How do we achieve our wildest dreams? Whether it’s getting into your dream college or starting your own business, the pursuit of success can be simultaneously exciting and daunting. 

 

In today’s episode, I am speaking with the well-accomplished Janae Young about her journey into entrepreneurship at the tender age of 15! Janae is a soon-to-be Stanford graduate who also runs a successful tutoring business that she started as a student in high school. 

 

Janae and I discuss some of the difficulties that she had to overcome to achieve business ownership at such a young age and she offers great advice on how to navigate your own journeys to success. Janae’s story is impressive and her wisdom is inspiring, so tune in now to hear from a fellow student what it really takes to become successful.

 

What We Cover:

• How Janae started her tutoring business in high school
• The progression of Janae’s business from conception to managing her first employees
• How flexibility with her vision allowed Janae to develop her current business 
• The importance of patience and persistence while pursuing your vision
• Fixed mindset learning vs growth mindset learning  
• Reframing the relationship between failure and success 
• The difference a shift in mindset makes in all aspects of your life 
• Janae’s advice for curious students who are hesitant to make the next move
• Why it’s necessary to ask for help in your journey 

 

Connect with Janae:

Join Janae's SAT/ACT Prep Program Here: https://jan-a-e-tutoring.mykajabi.com/the-sat-act-success-system

Website: www.janaetutoring.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janaetutoring1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janaetutoring/

 

 

“I want to convey that it is equally exciting and [also] can make you feel like,’Oh my goodness, what am I doing?” not taking such a traditional path. - Janae Young

 

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