Millennial Wisdom

CaTyra Polland, M.A. is the CEO/Founder of Love for Words (an editing boutique for writers and authors), and Career Prep, a professional development agency. She is also a published author, editor, poet, speaker, instructor, and cat mom to Honeycomb. She discusses the importance of reading, how to increase literacy in your community, and how current events are impacting the world of books.

Romina Muhametaj came to the U.S. at 17 by herself and has developed a fantastic career as a public speaker, moderator, podcast producer and sales/negotiation expert. She discusses how the U.S. is different from Albania, making major career decisions, and how you too can get started (or get better!) in sales.

Ben Preston is the author of Harness Your Butterflies: The Young Professional's Metamorphosis to an Exciting Career. He talks taking advantage of opportunities, how no one has it all together, and how to move up and move on.

Sara Fung is a master's level nurse with side hustles in resume writing/interview coaching and co-hosting the podcast Gritty Nurse. She discusses how Millennial and Gen Z nurses work with Gen X and Baby Boomers in hierarchical hospital systems.

Lee Chambers is an environmental psychologist and founder of Essentialise Workplace Well Being. He describes how he helps build strong workplaces, how we're more flexible than we think, and how to be the author of your own story.

Jonathan Rivera is a conversational activist who seeks out conversations with people in order to change the world. He talks about how real change happens from the bottom up, not top down, and he shares how you can have a "leaving the room effect" that results in lasting change.

Cece Heart is an inspiration activator: she is the health and wellness coordinator for a technology company, and provides catering and chef services as well as consultation. She is passionate about pursuing her life purpose to help lift their spirits and activate their bodies through healthy eating.

Liz Coalts left her secure state job to start a business -- during the pandemic. She helps smart and overwhelmed adults manage anxiety and get things done. She talks about how to clear your head, how she balances security vs. adventure, the value of an annual mantra, and the importance of finding happiness.

Beth Walker has had at least 12 careers (and counting!) as she's followed her football coach husband around the country. She discusses the importance of not settling, pursuing your calling, and recognizing and avoiding burnout.