Words of Wisdom
“We’re so much more alike than we are different. At the core of it all, we’re all feeling the same feelings of fear and sadness and loneliness and happiness and love.”
Ten former Foster Youth Students at Sac State to Receive Guaranteed Income Through New United Way Program
We are giving a standing ovation to The United Way and Sacramento State for awarding 10 former Foster Youth Students a monthly $500 stipend for the next year to assist them with their finances as they concentrate on their studies.
How The US is Destroying Young People’s Future
Discover why young Americans are financially worse off than ever before in Scott Galloway’s gripping TED talk. (Viewer discretion advised: Contains mature language.)
EDDIE – Red Hot Chili Peppers
On Sunday in Wheatland, California I once again had the honor of seeing one of my all-time favorite bands- Red Hot Chili Peppers. DUDE! They are incredible live, not to mention, timeless and beautiful.
How Two Professors Harnessed Generative AI to Teach Students To Be Better Writers
Leave it to the big brains at Carnegie Mellon University to come up with innovative ways to use the power of AI to help students write
better.
Words of Wisdom
“People have to take chances in order to do something extraordinary.”
How to Take Compliments
Even as a seasoned Executive Director, Coach, and Facilitator I still struggle at times with praise of any kind. A good friend of mine challenged me to work on this so that people don’t get the wrong idea when I quickly deflect or minimize the compliment being shared with me.
The Teacher and The Student
Our dear friend and YDN Board Member, Kim Mohler went on a search to find her third-grade teacher to thank her for making her who she is today. 55 years later she found her and met up with her mentor.
I Love You – Fontaines D.C.
If you know me you know that my musical taste covers everything from hip-hop to reggae to alternative and punk. Lately, my late-night drives are filled with Fontaines D.C., an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin around 2014.
The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimaging Ourselves
My favorite read of the year calls out the false narratives and myths of social movements and gives us a bold and courageous guide on how to move forward by practicing what Dr. Ginwright calls the four pivots.
Words of Wisdom
“We all have the ability. The difference is how we use it.”
Feeling Drained? Here’s How To Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder
I really want you to read this entire article, especially if you are tired and finding joy and awe difficult to come by these days. Without giving it all away I will share with you that play, cool people in your life, slowing down, and body movement are some of your keys to victory.