Podcasts

1st Mentor Street

This educational and thought provoking podcast explores soft skills, life lessons and general knowledge for teens and young adults that they can listen to by themselves or together with their parents. We, a mother occasionally accompanied by her two children, will explore a variety of topics (view list below) that are generally not covered through their education in school alone.

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Personal Development


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Foreign Languages

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Career Preparations

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Finance

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Diversity

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General Knowledge

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Health and Wellness

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Travel

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Many Others

Our goals are to give you conversation starters for the family, bring your attention to skills to create an extraordinary life while having the time of your life growing to the next level. You are the superhero in charge of reaching your fullest potential, while this podcast takes the role of your mentor. Come join us every Monday and Friday as we all learn and grow together!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @1st_mentor_street.

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Ep. 45 - Combining Your Passion in Dance While Serving Those with Disabilities | Aukai Khane
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Do you have multiple passions but sometimes don’t see how you can fuse them together? Or, have you felt completely devastated before because your dreams were crushed by forces out of your control and now you don’t know where life is heading any more?

Join us as Aukai Khane, a dancer, choreographer and now entrepreneur with a huge heart and passion for helping others shares his story and several important life lessons.

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Ep. 44 - Music's Positive Impact on Life | Dr. Belinda Paige Jimenez
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Do you enjoy music, listening or singing various songs or playing an instrument or two?

Or are you one of those, who wonders what’s the point of your parents reminding you to practice playing your instrument every week?

In this episode, Dr. Belinda Paige Jimenez shares her understanding about music, how it benefits our lives in numerous ways beyond what you might expect, and how your passion in this area can turn into a rewarding career besides just being a musician.

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Ep. 43 - Alopecia Awareness Month | Deeann Graham
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Have you ever noticed certain people around you looking different and wondering what it was, and maybe even how to approach them about it?

For Alopecia Areata Awareness month in September, I invited Deeann Graham, an alopecia life coach, to discuss her experience growing up with this autoimmune condition, which results in sudden hair loss. You will gain a better understanding and learn how you can support those in your life who might be suffering from alopecia areata, alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis.

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Ep. 42 - How to Stand Out through Soft Skills | Dr. David Yudis
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Have you ever wondered how you can stand out against all these talented, hard working classmates or coworkers? How can you compete and establish your position as a leader?

The short answer is through soft skills. Dr. David Yudis, an executive coach and leadership development expert, is sharing his thoughts around leadership, communication, executive presence and what you can do while still in school to develop these skills. Further, we also discuss career choices in the long-term.

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Ep. 41 - Study Skills and Test Taking Preparation | Kelsey Komorowski
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You have been a student for multiple years now, but have you ever learned how to learn? Do you know how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the time you spend studying?

In this episode, we have invited Kelsey Komorowski, founder of Komo Consulting, to share some tips around time management, note taking, study skills, test preparations, test taking and research. All these skills will serve you beyond your years in school and help you become a better, happier and more relaxed student.

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Ep. 40 - How to Achieve the Best ROI on your College Degree | John Almaguer | Part 1
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With the rising cost of college education, have you ever thought about how to afford it? Or has it ever crossed your mind if it’s even worth it to owe thousands of dollars once you graduate from a top school?

In this episode, I am speaking with financial advisor John Almaguer on how to achieve the best ROI (return on investment) on your college degree. We cover questions to ask when choosing your major and college, how the financial aid office can support you, the importance of FAFSA and many other considerations.

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Ep. 39 - Hypnotherapy | Olivia Brito
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Have you ever felt so nervous before an important event that you were about to give up? Have you ever wished that you could accomplish a certain goal or get rid of a fear that has been preventing you from moving forward?

In this episode, we are speaking with Olivia Brito about hypnotherapy and how this method can help you overcome fear, stress, anxiety, bad habit as well as help you accomplish your goals in life.

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Ep. 38 - Creative Ways to Practice Written Communication Skills | Dr. Cindy Childress
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Do you love to write? Or do you dread writing but know that this skill is something you need to work on?

No matter which side you belong to, this interview with Dr. Cindy Childress, an expert ghostwriter, gives you tons of suggestions on how to take your writing skills to the next level in creative and fun ways. Whether it’s as simple as writing a story for fun, prepare for your college essay or planning to publish your first book, we have something that benefits everyone.

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Ep. 37 - Chasing Your Dreams in the Arts: From Australia to Europe | Alina Tang & Bodie Hartley
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Do you love art and consider pursuing a career in this field? Have you been dreaming about living abroad after finishing your education? In this episode, Alina Tang and Bodie Hartley share their journey about transitioning their education in art and making it their career while having the chance to live in multiple cities around the world.

Check out Alina’s website www.pansy-shop.com to learn her art studio and Bodie’s website www.slowquest.com to learn about his work.

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Ep. 36 - Young Adult Quarter Life Crisis | Sue Zisko
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Have you ever felt lost in life and don’t know what to do, or which direction to take? In this episode, I am interviewing Sue Zisko, MBA, an experienced mindset coach and trainer. We discuss the feeling of being lost and losing your sense of direction and provide you with tons of tips for you to discover and follow your dreams, gain self-confidence, set boundaries and have a positive and growth mindset.

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