Raising Them Right: Reclaiming Education. Restoring Values.

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Raising Them Right , host Monica Yatooma sits down with Ian Noble, devoted husband, father of three boys, and longtime mentor, to explore what it takes to raise boys into men of conviction in today’s complex world. Ian shares how his journey as both a parent and mentor has shaped his philosophy on fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of presence, fait...

Episode Summary: In this deeply inspiring episode of Raising Them Right , host Monica Yatooma sits down with Wen Zhang , founder of the INNW Institute, to explore her remarkable transformation from a voiceless girl in rural China to a globally recognized leadership coach. Growing up in a remote village without internet or resources, Wen was told girls should stay silent, obedient, and invisible. B...

Episode Summary In this courageous conversation on Raising Them Right , host Monica Yatooma is joined by Paul Kolin , a public servant, KPMG US executive, and longtime Bloomfield Hills School Board member, to challenge the myths, missteps, and missed opportunities in today’s education system. From his early days growing up in Coney Island to teaching in some of New York’s most underserved classroo...

Episode Summary: In this explosive episode of Raising Them Right , host Monica Yatooma sits down with Kevin Kijewski , Michigan Attorney General candidate, attorney, and former Catholic school superintendent, to expose how Michigan’s educational and legal systems have been weaponized against parents—and against faith-based schools. Kijewski dives deep into the roots of Michigan’s unconstitutional...

Episode Summary: In this powerful premiere episode of Raising Them Right , host Monica Yatooma sits down with Shayna Levin , a Michigan mom-turned-school board member who went from volunteering in classrooms to fighting behind the scenes for transparency, accountability, and parental rights in public education. Shayna pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside school boards, why good tea...