Mentor Select: Parenting Teens To Be Successful Adults

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MS-056: How to Just Do It: YouTube Star Requill Phillips shares the challenges and successes that she has experienced since launching the Phillips Fam Baby Journey channel Aug 21, 2019

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Requill Phillips, PMP, is a marketing professional with 14 years of experience. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) she leads marketing projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include directing and assisting EIKON team members in all marketing efforts, strategic planning, events, advertising, and public relations. Mrs. Phillips holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Public Relations.

MS-055: One Year Anniversary- Host Derrich Phillips recaps the highlights from the past 12 months Aug 14, 2019

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Mentor Select Podcast is the premier career guidance resource for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Derrich Phillips created Mentor Select to provide you with the essential mentorship and support to follow your passions.

MS-054: Defying the Odds: American Airlines Pilot Jason O Harris shares his journey of overcoming the challenges of growing up in Oakland and being raised by a single mother Aug 07, 2019

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Jason Harris is a motivational speaker, consultant, and certified character coach who values dedication, service and excellence. As a decorated combat veteran, Jason brings unique perspectives gained from his battlefield experience to your organization, empowering you to unleash the untapped potential of your employees. Using real-world examples, Jason sheds light on how the invaluable talent each person brings to your organization can positively impact your mission. Jason learned the value of dedication at an early age growing up in East Oakland, CA, as the second of six children in a single-parent home. Jason's dedication, hard work, and determination to avoid a life of poverty and mediocrity inspired him to earn a congressional nomination to the United States Air Force Academy which lead to an accomplished military career as a decorated Air Force pilot. Jason's career has been a model of service recognized with awards and decorations.

MS-053: How To Go From Pieces to Peace- Author Robin Major-Oliphant shares her journey to becoming an author Jul 31, 2019

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Author of the book series From Pieces to Peace; Robin uses the transparent, tumultuous testimonies of her life as a catalyst for change; to empower others to heal, be delivered from, and overcome the traumas of the past. Robin has been resilient in overcoming real-life situations that men and women face daily such as, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Robin's mission is to empower others to pursue their passion, despite any obstacles they may face. A servant leader; Robin has a heart for God, and her heart's prayer is to positively impact everyone that she connects with, on an intimate level.

MS-052: Unleashing Your Inner Leader- The Accountability Cop, Matthew Brandt talks about how leaders can find Accountability In An Unaccountable World Jul 24, 2019

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Matthew is a career law enforcement officer and organizational leader. Starting his career in the Reagan White House, he was a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Matthew has since worked in law local and federal law enforcement and is now a Senior Advisor with the Dept. of Homeland Security.

MS-051: How to Make Time For Your Passions- UT Dallas MIS Program Manager and Adjunct Professor shares the light bulb moment that inspired him to leave a well paying job to pursue his dreams Jul 17, 2019

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Gaurav is the Program Manager for the Information Technology and Management Program at UT Dallas. He is an alum of the same program. He also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Information Systems Area. He enjoys working with students and works with them across academic and non-academic areas. He has been instrumental in setting up student and corporate engagement programs at UT Dallas. He is one big believer in the concept of Servant Leadership which is the base of most of his initiatives. He is open to new ideas and feels that empowering the students is a great way to serve the school and the university. He also leads the Toastmasters District in North Eastern Texas, which has a strong presence in the School of Management as well.

MS-050: Mentor Select Hits The 50 Episodes Milestone Jul 10, 2019

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The Mentor Select host, Derrich Phillips recaps what all has transpired over the past 11 months, and shares updates on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Mentor Select Podcast is the premier career guidance resource for students, and professionals Derrich Phillips created Mentor Select to provide you with the essential mentorship and support to follow your passions to careers that align with your purpose.

MS-049: Road to Redemption- PEP Executive Relations Manger, Stephen Fucile talks about how the Prison Entrepreneurship Program changed his life Jul 03, 2019

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Stephen is a Proven community leader, public speaker, and New Decision Coach who has dedicated his life to the advancement of the marginalized citizen returning from incarceration. Stephen is a life transformation specialist and advocate for growth. His belief is that education, mentoring, and entrepreneurial passion can be an amazing conduit to the transformation of one's life.

MS-048: Leading with Solutions- Founder of the nonprofit All Wheels Up shares her journey of leading the charge to get wheelchair spots on airplanes Jun 26, 2019

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Michele Erwin has a successful career in the Fashion Industry, having worked for notable fashion houses, such as Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. After her son was diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and experiencing the difficulties of traveling with a Wheelchair she knew something needed to be done. Taking her business acumen and passion for projects she embarked on the journey of getting wheelchairs crash tested for commercial flight and created All Wheels Up

MS-047: Speaking Up Against Bias and Prejudice- Banker Mark Ricca talks about how we all have the moral authority to speak up to help society Jun 19, 2019

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Mark Ricca has over 25 years of financial services experience. Most recently, Mr. Ricca served as the President and CEO of Municipal Credit Union. Previously he served as the President & CEO of First American International Bank. Prior to his role there, Mr. Ricca held a series of leadership roles at other community banks, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Carver Bancorp; Executive Vice President and General Counsel at New York Community Bank; and Senior Vice President and General Counsel at CFS Bank.

Mark Ricca is certified from ABA Wharton's CEO Leadership Lab, and American Community Bank's Senior Leadership Institute and a honors graduate from both Americas Community Bankers Graduate School of Banking and GE's Financial Management Program. Mr. Ricca volunteers in various community organizations, including recently serving as the President and Director of the NY Chinese-American Bank Association, and is an Advisory Board member for several organizations including the Rutgers University Center for Innovation's Cyber Security Program and the National Community Investment Fund. He graduated from NYU School of Law as well as St. John's University School of Law (where he was an American Jurisprudence award recipient) and has a BA in Economics from Notre Dame University.

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