In this episode, Theresa speaks to Kim Griffith. Kim is an international best-selling author and a speaker.

She is a Student Coach who teaches the science of the mind, mentoring and providing academic assistance to college students to help them have successful outcomes in college.

In this episode, Kim covers:

02:55 - Who is Kim Griffith?

05:15 - The “science of the mind” and “intellectual mind” of humans

07:10 - The power of the subconscious mind

09:05 - Why would a college student need a coach?

11:10 - The Reticular Activating System

13:30 - It is possible to reprogram your brain and change your habits

15:15 - Common challenges that students overcome

19:00 - What does Kim tell a student who wants to give up?

21:10 - Given all the obstacles the students face, how quickly can students turn things around?

To know more about Kim Griffith go to her website:

Website: https://kimgriffith.org/

And follow her on her social media channels

Instagram : @kimgriffiththrive

TikTok: @thrivekimgriffith

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9lFo7r-rDmyR0fvbYZSQA

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Today, we have Natasha Hamilton. She is an educational advocate and healing justice focus professional with 15 years of program management and program support experience.

In this podcast episode:

02:40 - Who is Natasha Hamilton?

03:25 - Natasha’s post-secondary journey

06:50 - What is a gap year?

09:00 - What are the biggest lessons that Natasha has learned during the global pandemic?

11:30 - How does the healing and social justice work of Natasha fit into a more expansive vision of what education can be?

14:00 - What does Natasha want students to know about continuing their education during and after this pandemic?

17:45 - Where does Natasha see spaces of hope and possibility in education?

19:15 - What is Natasha most excited about for young people as they explore their post-secondary options?

Follow Natasha Hamilton:

Instagram: @elgriotandareitoproject

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

YouTube: El Griot & Areito Project

El griot + areito project - El Griot and Areito Project is an intergenerational reading and writing community that centers Caribeño stories of liberation, resistance and joy. To learn more about their work and how they are decolonizing with words and stories, follow them on Instagram @elgriotandareitoproject, like them on FaceBook, and subscribe to their YouTube channel!

Today’s guest is Assata Moore. She studied at Michigan State University. She started teaching elementary school students when she was a student at Michigan State. Eventually, she became a high school principal and was nominated for the Presidential Award Teaching Excellence under President Obama administration. Assata has a strong love for STEM, education, teaching and mathematics.

I hope you enjoy this session and you leave here changed because I certainly did!

In today’s podcast episode:

02:25 - Who is Assata Moore?

04:00 - What inspired Assata Moore to have a love for education? (For audiogram)

05:20 - What is Black Math Genius?

06:35 - Is Crypto currency a part of Black Math Genius program?

07:50 - What is Crypto currency?

10:10 - What does Assata think of the future for higher education?

12:00 - What are the advantages of getting a college education?

15:00 - Future majors that can help our youth

16:50 - What can we expect from Assata in the near future?

Follow Assata Moore:

Website: https://theentrevest.com/

April is Financial Literacy Month. Financial literacy is the set of skills and knowledge that allows an individual to make effective decisions and be informed with all of their financial resources. Especially right now that the world is dealing with Coronavirus which had a major impact on our financial goals and financial circumstances. 

So, as a guest on my podcast, today we are with Michael Benjamin to teach us about financial literacy.

In This Podcast:

02:50 – Introducing Michael Benjamin

08:00 – Michael’s definition of financial literacy

09:10 – Securing a better financial future

12:35 – Struggles with budgeting

16:45 – Strategies to save for families

22:25 – How to talk to your teens in terms of financial tactics

28:00 – Financial suggestions for working teens and teen entrepreneurs

32:10 – How should college students save?

37:20 – Student loans

41:00 – Can a student really borrow a loan?

49:45 – Parents teaching their children about money

53:00 – Credit cards

60:00 – Michael’s tips for families in terms of finances

To get the resources mentioned in the podcast, connect with Michael Benjamin on IG @michobenjamin

Website:https://michaelobenjamin.com

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Victor Diaz Galindo is from Sioux City, Iowa. He’s a TRiO alum from the talent search program. He studied linguistics. Now, Victor works at Western Iowa Tech Community College, with TRiO high school students for the Upper Bound program. He helps prepare students from northwest Iowa (rural area) for college thru the financial aid process and they have to meet certain academic rigor requirements.

In this episode of Higher Education Advocates Podcast:

05:25 - What is TRiO?

07:25 - Trio started with the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.

08:44 - Who is eligible for TRiO programs?

09:44 - What services are available for Upper Bound program?

11:25 What other opportunities can students get from TRiO?

11:53 - Theresa narrates her TRiO stories.

14:38  -  How has life changed for you and the students during COVID-19?

16:45 - Tips and advice for the students.

17:31 - If you could put a message on billboards and families, what would that be?

18:41 - Anything else we should know about TRiO programs?

20:50 - Fun fact about Victor

21:34 - February 27 is National TRiO Day, please send an email to your legislator to advocate for TRiO.  #TrioWorks

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Deneene Merchant has been in Higher Education for 30 years now with 15 of those years, specifically related to Financial Aid.

She spent a lot of time working in pre-college and collegiate programs, just helping students be able to gain access to college and then helping them to find a way to pay.

In this episode of Higher Education Advocates Podcast:

03:12 - (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

03:48 -  FAFSA is available beginning October 1 of each year, Deneene encourages all families to complete that application.

04:28 - REMINDER: The FAFSA is free so please do not pay anyone to complete the FAFSA.

05:00- Go to studentaid.gov to complete the FAFSA.

06:32 - What type of financial aid is available to families who complete the FAFSA?

07:36 -  Explanation of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

08:27 - Deneen explains the importance of federal work-study to students.

09:25 - FAFSA is the first step to receiving financial aid

11:45 - What is the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive?

12:21 - What is the loan amount for first-time students going to college?

13:25 - What is the importance of doing the FAFSA early?

14:18 - Deneene's advice for families when it comes to comparing colleges?

17:38 - Deneene's advice: she encourages families to review award letters and review costs.

19:43 - Why is it important for families to meet financial aid deadlines?

22:09 - Deneene message for families?

Contact Deneene at fainfo[email protected]

Links Mentioned:

https://studentaid.gov/

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Lisa Lyons is a Chicago Native who has over 15 years of professional experience in higher education. Lisa received her Bachelors and Masters from Western Illinois University and completed specialized training in Appreciative Advising.

In this episode of Higher Education Advocates Podcast:

04:12 -  What inspired you to write this book?

07:32 - How did Lisa come up with the title of her book? The Real Deal A Family's Guide to College

Let’s talk about Chapter 1

08:12 -  (Chapter One) Lisa gives some insights on how to prepare for college.

09:00 -  Reading, Writing, and Math are what I call life skills.

10:06 - How can reading help you?

11:58 - Parent’s play a crucial role as an educator.

Let’s talk about Chapter 2

13:56 - (Chapter Two) Talks about the timeline as it pertains to the college process and important information.

14:33 - Why do you need to start the process early in your junior years (August -November)?

15:50 - Go to the fairs, workshops, and tours for college preparation.

21:53 - What you need to know about National decision day?

Let’s talk about Chapter 3

22:40 - (Chapter Three) What you need to know about Community College?

Let’s talk about Chapter 4

30:00 - (Chapter Four) money, scholarship grants, and those things called loans.

34:02 - The more you apply for scholarships the more opportunities you will have.

36:22 - Important scholarship advice for families.

Let’s talk about Chapter 5

39:06 - (Chapter Five) Learn the other options for college (vocational careers).

Let’s talk about Chapter 6

46:16 - (Chapter Six) What you need to know about college orientation?

52:23 - Lisa, if you could have a billboard that has a message on there for students, what would that billboard say?

Links Mentioned:

The Real Deal - A Family’s Guide to College https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Michelle-Lyons/e/B0895JN4S6

https://www.lisalyons80.com/

[email protected]

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Tammy of Burkley of Tax Solutions has been doing taxes for about 12 years now. Tammy started as a tax preparer with H&R Block and now is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. She started out at a major retailer H&R Block, and opened up Burkley Tax Solutions a few years ago. As an Enrolled Agent with the IRS, Tammy has the knowledge to review individual and business tax returns. Tammy, loves helping people get their tax life right.

03:43 -  Talking about taxes, how does that affect the student loan?

04:54 - For students who are in student loan default what they need to know before they file their taxes.

06:04 - Tammy gave an action item when you're on student loan default (Google treasury  offset line and contact student loan lender).

07:46 - Things to do not to get student loans get into default.

09:08 - If you are a college student, and what are some of the things that college students need to know about taxes?

09:26 - What you need to know about American Opportunity credit  and the learning lifetime credit?

09:52 - Why is it important to keep all the receipts, and information to  put it on your taxes?

11:25 - What are the top three things that students can do right now in terms of taking actions - for students and families?

12:02 - Tammy's suggestion is to save and give a resource to follow Dave Ramsey's steps to save.

17:17 - As college students are entering college graduation, they are going into the job market. What are some of the things that they really need to know?

17:50 - What you need to know about the 401k IRA and Roth.

Dr. Tiffany M. Gethers is a wife, and  mother of three beautiful daughters. She is an advocate for scholars everywhere and a  lover of women's empowerment. She loves traveling and spending time with her family.

She is Co-Founder and President of The 2Gethers Foundation. The 2Gethers Foundation is a nonprofit organization where their mission is dedicated to empowering first generation students to attain a college degree.

In this episode of Higher Education Advocates Podcast:

03:53 - A brief background of how The  2Gethers Foundation started.

06:54 - Why is it so important that scholars apply for scholarships?

08:08 - Some tips to scholars when applying for scholarships.

08:59 - Why is it important to create a scholarship calendar?

09:13 - How important it is to create a scholarship calendar during your junior year?

10:32 - What are the qualifications to obtain a scholarship from The 2Gethers Foundation?

11:50 - Important characteristic to qualify for The 2Gethers Foundation scholarship.

13:59 - Dr. Gethers shares her favorite story about one of the scholars.

17:19 - Dr. Gethers shares the particular program she did for families that she didn't expect.

(the outcome just blew her away).

19:44 - Important information about the scholarships, the organization and its founders.

Links Mentioned:

Website: https://www.2gethersfoundation.org/

Instagram:   2gethersfoundationv