StartEdUp Podcast

"One Stone is a student-led and -directed nonprofit that makes students better leaders and the world a better place. Our program empowers high school students to learn and practice 21st century skills through experiential service, innovative initiatives, social entrepreneurship, and the radical reinvention of learning."

This week we talk with Caitlyn Scales, Director of Strategy and Development. We talk about One Stone, and how it has branched out into four different eco systems to impact students all over Boise, Idaho.

I am on an inward journey, and I realized that a person that I disliked had nothing to do with him, and everything to do with my petty jealousy's.

Thank you Don Henley for the inspiration:

"There are people in your life

Who've come and gone

They let you downY

ou know they've hurt your pride

You better put it all behind you baby

'Cause life goes on

You keep carryin' that anger

It'll eat you up inside baby"

Today Jamal & I talk about Twitter spats on race, inclusion & equity without being toxic. We also discuss how educators can learn & not further divide.

This year, try some deep breathing exercises in class.

Derek Lopez (@standupourkids on Twitter) is on a mission to get more standing desks into the classroom. With data to back his point, Derek has emptied out his retirement fund to pursue his mission.

Today Jamal and I dive deep into Derek's mission and how it all started.

Enjoy!

This past week has been brutal for our nation. We need to heal, but healing often needs compassion, understanding.

A lot of shouting, not enough listening.

3Dux started off as an idea, turned prototype, turned success... as a family.

Listen how Marci Klein, a pediatrician, helped her daughter launch a business.

This episode will inspire ANY family on to take action on ideas, and the joys of entrepreneurship.

You can find their products at:

www.3duxdesign.com

Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/3duxdesign/

Each Monday we will spotlight a young entrepreneur on the show. PLEASE nominate a student entrepreneur by either tagging me on Twitter @donwettrick, or simply use the #STARTedUP.

Today we are featuring: https://milliemabel.com/

Our student Lillian has been selling online for almost a year now, and her sales are quite impressive!

If you want to support this awesome young lady, please visit her website!

What is a principal to do when a teacher doesn't want to teach like the others?

Should we teach at the same pace?

Is the data important?

A great discussion with a Principal- Jamal!

Bio: Jennifer Kushell, CEO and founder of Young & Successful Media and YSN.com, has been on a mission to impact the lives and futures of young people globally for two decades. Kushell sculpts groundbreaking campaigns around youth empowerment, employment and entrepreneurship, bringing educational, government and corporate stakeholders together to impact millions. Such programs have included the 100 country Subway Global Challenge and the International Franchise Association’s NextGen in Franchising campaign.

In this episode, we talk about "Exploring Your Potential," an online service to schools to help students find their passion, talent, and hidden opportunities.

You can find more info at:

https://exploringyourpotential.com/