Keeping It Real Real World Academy

Host:

Domenico Randazzo, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Real World Academy

Guests:

Matt & Melissa - Founders - Last Trax Apparel Company
https://www.lasttrax.com/

Theme:
The story of two high school friends who joined together during the pandemic over a mutual passion for design, and how they built a popular apparel company one step at a time.  Matt and Melissa discuss their experience in a variety of fields leading up to the launching of Last Trax, the principles that made them believe in the product, and how they've been able to adapt and grow during uncertain times in the market.

Creating Lasting Value for High School Students in Newark, NJ

Hosts:

 Lincoln Farquharson, Chief Executive Officer, Real World Academy 
 Domenico Randazzo, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Real World Academy

Guest:

Tahirah Crawford - Educational Consultant, Director of College Placement
Real World Academy, People's Preparatory Charter School

Theme:

How do we create an intrinsic motivation for students to come to school, stay engaged, and use the tools provided to them to design their future? What are the systemic roadblocks for accomplishing this mission and how does Real World Academy overcome them?

Keeping It Real - Ep 13 - Michael DePalma on "How To Supercharge Your Network"
Host:
 Domenico Randazzo, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Real World AcademyGuest:
 Michael DePalma, Founder & CEO - Pensare LLC, TEDx Speaker & OrganizerTheme:
Michael DePalma, an executive with vast experience in health care, technology, and education, tells the Real World Academy audience the secrets of supercharging your network and building a career based on your curiosity.

Rewriting the Rulebook on High School Education, Pt 1
Hosts:
 Lincoln Farquharson, Chief Executive Officer, Real World Academy  Domenico Randazzo, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Real World AcademyTheme:
Real World Academy has serendipitously become a lifeline for high school students in the Tri-state area who aren’t being given the proper mentorship to succeed in life. What is the origin story behind this phenomenon, and how did Real World Academy go from being a fledgling non-profit with a few private students, to facilitating state-of-the-art professional development curriculum in high schools around New Jersey? What is so unique about what we teach?

Rewriting the Rulebook on High School Education, Pt 1
Hosts:
 Lincoln Farquharson, Chief Executive Officer, Real World Academy  Domenico Randazzo, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Real World AcademyTheme:
Real World Academy has serendipitously become a lifeline for high school students in the Tri-state area who aren’t being given the proper mentorship to succeed in life. What is the origin story behind this phenomenon, and how did Real World Academy go from being a fledgling non-profit with a few private students, to facilitating state-of-the-art professional development curriculum in high schools around New Jersey? What is so unique about what we teach?

Domenico Randazzo, Chief Operating Officer, Real World Academy & Music Producer/Artist  Dr. Anthony Longo, Vice President of Community Outreach, Real World Academy & Physician

Guest: Chelsea Gioffre - Global Career Development Facilitator, Mentor, National Engagement Manager at NPower (Nonprofit), and Digital Marketing Director at RWA


Platform: Real World Academy Studio

https://www.realworldacademy.org/ 


Real World Academy:
Real World Academy is unique in that it also works with students at transitions, all the way from high school until the workforce. Many "college prep" are simply SAT prep courses, and do nothing to continue working with the student to make sure they actually succeed. Real World Academy is MUCH more than that.Real World Academy lets any high school student or parent hire an "Agent," a customized counselor and life coach. But simply having an agent does not mean that you will succeed. Students need to take initiative and self-actualize.Real World Academy is unique in its industry ties. We will help any of our interested students find an internship.
Topics:
What is the college experience like for a first-generation immigrant? What are the secrets to success? 
How to effectively use social media and digital marketing as a young person looking for a job.