How do you feel about your children’s education? Do you truly believe that they are learning the information and tools that they’ll need as adults? Today’s guest, and my new friend, is Laura Sandefer. She is the co-founder of Acton Academy and the author of a new, best-selling book about the unconventional ways that students are growing, learning, and developing at Acton. And this method is unlike anything that you are probably used to. In this episode, Laura talks about the school, which she calls a human growth machine, and why she believes that education should be more about human transformation than making good grades. According to Laura, “Every child is a genius and deserves to find a calling and change the world.” Get the full show notes by visiting FrontRowFactor.com/laura-sandefer

#134: Courage to Grow How to Create a Human Growth Machine, The Magic in Ordeals, & Why Hope Can Be Gritty

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In 2005, Front Row Foundation began helping kids and adults with life threatening illnesses to have a front row experience at the live event of their dreams. 

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 Valerie and her 3 best friends have been in love with the Backstreet Boys since they were kids. Valerie never expected her first outing after her final chemo treatment to be Front Row seats to her favorite band in the world!   Listen to Jon and Valerie as they discuss what it was like for her to hear she had one year to live and how she decided that was not going to be her path! Then,  after the event as she describes the laughter, tears, and pure joy of Valerie and her friends on her special day.   Thank you to Valerie's sponsors, Hal Elrod & The Miracle Morning and Jon Berghoff & Xchange, for making this day possible. And thank you to all of the heart and support that made Valerie's day unforgettable!

Valerie's Dream Comes True - BSB Front Row!

Today we bring in a proud member of our FrontRow community, Amber Vilhauer, who is stepping up to support FrontRowFoundation in a really unique way. Amber is hosting a two-day live event June 3-4, 2019 called AuthorUpLive.com with partners Mike Michalowicz (bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and Clockwork) and AJ Harper (Mike's writer and publishing strategist). Attendees will be given a physical and digital copy of the “tested” launch plan which was designed to sell 10,000 copies of Mike’s next book week one. You’ll get connected with influencers and community at the event. PLUS… $1,000 of each ticket is donated to Front Row Foundation (use coupon code: FRF) – you’ll be making someone’s dream come true. In this episode, Amber challenges all business owners to add a fundraising component to their next launch or event. During a previous launch (AuthenticBusinessSuccessSummit.com), Amber and her company NGNG Enterprises, Inc. (standing for NoGutsNoGlory) donated $10,000 to FrontRow, and her latest venture will surpass that milestone. Enjoy this episode and I hope it inspires you to become a Business Ambassador for your favorite charity. "We can all give more." - Amber Vilhauer

#161: Amber Vilhauer and Mike Michalowicz Leverage AuthorUpLive Event to Donate to FrontRowFoundation

“Every super kid has special powers and it doesn’t require knocking down towers.” These are the wise words from my next guest, 10-year-old Abigail Perez. Abigail is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, How to Be a Super Kid: Six Scoops to Earning Your Super Kid Status. And today, Abigail and her mother, Elizabeth, are joining me to talk about the book and how their family became connected with the Front Row Factor. Plus, we will have a special reading of the book by Abigail herself. This is one episode that you don’t want to miss. Get Today's Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/abigail-perez

#160: How a 9-Year Old Author Uses Her Super Powers to Make the World a Better Place

What do you think about cold showers? Would you be willing to take one each day if it helped ease your anxiety or give you more energy? Today I am talking with my friend, Jesse Harless, author of the book Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers: How to Boost Your Energy, Defeat Your Anxiety, and Overcome Unwanted Habits. Jesse is also a Life and Recovery Coach, speaker, group empowerment facilitator, and the founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery. In this episode, Jesse and I will talk about the many different forms of addiction, how they can creep into your life, and what to do about them. Plus, I’ll share some news about the upcoming changes happening with the Front Row Factor Podcast.   Get Today's Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/jesse-harless-heal-your-pain

#159: Avoid Addiction: Heal Your Pain and Find Your Personal Power

Have you ever been in a situation that felt beyond your control? Sometimes it’s difficult to balance when to take charge and when to let go, especially when it comes to a loved one or child.  Today I am talking with Maggie Kelly. Maggie is a certified life coach, certified meditation instructor, podcast host, and founder of the Satsang House in Del Mar, California. Maggie is also the mother of Cole, a 17-year-old who is living with Cystic Fibrosis.  In this episode, Maggie and I talk about what it’s like to raise a child with CF. And we’ll explore the life lessons she’s learned along this journey.   Get Today's Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/klyn-elsbury

#134: Courage to Grow How to Create a Human Growth Machine, The Magic in Ordeals, & Why Hope Can Be Gritty

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