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Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset focuses on equipping parents with strategies and tactics for raising kids who think and act entrepreneurially. Hosted by Tameka Montgomery, a mom on a mission to raise kids who are self-reliant and financially independent. In each episode, she explores topics related to being entrepreneurial and looks at them through a parental lens. Through conversations with experts, authors, parents and young entrepreneurs, she discovers parenting strategies and tactics that foster an entrepreneurial mindset.

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United States

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Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset focuses on equipping parents with strategies and tactics for raising kids who think and act entrepreneurially. Hosted by Tameka Montgomery, a mom on a mission to raise kids who are self-reliant and financially independent. In each episode, she explores topics related to being entrepreneurial and looks at them through a parental lens. Through conversations with experts, authors, parents and young entrepreneurs, she discovers parenting strategies and tactics that foster an entrepreneurial mindset.

Twitter:

@IamTameka

Language:

English

Contact:

3037488040


Episodes
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EP87 Meet The Eleven Year Old Kid Who Feeds the Homeless

8/20/2019
When he was just 8 years old, Jakhil Jackson started an organization to feed and help the homeless in Chicago. Listen to find out what inspired home to get started. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:25:42

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EP86: My Journey from Denver to DC Supporting the Nation’s Entrepreneurs

7/30/2019
I recently sat down with Anne Pasmanick with the podcast, Power Station. Anne and I talked about my journey into supporting entrepreneurship locally in Denver and then nationally as an appointee in the Obama Administration. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery

Duration:00:42:16

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EP85 How LIFE School Stopped Giving Grades to Prepare Kids for REAL life

7/16/2019
Mikala Streeter founded Life School as an innovative approach to learning. At Life School, students learn through passion projects coupled with academic work, grades not necessary!

Duration:00:30:24

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EP84 Preparing Young People for the Future of Work

7/1/2019
Are schools preparing young people for the future of work? Andrew Yang, of Venture for America discusses the importance of redirecting talent and incentivizing young people to become our nation's next business owners and business builders. He wants to be the next President of the United States. Hear what he has to share with us. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:18:49

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EP83 How Christon Turned a Bullying Experience Into a Business Opportunity

6/18/2019
Christon “The Truth” Jones, was 8 years old when he wrote a book, as a way to deal with the bullying he was experiencing. That book led him on a journey of entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and financial literacy. Now he’s sharing what he’s learned with other young people. You're going to enjoy this interview. Check it out! Tameka

Duration:00:26:15

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EP82: What’s Your One Word?

6/3/2019
Tell me about yourself? This is a question that stumps kids and adults alike. Rich Keller a former corporate marketing executive shares a step by step process that parents can use to help teens discover the value they bring to the world. Enjoy the episode, Tameka

Duration:00:34:47

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EP81: The Power of This One Question - What Pisses you Off?

5/20/2019
Yasmine was 16 years old and was asked, “What pisses you off?” That one question has led her on a problem-solving journey as a social entrepreneur helping other young people get an education. Wait until you hear her story of the thing that pisses her off and what she decided to do about it. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:40:20

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EP80: How 3 Brothers are Making it Easier for Young People to Become Philanthropists

5/6/2019
Brothers Matt and Jonny Zients share how a trip to South Africa inspired them to start Connect & Care, a non-profit mobile app that allows users to browse, learn about, and donate to 25 designated nonprofits from all around the world. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:28:59

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EP79: 4 Simple Steps to Empower Your Child Change the World

4/29/2019
What specific steps can you take to guide your child toward being a changemaker? In this episode I sum up the insights I gained from this month’s Changemaker series, by providing 4 simple steps that any parent can use to help connect a child’s interest toward making an impact in the world. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:24:29

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EP78: How Parents Can Plant the Seeds of Entrepreneurship and Changemaking

4/23/2019
Sixty percent of tomorrows jobs do not exist today. Social problems are outnumbering the solutions. In a world where change is the only constant – children need to practice changemaking and families play a crucial role in making this happen. In this episode 4 of our Change Maker series, Vipin Thekk of Ashoka offers strategies of what parents can do to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship and changemaking. Enjoy! Tameka

Duration:00:42:48

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EP77: A 16 Year-Old Shares How Young People Can Begin Creating Change Now

4/16/2019
Mahika Halepete is a 16 years old changemaker. She started Ayana International, an organization to empower youth in developing countries to create sustainable solutions for their community. In this episode, Mahika and her mother Deepali share her journey and discuss why young people all over the world that they don’t have to wait until they are adults to start bringing change to their communities.

Duration:00:58:10

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EP76: How a Young Changemaker is Changing Lives in Kenya through Dance

4/9/2019
When Sophia Andrews was 13 years old, she took a mission trip to Kenya and fell in love with the country and the people. That first visit lit a spark in Sophia so much so that she has made it her life’s mission to improve the lives of kids in Kenya using the expression of dance. In this episode, Sophia shares her journey of becoming a changemaker. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:44:29

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EP75 How A Teen is Getting Books into the Hands of Kids Who Need Them

4/1/2019
Meagan Warren is a 15-year- old young change-maker. When she was 11, she noticed that there were a lot of kids who did not have access to books, not even at their schools. She discovered that “book deserts” communities where those living there have fewer than 10 books in their home, exist all over. She sought to change that and launched Books for Bedtime an organization that has donated more than 83,000 books to kids.

Duration:00:31:31

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EP74 How a Spelling Bee Champion Built a Company to Help Others Become Champions

3/25/2019
Shobha Dasari loves words. She is a three-time competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She and her family have taken their love of words to create a company that helping other kids become master spellers. Enjoy the episode, Tameka

Duration:00:29:51

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EP73: How to Give Your Teens Financial Control Without Losing Your Mind

3/19/2019
A few years ago I came across the book, "Capitate Your Kids" by Dr. John Whitcomb. In the book, I learned an ingenious way to give my kids financial control and empower them to make wise financial decisions. In this episode, I give you a peek inside how I'm implementing this strategy with my son. Enjoy! Tameka

Duration:00:26:49

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EP72: Simple Strategies to Teach Your Kids Financial Common "Cents"

3/11/2019
Shante Nicole is the founder of Financial Common Cents where she teaches financial literacy and simple common-sense strategies to better manage your money. In this episode, she give some great tips for parents to teach kids about managing money. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:40:13

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EP70 How a High School Student Helps People Remain Safe Online

3/4/2019
Kyla Guru observed that there was a lack of cyber security education for kids as well as adults. To fill this gap, Kyla launched a national non-profit, Bits and Bytes Cyber Security Education, which she started as a freshman in high school. Today as a junior in high school, Kyla’s organization offers curriculum and workshops for individuals between the ages of 5 and 95. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery

Duration:00:31:13

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EP70: Shark Tank Winner Reveals Powerful Success Strategies for Young Entrepreneurs

2/26/2019
Shaan is the founder and CEO of PrepExpert, he successfully secured an investment from billionaire Mark Cuban, he’s the author and co-author of several books and he obtained is medical degree and MBA within one year of each other. When you consider what Shaan Patel has accomplished so early in life, you to wonder is he a genius, lucky, or just a hard worker. In this episode Shaan shares his strategies for success which young people can use to succeed in any venture they choose. Enjoy the episode, Tameka

Duration:00:41:33

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EP69 How a Shy Student Launched a National Business Pitch Competition

2/19/2019
Nicholas Benavides was a junior in high school when his frustration with the extracurricular business competitions led him to start his own. Today, Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship competition has grown from 12 local high schools to a national effort with more than 500 registrations from 23 states. Nicholas shares his entrepreneurial journey and how it led to his own personal discovery of what he’s capable of doing and overcoming. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:16:05

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EP68: 4 Weeks to Launch: How LaunchX is Preparing Teens for the Real World

2/10/2019
Are schools effectively preparing kids for the real world? Young people have drive and passion that can be expressed now! Laurie Stach of LaunchX is helping kids harness their drive to launch real companies through a 4-week summer program. Enjoy, Tameka

Duration:00:38:55