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Mentors & Milestones Podcast

Take Stock in Children shares the stories of mentors, students, alumni, and Take Stock Leaders who the organization's mission has impacted.  

  1. Alleviating Hurdles for the Next Generation: TSIC Alum and Mentor Marissa Brown

    NOV 6

    Alleviating Hurdles for the Next Generation: TSIC Alum and Mentor Marissa Brown

    Send us a textOur latest episode features Marissa Brown, a Take Stock Marion alum who has returned to give back as a mentor. Marissa’s journey highlights the incredible impact of the Take Stock in Children program on students and their ability to make a difference in the community. Follow Take Stock in Children on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn!Learn more about Take Stock in Children hereShare your Take Stock Story with us! Get started hereDisclaimerThe views, opinions, statements, repr...

    22 min
  2. Finding your Community of Care in Take Stock in Children

    OCT 3

    Finding your Community of Care in Take Stock in Children

    Send us a textFor foster care students, the odds of graduating high school, enrolling in college, and obtaining a 4-year degree are steep. With the college enrollment rate at an average 20% compared to the 66% national average, it is vital that at Take Stock we help Florida foster care students break the cycle of poverty through education.One of our many success stories in this effort comes from Take Stock Okaloosa alum Angela Alford (2011) in this latest episode of the Mentors and Milestones...

    23 min
  3. How Parents and Mentors Can Help Their Students Manage Stress in School

    SEP 4

    How Parents and Mentors Can Help Their Students Manage Stress in School

    Send us a textWith the new school year comes many new stressors for the students in our lives. From navigating new school environments to overcoming anxiety, bullying, and more, there are ways that parents and mentors alike can support their students’ mental well-being and resilience throughout the school year.In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcasts, we learn from Sarah Livingstone, MSW and CEO & Founder of Are U Motivated, on practical ways we can help our students manag...

    29 min
  4. What parents & mentors need to know about the FAFSA: Interview with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

    AUG 26

    What parents & mentors need to know about the FAFSA: Interview with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez of TRIO Connections

    Send us a textWe're kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid).We spoke with Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, about the importance and benefits of filling out the FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for parents and mentors to encourage their students to take advantage of this financial opportunity for college!Tag fellow parents of the Class of 2025 ...

    25 min
  5. The Impact of Fatherhood and Male Mentors: Interview with the Hon. Chris Sprowls

    JUN 19

    The Impact of Fatherhood and Male Mentors: Interview with the Hon. Chris Sprowls

    Send us a textJune is Responsible Fatherhood Month in Florida! This month, we collectively celebrate fathers! Fathers and father figures are pivotal to the lives of their children every day. In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we talk with Chris Sprowls, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and advocate for the Father First initiative. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of male role models and mentors in our lives and how men can help impact...

    33 min
  6. It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish

    JUN 5

    It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish

    Send us a textDr. Wilnic Gideon, Take Stock Palm Beach alum (2006) and Take Stock Mentor of the Year (2014), gave time as a volunteer mentor while working in the Palm Beach School District and earning a doctoral degree.Today, Dr. Gideon is a principal at a middle school in the State of Washington and the author of Mindful Learning: Unlocking the Gifts of the Teenage Brain. Dr. Gideon reflects on the journey that took the educator from a tough beginning as a Take Stock student to completing ad...

    21 min
  7. Giving Back While Going After Your Dreams

    MAY 15

    Giving Back While Going After Your Dreams

    Send us a textWhat does it look like to go after your dreams? Take Stock Collier County-Champions for Learning program alum, Leaders 4 Life fellow, and mentor Tien Nguyen, dreamt of working in aquaculture and has been laying the groundwork for making that dream a reality.Despite the obstacles and cultural expectations from parents, Tien overcame. Tien is a true definition of determination to succeed in college, career, and life. You don't want to miss this inspiring episode with encourag...

    28 min
  8. College Decision Month Celebration!

    MAY 1

    College Decision Month Celebration!

    Send us a textTake Stock Nation! May kicks off College Decision Month in our Take Stock program! This is one of our favorite times of the year as we celebrate our graduating seniors' choices for college. In this episode, we hear from several Take Stock seniors about their upcoming plans for school and what Take Stock means to them. Students featured from: Take Stock Broward, Champions for Learning, Immokalee Foundation, TSIC Hernando, Take Stock Nassau, Take Stock Palm Beach, Take Stock ...

    13 min
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Take Stock in Children shares the stories of mentors, students, alumni, and Take Stock Leaders who the organization's mission has impacted.  

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  • Creator
    Take Stock in Children
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Mentors & Milestones Podcast
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