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. 50 - Tips to Create the Future Best Version of Yourself | Various Guests
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For our 50th episode, I would like to share some advice from five of our past guests on what they would say to the younger version of themselves on what to focus on to become the best version they can be.

Listen to the inspirational advice from successful professionals and leaders such as Leena Mathew (Episode 18), Kathy Hao (Episode 21), Holly Choon Hyang Bachman (Episode 23), Terry Chuah (Episode 24), and Elizabeth Yang (Episode 33).

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Ep. 49 - College Preparation Tips | Tammy Huang
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Are you starting to look into applying for college soon and need some last minute tips on how to stand out? Or did you just start to wonder about college applications and would like to get a head start in applying best practices over the next few years?

In this episode I invited Tammy Huang, President and Co-Founder of www.collegelaunch.com, a UCLA and Harvard graduate, former English teacher and college access program trainer as well as Harvard admissions interviewer to share her insights about the importance of GPA, SAT vs. ACT, essay, interview, extracurricular activities and work experience related to the college application and ultimately admissions process.

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Ep. 48 - Credit History, Credit Cards & Car Ownership | John Almaguer | Part 2
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What should we know about credit cards? Why can’t we completely pay everything in cash? And what should you know before buying a car?

In this episode, I am speaking with financial advisor John Almaguer where he shares his insights about credit cards, building credit history and car ownership.

Also, look for episode 40 for part 1 of my discussion with John where we cover college payment and how to get your best Return on Investment.

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Ep. 47 - Introduction to Tony Robbins | Part 1| Marcee Kleinman
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Have you ever wondered how you can take your life to the next level?

The world of personal growth and development where motivational speakers share their wisdom and if implemented, can make a huge difference in your future potential.

Marcee Kleinman from HerPower is joining me in introducing you to one of the leaders in this industry, Tony Robbins. Also, look out for part 2 of my interview with Marcee where we share our favorite lessons from Tony Robbins.

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Ep. 46 - Personal and Fire Safety | Tyler Wong
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Have you ever wondered what you can do to protect yourself from crime? Or do you know what to do in case you ever find yourself surrounded by fire?

We all hope that we never find ourselves in danger, but if something ever happens, it could save your life to be prepared.

Come join us to learn while we learn from first responder and fire fighter Tyler Wong about what to do in certain situations to keep ourselves safe.

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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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