In this episode,  I interview Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Lynn Walsh.  Lynn is assistant director of the Trusting News Project. 

Discussion topics

• Advice for journalists and news consumers
• Engagement roles in journalism
• The future of journalism
• The importance of your personal brand

Resources:

• Trusting News Project  

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This episode features Stacy Johnson.  Stacy is the founder and CEO of Central Texas Table of Grace, an emergency center for children and teens in the foster system who have nowhere else to go.  Stacy talks about her own journey through the foster system and how she beat the odds and changed her life.  I found her story inspiring and motivating.  

Key Takeaways

• The creative vision behind Central Texas Table of Grace
• The book that changed Stacy’s life
• The importance of setting goals
• How you can partner with Central Texas Table of Grace

Resources:

• Central Texas Table of Grace
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
• Make Your Bed: Little Things that Can Change Your Life…and Maybe The World by Admiral William H. McRaven (Ret)

For more information, please contact: 

Stacy Johnson, Founder/CEO
Central Texas Table of Grace
[email protected]
Office (512) 244-4335
Fax (512) 717-6336
Post Office Box 52
Round Rock, TX 78680

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 In this episode,  I talk with Anthony ONeal about how students can change their future by earning a debt free degree.  ONeal is the author of the best-selling book, Debt Free Degree: The Step-by Step Guide to Getting your Kid Through College Without Student Loans.  

“The caliber of your future is determined by the choices you make today” – Anthony ONeal 

Key Takeaways:

• Tips for college visits
• Identify a profitable major
• Consider community college or a gap year
• The importance of financial literacy
• Internships and negotiation
• Valuable routines, systems and relationships
• Everyone should have a plan

Resources:

• Debt Free Degree:  The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans
• Downloads and resources to avoid student debt

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We're excited to bring you Stories of Change and Creativity.  This interview podcast features interesting insights from professionals who inspire, educate and motivate.  In this trailer, Audio Engineer Anne Cox and Producer Judy Oskam talk about the focus of the podcast. 

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