Mentor Select: Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsMentor 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-037: How to Win in Sports and in Life- Mathematician and Computer Scientist Bahman Davani shares how his competitive spirit has propelled him to excel to the highest levels in both sports and academics
April 10, 2019 11:03 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBBahman Davani Ph.D (ABD) has worn many hats such as: Engineer, Scientist, R&D Senior Manager at Alcatel Telecommunication, author, Instructor, Real Estate Broker, licensed Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (Inactive), and was heavily involved with Toastmasters International in 2014-2017. Some of the major achievements in his Toastmasters are: Number 4th in the WORLD, with 28 educational awards in one year (2016). Three (3) DTMs (Distinguished Toastmasters) designations in 3 1/2 years. A...
MS-037: How to Win in Sports and in Life- Mathematician and Computer Scientist Bahman Davani shares how his competitive spirit has propelled him to excel to the highest levels in both sports and academics
April 10, 2019 11:03 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBBahman Davani Ph.D (ABD) has worn many hats such as: Engineer, Scientist, R&D Senior Manager at Alcatel Telecommunication, author, Instructor, Real Estate Broker, licensed Residential Mortgage Loan Originator (Inactive), and was heavily involved with Toastmasters International in 2014-2017. Some of the major achievements in his Toastmasters are: Number 4th in the WORLD, with 28 educational awards in one year (2016). Three (3) DTMs (Distinguished Toastmasters) designations in 3 1/2 years. A...
MS-036: Proving Yourself Right: Chief Information Security Officer TJ Hart shares how proving himself right fuels him versus trying to prove others wrong
April 03, 2019 13:38 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MBTJ Hart is an Information security executive with proven experience building security programs from the ground up with a focus on maturity and growth. Have spent 12 years in the Security field guiding large and small companies. TJ is passionate about mentoring up and coming information security individuals that are aspiring to do more in this field.
MS-035: Answering Your Calling to Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose- Author and Professional Speaker Lia Bai shares how she transitioned from working as a banker to fulfilling her life's purpose
March 27, 2019 12:31 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBLia Bai is a communication strategist, keynote speaker, and executive speech coach. She is known for her authenticity, Chinese wit, and passion for helping non-native English speaking leaders build communication confidence and competences. She speaks frequently to professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China. As the founder of Speech Fun, a public speaking workshop for children, she empowers future leaders to find their voice. Lia holds an MBA from Texas Christian Unive...
MS-034: Embracing the Struggle- Kayla Reed winner of the Miss Black Dallas beauty pageant shares her real-life experiences of both triumph and tragedy
March 20, 2019 12:06 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBKayla Reed is a Beauty Queen, Motivational Speaker and the author of the new book The Unlikely Queen. The Unlikely Queen is the captivating story of Kayla's true life and improbably path into the world of beauty pageants. Winning the crown of Miss Black Dallas for Kayla was a dream come true and she now uses her platform to inspire and motivate others to follow their dreams using her real-life experiences of both triumph and tragedy. Kayla is a proud graduate of Southern University in Baton ...
MS-033: Comedy that Connects and Impacts People- Byron Stamps, the creator and executive producer of Truth in Comedy shares how he transition from teaching high algebra to becoming a stand-up comedian
March 12, 2019 16:21 - 47 minutes - 38.7 MBThe creator and executive producer of Truth in Comedy Byron shares how he transitioned from teaching high school algebra to becoming a stand-up comedian. Byron is a comedian, entrepreneur, and a 3-time teacher of the year award recipient.
MS-032: Exploring Opportunities to Work Abroad- Elementary School Counselor Dr. Tennille Brownrigg, PhD shares her experiences working and living in China
March 06, 2019 12:22 - 48 minutes - 74.3 MBDr. Tennille Brownrigg, PhD currently works as a school counselor at Xiamen International School in Xiamen, Fujian, China. She shares her experiences of working and living in China. Also, Tennille gives advice about discovering new opportunities through exploration and being open-minded.
MS-031: Building a Dynasty- Co-founder of UI Global Brands Vontoba Terry opens up about what it is like running a company with his wife, co-founder Psyche Terry, and the valuable lessons they have learned over the 10 years that UI Global Brands has been i
February 27, 2019 12:40 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBVontoba Terry is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of UI Global Brands, which is based in Frisco, Texas. UI Global Brands makes naturally inspired hair and beauty products. Their natural hair, bath, and skin collections can be found in retailers such as Walmart, Sally Beauty Supplies, and over 10,000 retail partners worldwide. Vontoba opens up about what it is like running a company with his wife, co-founder Psyche Terry, and the valuable lessons they have learned over the 10 years ...
MS-030: Race, Violence & Medicine- Trauma Surgeon Dr. Brian Williams shares his journey of becoming a doctor and his efforts to improve race relations in the United States
February 20, 2019 14:37 - 43 minutes - 35.7 MBBrian H. Williams, MD, FACS Kicked out of scouting for disciplinary issues, Dr. Brian H. Williams recovered and managed to become the first person in his family to attend college. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1991 with a degree in aeronautical engineering, and as an Air Force officer directed classified research programs. After six years of military service, Dr. Williams answered the call to medicine and transitioned to the University of South Florida Morsani Coll...
MS-029: Maximizing Your Resources and Impact-16-year-old marketing strategist and business owner Kendyll Locke share tips for becoming more efficient and effective
February 13, 2019 13:22 - 47 minutes - 77.5 MBKendyll Locke is a 16-year-old marketing strategist and business owner. He has been an entrepreneur since age 14, officially launching his business KD Socialhouse Maintenance in 2017. In this interview, Kendyll shares how he balances everything and maximizes his impact. He provides practical tips that you can apply today to become more efficient and effective.
MS-028: The Mentor Select Podcast Surpasses the 2,000 Downloads Milestone: Host Derrich Phillips shares updates and future plans for Mentor Select.
February 06, 2019 15:37 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBIt's a celebration, the Mentor Select Podcast surpasses the 2,000 downloads milestone. Thanks to all the listeners for your support. In this episode, the host Derrich Phillips shares updates on the journey of hosting the podcast and future plans for Mentor Select. Also, he shares the ups and downs that he has experienced being an entrepreneur.
MS-027: Staying in Your Lane- Author and Business Coach Collete Portis Talks About the Importance of Being Great at What You are Great At
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 45.2 MBCollete Portis is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, and author who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. In this interview, Collete shares how she first was bitten by the entrepreneur bug at age 12, and how she ultimately discovered her greatness.
MS-026: Walking Your Purpose Path: College Professor Dr. Avis Foley Candidly Shares How Coming From Humble Beginnings Prepared Her for all the Challenges of Living an Extraordinary Life
January 23, 2019 13:20 - 43 minutes - 64.7 MBDr. Avis Foley, professor, author, and speaker, candidly shares how coming from humble beginnings prepared her for all the challenges of living an extraordinary life. She is an exemplary example that there is strength in the struggle, and where you start does not determine where you finish.
MS-025: Road to Financial Freedom: Son Nguyen, Marketing Director for World Financial Group, Shares Her Story of Transitioning from Vietnam to the United States
January 16, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 33.1 MBSon Nguyen, Marketing Director for World Financial Group, shares her story of transitioning from her home country Vietnam to the United States. She talks about the hardships she had to overcome as a child and how those experiences have given her the mental and physical toughness to be successful in the United States. Son shares practical tips to help people be grateful for their opportunities and prepare financially for retirement.
MS-024: How to Live Your Dreams-Dr. Ali Griffith Shares Tips and Strategies for Parenting Autistic Children
January 09, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 38.2 MBDr. Ali Griffith is a best selling author, international transformational speaker, and an autism parenting strategist. During the interview, Dr. Griffith opens up about how she had to have the courage to pursue her dream and not someone else dream. Also, Dr. Griffith shares the life lessons that her autistic son has taught her.
MS-023: Finding Your Sweet Spot-Sales Expert Jerry Clark Shares His Secrets to Success
January 02, 2019 18:09 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOver the past 30 years, sales expert Jerry Clark has trained and coached over 1 million people worldwide. Jerry shares his remarkable story of how he came from humble beginnings to make a six-figure salary at age 19 while still in college. Jerry details how you can apply his secrets to success to live your dreams.
MS-022: Happy Holidays From Mentor Select-Derrich Shares Tips and Resources for Achieving Your 2019 Goals
December 26, 2018 13:02 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MBThis is the season to be jolly. I hope that the Mentor Select community is enjoying quality time with their family and friends. As 2019 rapidly approaches, it's time to start setting goals and resolutions. In this episode, I share tips and resources to help you achieve your goals in 2019.
MS-021: How To Operate in Your Unique Ability-Dr. Daran Wastchak Shares How Through Leadership Engineering He Helps Entrepreneurs Develop High-Performance Organizations.
December 19, 2018 19:14 - 1 hour - 112 MBDr. Daran Wastchak has over 20 years’ experience leading for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations. Through leadership engineering, Dr. Wastchak teaches entrepreneurs how to develop high-performance organizations.
MS-020: Create Habits Around Real Goals Everyday-Entrepreneur and Business Coach Gary Wilbers Shares The Cores Lessons He Has Learned From Over 25 Years of Being an Entrepreneur
December 12, 2018 14:24 - 55 minutes - 94 MBEntrepreneur and Business Coach Gary Wilbers got his start in the mobile phone industry over 25 years ago. He built an organization with multiple locations and over 150 employees. Gary shares the core lessons that he has learned from over two decades of being an entrepreneur.
MS-019: Consider How One Individual Changes Everything-Jessica Bartnick, Co-founder & CEO of Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. Shares How She Transition from Corporate America to Running a Nonprofit Full-time
December 05, 2018 15:16 - 49 minutes - 76.4 MBJessica Bartnick, the co-founder and CEO of Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. shares how a volunteer experience mentoring high school girls changed the trajectory of her career and life's purpose. She details the incredible impact that her nonprofit organization Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. is having on Dallas ISD students and their plans for the future.
MS-018: How to Make a Smooth Transition From High School to College-Patrick talks about how mentorship helped prepare him for college
November 28, 2018 15:11 - 50 minutes - 84.2 MBCollege student and aspiring entrepreneur Patrick Apgar shares his experiences as a mentee and the impact that mentorship has had on his life. Also, Patrick gives high school students advice on exploring to discover their dream career.
MS-017: Happy Thanksgiving-Derrich Phillips Shares His Experiences Since Launching Mentor Select
November 21, 2018 13:39 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBDerrich Phillips shares his experiences since launching Mentor Select. He talks about the wins and struggles of entrepreneurship. Derrich reveals the future plans for Mentor Select and the upcoming release of his first book.
MS-016: Rewards of Doing What is Hard-Patrick Broadway Chairman of the North Texas Veteran Employee Resource Network at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
November 14, 2018 14:32 - 56 minutes - 89.3 MBPatrick Broadway Chairman of the North Texas Veteran Employee Resource Network at Hewlett Packard Enterprise talks about the hardships that his family has overcome since leaving the military. He openly shares how the humbling experiences have reinforced his commitment for serving veterans and his community.
MS-015: How to Change Career Successfully- Interview with Accredited Speaker and Bestselling Author Anne Barab
November 07, 2018 12:57 - 1 hour - 110 MBBestselling author and Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Anne Barab details her journey from serving as Chief Operating Officer of a 1.5 billion dollar mortgage company, to a career in politics, to her current career as a professional speaker. Also, Anne gives the secrets to her proudest accomplishments which are being a mother, grandmother, and happily married for 46 years.
MS-014: Getting People to Value Your Worth-Interview with Licensed Massage Therapist Tina Wolfe
October 31, 2018 11:22 - 53 minutes - 87.1 MBLicensed Massage Therapist Tina Wolfe talks about how she took a leap of faith and started her own company after working in the insurance industry for over 15 years. Tina candidly shares the obstacles and setbacks that she has had to overcome to fulfill her passion for serving people as an entrepreneur.
MS-013: Steps to Finding Your Purpose-Interview with Commercial Real Estate Broker Arien Ramshire
October 24, 2018 10:50 - 48 minutes - 75.3 MBCommercial real estate broker Arien Ramshire shares how he got started in the career field. He tells the story how mentorship from his college professor changed everything. Arien details his commitment to encouraging more minorities to pursue careers in commercial real estate.
MS-012: How to Get Paid to Play-Interview with Shana Hamilton, Area Manager for the Dallas Park and Recreation Department
October 17, 2018 11:33 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBShana Hamilton, Area Manager for the Dallas Park and Recreation Department shares the journey that she took to discovering her dream career. Also, Shana talks about what she finds most rewarding about her career and practical steps that you can take to land a career that you are passionate about that aligns with your purpose. Shana reveals what it truly means to be a public servant.
MS-011: Best of Both Worlds-Teaching Students and Developing Teachers-Interview with Associate Dean of Student Services and Academics at John Paul II High School
October 09, 2018 19:11 - 50 minutes - 80.9 MBSoriya shares the wisdom that she has gained over her 21-year career. She truly has a passion for teaching and mentoring students and teachers. Soriya is committed to providing the best educational opportunities, to ensure the best future for each child.
MS-010: Transition From Studying Machines to Studying the Human Mind-Interview with Gwen Hodrick
October 03, 2018 21:19 - 50 minutes - 86.2 MBLicensed Professional Counselor and best-selling author, Gwen Hodrick shares her journey from leaving home at 15, graduating high school at 16, and starting college at 17. Gwen has an inspirational story that will leave you feeling empowered to achieve your dreams.
MS-009: Q&A How to Discover Your Passions
September 26, 2018 19:37 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBDerrich Phillips shares tools that you can use to help discover your passions and dream career.
MS-008:Preparing Elite Student-Athletes to Dominate on the Field and in the Classroom-Inteview with Bryan Leonard
September 19, 2018 16:43 - 50 minutes - 79.6 MBBrian Leonard the co-founder of True Buzz Athletics, which is a nonprofit organization that focuses on developing elite athletes in football, track, rodeo, and soon basketball. In addition to the world-class athletic training program, True Buzz Athletics offers a wide range of personal development services to help the student-athletes excel academically. True Buzz Athletics 2018 class has already received 328 scholarship offers, totally over 65 million dollars in tuition. Currently, 35 athle...
MS-007: How to Grow a Nonprofit to Impact Kids Lives Internationally-Interview with Michael Merriweather
September 19, 2018 15:21 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBMichael Merriweather, Chairman of the Black 2 Life which is a nonprofit organization who's mission and vision is to empower African American men to take an active role in their communities. Since being founded in 2017, Black 2 Life has passed out over 20,000 books to kids in 10 states, and on the island of Trinidad. During the interview, Mike gives us insight into what it takes to found and run a nonprofit. Also, he shares their growth strategy which has had international success. Get ready ...
MS-006 Protecting Yourself at All Times in Boxing, Business, and Life-Interview with Adrian Clark
September 12, 2018 03:28 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBBoxing manager, and author, Adrian Clark shares how he made the Forbes 30 under 30 list and his experiences as an entrepreneur
MS-005: How to Transfer The Lessons Learned in Sports to Standup Comedy and Entrepreneurship-Interview with Kris Gardner
September 05, 2018 11:22 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBComedian and entrepreneur Kris Gardner shares how he made the transition from star linebacker at TCU to the entertainment industry and business world.
MS-004: Transitioning From The Military to Discovering Your Dream Career
August 29, 2018 03:25 - 41 minutes - 58 MBLicensed Professor Counselor Diana Ryan, MS, LPC, LCDC, ACC shares her story of retiring from the United States Air Force after 20 years then the process she undertook to rediscover herself and dream career.
MS-002: How to Take Your Business Idea From Your Garage to a Franchise-Interview with Donna Alexander
August 21, 2018 14:49 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBDonna Alexander, the creator and owner of the Anger Room, shares the origins of her idea and all the ups and downs that she has endured over the past 10 years of being in business.
MS-003: From Teaching in The Classroom to Starring in Movies and Stage Plays-Interview with Kenny Gardner
August 16, 2018 11:05 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBActor and model Kenny Gardner shares his journey of becoming a professional actor and model.
MS-001: Introduction to The Mentor Select Podcast.mp3
August 14, 2018 23:09 - 11 minutes - 28 MBThe creator of Mentor Select, Derrich Phillips, provides an overview of his vision for the Mentor Select podcast, the show format, and the value that you will gain from listening.