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The From boys to Men: Success Journal is a bi-product based on the "From Boys to Men" Personal Development Program. The From Boys to Men Program is a 10-20 week program presented in schools and for various community organization to help prepare young men for success and to help them avoid the failed callings of the urban streets. The programs main focus areas are the Physical, Personal and Financial Development of boys as they set and achieve goals. The Success Journal allows the boy or young man to document his thoughts, dreams and ideas as he makes his journey from boyhood to manhood.

Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.

Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.

Episode: Changing Lives With College Degrees Welcome to Episode 123 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, ScholarShot Program Director April Tillettt shares how ScholarShot provides its scholars with financial and academic assistance for college and technical degrees So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen navigate their higher education and career options then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to best match your teen with institutions of higher learning based on their financial and academic readiness. More Information Contact April Tillett: https://scholarshot.org/ aprilt@scholarshot.org Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on changing lives with college degrees then please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Helping Boys Master Their Emotions Welcome to Episode 122 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Emotional Responsive Coach Derek Bulter shares strategies to help boys reach their full potential. So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen gain greater understanding of their emotions and the emotions of others then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to help boys fully process their emotions More Information Contact Derek Butler: https://www.facebook.com/derek.butler.3363 derekbutlerempowers.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on helping boys master their emotions then please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Getting Teens Involved in the Political Process Welcome to Episode 121 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, politician Bryan Chatfield shares various ways that teens can engage in politics. So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen gain a greater understanding and appreciation for public service then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to help teens connect the dots why they should care about the elected officials that will represent them.   More Information Contact Bryan Chatfield: https://iambryanchatfielddotorg.wordpress.com/about/ Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on getting teens involved in the political process then please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s Thanks for listening!

Episode: Helping Teens Manage Their Message Welcome to Episode 120 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, communication expert Dr. Jim Karrh shares strategies that parents can use to develop their teen's communication skills and improve their confidence. So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen develop confidence and effective communication skills. In this episode, you'll discover: Fun, creative ways to better connect with your teen More Information Contact Dr. Jim Karrh: https://jimkarrh.com/ Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on helping teens manage their message then please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s Thanks for listening!

Episode: Teaching Teens Smart Money Habits Welcome to Episode 119 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Episode: Teaching Teens Smart Money Habits Welcome to Episode 119 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, investor and founder of Prepared Fathers Jay Gabrani shares strategies on how parents can teach their teens smart money habits. So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen develop financial literacy then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: Fun, creative ways to show teens how to make, save, and invest money More Information Contact Jay Gabrani: www.preparedfathers.com jay@jaygabrani.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on teaching teens smart money habits please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s Thanks for listening! So if you want to learn proven strategies to help your teen develop financial literacy then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: Fun, creative ways to show teens how to make, save, and invest money More Information Contact Jay Gabrani: www.preparedfathers.com jay@jaygabrani.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on teaching teens smart money habits please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s Thanks for listening!

Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.

Episode: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning Welcome to Episode 117 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Assistant Principal Michelle Duke shares strategies on how parents can help their teens develop essential life skills.   So if you want to learn proven strategies on how to prepare your teenager to succeed in the real world then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to give your teens real-life experiences to promote their social and emotional development. Assistant Principal Michelle Dukes has been an educator for over 20 years. She has served in various teaching and leadership roles. Michelle loves serving students and their families.    More Information Contact Jeremy Mentz at: michelle.duke@risd.org Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on promoting social and emotional learning please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!  

Episode: Strengthening Family Relationships Welcome to Episode 116 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Jeremy Mentz, the co-founder of Listen Better Now.com, shares strategies for becoming a better active listener to strengthen family relationships. So if you want to learn proven strategies how to your family can become better connected then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to acknowledge what you see and control how you show up everyday.   More Information Contact Jeremy Mentz at: www.listenbetternow.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymentz/ Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on strengthening family relationships please comment and share. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Developing Intergenerational Relationships Welcome to Episode 115 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Pastor Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator of Generations Ministries shares how developing intergenerational relationships can give teens a 15 year head start. So if you want to learn proven strategies how to help teens leverage intergenerational relationships then tune in now. In this episode, you'll discover: How to discover how to expose teens to a web of mentors that will help them reach excel in all areas of their lives. About Our Guest Pastor Jeffrey Broadnax accomplishments include: Principal overseer of the denominational leadership “on ramps” and "acceleration zones" for children, youth and young adults within Grace Communion International. Worked with under-served youth and teaching them how to develop and present a profession business plan and how to start and operate a small business. Worked with young offenders 16-24 on pre-release planning, life skill development, re-entry and reconciliation preparation. More Information Contact Pastor Jeffrey Broadnax at: jeffbrdnax@gmail.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-broadnax-mps-ms-ncc-69571529/       Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on developing intergenerational relationships then please comment and share.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Helping Teens Standout Early and Often Welcome to Episode 114 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, John Walsh, President, and CEO of StandoutX share 5 ways that teens can standout to Rise, Shine, and Impact. So if you want to learn proven strategies to promote personal and professional development then tune in. In this episode, you'll discover: How to discover and develop your teen’s unlimited potential About Our Guest John Walsh accomplishments include: President and CEO of StandoutX, LLC Bestselling Author of The Standout Experience Former Senior Executive at The Walt Disney Company and The Madison Square Garden Company John’s real interest, obsession and mission in life is to help and inspire students, young professionals, new executives and emerging businesses accelerate their potential and rise from “just starting” to standing out as fast as possible.    More Information Contact John Walsh at: https://standoutmovement.com/       Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Helping Teens Standout Early and Often then please comment and share.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness Welcome to Episode 113 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, the Founder of  2020 Lives Changed, Inc. shares her mission to save lives and careers by facilitating conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.  So if you want to learn proven strategies to promote mental wellness then tune in. In this episode, you'll discover: How to have those difficult conversations and tear down the negative stigma related to mental health. About Our Guest Sherry James, PMP accomplishments includes: Founder of 2020 Lives Changes, Inc. Keynote Speaker and Author Host of  #SHERRYSPEAKS on IG Live Sherry’s life's purpose is to leave people better than they were before they knew each other. She has decided to dedicate the rest of her life to removing the stigma of mental illness and Suicide.   More Information Contact Sherry James at:   https://www.instagram.com/sherryjamespmp/ https://sherryjamespmp.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjamespmp/       Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness then please comment and share.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Boosting Teens Resilience and Immunity Welcome to Episode 112 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, the founder of the Integrative Healing Center, Dr. Elisha Robinson shares how she guides people on a healing journey spiritually, and physically. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to boost your teen’s resilience and immune system then tune in. In this episode, you'll discover: How the body is naturally designed to heal itself when given the proper balance of nutrition, sunlight, rest and relaxation, and detoxification.  About Our Guest Dr. Elisha Robinson accomplishments include: Board Certified General Surgeon Fellowship Trained Breast Health Specialist Natural Health Practitioner and Holistic Nutrition Practitioner The most important thing that Dr. Robinson's father taught her was to be a life-long learner. Currently, she is working on her Ph.D. in Natural Health and to provide an integrative approach to the treatment of every patient.   More Information Contact Dr. Robinson at: https://www.integrativehealingdoc.com/   https://www.facebook.com/integrativehealingcenter/?ref=page_internal       Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on How to Boost Teens’ Resilience and Immunity then please comment and share.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Developing Teen Boys Into Future Leaders Welcome to Episode 111 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, SGT. Robert Walsh of the Arlington Police Department shares how The NEX Foundation invests in young men ages 16-21 to develop them into future leaders of character. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to educate and build sustainable character in young men through life skills then tune in. In this episode, you'll discover: In this episode you will learn innovative ways to motivate and empower teen boys to overcome obstacles during adolescence into young adulthood. About Our Guest SGT. Robert Walsh has been a police officer for 13 years. Currently he serves as the supervisor for school resource officers. He is the Founder/President of the 501(c)(3) non-profit The Nex Foundation. More Information Contact SGT. Walsh at: http://thenexfoundation.org/   www.thenexfoundation.org       Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Developing Teen Boys Into Future Leaders then please share   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Creative Ways for Teens to Channel Their Thoughts and Emotions Welcome to Episode 110 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, author, artist, and proud founder of CTR-Center, Inc. Chris Elese shares how teens can discover and express their creativity through the arts. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to help teens express their thoughts and emotions in healthy ways then tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: How Parents Can Help Their Teens With Healthy Self-expression and discover their passions.  About Us Chris Elese is an author, artist, and proud founder of CTR-Center, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.  CTR-Center proudly assists in the facilitation of art by providing a safe space for all artists of various art forms to create freely. The CTR-Center supplies its artists with networking opportunities, tools/resources needed to create, and a safe environment to do it in. A safe space that allows art to influence art at the rawest level.  CTR-Center Offers The Following Monthly Workshops by age groups: ​#CreativeChild   5yrs- 12yrs #TalentedTeens 13yrs - 17yrs #ART&FLOW     18yrs & Up  More Information Contact Chris Elese at: https://www.ctrcenterinc.org/ https://www.instagram.com/chriselese/ https://www.amazon.com/Butterflies-my-Stomach-Chris-Elese/dp/1734628561/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=butterflies+in+my+stomach&qid=1598400197&sr=8-1 Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Creative Ways for Teens to Channel Their Thoughts and Emotions please share Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s Thanks for listening!

Episode: How To Live A 3D Life Welcome to Episode 109 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Automotive sales expert and host of the #RISEANDGRIND morning show Glenn Lundy shares how to go from living a 2D life to a 3D life. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to make a massive impact in your teen’s life and greatly increase their career opportunities then tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: 5 Simple steps to an extraordinary life About Us Glenn Lundy is the only person in the world that grew a dealership 800% in 5 years, from 120 cars a month to a 1,000, in a small town of only 9,600 people, and is willing to tell you how he did it.  His accomplishments include: The fastest-growing group on Facebook with the #1 daily morning show that inspires you to become the absolute best version of yourself that you can be! Husband to 1 Father to 7 22 years of automotive industry experience  More Information Contact Glenn at: https://glennlundy.com/ Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on How To Live A 3D Life please share   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content    Thanks for listening!

Episode: Getting Teens Excited About STEM Careers Welcome to Episode 108 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Civil Engineer Terrance Williams and I discuss how exposure plays a vital role in getting teens excited about STEM careers. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to help your teen excel in math, science and greatly expand their career opportunities then tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: 3 Ways to Prepare Teens For STEM Careers Confidence Building Leveraging Available Resources Recovering Quickly From Setbacks About Us Terrance Williams is a Structural Design Engineer.  His accomplishments include: Served in the  United States Navy A member of NSBE Graduate from Old Dominion University More Information Contact Terrance Williams at: terrjwill@gmail.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Getting Teens Excited About STEM Careers please share Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!

Episode: Preparing Teens For Distance Learning Welcome to Episode 107 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults  In this episode, Dr. Walter Price, aka “The Encourager” and I discuss how to parents can best prepare their teens for distance learning and how to make a smooth transition from high school to college. So if you want to learn the proven strategies to help your teens excel at distance learning, and significantly increase their chances of getting into their dream school then tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Preparing Teens For Distance Learning Time Management Skills Interpersonal Communication and Life Skills Conflict Resolution About Us Dr. Price is a sought-after motivational speaker, facilitator, seminar leader, trainer, and negotiator. As a manager of his own business, Priceless Education. He has given speeches to, facilitated or, trained over one million (1,000,000) people. His accomplishments include: A trainer and consultant for Harvard University School of Public Health, Dispute Resolution Service Centers, Chairman for the Division of Business and Professor of Business and Speech at Southwestern Christian College Former Captain, United States Army   More Information Learn more about how to parent teens to be successful adults contact Dr. Price at: PROFESSORSPEAKS@GMAIL.COM   Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Preparing Teens For Distance Learning please share https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1596718991715e Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults and bonus content - https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1590066277980s   Thanks for listening!