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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 27 MIN

Part 1 : How Smart Families Are Educating Their Kids Now

from What's Working Now · host Katie Richardson

Part 1 of 3: Are you concerned for your kids education and their future?In this episode I talk with founder Ben Richardson of Not Normal Academy. He challenges everything you thought you knew about education, success, and preparing the next generation for the real world.Traditional school systems are failing our kids — cramming facts for tests they'll forget by summer, while leaving them unprepared for the rapidly changing economy, AI disruption, and the opportunities of the future. In this eye-opening first episode, Ben introduces his bold vision: a "Not Normal" approach that prioritizes real-world skills, hands-on learning from top experts (think Olympic athletes, Michelin-star chefs, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders), entrepreneurship, and building genuine advantage in an uncertain world.Whether you're a parent concerned about your teen's future, a young person looking to break the mold, or someone tired of the "safe path" that no longer guarantees success, this episode will challenge your assumptions and spark new ideas about what education should look like.Key topics:Why college and traditional credentials are losing their valueThe skills that actually matter in the age of AI and automationBuilding resilience, opportunity-spotting, and real-world competenceA new model for raising capable, confident young adultsIf you're ready to think differently about success, growth, and what "normal" really means — this is where the revolution begins.Watch the SPECIAL REPORT >>>>   https://www.ntnrml.com/specialreport🎧 Listen now (or watch the full video) and join the Not Normal Movement.Not Normal Academy – Because normal won’t cut it anymore.

Part 1 of 3: Are you concerned for your kids education and their future? In this episode I talk with founder Ben Richardson of Not Normal Academy. He challenges everything you thought you knew about education, success, and preparing the next generation for the real world. Traditional school systems are failing our kids — cramming facts for tests they'll forget by summer, while leaving them unprepared for the rapidly changing economy, AI disruption, and the opportunities of the future. In this...

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