in Both School and Extracurricular Activities Enhanced Leadership Development To Live Life More Energized and Motivated.    

Justin Sachs is the Publisher of Motivational Press and Chairman of the Board of Justin Sachs Companies, a group of companies that provide high-level services to business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporations world-wide. Justin joins the show to tell us about Motivational Press and its successes in 2013. Find out more about Justin Sachs at www.justinsachscompanies.com.  Visit Motivational Press at www.motivationalpress.com. Justin's work has been acknowledged by Presidents, Congressmen, World-Renowned Business Leaders, Non-Profit Executives, Authors, and Entrepreneurs alike for his ability to achieve extraordinary results. Having advised and trained hundreds of thousands of people internationally, Justin is a highly regarded business expert on effectiveness, peak-performance, and marketing tactics. Justin has produced three movies including his best-selling Achieve Your Ultimate Success. He has written 6 books, including 5 international best sellers, on topics ranging from leadership to business growth. He has been featured in hundreds of media outlets throughout the world including MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, and Yahoo Finance. Justin has been featured alongside world-renowned business experts including Brian Tracy, John Assaraf, Mark Victor Hansen, Loral Langemeier and many others. Justin's philanthropic endeavors have won him many awards and accolades including the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, and Distinguished Recognition from the California Department of Education. Justin started a non-profit organization when he was 16 to inspire youth to engage in community service. More recently, he has been honored to partner with organizations like Kiva, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, and The Illumination Foundation. Justin's books and DVDs have been read by hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Our guest today is an extraordinary twelve year old doing amazing work in his community. His story is inspiring to adults and young people as he models what can be done with passion and commitment at any age. @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork Joshua Williams, a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community State Honoree. Joshua Williams, 12, of Miami Beach, Fla., an 8th-grader at Ransom Everglades School, created a foundation that has distributed more than 475,000 pounds of food to families in need throughout South Florida.