UPCOMING on 9.17.16 Event for Women! Her Story is Your Study! Learn more....

Event: Her Story is Your Story in Washington, D.C.

Date: September 17, 2016

Time: 1pm - 4pm 

Join a dynamic group of women for food, fun and fellowship at this inspirational event. There will be an opportunity to expand your social circle, network, and fellowship with forward-thinking women committed to always being the best version of themselves. 

For more information or to purchase tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-3rd-annual-womens-empowerment-luncheon-her-story-is-your-story-tickets-26666613559

FREE Webinar w/Tascha, Tues, 8/16 at 7pm EST: Your Personal Brand: How To Put Your Best Brand Forward | Hosted by The Word Changes

Sign up for our FREE Online Webinar discussion to be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm EST.

TOPIC: Your Personal Brand ~ How To Put Your Best Brand Forward

If your friends and colleagues are constantly talking about building their personal brand, but you are curious about what areas you should focus on to develop your brand, you won’t want to miss this webinar! 

In this webinar, among other things, you will also: 

1. Learn what personal branding is and what it is not 

2. Learn how to develop your personal brand so that people you meet will know who you are and how they can help 

3. Determine how you can brand yourself if you have little to no experience in a particular area 

TO RSVP FOR FREE AND MORE DETAILS ⬇️

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2906742982882524931?splash=false

Free Online Career Path Summit July 11th - July 17th: How Millennials Can Land An Awesome Job!

Hi - it's Natascha.

I just wanted to let you know about a huge online event that's coming up. I'm speaking at it. And over 20 career experts and ultra-successful entrepreneurs will be there, too.

Career advice for our younger generation hasn’t been updated to today’s technology advances.

No more are the days where you submit a resume and wait by the phone to hear a response.

The event is called, Career Path Summit.

The speakers will be spilling stories about their successes, failures, and specific steps that Millennials can take to land an awesome job.

And since I'm presenting, I got you and any students in your network access to free tickets here: http://www.careerpathsummit.com/?afmc=CPNS

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The speakers are Doctors, Realtors, Writers, and more who provide specific action steps to achieving success and getting noticed in their exact industry.

Here's the best part: These guest speakers have never been together at one event before. And some of these speakers charge thousands of dollars to attend ONE their live events.

But anyone can see all of them in one place for free – and not even leave the house here: http://www.careerpathsummit.com/?afmc=CPNS

I'm personally excited to be speaking on Resumes, Vision and Goal-Setting; in addition, here's just a few of the speakers' presentations:

·         How to Land Any Job You Want - Raghav Haran

·         How to Be a CEO from a Secret Millionaire - Steve Kaplan

·         How to Ace your 1^st Job Interview - Li Lin

·         Confident Body Language in an Interview - Yana German

·         How to Be an Anesthesiologist - Dr. Renee Sunday

·         How to Negotiate Like A Boss - Claudia Telles

·         Why You Should Consider Working Abroad - Shelley A. Huggins

I can't wait for you to hear these speakers! Feel free to share my personal link below - so you can access it for free.

Get your free ticket now: http://www.careerpathsummit.com/?afmc=CPNS

Minority Scholarships for All Students in ALL School Levels

Below you will find a link to a variety of minority scholarships posted on JLV's blog: 

African American Scholarships 

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Asian Scholarships

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Hispanic Scholarships

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Native American Scholarships

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Teen Life Blogs on Gap Year, College Application Tips, Teens Traveling Abroad

 Review some of the recent blog posts for Teens! 

Why A Gap Year is Important Before College by: Marie Schwartz

Do you yearn to be in the real world and discover life beyond a classroom? Consider a gap year before college. Whether you spend it volunteering, traveling, interning or working, a gap year is the kind of experiential learning that gives young people the grit, resilience and focus they’ll need to be successful once they get to college – and later in life.

What is a gap year? 

Click HERE to read more....

Insider Tips on Applying to College by: Anna Ren

With schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton hitting record-low acceptance rates this year, it’s easy for the upcoming class of applicants to get a little stressed over college admissions. And with reports that hiring a college admissions consultant costs $20,000 to $400,000 (the average is really $4,000 to $6,000 depending on where you live), it's easy to see why families shy away from getting the help they need.

........These tips will help your college application stand out, no matter where you apply.

Click HERE to read more....

Headed overseas? Tips for Teens Traveling Abroad for the First Time by: Nicolaus Jannasch

Are you going on a high school overseas travel program this summer or perhaps taking a full gap year to explore? If so, good for you! Leaving home can be scary but it’s also an exciting opportunity.

You may never have traveled outside the country. You might think it’s dangerous and risky. You also might be really, really excited!

Only about 45 percent of Americans have a passport, according to the travel site, The Expeditioner. It’s too bad. You mature a lot when you travel and you become more responsible. Oh, and you also have lots of fun and bring back lots of jealousy-inducing stories!

But whether you are on a gap-year volunteer trip or participating in a teen summer program, there are a few things you should know if you are a teenager on your first time abroad.

Click HERE to read more.....

Natascha Saunders, Theme for this week is 'Mastery' 5/22 - 5/28

This week we focus on, 'Mastery'!

Are you a master of anything? How do you define mastery?
How do you know you have reached the level of mastery?

Reach out to me here or on twitter @TaschaSaunders and let me know...

#quoteoftheday #quoteoftheweek #theme #careers #leadership #entreprenuership

Students 25 Things to Do the Summer Before College

The amazing Jessica Velasco - writes this great article on her blog entitled, "25 Things to Do the Summer Before College"! #Parents #Students should have a read. 

Here is the beginning and the link to read the entire piece: 

The summer before college can be so exciting and intimidating all at once. Between now and the time you arrive on campus, you will be busy! Enjoy your time off because you deserve it, but don’t forget about these 25 items to prepare for college.

Tie up loose ends

1. Make arrangements for your final high school transcript to be sent to your future college.
2. Submit AP and/or IB test scores.

Click HERE to read the entire article

5 Easy Steps to Finding Balance in Life & Career

This week our theme has been on 'finding balance'. We all may agree that aiming for balance in all areas of our lives is important. Granted it doesn't always happen that way, but wouldn't you agree it's worth a try? 

If so, then it's time for you to take a step back and find the balance across your daily responsibilities, let's look at: 5 Easy Steps to Finding Balance in Life and Career:

Step 1. Define What Balance Means to You 

Decide what a life of balance looks like. Write a statement and post it where you can read it daily. 

Step 2. Make a List 

Write out on paper what you balance: family, spouse, school, community, work, business, health, friends, etc. What tasks can you do to better manage? And, who can you ask for help? 

Step 3. Say NO! 

In your list above was there anything you can say no to? What drains your energy? Take steps to move out of it immediately. 

Step 4. Time For You

You find balance by making you a priority! If you are not in balance then how can those who depend on you know balance? Map out your to-do's daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly - which helps you find balance. 

Step 5. Pray! 

Your spirit guides you across your daily endeavors. Make time to connect in quiet mediation and prayer. 

To learn more about Natascha visit:www.NataschaSaunders.com | www.TheYouthCareerCoach.com | follow her on Twitter @TaschaSaunders

What are Admitted Student Events?

What are Admitted Student Events?

Congratulations on being admitted to a college or colleges! Now that you have been admitted, you have probably been invited to an admitted student event at one or all of the colleges that have sent you acceptance letters. But, what do these events entail?

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Focus Involves Mind, Body and Soul

Thaddeus Jones Jr. 

Owner, Fanatik Productions, LLC

www.fanatikproductions.com

www.fanatikproductions.blogspot.com

"Let's start the week productively and look to see how we can change our focus and how we perceive it."Thaddeus Jones. Jr. 

Many people believe that focus is keeping on a particular path. However it is more than just staying the course. Focus involves mind, body and soul coming together towards the common goal of pursuing ones passion. 

In this case we define passion as the inner goal that drives you everyday and often what you would be doing for free if money were not an option. Many times in this day and age people feel they have to choose between their passions and their ability to provide for their families. What many don't understand is that when you shift your focus to use that which you are already passionate about you begin to work with the universe to open doors and opportunities that would not be available to you.

So with that being said here are my simple steps to focus and passion:

1.      Stop fighting your inner voice - This is the longing a calling a purpose given to you. Now we are speaking on realistic terms this means you know you're not going to the NFL at fifty-five. We are speaking of passions that are attainable through hard work, dedication and reasonable circumstances; sometimes we can wait to late to pursue our passions.

2.      Stop wasting energy focusing on all that you don't have - Being grateful for the things you do have allows you to focus your energy towards building on a solid foundation instead of reinforcing the negative energy having a perfect situation to build from. None of us live in a vacuum so we all are constantly balancing out and compensating.

3.      Finally enjoy your life - Focusing positive - full body mind and spirit energy is about enjoying this existence. Learning from every event and obstacle and using that experience to laser focus your energy on your passions. Enjoying your life is the key to many opportunities and doors that will prepare you to use your gifts to full capacity.

The article was shared with The Youth Career Coach Inc. c/o Natascha F. Saunders for re-posting and sharing. 

We thank Mr. Jones for sharing this quality content.