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Prepped and Polished Podcast

Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational podcast hosted by Alexis Andres Avila, Founder and CEO of Prepped and Polished. join me for brand new episodes with guests who are leading influencers in the world of education. From Alexis: This season, I am diving deeper than ever, covering topics that are both timely and impactful. For instance, I want to explore questions like: Why are today’s children experiencing higher levels of depression, anxiety, and unhappiness compared to previous

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P&P 28: Evan Forster and David Thomas "Their Recipe...

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2014/08/14

Alexis Avila talks to the educational team of Evan Forster and David Thomas. Evan Forster and David Thomas are founders of Educational Consulting Firm, Foster-Thomas Inc. based in New York City. Evan Forster recieved his BS in Speech from Northwestern University and MFAs in Screenwriting and Film Production from UCLA. David Thomas recieved his BA in Asian Studies and Japanese from U-Texas Austin and an MSJ in magazine publishing in 1991 from Northwestern University’s Medill Graduate School of

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00:36:06

P&P 27: Cyndy Etler, From Homeless Teen to Champion...

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2014/08/07

Alexis Avila talks to young adult author, teacher, and teen life coach Cyndy Etler. Etler has spent the past decade teaching troubled teens and their teachers in schools across America. Etler's work has been featured in media outlets from NPR to VOYA. It has been praised by best-selling authors Ellen Hopkins, LouAnne Johnson and C.J.Lyons. Etler is currently at work on her second young adult memoir, COILED. Cyndy shares her amazing journey from going homeless at thirteen to summa cum laude by

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00:29:24

P&P 26: Harlan Cohen: "Inspiring Students to Get...

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2014/07/16

lexis Avila talks to Speaker and New York Times Best Selling Author Harlan Cohen. Harlan’s bestselling books include, The Naked Roomate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, and Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed & Totally Sober). Harlan shares his journey (and struggles along the way) as a successful writer and popular speaker inspiring millions of students to become more comfortable in their own skin.

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00:22:46

P&P 25: Dr. John DeGarmo "Leaving No Foster Care...

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2014/07/10

Alexis Avila talks to Author and Foster Care Expert Dr. John DeGarmo. John is an author, speaker, trainer, and foster and adoptive parent. John has adopted three children from foster care, and has had over 45 children come to live with him in his home. Dr. Degarmo hosts a weekly radio show, Foster Talk, where each week he brings you news and info in the foster care world and guests from the foster care system.

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00:21:48

P&P 24: Josey Milner "Teen Country Artist Stands Up...

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2014/06/26

Alexis Avila talks to teen country artist , Josey Milner. Josey is an 18 year old multi-award-nominated singer and an anti-bullying spokesperson with national non-profit, Angels and Doves. At only 17 years old, she turned heads and changed hearts with her debut US single, “Not Pretty Enough” a song that stands up to bullying and garnered over 200,000 hits on youtube. Josey recently graduated magna cum laude from high school and will attend college this fall, having earned several major scholarships

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P&P 23: Sue Atkins "How to Raise Happy, Confident,...

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2014/06/19

Alexis Avila talks to Parenting Expert Sue Atkins. Sue is a Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Broadcaster and Parenting Coach at www.theSueAtkins.com Sue is author of two Amazon Best-Selling Books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & ‘Raising Happy Children for Dummies’. Sue shares with us her no-nonsense, simple techniques on how parents can make their life with children easier and how they can bring up more happy, confident, well-behaved kids.

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00:21:18

P&P 22: David McCullough "Finding True Greatness in...

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2014/06/11

Alexis Avila talks to David McCullough, a Wellesley High School English Teacher for over 26 years. David’s commencement speech to the Wellesley High School Class of 2012 entitled “You Are Not Special” went viral on YouTube and garnered over 2.3 million hits. After creating a world-wide buzz, David went on to write his book, “You Are Not Special, and Other Encouragements”. David shares with us his powerful and incisive message about what a fulfilling life should truly look like.

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00:23:12

P&P 21: Chris Herren "From Basketball Junkie to...

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2014/06/06

Alexis Avila talks to Chris Herren, Former NBA Basketball player Speaker, and Founder of The Herren Project. Chris played for both the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, before drug addiction forced him out of the NBA. After a heroin overdose, Chris did 9 months of recovery, and eventually bounced back and started a movement to empower over a half a million kids and keep them off drugs. Chris tells his unbelievable story in his autobiography Basketball Junkie: A Memoir, then in 2011 started The

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P&P 20: Julie Leven "Bringing Classical Music to the...

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2014/05/30

Alexis Avila talks to Julie Leven, Violinist ,and Executive and Artistic Director of Shelter Music Boston. Julie is a 2012 has degrees from Boston University School of Management Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership as well as from Oberlin College and Conservatory with degrees in English and Violin Performance. Shelter Music Boston presents classical chamber music concerts, of the highest artistic standards, in homeless shelters and other sheltering environments.

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P&P 19: Jodi Okun "How to Find College Cash"

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2014/05/23

Alexis Avila talks to Jodi Okun, founder of College Financial Aid Advisors and host of the popular weekly twitter chat, #CollegeCash. Jodi worked as a Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Occiental College and over the past ten years has helped thousands of families navigate the financial aid process. Jodi is a frequent columnist for the Huffington Post

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P&P 18: Pam Willsey "Empowering Teenage Girls"

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2014/05/21

Alexis Avila talks to Pam Willsey therapist, and founder of www.WillseyConnections.com, a program that offers empowerment programs for teenage girls and their mothers. Pam has a Masters in social work from Boston College. She created Willsey Connections to help mothers and teenage girls better understand themselves and to learn the skills necessary to manage feelings and relationships. Later on the show, Pam brings on one of her former students, Nicole Brownstein, a UVM Psych major, to share her

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P&P 17: Monica Matthews "How to Win the College...

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2014/05/04

Alexis Avila talks to Monica Matthews educator and founder of www.how2winscholarships.com . In 2008-2009, Monica helped her oldest son procure over 100K in scholarship money. Monica now helps parents and students all over the world find and win college scholarship money.

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00:22:47

P&P 16: Teresa Huggins "Creating Teen Leaders for Life"

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2014/04/30

Alexis Avila talks to Teresa Huggins author, speaker, and founder of Leaders for Life Teen Leadership Program . Teresa has a Bachelors from SUNY Plattsburgh, Masters in Education and Masters in Counseling from SUNY Oswego, and over 20 years of educational experience. Teresa’s empowering programs help teens discover their true selves as they navigate high school and prepare for college.

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P&P 15: Brian Ricks "Homeschooling 101"

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2014/04/20

Alexis Avila talks to Brian Ricks educator and founder of 101 Homeschool Ideas. Brian has a PhD from BYU in Educational Leadership and has over 12 years of teaching experience. He has homeschooled his children off and on for over five years. Brian is a homeschool expert who helps parents, children, and other educators come up with enriching homeschool learning activities.

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P&P 14: Maria Furtado "Colleges that Change Lives"

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2014/04/18

Alexis Avila talks to Maria Furtado executive director of the non-profit organization Colleges that Change Lives. Maria is a Stonehill College graduate and served as Director of Admissions at both Eckerd College and Clark University. Maria educates parents and teens about how to look beyond college ranking and explore colleges that best fit the student’s particular needs.

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00:36:05

P&P Episode 13: Jamie Cohen "Life in the 21st...

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2014/04/09

Alexis Avila talks to Jamie Cohen a NY City film producer turned teacher, and TED international teaching award winner. Jamie is the creator of the SOLE transformational leadership seminar, a learning environment that relies on the use of technology, collaboration and encouragement as the basis for 21st-century learning.

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00:23:48

P&P Episode 12: Lon Woodbury "Launching Struggling...

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2014/03/27

Alexis Avila talks to Lon Woodbury educational consultant and founder of StrugglingTeens.com, a leading online resource for parents of children making poor decision, and professionals trying to help those families.

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00:26:25

P&P Episode 11: Jeff Levin "Empowering Adolescents"

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2014/03/18

Alexis Avila talks to Jeff Levin, educator and life coach at JeffLevinCoaching.com . Jeff has spent over thirty years mentoring, coaching and empowering teens, young adults, and their families. Jeff talks about the struggles teens face today and how his work gets teens and young adults to open up and realize their passions and potential.

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P&P Episode 10: Rick Muhr "A Mentoring Champ"

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2014/03/05

Alexis Avila talks to Rick Muhr, running coach, speaker, and writer at themarathonsolution.com. Rick brings over 17 years of marathon coaching experience. His marathon teams have raised millions of dollars for charity. Rick shares his story on how he got into running and fundraising. His motto is: “True greatness is not what we accomplish ourselves, but what greatness we inspire in others.”

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00:29:58

P&P Episode 9: Dean Jacobs "Connecting People to...

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2014/02/26

Alexis Avila talks to Dean Jacobs, traveler, photographer, author, and speaker at DeanJacobs.org. Dean quit his pharmaceutical job of ten years and instead decided to follow his dreams and travel the world. After traveling to over 50 countries since 2001, Dean shares his traveling adventures and teaches us how following your dreams and passions leads to a more fulfilling life.

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