Jackie Jackson Daley is the mother of two boys ages sixteen and eight. Her older son has multiple special needs resulting from early surgical trauma, including a diagnosis on the spectrum as well as Tourette’s, cerebral palsy, PTSD and global cognitive delays. She has spent the sixteen years working to advocate for her son in the world.

Suze Gardner is an athlete, athletic coach, and life coach.

Samantha Divino is 30 years old and currently living in southern Maine, right outside of Portsmouth, with her boyfriend and dog and working as a consultant at a hospice company.

Charle Peck is a social science high school teacher with over 15 years experience in the education field. Additionally, she is a Certified Personal Coach and Speaker who specializes in improving the lives of families and teens by helping people realize their own strengths and empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Her credentials consist of a Bachelor of Science degree in Individual & Family Development, a Master’s degree in Education K-12, an Honor Specialist in Family Studies and also has training in the mental health field. Additionally, she was recognized with the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award in the Niagara Region in 2011 and continues to grow across international borders. Charle has been speaking to both small and large groups on topics related to stress management, challenges facing teens such as communication with parents and unhealthy relationships, and personal financial management. Her audiences have included staff members and leaders in diverse industries including healthcare, small business, corporate, non-profit, parent groups, health and wellness industries, nursing, education, and membership organizations. Additionally, she has trained health care specialists in the area of Atypical Child Development, which counted as continuing education credits. Through constant research and frontline experience, Charle has realized that arming teens in recognizing their unique brain-based behavior is one of the most powerful tools in helping them successfully transition into young adulthood. She also believes that parents and other significant adults in their lives need to have this information too as they have more of an influence than they may think. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What to do about the decline in self-reliance among teens How to teach teens to learn about themselves Why most adults aren’t asking teens the right questions Where to get the latest research related to teen psychology Finding out what your child needs by listening to them The importance of face to face positive feedback for teen development Self-soothing for teens, a practice that enables future success How the teen brain works and how to adapt to it What teens now face and worries them about the future The TOP approach to conversations for getting the desired result Ways to contact Charle: Twitter: @CharlePeck Resources: Dr. Stan Kutcher: www.teenmentalhealth.org

Catherine is the founder and Managing Director of Personally Recommended Australia, specializing in market research and recruitment for the retail industry globally. Catherine completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and has held much senior Recruitment & Human Resource positions over her 25-year career. She understands what employers look for in hiring young talent, and what makes a great candidate. Combining industry knowledge with business street smarts, Catherine has been providing high-quality recruitment and human resource solutions to global retailers for over a decade. What you’ll learn about in this episode: A common sense approach to raising teens who will be ready for work The importance of practical skills like cooking and budgeting How fostering independence needs to start early Not enabling dependent behavior by over-parenting Learning how to balance guidance and letting go Allowing your child to look at themselves and decide who they are The value of education - even if it means not pursuing college Why downtime is vital for children of any age Accountability and giving your child credit for their mistakes and successes Why it’s OK not to be perfect Self-awareness and empathy lead to having authentic conversations

Sheryl O’Loughlin is the CEO of REBBL, a fast-growing super herb beverage company, which produces REBBLs: organic, soulfully Crafted Coconut-Milk Elixirs with super herbs and the best ingredients of the Plant Queendom. She is also the author of Killing It! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. Before coming to Rebbl, Sheryl was the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Prior to that, she served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Plum Organics, an organic baby foods company, and the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept development and introduction of Luna Bar. In her three years as CEO of Clif Bar, the company's revenue doubled from $100M to $200M. Sheryl earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Patrick, and her two sons. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why modeling and teaching resilience means sometimes letting go Taking control when you can and being flexible as needed Paying attention to your body and being present to what you need How to allow your children to stay in touch with what it means to be a kid Finding ways to learn from experts and share knowledge with your community Why you must let your children make their own choices, even when they make the wrong decision Thinking beyond just getting into college and looking forward to adulthood Rebalancing through constant renewal and being present to nature Ways to contact Sheryl: Website: www.SherylOloughlin.com Twitter: www.facebook.com/sheryloloughlinauthor Company Website: www.REBBL.co Resources: Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Author: Joseph Campbell

Ja’Naylah Johnson is a member of the Alameda Chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of America. At just 16, Ja’Naylah is the first girl to make it to the California State Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Competition. Ja’Naylah and eight other competitors recently went to the California State Capitol to meet with State Legislative leaders to lobby for increased funding for Boys & Girls Clubs. In overcoming life’s struggles, and with the support of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, Ja’Naylah is a committed and driven hard-worker, as well as an advocate for her peers. She has channeled and abundance of resilience to create her own personal success story! What you’ll learn about in this episode: The unique perspective of a teenager on the discussion about resilience What Ja’Naylah has learned from her experiences as a modern teen How to give your child the space to grow on their own Why struggle is necessary for growth and success Where you can turn for support while raising your child to be resilient Having the right perspective on life regardless of age Focusing on the present and not being defined by perceived shortcomings Getting into a resilience mindset Communicating effectively with your child throughout their development What teens need from their caregivers that they might not be getting That children cannot grow in their parents’ shadow - they need space to explore

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough each have over twenty years experience in corporate Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching. They understand what ‘makes people tick’ and have had the opportunity to observe daily, the impact of behavior on productivity and performance at work. Taking everything they know about what it takes to be successful at work, they have turned their attention to the next generation – ‘teens’, helping parents prepare their kids for life and work in the real world. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The four primary behavior styles & how they help us better understand ourselves as well as others Behaviors that the ‘lion,’ ‘panda,’ ‘dolphin,’ and ‘owl’ exhibit Why you shouldn’t always play to what a ‘lion’, ‘panda’, ‘dolphin’ or ‘owl’ needs but rather meet in the middle The importance of talking about the different behavior styles with your children Avoiding labeling your kids and instead appreciating the different behavior styles Thinking about what your child needs when based on their behavior style Why you don’t need to worry about kids spending time in their rooms if they’re a ‘panda’ or ‘dolphin’

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough each have over twenty years experience in corporate Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching. They understand what ‘makes people tick’ and have had the opportunity to observe daily, the impact of behavior on productivity and performance at work. Taking everything they know about what it takes to be successful at work, they have turned their attention to the next generation – ‘teens’, helping parents prepare their kids for life and work in the real world. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Insight on creating and enforcing boundaries in the home from a group of modern day moms The big difference between how we were parented and how we’re trying to parent our kids The common things that parents worry about when it comes to setting boundaries Instilling in kids the values that are important How we’re creating a generation of people who don’t know how to make decisions for themselves What causes many parents to parent from a place of fear How to help your kids boost their confidence The importance of keeping open communication with your kids Why both kids and adults need to understand the ramifications of putting things on social media Knowing what your kids are involved in and setting limits around that Modeling good behavior for your kids Resources: Raising Resilient Teens 101

Joanna Riley is an entrepreneur, advocate and mentor for women in technology, and the President and Co-Founder of 1-Page, a Silicon Valley technology company transforming the way companies find their best next hires using artificial intelligence. Joanna began 1-Page based on a book authored by her father, which argued that job seekers should be evaluated on what they can do, as opposed to being judged on their previous accomplishments, experience, age or gender. In 2014 she led 1-Page to a successful IPO. Before 1-Page she built one of the United States’ leading outsourced direct sales and marketing firms, was part of the International Training Unit for the FBI, was a national rower, and earned her BA degree in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia where she was a full scholarship athlete. In 2016, she was awarded the Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the California Diversity Council, and the Power 30 Under 30 for Professional and Community Excellence. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The biggest challenges for employers when it comes to hiring great talent Why the future workforce needs to understand how they can be enabled to create vs. consume How failure helps teens learn and provide the motivation to get things done Why parents need to support and encourage their teens to try new things Why it’s so important for teens not to become addicted to instant gratification Teaching teens the importance of embracing uncomfortable situations How the list of what is important in a career has changed for millennials vs. 10 years ago How it can be difficult for teens to understand that social media is not the reality Putting your kids in creative situations where they can have focus Resources: Website: Podpi.com Website: news.com