When you give students these tools for managing their emotions and building positive relationships, it will spill over into their school and have a big positive impact in their lives. In this episode, Dr. Erin Elmore speaks with Sara Hahn and Ellie Foster, both Directors of Education at the Kevin Love Fund, a fund established by NBA player Kevin Love to break the stigma around mental health and to inspire people to live their healthiest lives while providing tools for both mental and physical health. Sara Hahn holds a master’s degree in human development studies from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in education from Pepperdine University.  Using her experience as a teacher in both public and private schools, Sara co-founded the non-profit “Determined to Succeed” to support students academically, emotionally and financially through middle school, high school and college. Ellie Foster holds a master’s degree in educational psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a PhD in literacy education from University of Colorado at Boulder. Ellie is an advocate for centering creativity, social justice, and emotional expression in the way schools’ approach social-emotional learning and trauma-sensitive practices. She has worked as a high school English teacher, literacy researcher, K-12 teacher educator, and activist for youth experiencing homelessness. Together Erin, Sara and Ellie discuss their involvement with the Kevin Love Fund and the work the foundation is doing developing children’s mental wellness.   For more information about the Kevin Love Fund, please visit: https://kevinlovefund.org If you are a school or teacher, sign up to learn more about free SEL curriculum here: https://kevinlovefund.org/learn-more/ Connect with the Kevin Love Fund on Instagram at kevinlovefund, or visit: https://www.instagram.com/kevinlovefund/

In our show, we will resume our conversation with our host Dr. Erin Elmore and her guests Katie Parker, Becky Fife & Allie Callister around the topic of developing strong girls and their online program I Believe in Me! In our last episode we discussed the challenges facing young girls right now in a post-covid society and the need for support. I Believe in Me is teaching girls self-awareness and giving them strategies and tools to ultimately control their own happiness. We discussed the I Believe in Me program experience, how girls have access to educational videos, projects to inspire activity, motivational mantras, and providing a healthy online community for girls to connect and share with others. We’ll resume our talk today by discussing the impact of how raising strong women with good character can do for our communities and culture at large.   For more information about I Believe in Me!, please visit: https://www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme For more information about Bloomfully, a place where girls grow, please visit: https://www.bloomfully.com Connect with I Believe In Me! on Instagram at ibelieveinmegirls, or visit: https://www.instagram.com/ibelieveinmegirls/ Connect with Bloomfully on Linkedin, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/87237439/admin/

Every girl is needed in this world, our differences are what make us so beautiful, and we must highlight, strengthen, and grow those things. Together we are more beautiful than apart. And our differences are what we need to offer this world and grow and find confidence in that. In this episode, Dr. Erin Elmore speaks with Katie Parker, Becky Fife, and Allie Callister, the owners, creators and leadership of Bloomfully and I Believe in Me!, which offer innovative products and resources dedicated to providing real tools and habits that strengthen confidence in girls and women of all ages. Katie (CEO), Becky, and Allie are three moms who intimately understand the challenges of raising a family as they collectively manage 17 children. Leveraging their expertise in business, health, and wellness, these remarkable women united under the banner of "I Believe in Me" to establish an online mentoring program specifically designed for tween girls. With a combined experience of over 30 years, they have dedicated themselves to empowering girls, boosting their confidence, and nurturing their potential through community engagement, online outreach, and special events. In an era plagued by the negative impacts of social media and alarming statistics on youth well-being, Katie, Becky, and Allie are more resolute than ever in their mission to guide parents and girls through the modern challenges they face. Through the promotion of self-motivation, resilience, and the cultivation of daily habits for personal growth, they endeavor to fortify the hearts and minds of young girls everywhere. Drawing on their unique backgrounds and passions, these three extraordinary women serve as mentors, advocates, and beacons of hope for the women of the next generation. Together Erin and our panelist discuss developing strong girls and their online program I Believe in Me!   For more information about I Believe in Me!, please visit: https://www.bloomfully.com/ibelieveinme For more information about Bloomfully, a place where girls grow, please visit: https://www.bloomfully.com Connect with I Believe In Me! on Instagram at ibelieveinmegirls, or visit: https://www.instagram.com/ibelieveinmegirls/ Connect with Bloomfully on Linkedin, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/87237439/admin/

When you appreciate money coming in and going out, you start this cycle of appreciation energy, and this energy really boosts your life. Ken is a money and happiness expert and is Japan’s best-selling zen millionaire. Ken studied law at Waseda University in Tokyo and entered the Japanese workforce as a business consultant and investor. Ken was 29 when he first “retired” to welcome his newborn daughter in the world. At the time, he thought he was “done” with work, owning a successful consulting and accounting business. Ken’s second career helping millions heal their relationship with money was about to begin. Ken is the author of the book “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money.” While his financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, Ken’s writing bridges the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses. He is fluent in both English and Japanese and resides in Tokyo, Japan.   For more information about Ken Honda, please visit: https://kenhonda.com For more information about Happy Monday: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money by Ken Honda, please visit: https://kenhonda.com/book/ For more information about transformative courses with Ken Honda, please visit:https://kenhonda.com/courses/