Lori Theriault talks about the importance of having goals to turn hopes into realities.This episode emphasizes the importance of short term and long term goals in your life and Lor talks about the importance of have a career coach to help you a

Do I Need College?

Aug 26th, 2019 30m 13s

This episode gives a much needed perspective to parents and students on the consideration of educational plans after high school. Dr. Doughty-Jenkins of Eli Terry Middle School in Terryville, CT has spent nearly 30 years educating middle scho

MARIPOSA means Butterfly

Aug 19th, 2019 30m 2s

This episode highlights a beautiful after-school program named Mariposa that teaches leadership, empowerment and communication skills to Latina students and adults all over the country. Take a listen to what great skills these two high school

International Study

Aug 12th, 2019 25m 21s

Meet Siddhi! In 18 years she has lived in ..CaliforniaMumbai, IndiaDoha, QatarBangalore, India Accra, Ghana Port Louis, Mauritius (and island in the Indian Ocean) ConnecticutShe shares the differences between the different schooling systems a

Happy Healthy and Hydrated

Aug 5th, 2019 18m 15s

Before the age of 10, Sejla realized her passion of problem solving and mechanical fixing. Hanging around her Dad most days as he shared the same interests as she did, she looked forward to visits to his work to drop off his lunch so she could

Walsh Summer Work Experience

Jul 29th, 2019 22m 45s

Every year for almost a decade now, Tim and Mary Walsh provide funding for the Walsh Summer Work Experience Program. A program designed to give career readiness skills to 30 Bristol, Connecticut high school students every summer with the help

Save the Humans

Jul 22nd, 2019 21m 19s

Cringing every time 7 year old Jessica saw something recyclable being tossed into the landfills. That’s what defined this future Environmentalist and Sustainability Leader.SHOW LINKS:www.workitcareers.comwww.sienacollege.comhttps://ths.plymouth

Storm Category 4

Jul 8th, 2019 16m 24s

Realizing your career path at a young age is possibleHurricane force winds and TV coverage made a 7 year old wide eyed and bushy tailed in front of the screen for a week straight. Listen to his story and passion as he works his career plan to

Celebrate!

Jul 1st, 2019 19m 25s

Celebration by personality types. Not everyone celebrates the same way and generational beliefs can be passed onto younger generations. What you do to recharge or celebrate may be much different than your siblings, friends, family, etc… This

Positively You

Jun 24th, 2019 16m 29s

Being pressured to “Get out of Your Comfort Zone” is a common statement made by parents, educators and employers. Does this effort cause mental and physical illness later in life?Understanding your natural strengths, identifying a passion in l

Remove The Labels

Jun 17th, 2019 19m 14s

Labels such as Autoimmune Disease, ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Special Education, Dyslexia and many more are holding our students back from their fullest potential and we as parents and educators need to STOP referring to the labeling as often as w

Emotional Bank Accounts

Jun 10th, 2019 19m 45s

Being emotionally healthy contributes to your financial health.If a person is not depositing into their OWN emotional bank account daily, it will result in a physical issue down the road. This physical issue will eventually result in a financia

Mom Guilt

Jun 3rd, 2019 20m 43s

Upon assessing 1000+ students who have passed through the WORK IT! Program, I thought it would be educational to put my own spin on Mom Guilt and how Ego plays a very large part of family and work relations.Watching teens plan for their futures

The Real Estate Bug

May 13th, 2019 20m 35s

Lori teams up with 18 year old Jay Roux for Episode #7 to discuss being born with Entrepreneurial personalities and how age doesn’t matter when you are born a visionary. Finding his passion in Real Estate and connecting with a mentor who share

Etiquette By Personality

May 6th, 2019 26m

Lori teams up with “As Seen on TV” Karen Thomas Etiquette in Episode #6 to discuss interviewing and general etiquette surrounding workplace success and today’s etiquette challenges in business and at home. More interviews will follow relating

DAMN 48s Exactly!

Apr 29th, 2019 35m 48s

Lori teams up with Ada Rios in Episode #5 to describe their challenges within the Ego of scoring 48.Everyone has strengths, natural strengths. Today we look into the natural strengths of students who score 48 in the PRECISE category of the Ins

Girls Can Wrestle Too!

Apr 22nd, 2019 30m 1s

At age 7, Cara Broadus was given a flyer to take home from school. This Wrestling Club flyer would change her life.Today, at age 18, Cara has advanced her skill and is paving the way for many other girls in this typically male dominated sport.

Play Ball

Apr 15th, 2019 27m 47s

At age 15, Tyler Smith, a Southington High School Freshman, has learned so much about the sports world and did so with one hand. Born without his left hand, Tyler knew that he would have to coach many coaches in his lifetime to teach techniqu

Being a Community Leader

Apr 8th, 2019 30m 14s

At age 14, Joe pushed his parents to allow him to apply and enter an FFA program at Wamogo Regional High School in Litchfield, CT. His natural strengths are ready to grow in this learning environment.

Root Cause

Apr 1st, 2019 26m 21s

Marena doesn’t allow a learning disability to stop her from studying her childhood passion...Teeth.Marena graduated from Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT and received a job offer prior to having her license. Only 7 months into her working