1st Mentor Podcast

Are you in high school about to start your first job and would like to know more about how to manage your finances? Or are you a teenager who wants to build a strong understanding on how to manage your money and establish good habits? Join us as we talk to Maria Arias from Bank of America about her tips on foundational money knowledge that teens and young adults should know about finances. Also vi...

When applying for your very first job, have you ever wondered what’s happening on the other end? What are they looking for when reviewing your resume? What type of interview questions should you prepare for? How can you stand out from other candidates? Join my discussion with Christyann Andrianopoulos, a talent management executive at Disney and Mattel, to get an insight into the thought process o...

Have you sometimes looked at another person’s life and wondered how they managed to have it all? I have been there myself, but learned that many times we just don’t see what goes on behind the curtain. Many times, we just don’t see the whole picture. Everyone has their own struggles to face in life. What matters is how they deal with it. Join me in our interview with super lawyer and super mom Eli...

Have you ever heard about the terms autism, aspergers, learning disabilities, special education or maybe even neurodiversity and wondered what that really means? Well, you are not alone.  Come join us as we learn from Adrianne Alvarez Jackson, a special education middle school teacher, to expand our view of diversity and learn about this population.  Support the show Support us via https://www.buy...

Among the many times you have been asked which superpower you would love to possess, have you ever considered which one you could actually learn in reak life? Have you ever thought about the power to learn faster by reading at a super speed? In this episode we speak with Bobbi Gaffke and Eden Billings from ABC Reading and Diagnostic Center about speed reading, how it works and the success they hav...

June is Pride Month. Come join me in my discussion with Kabir McNeely as we talk about his passion in leveraging the platform of being an actor and filmmaker to create awareness and break the stigma within the LGBTQ+ community. Kabir is a great example of how you can make your voice heard even at a young age. He also shares great resources to learn more, whether you are a supporter or identify wit...

Do you know that you can train yourself to think positively and create a strong mental attitude? In this episode, Carolyn Maul, a life coach with an expertise on health and nutrition, shares how a life coach and the practice of affirmations can support us to transition through life changes and reach our goals. You can find Carolyn’s book W.E.A.L.T.H: Affirmations for Abundance on Amazon at https:/...

Do you sometimes feel like you don’t belong because of something completely out of your control, such as the way you look? Do the recent developments in America related to race issues cause you worry or discomfort?  Come join us as Jamie Nguyen, a Vietnamese American news producer, shares her story and suggestions on how to navigate through these times. Support the show Support us via https://www....

Do you love to read books? Or are you one of those who think books are boring? No matter which side you belong to, in this episode with Gabriel Law, MBA takes you into his world of reading and how nurturing curiosity through different mediums help us grow. Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreet Instagram: @1st_mentor_street Facebook: 1st Mentor Street YouTube:...

Are you a teenager or a parent of a teenager wondering what it takes to get into your dream college? Come join us in our discussion with Gina Lee as she shares her insights on the holistic approach of preparing for your college application. Gina is an independent college counselor with expertise as a former Director of College Counseling and a mother of two boys who attended Harvard College, an Iv...

Are you struggling with starting a conversation with someone you don’t know such as in a network setting or even during an interview? In this episode, we are speaking with Traci G. Lee, an award-winning producer with experience in journalism, digital media and video and audio production. She shares her journey from being an introvert to interviewing celebrities like Daniel Dae Kim, Matt Damon and...

Have you ever observed senior leaders of an organization and wondered what it takes to be one of them? Terry Chuah has over 20 years of experience in finding companies their perfect leaders and is now coaching those leaders to reach their personal and professional aspirations. You will learn about what it takes to prepare to climb the corporate ladder, but also do it in a way that considers your o...

Do you know that millions of people are touched by adoption? Join us while you learn about Holly Choon Hyang Bachman, an adoptee from South Korea, and how she started Mixed Roots Foundation to help other adoptees.  We will also introduce you to her mentee Kabir McNeely. For more information, visit https://mixedrootsfoundation.org . Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stme...

Have you ever looked at the menu at a Café and wondered what the differences are between all these coffee and tea selections? In this episode, we will share some facts with you about coffee and tea and introduce the differences between the more common beverage choices as part of our General Knowledge series.  Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreet Instagram: @...

Do you sometimes feel that you are at a disadvantage and have a very challenging time pursuing your dreams? Join us while Kathy Hao shares her inspiring story on how she overcame the obstacles of being an immigrant, single mother and pursued her goal of becoming a lawyer while also raising her two daughters to become successful professionals. Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffe...

Have you ever lost direction in life, not knowing where to head towards? And, have you ever considered journaling to help you bring clarity? In this episode, we are combining both and speak with Scott Lew, Creator and Founder of Dreamlet, about his experience with journaling and leveraging this tool to design his life journey. Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentors...

Are you a parent or teacher, part of a dual language immersion program, wondering what activities your school could implement to improve the immersion experience for your kids or students? In this episode, Tien-Hsin Lin, our school district’s volunteer of the year, shares her experience about bringing various Mandarin immersion opportunities to our kids after school. Support the show Support us vi...

Have you ever considered volunteering or giving back to your community? Come join me in this heartwarming episode, where Leena Mathew, MBA, CPA shares her passion and the wide-reaching benefits of giving back and her experience competing with the Angel City Chorale, who received the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent (AGT).  Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentor...

Have you been thinking about moving out of your parents’ home, but are afraid because you don’t know what obstacles will be waiting for you? Come join us as we speak with Mike Vachani, a veteran real estate professional, on the financial aspects of your first rental or first real estate purchase. Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreet Instagram: @1st_mentor_st...

If you are around children, chances are, you’ve probably heard about the popular game Roblox. Have you ever wondered what the buzz is all about? In this episode, we will give you an overview on the game itself and share some background about Roblox Corporation.  Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreet Instagram: @1st_mentor_street Facebook: 1st Mentor Street Yo...

Are you about to start a new job? Or have you ever wondered what it takes to be successful in a Corporate environment? Come join us in this episode as we discuss the first few days and months at work, note taking, mentorship and corporate politics with Drew Hayashida in part 2 of our interview. We’ll be sharing our experience from working at The Walt Disney Company and other organizations. Make su...

Have you been thinking about eating healthier for a while already, but don’t know where to start? In this episode, I share our favorite healthy eating habits that we incorporate into our daily lives learned from the book “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger and other sources. Here are links to the sources I mentioned in this podcast episode: ·        “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger on Amazon - ht...

Are you about to start a new job? Or have you ever wondered what it takes to be successful in a corporate environment? Come join us in this episode as we discuss learning the corporate culture, meet and greets, and networking with Drew Hayashida in part 1 of our interview. We'll be sharing our experience working at the Walt Disney Company and other organizations. Make sure to listen to part 2...

How much geography have you learned in school only to forget it later? In this general knowledge episode, we go over continents, and some of the largest countries based on population and their capitals. Come join us to see how much you remember! Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/1stmentorstreet Instagram: @1st_mentor_street Facebook: 1st Mentor Street YouTube: 1st Mentor...

Do you know anyone who is a Boy Scout? Have you ever wondered what this is all about? In this episode, I speak with Pat Choi, a very involved parent volunteer, about the benefits of being a Boy Scout. As it turns out, this organization teaches a lot of the same softs skills and life skills that 1st Mentor Podcast is promoting to our listeners. Support the show Support us via https://www.buymeacoff...