From Dodging Gangs, To Power CFO, and Re-inventing Education | Leila Centner on RISE Podcast | EP. 4

Welcome to the RISE Podcast with host Gary Lipovetsky. In this captivating episode, Gary sits down with Leila Centner, the visionary founder of Centner Academy, to delve into her remarkable life journey and the core values that drive her educational empire.Leila opens up about her experiences growing up in Victorville, California, and shares how she overcame challenges to achieve success starting from humble beginnings. They discuss the impact of brainwashing in college and the transformative power of shifting mindset. Leila reveals her unconventional path to becoming a CFO of a billion-dollar company at the age of 29.The conversation takes a deep dive into the unique philosophy and approach of Centner Academy, exploring its emphasis on purpose-driven education and the impact of AI on the future of learning. Leila's commitment to empowering teachers and building housing for educators shines through as they discuss her future plans and business ventures.Timestamps:00:00 Intro3:11 Core Values of Centner Academy10:46 Brainwashing in College12:24 Impact of AI on education13:39 What's different about Centner Academy?15:57 Building an educational empire18:31 Building Housing for teachers20:37 Childhood and Growing up in Victorville California27:30 How to be successful when you start from nothing30:50 Shifting your mindset / Moving from Victorville to Orange County37:38 "I never liked school!"41:49 Transforming my mindset43:11 Becoming a CFO at 2945:19 "Every single person has a purpose"49:32 Working at a Billion Dollar Company at 2950:53 Entrepreneurship vs. Employment / Selling Lollipops in Middle School 57:42:00 How I met my husband1:02:31 Working as a CFO for my husband's company1:05:30 Future plans and business ventures1:05:58 Hiring a relationship coach1:08:36 40x in 5 years1:09:33 How past experiences shape us SOCIALS:GARY LIPOVETSKYhttps://www.instagram.com/garylipovet...GUEST SOCIALS:LEILA CENTNERhttps://www.instagram.com/leilacentner3/https://centneracademy.com/our-leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices