STEAM Forward Podcast

Season 1, Episode 45:

Kayley Alcindor, a GEN2050 alumni, shares her experiences and lessons learned as a high school senior applying for college. Recently, she received her college acceptance letter from Louisiana State University, where she would love to pursue a Pharmacy degree. Kayley is awaiting additional acceptance letters from other colleges, including Florida State University. In addition to fully engaging in the college application journey, Kayley became the Cheer Team Manager at her high school this school year.

Season 1, Episode 44:

In this special episode, Linda Freeman, creator of the GEN2050 program, interviews our podcast host Savannah Travers. Here’s a fun fact about Savannah: she was born into a military family stationed in Okinawa, Japan! Currently completing her degree in Education, she loves encouraging teenagers to persevere.

Season 1, Episode 43:

Dr. Corey Callaghan, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, shares his love for birding. He explains how birding teaches people about the environment and their local ecosystems. Corey received his Masters Degree at Florida Atlantic University and his PhD from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. For more information, check out his website links below.

(http://www.ebird.org/)

(http://www.inaturalist.org/)

(http://www.coreytcallaghan.com/)

Season 1, Episode 42:

Ms. Andrea Fletcher, Social Work Director at Trinity Church, shares her life experience as a Social Worker, just helping people along the way. Ms. Fletcher received her Bachelors in Business (Public Management) from the State University of New York, a degree in Merchandising and Buying in Boston and last but not least, a Masters Degree in Social Work from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

Season 1, Episode 41:

Donte Palmer, shares his experience about being a creative, and all about his nonprofit organization called “Squat For Change”. Donte graduated college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he received his degree, a Major in Communication and a Minor in Theater. Donte also shares that “growing up broken does not mean you have to stay there!”

For more information on “Squat For Change”, check out the links below:

https://youtu.be/cUk9IarlUxQ?si=N-rUU1OWbFOjIhil

(https://youtu.be/cUk9IarlUxQ?si=N-rUU1OWbFOjIhil)https://youtu.be/zF4xKUOAUA0?si=AZtjH3Rk7E47ORaz

(https://youtu.be/zF4xKUOAUA0?si=AZtjH3Rk7E47ORaz)

Season 1, Episode 40:

Shaketa Thomas, PlanBe Lead Educator, (www.planbeteen.com) has a passion for helping people and began her career as a Medical Assistant. She talks with Savannah about her experiences as a small business owner and her consignment business “Closet Keeps”.  Shaketa also has her own connect group called “Bling Creators” at Trinity Church.  

For more information about Shaketa’s work, check out the link below:

http://www.closetkeeps.com

Season 1, Episode 39:

Jake Butler, a former Economics Teacher, shares his experiences in the real estate field and what's happening now in his nonprofit organization "Rich Kid Camp." This innovative youth financial literacy program provides youth with education about stock market and real estate investing. Currently working on his Ph.D., Mr. Butler is passionate about teaching financial literacy to youth and adults.

For more information on Jake Butler's work, check out the links below:

www.richkidcamponline.com

www.moneyuniversityonline.com

www.stiryourmindtoday.com

Season 1, Episode 38:

Savannah talks with GEN2050's Futuristic Technology Instructor, David Freeman, about upgrades to Avatar Buddy, the new Meta Quest, and Apple Vision and how these cutting-edge technologies can become an educational ally for students of all ages. (www.gen2050.com)

For more information about Avatar Buddy, follow this link: https://www.avatarbuddy.ai/

Season 1, Episode 37:

Pastor Johanne Wilson talks with Savannah about her multi-faceted life and career experiences as a fashion designer, business owner,  mom, and co-pastor of COOL Church in Miramar, Florida.  

https://shopcoolcreative.com/

https://thecoolchurch.com/ https://www.createoutoflove.com/

Season 1, Episode 36:

Chris Brignolle, Executive Director of The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), talks with Savannah about his life experiences, growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and his passion for providing entrepreneurship education to youth and their families.  NFTE has been an important partner for GEN2050 since its inception.  

(http://www.nicaraguacargoexpress.com/)

(http://www.nfte.com/)

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-brignolle-844b8b1)