Coffee and an Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Peña

Steve Rios teaches us about the challenges that foster youth face each day, especially when they age out of the foster care system, and discusses the various programs and opportunities available to help them get their college degrees.

Dr. Steve J. Rios is a longtime community youth and education advocate. He currently directs a statewide professional association for the Florida Department of Children and Families, Positive Pathways, and is dedicated to seeing thousands more young people from foster care reach their education dreams.

Resources from the Interview

1. Positive Pathways Website: https://www.positivepathwaysflorida.org/

2. Positive Pathways Email: [email protected]

3. Educate Tomorrow Website: https://www.educatetomorrow.org/

4. Rios Research and Evaluation: https://www.riosresearch.com/

Erin Berry Bliss teaches us how to love ourselves and be authentic. She also gives us tips and advice to help us live outside of the boxes that imprison our true selves.

Interview Resources

1. Erin Berry Bliss Website: https://www.erinberrybliss.com

2. Berry Blissful Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eberrybliss/

3. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/2Uxa9qy

4. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/38MWLXY

Shelley Meche'tte teaches us how to find our passion and purpose as we live our lives and navigate this sometimes chaotic world. Listen to her tips and advice and start living a life focused on passion and purpose.

Interview Resources

1. Website/Free Download: www.ShelleyMechette.com

2. Book (70 Days of Happy: Life is BETTER When You Smile): https://amzn.to/2ZFHFhP

3. Schedule a MASTER Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/2ZEcOlW

4. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/2Uxa9qy

5. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/38MWLXY

Beata, life coach and host of Meaningful Conversations with Beata, teaches us to recognize the invisible walls in our lives, how those walls were created, and the impact of those walls on our lives. Then she walks us through the process of knocking down those invisible walls and freeing ourselves to be the best version of ourselves possible.

Resources

1. Website: http://www.beatalifecoaching.com/

2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/beata.transformationalcoaching/

3. Instagram: @beata_seweryn.reid

Dr. Vicky Goodin teaches us about living a strengths-based life and using these tools in our professional and personal lives. Learn about the Clifton's Strengths concept and how the assessment information can be used in different settings from home life and relationships to your work life and team settings. You'll never see the world the same again once you view it from a strengths-based mindset!

Resources from the Interview

1. Vicky's Website: https://www.thestrengthsdoc.com/

2. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthsdoc/?ref=br_rs

3. Instagram: @thestrengthsdoc

4. Clifton Strengths Assessment: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx

William Castro, President of DLEOFL (Dominican Law Enforcement Officers of Florida) teaches us about creating positive change in our communities by empowering our youth to succeed and then give back to their own communities. Learn more about this non-profit organization's work locally and globally, and get inspired whether you are currently working with a non-profit or would like to start a non-profit one day.

Resources from the Interview

1. DLEOFL Website: https://www.dleofl.org

2. Email: [email protected]

3. Phone Number: 305-532-0464

4. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DLEOFL/

5. Instagram: @dleofl

6. Twitter: @teamdleofl

7. To Make a Donation: paypal.me/dleofl

Temante Leary (President and CEO of Class Updates and college professor) discusses student engagement via apps/technology, especially when we are faced with challenges that interrupt traditional face-to-face schooling. For future or current app developers and entrepreneurs, Temante shares his experiences and advice about the app development industry and launching your own business or startup.

Class Updates Information

1. Website: classupdatesapp.com

2. Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/195138892

3. Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/class-updates

4. App Store links: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/class-updates/id629918338?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.classupdates&hl=en_US

Additional Resources

1. Research Study Discussed in Interview: Engagement Experiences of Hispanic Generation 1.5 English Language Learners at a Massachusetts Community College (https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1397&context=etd)

Learn about patient advocacy and how to empower yourself in today's healthcare system from Antra Kathleen Boyd, owner and founder at Connected Care Patient Advocates.

Resources from This Interview

1. Antra's Story - Blog 1: https://www.gnanow.org/profile/blogs/preview/c5c325d2-94c7-49de-8d74-b3e307af2b05

2. Antra's Story - Blog 2: https://www.gnanow.org/profile/blogs/preview/96d518f5-32ca-4130-9376-9aa33702df25

3. Connected Care Patient Advocates, LLC (with Antra Boyd and Ciera Dube): www.ccpapdx.com

4. Greater National Advocates: https://www.gnanow.org/

5. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/34DiT2Z

6. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/3lDsD4v

Aditi Wardhan Singh teaches us how to use our cultural experience as a source of empowerment as we navigate today's world. In our conversation, we talk about how our cultural experiences empower us, not letting people force us into "boxes," being mindful of how we are influenced and how we influence others, and learning through books and conversations.

Resources

1. Raising World Children Website: https://raisingworldchildren.com/

2. Raising World Children Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2081700035435050/

Books by Aditi Wardhan Singh

1. Strong Roots Have No Fear: Empowering Children to Thrive in a Multicultural World with Intuitive Parenting: https://amzn.to/3lttrJM

2. How Our Skin Sparkles: A Growth Mindset Children's Book for Global Citizens About Acceptance: https://amzn.to/2Gfdzut

Tameeka Leon teaches us her framework for empowerment and success that starts with embracing our uniqueness and finding comfort in ourselves. Then we need to slow down, do self-care, and practice mindfulness, which helps us then determine our vision for ourselves and create a plan to improve our lives.

Resources

1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffee.yoga.life

2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.yoga.life

3. Personal Development Resource List: https://coffeeyogalife.com/pages/resource-list

Reflection Resources

1. 90-Day Reflection Journal: https://amzn.to/3cDdFb7

2. 30-Day Reflection Workbook: https://amzn.to/3kVg2ZO