Alexis Avila talks to the educational team of Evan Forster and David Thomas. Evan Forster and David Thomas are founders of Educational Consulting Firm, Foster-Thomas Inc. based in New York City. Evan Forster recieved his BS in Speech from Northwestern University and MFAs in Screenwriting and Film Production from UCLA. David Thomas recieved his BA in Asian Studies and Japanese from U-Texas Austin and an MSJ in magazine publishing in 1991 from Northwestern University’s Medill Graduate School of Journalism. Forster and Thomas are world-renowned Admissions Experts, Radio Hosts, and Authors. In 2008, Evan founded Essay Busters, which helps underprivileged teens tackle the college admissions process. Evan and David share with us their secret sauce for getting kids into top-tier schools as well as share the inspiring work they do in their community.

Alexis Avila talks to young adult author, teacher, and teen life coach Cyndy Etler. Etler has spent the past decade teaching troubled teens and their teachers in schools across America. Etler's work has been featured in media outlets from NPR to VOYA. It has been praised by best-selling authors Ellen Hopkins, LouAnne Johnson and C.J.Lyons. Etler is currently at work on her second young adult memoir, COILED.

Cyndy shares her amazing journey from going homeless at thirteen to summa cum laude by thirty, as well as her inspirational work helping struggling teens.

lexis Avila talks to Speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author Harlan Cohen. Harlan’s bestselling books include, The Naked Roomate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, and Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed & Totally Sober). Harlan shares his journey (and struggles along the way) as a successful writer and popular speaker inspiring millions of students to become more comfortable in their own skin.

Alexis Avila talks to Author and Foster Care Expert Dr. John DeGarmo. John is an author, speaker, trainer, and foster and adoptive parent. John has adopted three children from foster care, and has had over 45 children come to live with him in his home. Dr. Degarmo hosts a weekly radio show, Foster Talk, where each week he brings you news and info in the foster care world and guests from the foster care system.

Alexis Avila talks to teen country artist , Josey Milner. Josey is an 18 year old multi-award-nominated singer and an anti-bullying spokesperson with national non-profit, Angels and Doves. At only 17 years old, she turned heads and changed hearts with her debut US single, “Not Pretty Enough” a song that stands up to bullying and garnered over 200,000 hits on youtube. Josey recently graduated magna cum laude from high school and will attend college this fall, having earned several major scholarships. Josey recently had a #1 national charting single, "Cowgirls." (#1 New Music Weekly)

Alexis Avila talks to Parenting Expert Sue Atkins. Sue is a Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Broadcaster and Parenting Coach at www.theSueAtkins.com Sue is author of two Amazon Best-Selling Books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & ‘Raising Happy Children for Dummies’. Sue shares with us her no-nonsense, simple techniques on how parents can make their life with children easier and how they can bring up more happy, confident, well-behaved kids.

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Alexis Avila talks to David McCullough, a Wellesley High School English Teacher for over 26 years. David’s commencement speech to the Wellesley High School Class of 2012 entitled “You Are Not Special” went viral on YouTube and garnered over 2.3 million hits. After creating a world-wide buzz, David went on to write his book, “You Are Not Special, and Other Encouragements”. David shares with us his powerful and incisive message about what a fulfilling life should truly look like.

Alexis Avila talks to Chris Herren, Former NBA Basketball player Speaker, and Founder of The Herren Project. Chris played for both the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, before drug addiction forced him out of the NBA. After a heroin overdose, Chris did 9 months of recovery, and eventually bounced back and started a movement to empower over a half a million kids and keep them off drugs. Chris tells his unbelievable story in his autobiography Basketball Junkie: A Memoir, then in 2011 started The Herren Project, which provides assistance in taking the first steps toward recovery and a life of sobriety, educational programs, and resources to increase awareness on the signs of addiction and bring hope for a better tomorrow.

Alexis Avila talks to Julie Leven, Violinist ,and Executive and Artistic Director of Shelter Music Boston. Julie is a 2012 has degrees from Boston University School of Management Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership as well as from Oberlin College and Conservatory with degrees in English and Violin Performance.

Shelter Music Boston presents classical chamber music concerts, of the highest artistic standards, in homeless shelters and other sheltering environments.

Alexis Avila talks to Jodi Okun, founder of College Financial Aid Advisors and host of the popular weekly twitter chat, #CollegeCash. Jodi worked as a Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Occiental College and over the past ten years has helped thousands of families navigate the financial aid process. Jodi is a frequent columnist for the Huffington Post