In life, things can pass you by or they may not go your way. Sometimes you may notice someone else struggling or having a conflict. In either situation, a possible solution may be to speak up! This doesn't mean you become a "Karen" as the term has been coined for all of the wrong ways to approach a situation. (sorry for all of the good people out there named Karen, I know you are out there! I know because I know a few.)  

However, to speak up actually means taking a reasonable approach and using your voice to help. In this episode, I go over this topic and show one example of how the students and parents at the Big Picture Academy spoke up to fight for their school! 

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Links to things mentioned in the show: 

Jonathan Mertz - Speak Up Video

https://youtu.be/r8ncfBnvfHk

Shelby County (KY) Board of Education Meeting - March 24th, 2022

https://youtu.be/bUbmW_rOezk?t=1951

It was January 24, 2008, and I got to interview two of my childhood heroes, Donald Duck and Goofy! Way before Mickey Mouse Clubhouse these two were two of my favorite cartoon characters. To say I was excited to do this interview was an understatement! 

Many thanks to Disney for allowing me to do this interview! Bill Farmer has been an inspiration! 

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This is a very different podcast episode than you are used to. It's full of empowerment and motivation to change this crazy world! So, take less than two minutes and give it a listen, Please! 

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Just over 25 years ago, one of the first forms of social media started with instant messaging and chat rooms. ICQ was the web base app everyone went to, to meet new people and to find the latest gossip and trends. But just a small portion of people even knew about this technology, as it was still in the early stages of the internet. During this time many people didn't have access to the internet and it wouldn’t explode until the 2000s. So what did we do before that and social media?  Well, come on this journey with me and I will explain to you the adventures of the world offline. 

So, why do people get so upset when the youth wear classic band swag and shirts? Take a listen to hear my thoughts on this topic. It may just divide us or it could bring us together. Either way, it's a fun discussion in the latest episode of - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever! 

Well, for my premiere episode, I tell you exactly who I am. It's really that simple. 

In this quick introduction trailer, Jonathan says hi!