Mentor Select: Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults
by Derrich Phillips
Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
Episodes
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MS-126: Preparing Young Men For Success
The From boys to Men: Success Journal is a bi-product based on the "From Boys to Men" Personal Development Program. The From Boys to Men Program is a 10-20 week program presented in schools and for various community organization to help prepare young men for success and to help them avoid the...
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MS-125: Farewell Celebration- Mentor Select celebrates the last episode
Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
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MS-124: Maximizing The Distance Learning Experience
Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
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MS-123: Changing Lives With College Degrees- ScholarShot Program Director April Tillettt shares how ScholarShot provides its scholars with financial and academic assistance for college and technical degrees
Episode: Changing Lives With College Degrees Welcome to Episode 123 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, ScholarShot Program Director April Tillettt shares how ScholarShot provides its scholars with financial and academic assistance for college…
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MS-122: Helping Boys Master Their Emotions- Emotional Responsive Coach Derek Bulter shares strategies to help boys reach their full potential
Episode: Helping Boys Master Their Emotions Welcome to Episode 122 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Emotional Responsive Coach Derek Bulter shares strategies to help boys reach their full potential. So if you want to learn proven strategies…
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MS-121: Getting Teens Involved in the Political Process- Advisory Board Member Bryan Chatfield shares various ways that teens can engage in politics
Episode: Getting Teens Involved in the Political Process Welcome to Episode 121 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, politician Bryan Chatfield shares various ways that teens can engage in politics. So if you want to learn proven strategies to…
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MS-120: Helping Teens Manage Their Message- Communication Expert Dr. Jim Karrh shares strategies that parents can use to help develop their teen's communication skills and build their confidence
Episode: Helping Teens Manage Their Message Welcome to Episode 120 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, communication expert Dr. Jim Karrh shares strategies that parents can use to develop their teen's communication skills and improve their...
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MS-119: Teaching Teens Smart Money Habits- investor and founder of Prepared Fathers Jay Gabrani shares strategies on how parents can teach their teens smart money habits
Episode: Teaching Teens Smart Money Habits Welcome to Episode 119 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Episode: Teaching Teens Smart Money Habits Welcome to Episode 119 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In…
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MS-118: Introducing Teens to Politics
Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
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MS-117: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning- Assistant Principal Michelle Duke shares strategies how parents can help their teens develop essential life skills
Episode: Promoting Social and Emotional Learning Welcome to Episode 117 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Assistant Principal Michelle Duke shares strategies on how parents can help their teens develop essential life skills. So if you want to...
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MS-116: Strengthening Family Relationships- Jeremy Mentz, the co-founder of Listen Better Now.com, shares strategies for becoming a better active listener to strengthen relationships
Episode: Strengthening Family Relationships Welcome to Episode 116 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Jeremy Mentz, the co-founder of Listen Better Now.com, shares strategies for becoming a better active listener to strengthen family...
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MS-115: Developing Intergenerational Relationships- Pastor Jeffrey Broadnax shares how intergenerational relationships gives teens a 15 year head start
Episode: Developing Intergenerational Relationships Welcome to Episode 115 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Pastor Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator of Generations Ministries shares how developing intergenerational relationships can give...
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MS-114: Helping Teens Standout Early and Often- John Walsh, President and CEO of StandoutX share 5 ways that teens can standout from their peers
Episode: Helping Teens Standout Early and Often Welcome to Episode 114 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, John Walsh, President, and CEO of StandoutX share 5 ways that teens can standout to Rise, Shine, and Impact. So if you want to learn…
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MS-113: Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness- Author, Speaker, and Coach Sherry James shares her mission to save lives and careers by facilitating conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
Episode: Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness Welcome to Episode 113 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, the Founder of 2020 Lives Changed, Inc. shares her mission to save lives and careers by facilitating conversations about mental health and...
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Boosting Teens Resilience and Immunity- The Founder of the Integrative Healing Center, Dr. Elisha Robinson shares how she guides people on a healing journey spiritually, and physically.
Episode: Boosting Teens Resilience and Immunity Welcome to Episode 112 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, the founder of the Integrative Healing Center, Dr. Elisha Robinson shares how she guides people on a healing journey spiritually, and...
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MS-111: Developing Teen Boys Into Future Leaders
Episode: Developing Teen Boys Into Future Leaders Welcome to Episode 111 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, SGT. Robert Walsh of the Arlington Police Department shares how The NEX Foundation invests in young men ages 16-21 to develop them into...
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MS-110: Creative Ways for Teens to Channel Their Thoughts and Emotions- author, artist, and proud founder of CTR-Center, Inc. Chris Elese shares how teens can discover and express their creativity through the arts
Episode: Creative Ways for Teens to Channel Their Thoughts and Emotions Welcome to Episode 110 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, author, artist, and proud founder of CTR-Center, Inc. Chris Elese shares how teens can discover and express their...
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MS-109: How To Live A 3D Life- Automotive Industry Expert and Host of the #RISEANDGRIND morning show shares 5 simple steps to an extraordinary life
Episode: How To Live A 3D Life Welcome to Episode 109 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Automotive sales expert and host of the #RISEANDGRIND morning show Glenn Lundy shares how to go from living a 2D life to a 3D life. So if you want to learn...
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MS-108: Getting Teens Excited About STEM Careers - Civil Engineer Terrance shares how exposure is vital in order to get help get teens excited about STEM careers
Episode: Getting Teens Excited About STEM Careers Welcome to Episode 108 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Civil Engineer Terrance Williams and I discuss how exposure plays a vital role in getting teens excited about STEM careers. So if you…
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MS-107: Preparing Teens For Distance Learning- Dr. Walter Price, aka "The Encourager" shares how parents can best prepare their teens for distance learning and transition from high school to college
Episode: Preparing Teens For Distance Learning Welcome to Episode 107 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Dr. Walter Price, aka "The Encourager" and I discuss how to parents can best prepare their teens for distance learning and how to make a...
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MS-106: 3 Ways to Recession Proof College Costs- Dr. Jenifer L. Price, PhD, LMSW shares how to minimize the confusion and stress associated with college admissions, promote more timely graduation rates, lower the cost of attendance
Episode: 3 Ways to Recession Proof College Costs Welcome to Episode 106 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Dr. Jenifer L. Price, PhD, LMSW, and I discuss how to minimize the confusion and stress associated with college admissions, promote more...
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MS-105: Cultivating a Unifying Culture for Teens-Galit Adani, Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Dance to Unite shares how parents can create a culture that inspires and empowers teens to unite with people from differe
Episode: Cultivating a Unifying Culture for Teens Welcome to Episode 105 of the Mentor Select podcast | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Galit Adani and I discuss how to create a culture that inspires and empowers teens to unite with people from different backgrounds. So…
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MS-104: 3 Essential Soft Skills for Teens- Performance expert Kim Egan shares the 3 essential soft skills that teens need to discover their greatness
Episode: 3 Essential Soft Skills for Teens Welcome to Episode 104 of the Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Kim Egan and I discuss essential soft skills that empower teens to discover their greatness. So if you want to learn the 3 essential soft skills that...
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MS-103: Helping Teens Find Their Tribe: Texas A&M Baptist Student Ministry Intern shares strategies to help teens make a smooth transition from high school to college.
Listen to a snippet from Mentor Select a recent interview with Texas A&M Baptist Student Ministry Intern, Tashara Oliver, who shares strategies to help teens make a smooth transition from high school to college. Also, Tashara discusses how Texas A&M is adapting to Covid-19 and keeping students safe.
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MS-102: Helping Teens Stand Out Amongst Their Peers- The Founder of My Resume Speaks, Marcus Gunn shares how the MRS platform helps teens stand out from the crowd to get into college and secure employment
Hardship can be the tipping point that leads to revolutionary breakthroughs. After many years in various sales and marketing positions, Marcus found himself out of work. As he dredged through the rigorous hiring process with tedious recruitment hoops to jump through, lengthy job board postings…
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MS-101: Making it Impossible for Teens to Fail- Founder of The 2060s Project, Ralph Harper shares his W.I.N. model
Episode: "Making it Impossible for Teens to Fail" Welcome to Episode 101 of the Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Ralph Harper and I discuss how his W.I.N. model makes it impossible for teens to fail. So if you want to learn a proven blueprint that will set...
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MS-100: Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes
It's a celebration! Today, the Mentor Select podcast is celebrating its 100th episode. This is a very special milestone. So much time and hard work have gone making this goal a reality. I'd like to thank each and every one of you that support the Mentor Select podcast by listening, sharing, and...
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MS-076: Ask Derrich Anything- Host Derrich Phillips answers questions that listens ask
The host of the Mentor Select podcast, Derrich Phillips, answers the listeners' questions.
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MS-099: The Art of Turning Negative Into Positive- Youth Basketball Coach Marcus Jones shares the strategies he uses to teach his athletes how to turn the negative into positive
Show Notes Episode: "The Art of Turning The Negative Into Positive" Welcome to Episode 99 of the Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Coach Marcus Jones and I discuss strategies to help teens turn the negative into positive. So if you want to learn creative…
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MS-098: Cultivating Teens to be Critical Thinkers- Instructor at Indiana State University Dr. Adeyemi Doss shares how cultivating teens to be critical thinkers starts at home
Episode: "How to Expose Teens to the Arts" Welcome to Episode 98 of the Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults In this episode, Dr. Adeyemi Doss and I discuss Cultivating Teens to be Critical Thinkers. So if you want to equip your teen with the vital life skills that they don't...
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MS-097: How to Expose Teens to the Arts- Kevin Hamilton, co-founder of Southwest Soul Circuit and GYDP, shares how the arts empowers teens to express themselves in healthy ways and discover their strengths
Episode: "How to Expose Teens to the Arts" Welcome to Episode 97 of the Mentor Select | Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults . In this episode, Kevin Hamilton and I discuss helping teens identify healthy outlets to express themselves. So if you want to learn creative ways to introduce teens to...
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MS-096: Helping Teens Rebuild After They Get Into Trouble-National Desktop Manager shares how his support system help him rebuild after a bad decision landed him in big trouble
During Keiland's junior year of high school, he and a group of friends made a decision that would forever change the course of their lives. The events that followed inspired the movie Carter High. Learn how Keiland's parents, family, and friends supported him through these hard times, and how...
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MS-095_ Graduating College with a Career-ready Degrees-Executive Director Dan Hooper shares how Scholarshot prepares its scholoars to graduate from college with less than $4,000 in debt.
ScholarShot was founded in 2009 by concerned business professionals, educators and community volunteers who saw numerous well-meaning college advisement and "access" programs failing at-risk students. In Texas, 9 out of 10 of these students who get into college drop out. ScholarShot has developed…
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MS-094: Enhancing Parent Engagement- The CEO of EAGLE 7, JeJuan Stewart shares strategies how parents can enhance engagement with their teens
Mrs. JeJuan D. Stewart is the wife of Late Rev. John C. Stewart, Jr., mother of four and grandmother of four. Professionally, she is a trained PA-Anesthetist having graduated from Emory University's PA program. A Gwinnett county resident for over 24 years, her focus on family enrichment is a...
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MS-093: Increasing Parents' Influence- Corneilius Shackelford, the Founder of Next Level Elite Athletic Training shares strategies how parents can increase their influence over their teens.
Next Level Elite Athletic Training is an elite program for young athletes to learn the necessary tools to grow into the athlete they were born to be! Teaching a mindset of hard work & relentlessness is essential to being a Successful Athlete. This is Professional Training designed to help…
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MS-092: How Moms Can Better Bond With Teen Sons- Molly Smith, Committee Coordinator for the Young Men's Service League shares how YMSL provides moms opportunities for bonding with their sons through community service
The Young Men's Service League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit national organization. Members of YMSL are moms and their teenage sons who volunteer together to serve their local communities during his four years of high school. YMSL currently represents over 7,000 moms and 8,000 young men as part of 94...
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MS-091: How Parents Can Avoid Burnout-The Founder of West Learning Academy shares strategies and resources that parents of children with learning disabilities can leverage to best serve their children and avoid burnout..
The WLA approach to learning begins with S.E.A.D, that is Social, Emotional, & Academic Development. Our learning programs are designed to build skill and fluency in foundational areas like verbal repertoires, attending to instruction, answering on signal, fine motor skills, etc. Once learners…
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MS-090: Helping Teens Stress Lightly- The owner of Mindful Endeavors shares practical tips and strategies for helping teens manage stress in healthy ways
Monica G.M. Smith, MS, MMT, is an experienced social worker, licensed professional foster parent, facilitator and educator. She has employment experience working in both business and human services for the past 25 years, on the state and local level. Monica is committed to improving the overall...
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MS-089: Developing Character Driven Revivalists-Founding Executive Director at Youth Revive, Inc. shares strategies on how to inspire and empower teens to revitalize their communities
Youth Revive, Inc. has serviced a number of schools since its launch in 2013. Youth that have participated in YR Programs have improved in behavior and social skills giving them the character needed to be valuable contributors to the local community and abroad.
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MS-088: Enriching Teen's Mental Wellness-Retired Nurse and Author Tracey Maxfield discusses effective ways that parents can enrich their teen's mental wellness
Tracey Maxfield is a nurse with over 37 years' experience. She is certified in gerontology and dementia care and was a regular guest on well-known author and radio host Peter Rosenberger's show Hope For the Caregiver on WLAC and iHeart Radio. Tracey has written articles on dementia care, medical...
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MS-087: Empower Teens to Set R.I.C.H. Financial Goals- Former NFL player and Founder of Rookie to Veteran Jedidiah Collins shares the fundamentals of financial planning
Jedidiah Collins played seven seasons in the NFL while studying for his financial planning certification in the off-seasons - he was determined not to end up one of the 70% of professional athletes who fall on financial hardships. Jedidiah's new book, Your Money Vehicle likens your personal…
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MS-086: Empowering Teens To Effectively Resolve Disputes- Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough shares tips and strategies for how parents can empower their teens to resolve disputes effectively
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough serves as the District 10 Dallas City Council representative. Elected in 2015, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem McGough represents northeast Dallas including Lake Highlands and Hamilton Park. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem McGough serves as the Chair for the Public Safety and Criminal...
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MS-085: Expanding Your Teen's Horizons-Dawn Freeman, Founder, President & CEO of The Securus Foundation shares tips and strategies for exposing teens to a variety of activities and experiences to prepare them to be successful adults
Dawn Freeman takes a vision and makes it reality through comprehensive strategy development and tenacious ambition. She intuitively identifies an opportunity with purpose, evaluates its impact on a long-term goal or objective, develops a path to completion, and drives the opportunity and goal to...
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MS-084: Identifying Your Teen's Strength Zones- Tuan Nguyen, the Founder of Movement 21 Empowerment shares strategies for empowering teens to operate in their strength zones
Tuan Nguyen is a dynamic certified speaker, coach, and trainer for the John Maxwell Team and the founder of Movement 21 Empowerment. His passion is in adding value to people and organizations. Tuan is a strong connector and he builds people in their personal growth, leadership, and finances.
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MS-083: Shaping Your Teen's Vision- Demira Devoil, Founder of the Hopeful Arms Foundation shares practical strategies to help your teen set and accomplish their goals
Hopeful Arms Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization working to break the cycle of poverty for economically disadvantaged families. In life, there are times when we are forced to start over, veer from the purpose path, or maybe uncertain of the next step. Their mission is to see goals...
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MS-082: How to Reinforce Desirable Behavior- Principal Marla Sullivan shares the tops strategies she learned for influencing teens over her 30 year career as an educator
Principal Marla Sullivan is an experienced elementary school principal and a 30 year veteran in Texas public education. She is a mom of 2 and Amma to 2 precious grandkids. When she is not educating kids, mentoring teachers, and building relationships with parents, Principal Sullivan enjoys…
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MS-081: How to Effectively Influence Teens- Founder of Forerunner Mentoring, Zach Garza shares what works and what doesn't work when it comes to effectively influencing teens and building trust
The Lord changed Zach Garza's life through mentoring, when he was a kid heading down a dark path with no one to guide him. As the founder and Executive Director of Forerunner Mentoring Program in Dallas, Texas, Zach equips and encourages mentors to build relationships with kids who were just like...
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MS-080: Cultivating Your Teen's Ecosystem- Dr. Steven D. Carter talks about the role that the mentor, coach, and advocate plays in your teen's ecoysystem
In this interview, Dr. Steven D Carter shares his 3-legged stool concept and gives parents practical strategies for helping their teens develop critical thinking skills. Dr. Carter is a Harvard Senior Executive Fellow. He has a Doctorate in Business. His subject matter expertise is in strategy,...
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MS-079: The Parenting Playbook for Gifted Teens- The NFL Mom Jo Ann Pugh shares strategies for being your teen's parent first and fan second
Jo Ann Pugh is a mother, mentor, and advocate for the health and wellbeing of athletes at all levels. She is the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom®, dedicated to helping families and athletes pursuing professional sports, and an Advisor for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University.
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MS-078: Capitalizing on Teachable Moments- Psychologist Dr. Daisy Jewel share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
Dr. Daisy Jewel, PhD. has extensive experience working with teens and parents in various roles as a psychologist, school counselor, and principal. Dr. Jewel has a passion for equipping and empowering teens and parents to have healthy relationships.
About this show
Mentor Select serves as an invaluable resource for parents who are raising teenagers. Each week I interview leading experts who share practical tips, strategies, and resources that parents can use to empower their teens to be successful adults.
Hosted by
Derrich Phillips