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.

Z

Personal Development


Z

Foreign Languages

Z

Career Preparations

Z

Finance

Z

Diversity

Z

General Knowledge

Z

Health and Wellness

Z

Travel

Z

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.

Podcast
Ep. 40 - How to Achieve the Best ROI on your College Degree | John Almaguer | Part 1
Description

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.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 39 - Hypnotherapy | Olivia Brito
Description

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.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 38 - Creative Ways to Practice Written Communication Skills | Dr. Cindy Childress
Description

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.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 37 - Chasing Your Dreams in the Arts: From Australia to Europe | Alina Tang & Bodie Hartley
Description

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.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 36 - Young Adult Quarter Life Crisis | Sue Zisko
Description

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.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 35 - Money Habits for Teenagers | Maria Arias (Bank of America)
Description

Are you in high school about to start your first job and would like to know more about how to manage your finances? Or are you a teenager who wants to build a strong understanding on how to manage your money and establish good habits?

Join us as we talk to Maria Arias from Bank of America about her tips on foundational money knowledge that teens and young adults should know about finances. Also visit the free resource www.bettermoneyhabits.com that Maria mentioned throughout the podcast from Bank of America and Khan Academy.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 34 - Job Search: From Resume to Interview Follow Up | Christyann Andrianopoulos
Description

When applying for your very first job, have you ever wondered what’s happening on the other end? What are they looking for when reviewing your resume? What type of interview questions should you prepare for? How can you stand out from other candidates?

Join my discussion with Christyann Andrianopoulos, a talent management executive at Disney and Mattel, to get an insight into the thought process of hiring managers.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 33 - Challenges are Blessings in Disguise | Elizabeth Yang
Description

Have you sometimes looked at another person’s life and wondered how they managed to have it all? I have been there myself, but learned that many times we just don’t see what goes on behind the curtain. Many times, we just don’t see the whole picture. Everyone has their own struggles to face in life. What matters is how they deal with it.

Join me in our interview with super lawyer and super mom Elizabeth Yang as she shares her story and her view on the hardships she faced and what she learned from them.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 32 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder | Adrianne Alvarez Jackson
Description

Have you ever heard about the terms autism, aspergers, learning disabilities, special education or maybe even neurodiversity and wondered what that really means? Well, you are not alone.

Come join us as we learn from Adrianne Alvarez Jackson, a special education middle school teacher, to expand our view of diversity and learn about this population.

Listen Now
Podcast
Ep. 31 - Speed Reading | Bobbi Gaffke & Eden Billings
Description

Among the many times you have been asked which superpower you would love to possess, have you ever considered which one you could actually learn in reak life? Have you ever thought about the power to learn faster by reading at a super speed?

In this episode we speak with Bobbi Gaffke and Eden Billings from ABC Reading and Diagnostic Center about speed reading, how it works and the success they have observed with their students.

Listen Now