Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans

Episode Summary: In this empowering episode of Teens to Titans, Lorraine Connell sits down with award-winning sales strategist and coach, Justine Beauregard, to explore leadership, self-trust, and personal growth. From early entrepreneurial ventures to overcoming societal pressures, Justine shares valuable insights on developing confidence, building meaningful connections, and embracing authentici...

Bonus Episode: Leadership Activities for Students In this special bonus episode of Teens to Titans, Lorraine Connell explores practical leadership activities that help students build confidence, teamwork, and self-awareness. Drawing from her blog post, What Are Some Leadership Activities for Students?, Lorraine discusses how these exercises create opportunities for young people to step into leader...

In this bonus episode of "Teens to Titans," Lorraine Connell delves into the intricacies of friendship-building among adolescents. Drawing from her blog post, "Is Making Friends a Skill? Exploring the Role of Leadership Coaching in Social Connections," she examines whether making friends is an innate ability or a skill that can be developed. Lorraine discusses how leadership coaching can enhance s...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Lorraine hosts Dr. Anika Davis, a passionate educator and leader, for a deep dive into the nuances of leadership, mentorship, and personal growth. They discuss the evolving challenges faced by young people today, drawing on their own experiences as parents and professionals in education. From fostering leadership in younger students to the vital impact of positive...

In this episode, Lorraine Connell, founder of Peers Not Fears, sits down with life coach Kamini to explore how her teenage struggles shaped her work in leadership development and coaching. As a high performer and introvert, Kamini faced immense pressure to succeed, which led to social anxiety, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. These experiences have profoundly influenced her journey of self-disc...

In this episode of Student Voice Future Leaders, Lorraine Connell sits down with certified parenting coach Jamie Buzzelle, the founder of The Repairent Coach, to dive deep into the challenges and rewards of parenting adolescents. Jamie shares his personal journey from feeling isolated and misunderstood as a teen to becoming a coach focused on fostering connection, co-regulation, and relationship-b...

In this insightful episode of Student Voice Future Leaders, Lorraine Connell speaks with Craig Gemmell, a seasoned educator and leader, about his journey through education, personal growth, and leadership. Craig shares his transformative experiences, from navigating high school challenges to founding a school in Madrid, all while learning the importance of resilience and reflection. He discusses:...

In this episode, Lorraine chats with Kimberly Gustas, the founder of Good For You Girls, a chemical-free skincare line designed specifically for teenage girls. Kimberly shares the personal story that led her to create a brand focused on empowering young girls through safe and effective skincare. Key Topics Discussed: The Birth of Good For You Girls: Kimberly's background in nutrition and fitness,...

Avery is an incredible person in so many ways.  He is a two time leukemia survivor a film director, musician, and poet currently based in Chicago with the mission of showing others that they’re not alone in their struggles and that the world is brighter with them in it.  I knew of Avery and his story from when it was happening, but I was fortunate to meet him during his high school tenure.  I am l...

How important is your name to you? How does it feel when somebody mispronounces your name or calls you by a name, even a nickname that you didn't offer? I know for me, I bristle when somebody calls me Lori. I don't know why, but I do. So when a student tells me to call them by a different name than is on my roster, why would that be a problem for me? Why can't I just call this student the name tha...

In this podcast Joe gives ideas to teachers, school administrators and students. Joe spent his high school years learning what type of leader he was. He was a student leader, and mentor in a program that allowed him to earn elective credits while developing his own leadership as well as underclass students.    Joe was a varsity athlete and shares some of his views on what it meant to be a student...

Welcome to the teaser for Season 3 of Education Unimagined! This season, we delve into the formative experiences of current adult leaders, uncovering the pivotal moments from their youth that shaped them into the leaders they are today. In this special teaser episode, we introduce our host, Lorraine Connell, the founder of Peers Not Fears, and learn about her inspiring journey. Episode Highlights:...

Teen Relationship Email Series Click Here Teen Leadership Cohort Click Here The podcast link to This is So Awkward   Welcome to "Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans," the podcast dedicated to empowering our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Let's focus on one of the most challenging aspects of parenting—our relationships with our teens. This episode marks the beginning of our series on naviga...

Teen Relationship Email Series Click Here Teen Leadership Cohort Click Here The podcast link to This is So Awkward   Welcome to "Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans," the podcast dedicated to empowering our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Let's dive into the complexities of teen dating. This episode is the first in our new series on understanding and supporting our teens as they navigate ro...

Teen Relationship Email Series Click Here Teen Leadership Cohort Click Here The podcast link to This is So Awkward   Welcome to "Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans," the podcast where we explore how to empower our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Let's dive into a topic that every parent of a teenager will find incredibly relevant—teen friendships. This episode kicks off a new series dedica...

Teen Relationship Email Series Click Here Teen Leadership Cohort Click Here The podcast link to This is So Awkward   Welcome to "Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans," the podcast dedicated to empowering our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. We’re kicking off a new series focused on helping parents and teens navigate the complex world of teenage relationships. This series will cover relationsh...

Welcome to Season 3 of Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans, the podcast where we delve into the formative experiences of today's leaders, uncovering how their young adult years shaped them into the influential figures they are today.  Show Notes Episode Overview In this exciting trailer for Season 3, we offer a glimpse into the compelling stories and profound insights from our upcoming interviews wi...

Teen Entrepreneurs: Lucy and Kalena of PureLight Apparel Description: In this episode, we sit down with two inspiring 14-year-old entrepreneurs, Lucy and Kalena, the co-founders of PureLight Apparel. Their journey began at age 12 with a creative idea to make journals more attractive, which quickly turned into a profitable venture. With their initial earnings of $300, they took a bold step and inve...

Today, we've dived deep into the world of AI in education, guided by the perspectives of students navigating this technological frontier. We've heard how AI emerged in classrooms during spring 2023, becoming a valuable tool for students across various academic tasks. The students we interviewed shared compelling stories of AI as a multi-functional ally. From summarizing texts and generating ideas...

As professionals in education and leadership development, it's time we shine a spotlight on a group that often gets overlooked: high school sophomores. Sophomore year is a critical time in a student's journey. It's a period of immense transition, where they're navigating new relationships, testing boundaries, and facing increasing pressures from peers. Yet, it's also a time ripe with opportunities...

As teens, we often find ourselves navigating a complex web of expectations from our peers, teachers, and even our parents. Sometimes, it can feel like we're putting on a mask just to fit in or avoid judgment. But what does it mean to be truly authentic in a world where conformity seems to be the norm? Let's start by talking about literal masks. With the ongoing pandemic, many of us have had to wea...

When I started thinking about leadership this way I was still teaching chemistry. In school, we often ask students who understand the content to support other students who might be struggling. We don’t express to either student that this grouping has much more value than just helping one student better understand the material. Leadership skills (confidence, communication, and listening to name a f...

Thank you so much for sharing this journey with me. As I end the second season of Education Unimagined I am excited to share things I am doing and where Peers not Fears is headed! Here is a link to my website for more information on the Teen Leadership Roadmap Program  Follow me on Instagram and Facebook at Peersnotfears

In this episode, we meet Kellina Powell. Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard-of-hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business while launching her book! So...

What are the reasons that students struggle to keep up with their academics in school sports and outside commitments, injuries, sickness, or having a place that they call home? These were all the different reasons that Oakley and I talked about in this conversation. I tried to imagine dealing. Just one of these challenges and that, and not all of them at different times. It's so impressive to hear...