GACRocks Podcast

Joanna talks about a topic that causes the most significant confusion during the boarding school admission process, teacher recommendations. 

Sharing the various components a teacher is likely to be asked within the application platform, Joanna outlines what can to be expected. 

Cool Creators

Joanna emphasizes the importance of your student being kind and presentable when seeking teacher recommendations. Nobody has to do anything to support your student, value people's time.

Rock Rocks

Although considered underdogs in their day, the band Tesla stays true to what made them, their blue-collar roots. Joanna shares about how the band remains purest in music creation without fancy programs and recording equipment. 

Work with Joanna!

Want assistance with getting your child admitted to a boarding school, college/university, or a therapeutic program? Contact Joanna at [email protected].

Are you interested in having Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

Joanna talks about one of the most dreadful parts of the boarding school application, the parent statement. Providing tips on how to portray your student in the parent statement, Joanna shares how to honestly share who your child is without making them appear like the "perfect" student.

Cool Creators

Are you an extroverted parent raising an introverted child? Joanna provides tips on how to mend the personality differences. 

Rocks Rock

Joanna talks about the latest album by rock n' roll legends ACDC.

Book Joanna!

Want assistance with getting your child admitted to a boarding school, college/university, or a therapeutic program? Contact Joanna at [email protected].

Are you interested in having Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

Joanna breaks down what to expect when preparing and writing boarding school admission essays. Emphasizing the importance of a student doing the essays themselves, Joanna shares what an admission committee pays attention to versus what they do not.

Joanna provides example essay questions that your student could be asked and how to approach answering them. 

Cool Creators

One of the most frustrating aspects of applying to boarding school is the student essay section. Joanna discusses that if you have a student who is not motivated to write, use the SAO application platform, not the Gateway platform, and why. 

Rock Rocks  

Who do think are the most wealthy rockstars in the industry? Joanna breaks down the richest rockstars in the world and how they got there.

Book Joanna!

Are you interested in having Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

While taking on her own "post-graduate" experience, Joanna discusses what a post-graduate year is and the many benefits an additional year of high school could mean for a student. She shares how most students are not concerned about starting college with their peers; instead, in a new normal COVID world, they have a greater desire to attend college prepared for the challenges. 

Cool Creators

The holiday shopping season is upon us, learn about the top gifts teenagers are wanting this year. 

Rock Rocks

Joanna talks about the heated feud between Axl Rose, Jon Bon Jovi, and Sebastian Bach that has lasted since the 80s. 

Book Joanna!

Are you interested in having Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

If you are considering enrolling your student in a US boarding school, completing an application to each school is a must. This week Joanna explores the various standardized application platforms and the plus and minuses of each platform. She shares tips on how to better your application odds when applying to the most elite schools. 

If you would like support with the boarding school application process, grab Joanna's latest ebook for your go-to guide to enrolling in a boarding school. If you would like assistance with the complete boarding school enrollment process, contact Joanna at [email protected].

Cool Creators Joanna shares ways parents can support a student prepping for boarding school enrollment. She shares how parents can better prepare their child for the essay and interview process emphasizing the importance of a reward system. 

Rocks Rock Sharing her passion for reading and rock n' roll, Joanna recommends a few of her favorite rockstar books everyone must read!

Interested in having Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

Wilderness therapy programs for teens has been a growing therapeutic option since the 1950s. Joanna discusses how these programs have benefited families during difficult times and about disorders that wilderness programs help.

Joanna de-myths the stigma and perceptions behind wilderness therapy, how the programs have evolved over the years, and why this peer focused treatment works better than traditional therapy for turning your teen's challenging behaviors around.

Wilderness therapy is a great option to heal not only sabotaging behaviors but also improve family dynamics. To learn more about the various programs available throughout the United States, contact [email protected].

Cool Creators Learn the slang that teens use when discussing party plans, drug usage, and other slang teens might use to hide less than positive behavior.

Rocks Rock Joanna discusses the life of the late Eddie Van Halen and how this talented musician's loss will be greatly missed.

Are you interested in booking Joanna as a guest on your podcast or for a future speaking engagement? Contact Brooke Allred at [email protected].

In this week's episode, Joanna is joined by Rebecca Nied, Admissions Director at Wasatch Academy, and educational marketing/communication consultant Brooke Allred of Runamuk Design. They dive into various parenting styles, how they have seen these styles impact young people, and provide their input into the most positive parenting styles.

Joanna also shares some of her favorite rockstar quotes to live by.

With the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Joanna shifts gears and dives into the importance of the father-daughter relationship. She discusses how adults can show up for their daughters to raise confident and strong women.

She discusses the adverse traits of fathers that can be exampled, resulting in negative effects on a daughter. Joanna shares her experiences of having an unavailable father and how she overcame her father complex and actions.

Cool Creators Joanna gives super cool tips on being a cool dad, listening and guiding her, and teaching your daughter how to love herself.

Joanna wraps up the episode with a tribute to Lita Ford and how her career was developed through various hardships.

Joanna Cain asks for the support of all her connections as one of her young clients is experiencing the most challenging trial a young girl can experience, the possible loss of her single adoptive mother (with no other family) to cancer. Joanna shares this heartfelt story and asks for many positive vibes and prayers to be sent to this young girl and her family during this difficult time.

Teen motivation can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned parents. Joanna takes a deep dive into the various causes that could be contributing to your teen's lack of motivation, how you can support them with staying focused and on task, and ways you can show up as a great parent to prevent the lack of motivation.

Cool Creators: Helpful Tips for "Cool" Parents If your child lacks motivation, do your best not to give them a hard time about it. Learn ways to engage in activities outside of a formal setting to have conversations with your teen about stresses and build an open dialogue.

RocksRock: Joanna talks about the successes of The Scorpions and how their motivation has conquered the rock 'n roll world. She shares the story behind The Scorpions hit song "The Winds of Change" and how the CIA actually wrote the song.