Making After-School Cool Podcast

The Power of Mindset Part 2 Featuring Dr. Zimmerman

This is part 2 of a 2 part series focusing on how our mindset and thinking shape our level of future success.  To speak on this is my guest to day Dr. Wendi Zimmer. Wendi is an expert in mindset development, a professor, an educational consultant, and creator of the Mindset Factor. 

During this episode you will learn: 

1. The Four pillars of the Force Continuum and how it can change how people view themselves and help them achieve their goals
2. The difference between working in groups and collaborating with others to achieve a goal.
3. A brief description of you Weekly Bits of Wonderful Writing Wisdom

Resources 

Dr. Zimmerman - wendinichole@gmail.com

Mike Wilson - mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Part 1 The Power of Mindset Featuring Dr. Wendi Zimmer

The Making After School Cool Podcast is produced by CASE for kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education and is hosted by Mike Wilson

This is part one of a 2-part series of episodes which, focuses on the influence our mindset have on our lives. There are many perspectives and theories regarding how our thinking shape our level of future success and to speak on this is my guest to day Dr. Wendi Zimmer  

During this podcast you will hear about:

1. Zimmer’s definition of mindset
2. How does our mindset strengthen or weaken what we can achieve.
3. How does our thoughts control our emotions?
4. The four pillars of the Force Continuum and how it can change how people view themselves and help them achieve their goals.

Resources:

Mike Wilson – mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Dr. Wendi Zimmer – wendi@themindsetfactor.com

Useing Hip Hop pedagoy to Teach Financial Literacy

The topic of today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast, focuses on the use of Hip Hop pedagoy to teach financial literacy in underserved communties.  My guest is Joshua Marks who’s passion for the hip-hop inspired him to develop a curriculum called "Hip Hopportunity." The vision of Hip Hopportunity LLC is to create an inclusive learning environment for youth of all backgrounds that fosters critical thinking & financial literacy through hip-hop pedagogy.

 During this podcast you will learn about the following:

1. The motivation behind developing Hip Hopportunity
2. The disparity in financial literacy among diverse groups of people and the importance regarding closing the economic gap
3. The types of activities and lessons youth can learn from Hip Hopportunity
4. The importance for youth to have a vehicle to share their voice, culture and language without judgment.

Resources

Hip Hopportunity - www.hip-hopportunity.com

Joshua Marks – joshua@hip-hopportunity.com

Mike Wilson – mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Creating A Motivational Educational Environment

Today’s episode of the Making After School podcast focuses strategies parents’ educators, after school practitioners and youth face; how to be successful in school and life. To speak on these issues is my guest Mr. Mills Rogers.  Mills "Mr. Rodge" Rodgers’s is a consultant, author and trainer with a purpose to help education & corporate leaders improve campus & organizational culture.

During the episode you will learn:

1. How to overcome common educational obstacles including lack of parental involvement and economic factors
2. Addressing the stress and anxiety experienced by youth
3. Steps to advocate for special needs youth 
4. Overview of the books “You Can Win Being You,” and “Success is a Process, Not an Event,”

Resources

Mills Rogers - www.successisaprocess.net

Mike Wilson - mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Holiday Message

CASE Holiday Season Message

We at CASE for Kids would like to send a special message of gratitude and thanks to our partners, out of school time professionals, community supporters, parents, teachers and administrators, mentors and most importantly the students who touch all our lives. We wish you a speacail Holiday Season 

Defining Your Own Success Story

The topic of today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast, focuses on defining your own unique success story. There are many perspectives of what is considered successful. Some may say it is the accomplishment of reaching a life goal, while others may view it as economic wealth, a position of high regard, or status within a community. Then there are those who believe success is an internal measurement based on the realization of an individual’s purpose (Palmer,2021).   To assist others on their journey of defining their own unique success story is my guest today Mr. Chip Baker.

During this podcast you will learn about the following:

1. How to develop a personal defintion of success
2. The Success Chronicles, & what motivated you to develop it
3. Advice for youth who are starting this journey towards developing goals and accomplishing them?
4. The importance of being intentional about being intentional can you expand on this mindset
5. The importantance of being around people who are positive and successful

Resources

Mike Wilson – mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Chip Baker -  ChipBakerTSC@gmail.com  

Self-Care for Postive Mental Health Featuring Nicole Milton

Today's episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features my Discussion with Nicole Milton with the Mental Health America of Greater Houston. During this episode you will hear about the following:

1. the connection between a person’s mental health and the impact it could have on their physical health
2. Why are good self-care practices important for a person’s personal and professional life
3. How does stress affect us physically and emotionally
4. Balaning alone time and social interaction to improve your health and wellbeing 

Resources 

Mike Wilson - Mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Nicole Milton - nmilton@mhahouston.org

 

Part 2: The Influence Of Positive Mentoring Programs on Youth

Today’s episode of the Making After School Podcast is part 2 of my interview with Dipin Bhakata, Co-Area Leader of The US Dream Academy in Houston, TX. We continue or discussion on the power positive mentoring programs can have on youth. The U.S. Dream Academy helps children reach for their dreams through academic, social, and values enrichment. The agency empowers children impacted by parental incarceration to believe in themselves and to succeed.

For more Information contact:

Dipen Bhakta

Co-Area Leader

Email: dbhakta@usdreamacademy.org

The Power of Positive Mentorship

Today’s episode of the Making After School Podcast focuses on the power of positive mentoring programs can have on youth.  Mentorship programs, both formally and informally have been around for centuries. Be it in the form of apprenticeships, coaching, teaching or parenting, mentors play a crucial role in the development of youth. One such program that is doing this type of work is the US Dream Academy. I am fortunate to have has my guest today on the Making After School Cool Podcast is Dipen Bhakata, Co-Area Leader of The US Dream Academy in Houston, TX.