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Episode 55 – From Foster Care to Billion Dollar Rolodex – The Story of Ungenita Prevost

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Ungenita Prevost – Product of the projects, aged out of the foster care system at 18, determined not to be another statistic, her dreams guided her and now she is another success story for all young people to understand they can do it too! How did she do it? Have a listen! You don’t want to miss this episode.

To learn more about Ungenita, visit: https://femmeglobal500.com/

To watch the full interview, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2cHBNfv23c&t=990s

If you would like more information about teen mentoring and #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

For more information about how you can help sponsor educational programs for underserved populations and Maggio Multicultural Foundation, visit: www.maggiomulticulturalfoundation.org — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-secret-to-success/support

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Episode 54 – What If It Does…?

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Often times we stop ourselves from doing something because we say, “What if it doesn’t work?” When saying what if it doesn’t, make sure that you also think about, “what if it does work?” The important lesson that I want everyone to take away today is, when you say “what if it doesn’t happen,” give more attention to “what if it does happen?” Learn from what I say today, and never give more attention to “What if it doesn’t?”

What If It Did Work? by Omar Medrano –

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 53 – Jona Lemmonds, Guiding Our Children to Greatness

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Today I would like to welcome Jona Lemmonds. Jona is a partner at Ashtree Wealth Group, and she is also the creator of launch your wealth which is a podcast and a weekly meet up to facilitate referrals and connections to make deals happen. Our focus today is on parenting, education and raising your children to be the best versions of themselves they can be. She’s a mom of 6; she’s happily married and enjoying life in Southern California.

To learn more about Jona, you can listen to her podcast “Launch Your Wealth.” As well, you can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 52 – Mike Poglese, The Set Back Is Really A Set Up

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At such a young age, Mike Poglese has had his share of ups and downs. From selling drugs in high school to having his first taste of success at 21, he is now 25 and the co-founder of his own company, Brandberry. However, his road to this moment was one built with many pitfalls, and most would have made anyone give up, but for Mike, he has learned and grown from every one of them. What he realized is that every setback in his life has literally been a set up for a tremendous breakthrough! He calls it the “Me vs Me Movement” and advises young people not worry about the outside world. To fully understand, listen to his story as it is one to share with teens and young adults to show how strength and perseverance truly lead to success!

To learn more about Mike and his company Brandberry, visit: https://brandberryhq.com/ 

If you would like information about #TeenUp, our teen mentoring program, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 51 – Henry Kaminski, Beyond the Brand

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On today’s episode, I welcome Henry Kaminski Jr. He is known as “The Brand Dr.” who helps companies create a strategy and monetize their brand in a unique way. Today he shares with me his story of growing up, his childhood, how he got to be where he is today and how he created his success doing something that he loves. I would like you all to listen to the various steps that he has taken on this journey of life, because they are very important and the more we listen to each of these stories, the easier it will be for young people today to learn and grow into being who they want to be. This episode has a lot of great take-away’s, so enjoy!

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, a teen mentoring program, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 50 – The Best Advice for Speakers

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I am very excited and happy to share with you that I recently was featured in a small book by some of the best speakers out there, and my advice was written in the book called the Best Advice for Speakers. You may know some of the names that share their advice in this book such as Joe Vitale, Bob Proctor, John DeMartini, Sharon Lechter, Jim Cathcart, Raymond Aaron, Douglas Vermeeren, Valen Vergara and Greg Reid. So I am going to share some of the best advice that these speakers give about having success as a speaker, and you can find the book on Amazon under the title “The Best Advice For Speakers.”

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 49: Lights, Camera, ACTION

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On today’s episode, we talk about taking action in order to achieve our goals and dreams! A thought is only a thought until it is acted upon. Writing your goals and creating a vision board are action steps, as they give you the right mindset and make you remember what you are working towards, but NOW, to make them happen, you need to take further action by asking yourself, “What can I do today to bring me closer to where I want to be?”

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

For more information about how you can help sponsor educational programs for underserved populations and Maggio Multicultural Foundation, visit: www.maggiomulticulturalfoundation.org — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-secret-to-success/support

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Episode 48: The Gratitude Challenge

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After listening to today’s episode, I challenge you for the next 7 days to actually write down, every morning, 10 things you are grateful for, and every night, 10 things that you are grateful for that happened that day, before you go to bed. Try not to repeat anything! As well, do one act of kindness each day, something as small as a kind word or a helping hand. We often wish we had what others have, and when we can get out of our own way and be grateful for what we have and stop focusing on what we don’t have, we will then start to feel greater joy and happiness in our own lives.

Make sure after 7 days, you share with me how you feel, and how your mind has shifted to making you feel happier and more joy every day!

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 47: The Journey of Kyra Kim

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Born and raised in South Korea, Kyra is an inspiration of what determination and hard work can create. Growing up in a rigid, competitive structure where societal expectations were focused on great success, she didn’t exactly fit the traditional mold of family expectations. As a child, she often changed her mind about what she wanted to be and was a free spirit. Despite what others thought she should do, Kyra took her own path and did very well! Today she works for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she studies the Earth’s water. Her focus is on comparing groundwater storage measurements to better understand linkages between groundwater depletion, land subsidence, and geochemistry. Her story is quite compelling, and one to make her family and community very proud!

To learn more about Kyra and her work, visit: http://www.kyrakim.com OR Instagram @whatsheworetoscience OR LinkedIn @Kyra Kim

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/

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Episode 46: Ria Story, Everyone Has a Story to Tell

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Ria Story is a leadership speaker, trainer, and author. However, her story, and how she came to be where she is today, is not one that began with such great optimism. From 12 to 19 years of age, she was sexually abused and trafficked by her father. She became a victim of her circumstances, lacked self-confidence, and she was unable to help herself or anyone else. She encountered moments where she wanted to take her own life because she thought she would never get out of her situation. This story is all too common, and many women, who have gone through this as young girls, are unable to feel a sense of self-worth and self-love. I bring you Ria’s story so that you or someone you know, who may be going through the same tragedy can look to her for inner strength and guidance.

“What happens to us influences us, there is no doubt. But, HOW it influences us is what’s most important. If your past is holding you back from reaching your potential, it’s not serving you. Choose to let it go and move forward. You can’t move forward very well if you are dragging the past behind you.” – Ria Story

To learn more about Ria and her work, visit: https://riastory.com/

If you would like more information about #TeenUp, teen mentoring programs, visit: https://maggiovirtualacademy.com/teenup/