Episode 20 — What is Your Intention for Yourself and for Your Life? —with Angie Shockley

What do you want to do with your life? Do YOU want to do that or is that what your parents want, your friends are doing, or because you were handed an offer that looks like it’d save you money? Is there an external motivator pushing you to do something or do you truly want it for yourself?Angie Shockley, a successful entrepreneur with several businesses for young adults, had an idea on what she wanted to do with her life coming out of high school but she felt like she had to go to college immediately in order to make that happen. Her intention behind starting school immediately led her to many learning experiences, as she lacked the life skills she needed in her early adult years. It definitely caused a more strenuous path for her while in college, though she preserved with her passion for teaching and used the growth she’s gained to lead young adults who are in the same shoes. She has founded Q&A Associates and Saddles and Smiles to help young adults gain life skills, confidence, experience and maturity as they transition into independent living.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Angie joins Joanna to share her experience as she navigated college and her early adult years without the life skills she really needed. Angie learned a lot as she explored life as a young adult and she wouldn’t be where she is today without each experience. Listen in for Angie’s insight on the importance of preparing young adults with the social and life skills they desperately need for the real world, in order to self-advocate in their own unique path.What You Will LearnCollegiate Athletics and what can happen when you have a major injuryHaving a serious relationship during collegeGetting married youngAs a parent, how you respond to your kid choosing not to return to college after their first semester Going back to college to finish her degree in educationGoing through a divorce at a young ageMoving back home and pursuing a master’s degree while being a single momHow high school isn’t preparing young people for the college experience It’s okay to not go straight to college after high schoolThe importance of gaining social and life skills Angie’s focus when working with young adultsGetting in tune with the intention you have for yourself Connect with Angie ShockleyAngie Shockley of Q&A AssociatesCall 304-704-6383Email [email protected]  [email protected] and Smiles Non ProfitResourcesA shameless plug for West Virginia University (since we’re both graduates!); and specifically, the Dr. Jennifer Randall Reyes’ program that she’s creating. Connect with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Sponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]