Road to Ambition Ambition Angels

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we’ve got Tunde Sobomehin, CEO and Lead Servant of StreetCode Academy, joining us. StreetCode Academy is on a mission to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and access they need to embrace innovation and break into the tech sector. In this episode, Remi and Tunde explore their shared belief in economic empowerment for people of color and the importance of reframing the narrative for communities like East Palo Alto.

Show Links: 

- Tunde Sobomehin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtunde/ - StreetCode Academy: https://streetcode.org/- Self Enhancement, Inc.: https://www.selfenhancement.org/ 

- Hidden Genius: https://www.hiddengeniusbook.com/ - Praxis Labs: https://www.praxislabs.org/ 

How To Get Involved

- Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about

- Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate

Episode 6, season 2 Kicking off season two of the Road To Ambition podcast, we've got Alex Briscoe from the California Children’s Trust joining us. This org is on a mission to advance mental health equity so that every kid in California gets the support they need for a healthy, happy life. In this episode, Remi and Alex dive into the real talk about the challenges teens face getting mental health support, how race and class can get in the way, and the hope we're holding onto for the future of teen mental health. 

Show Links: 

-  Alex Briscoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbriscoe/ 

- California Children's Trust: https://cachildrenstrust.org/

- Destiny Arts Center: https://destinyarts.org/

- EMS Corps: https://emscorps.org/

How To Get Involved

- Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about

- Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate

- Stay Connected:   / remi-sobomehin  

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Summary

In this conversation, Remi discusses the design principles behind Ambition Angels, a learning app for teens. The app aims to apply positive youth development through technology and provide accessible and engaging content. The chapters cover topics such as making the app mobile and incentivizing teen engagement, creating achievable tasks, making content personally relevant, and ensuring the app is safe and private for teens to open up and grow. In this conversation, Remi discusses the design principles behind Ambition Angels' learning platform for teens. The conversation covers various themes, including the challenge of caring and personal growth, autonomy in teen learning, asynchronous and self-paced learning, bite-sized lessons, interactive learning, topic diversity, vertical alignment of content, the importance of relevance and choice, partnerships for content creation, improving curriculum design, and the journey of learning and testing. Remi emphasizes the need for a platform that allows teens to choose their own development path and provides them with the freedom to create their own personal and professional development journey.

Takeaways


Designing a learning app for teens requires considering their preferences and behaviors, such as making it mobile and accessible.


Incentivizing teen engagement through rewards and recognition can help motivate them to invest in their personal development.


Creating achievable tasks and content that is personally relevant to teens' lives increases their engagement and sense of accomplishment.


Designing a culturally relevant app that considers the experiences and backgrounds of teens of color can foster a sense of belonging and engagement.

Summary 

The conversation explores the development of a tech product for youth development, specifically targeting low-income teens. The app aims to provide skills and resources that are not typically taught in school, such as financial literacy, communication, and time management. The app incentivizes teen engagement by offering financial rewards for completing daily personal development activities. The goal is to empower teens to take control of their own personal growth and prepare them for the future. The conversation explores the features and potential impact of the Ambition app, which aims to support youth development and provide customized opportunities for teenagers. The app includes an opportunity board that curates opportunities based on the user's preferences and demographics. It also focuses on connecting teenagers with supportive adults through a support network feature. The app aims to create a sense of community and provide resources for teenagers to pursue their ambitions.

Takeaways


Technology can play a role in youth development by providing skills and resources that are not typically taught in school.


Financial incentives can be an effective way to motivate teens to engage in personal development activities.


The app aims to empower teens to take control of their own personal growth and prepare them for the future.


Youth developers should focus on providing opportunities and resources for teens to find their own paths and develop necessary skills. The Ambition app offers a unique opportunity to provide customized opportunities for teenagers based on their preferences and demographics.


Connecting teenagers with supportive adults through a support network can enhance their personal and professional development.


Cultivating and engaging with people who care about teenagers is a skill that needs to be taught and encouraged.


The Ambition app aims to create a sense of community and provide resources for teenagers to pursue their ambitions.

THE PROBLEM EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Summary

This conversation explores the issues facing low-income black and brown teens and the role of education and economic disparities in their lives. It also delves into the impact of social media on teen mental health and self-image. The conversation highlights the need for daily engagement and positive youth development to counteract these challenges. The conversation explores the challenges of teacher retention and the lack of cultural relevance in education. It emphasizes the importance of fostering ambition in teens and creating a system that prepares them for a thriving, well-balanced life. The need to develop 21st-century skills and differentiate humans from machines is also discussed. The conversation concludes with an invitation to join in solving the multifaceted problem of education.

Takeaways


Education and economic disparities contribute to the challenges faced by low-income black and brown teens.


Social media has a significant impact on teen mental health and self-image.


Daily engagement and positive youth development are crucial in addressing these issues.


Technology and social media can be powerful tools for reaching and supporting teens. Teacher retention is a significant issue in education, and there is a need for cultural relevance in the classroom.


Fostering ambition in teens is crucial for their personal and professional development.


Developing 21st-century skills is essential to differentiate humans from machines in the future workforce.


Solving the challenges in education requires collaboration and involvement from various stakeholders.

Summary

In this conversation, Scott Schimmel welcomes Remi from Ambition Angels to discuss their vision for empowering and supporting young people. They talk about the challenges with the school system and the need for a new approach. The conversation also introduces the podcast series 'Road to Ambition' where they will explore various topics related to youth development. They invite listeners to join the conversation and be part of the movement.

Takeaways


Ambition Angels is focused on empowering and supporting young people to unlock their potential.


The school system has limitations in scaling youth development programs.


The 'Road to Ambition' podcast will cover topics like mental health, social media impact, job opportunities, and more.


Listeners are invited to join the conversation and be part of the movement.





Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:12 Vision for Ambition Angels

04:21 Road to Ambition

05:46 Topics Covered in the Podcast

06:15 Journey with Ambition Angels

07:17 Call to Join the Movement