Start Here, Go Everywhere: Recent Episodes

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Start Here, Go Everywhere features guests (student-desired career guests, JAG students, alumni, & specialists/JAG Team) from all walks of life offering tools and skills to educate, inspire, and challenge youth to succeed both in school, on the job skills, and in personal life leading to productive and rewarding careers.

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Missed our live event discussing all things National Career Development Conference? Don't worry – we've got you covered! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where we dive deep into valuable tips, lessons learned, and insider insights to help you prepare for NCDC like a pro.

Join our National Officers as they share their firsthand experiences, advice, and strategies for success in competitive events, navigating the event schedule, making the most of the legendary dance, and running for a National Officer position.

Whether you're gearing up to compete in NCDC or considering a leadership role within JAG, this podcast is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your NCDC experience.

Don't miss out – hit play now and get ready to level up your NCDC game!

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Missed our live event on Monday, February 19th? Don't worry! You can still catch all the inspiring moments and valuable insights by listening to the recording of our engaging discussion about the National Service Project: Habitat for Humanity. Led by our passionate National Career Association (NCA) Officers, this recap will take you on a journey through our impactful conversation, exploring the importance of community service, volunteering, and fundraising efforts in supporting Habitat's mission. Tune in to gain inspiration, share ideas, and learn how you can make a difference in your community. 🎧 #HabitatForHumanity #Recap #NCAOfficers #JAGCommunity

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🎧 JAG Students, this episode is for you! 🌟
Join us in an exclusive recap of the Live Zoom Discussion with the NCA Officers and JAG students from across the nation held on January 22nd. 🌐 Listen in as the National Officers take a dive into the heart of the JAG NCA, exploring JAG Spirit Week, and discovering effective strategies for engaging members in NCA activities. 🤔 Curious about the NCA Officer journey? Hear the NCA Officers firsthand experiences while students nationwide asked real-time questions. #JAGVoices #NCA #YouthEmpowerment #LeadershipJourney #JAGFam 🎙️✨

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Join us for the debut episode of the NCA Officers Podcast as our incredible leaders share their inspiring JAG journeys from the classroom to their National Officer positions! 🌟 Gain insights into their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, and discover how JAG has shaped their paths. 🚀 Whether you're a current JAG student, an alum, or simply passionate about youth empowerment, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Let's celebrate the power of stories and the journey of leadership! #NCAOfficersPodcast #JAGStories #YouthEmpowerment #LeadershipJourney 🎙️✨

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🎙️ Join Kira Canada, the JAG National Career Association (NCA) President, as she shares her inspiring "JAG story," discussing her approach to handling tough decisions, embracing change, and advocating for JAG students nationwide. Tune in for a dose of empowerment! 🌟🎧

youth #leadership #change #advocate

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Join us in this inspiring interview as Seth Kenner, the JAG National Career Association (NCA) Parliamentarian, takes us on a thrilling ride through his remarkable leadership growth and profound love for the JAG program, which has become the driving force in his life! 

He's on a mission to empower all JAG youth with a powerful message – prioritize your mental well-being, and witness the incredible heights you can reach! 🧠✨ Listen closely as he shares his captivating story of embracing a growth mindset, proving that mental health is pivotal in fostering positive change in youth's lives.

mentalhealth  #youth  #leadership  #growthmindset

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In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our podcast guest is Fearless Inside Founder Darryl Bellamy Jr. Bellamy was the recent Keynote speaker at JAG’s National Career Development Conference (#NCDC). In this episode, Darryl delves into practical skills and tools #jagstudents can use to eliminate fear, unlock their true potential, and conquer any challenge. Don’t miss out on this transformative conversation that will empower our youth!

fearlessinside #success

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The JAG program offers endless opportunities whether you are on the JAG team, student, Specialist, board member, sponsor, and more.  Our mission of empowering our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life is evident is Elena Stidham's JAG story from the endless opportunities JAG has going from student to now Specialist in Indiana.

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Listen to a Podcast featuring the NCA Officer Team! Learn more about their leadership journey and opportunities to become more involved in your local and statewide NCA Chapters, and even how you can run to serve as a National Career Association Officer!

Ryah Klima - Ryah is the National Career Association President. She is a 2022 graduate of Concordia Junior-Senior High School in Concordia, Kansas, and attends Kansas Wesleyan University studying Communications.

Kira Canada - Kira Canada is the National Career Association, President-Elect. Kira is a rising senior at Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa. She is planning to study to be a criminal defense attorney and is narrowing down where she will attend college in the Fall of 2023.

Charlie Garcia - Charlie Garcia is the National Career Association Parliamentarian. Charlie is a 2022 Graduate of United Township High School in East Moline, IL, the town where he was born and raised. He currently attends Blackduck Community College where he is studying Civil Engineering.

Lauryn Howard - Lauryn Howard is the National Career Association Secretary. She is a rising senior at Little Rock Southwest High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduation, she plans to attend Duke or Washington University and study Biomedical Science.

For more information on NCA: https://jag.org/national-career-association/

Topics Discussed:

  1. What is the NCA?
  2. Why did you compete for the NCA officer position?
  3. How do you apply to become an NCA officer?
  4. How did you prepare to become an NCA officer?
  5. How can I get involved with local, state, and national level NCA?
  6. Any Advice to new JAG students wanting to become more involved with this program?
  7. What has been your favorite Officer experience so far?
  8. Why should I participate in the NCA?

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Chuck Knapp is the CEO and President of JAG Kansas. He has acquired a great deal of knowledge and skills from working over 23 jobs since college! Chuck reveals the qualities of a leader necessary for success in any environment and role!

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Yessi Navarro-Gomez is a senior from JAG Nevada. At the beginning of the month, they attended the National Training Seminar for Specialists as a student guest speaker. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how they took second chances despite being scared and how they stood up for themselves!

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The JAG-K program at Salina South High School needed a new Career Specialist. Who better to understand the impact JAG-K can have on students than a former participant in the program? Paige Parker, a 2016 graduate of Salina South, was hired as the first ever JAG-K Alumna Specialist! Tune in as she shares her experience as a JAG student and what her focus as a Specialist is!

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Christian Dunn is a JAG Alum from the Michigan program. They share the wonderful journey they have had with the JMG program which has led to even more leadership opportunities including college organizations and much more. Christian reveals how much of a support system JAG has provided for both their personal and professional journey!

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Ryah Klima is the first-ever National Career Association president! She shares her excitement and hope for what's to come from this leadership role. The recent high school graduate expresses JAG's impact on her life and what's coming next in a new stage of life!

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Tori Buell, the Social and Digital Media Manager, opens up and shares the importance of PRIDE month. Tori dives into her personal experiences being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how that has shaped her into who she is. She also emphasizes the topics of identity and self-acceptance. Tori shares resources for youth to make sure they are equipped with any support they need such as mental health, safety, and belonging.

Helpful resources:

  • https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/: tel:8007887386: The Trevor Lifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
  • https://translifeline.org/: tel:8775658860: Trans Lifeline provides peer support for the transgender community, and is run by and for trans people.
  • https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/: (877) 360-LGBT (5428): The SAGE Hotline connect LGBT older people and their caregivers with friendly responders who are ready to listen.
  • https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/: tel:8002738255: This page offers information and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who are struggling with suicidal feelings or mental health crises.
  • http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/: A national resource that provides LGBTQ+ community with free & confidential support and referral resources via phone, text, and chat.
  • https://colorsyouth.org/: This non-profit organization provides free and unlimited mental health services for LGBTQ-identified youths ages 25 and younger.
  • https://lalgbtcenter.org/: This center offers a broad range of health & social services, cultural education, and leadership development resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
  • https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQI: This page highlights the unique mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and includes hotlines and resources to help address those needs.
  • https://www.211la.org/lgbtq: This page includes information on free and low-cost health, human, and social services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in LA County.
  • https://pflag.org/: PFLAG is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ family and ally organization, with over 400 local chapters dedicated to creating safe communities for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Chapters within LA County include:
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-burbank
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-claremont
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-long-beach
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-los-angeles
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-manhattan-beach-south-bay
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-pasadena
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-san-gabriel-valleyapi
  • https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-santa-clarita
  • https://itgetsbetter.org/: The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.

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Dominique Easley is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football in Florida and then was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He shares the mental health effects football has had on his life. Dominique opens up about the struggles he is going through and the importance that putting his mental health first has accomplished.
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Jorden Stevenson is a young social media influencer and fitness coach. He shares ways to achieve great mental health. Jorden discusses how his passion for fitness and self-awareness have benefitted his mental health and given him a stronger mindset. Our discussion covers various societal pressures, such as social media, being young, making career choices, and how mental health can be affected by all of those factors.Follow us!
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To mark the beginning of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, Nicole Porter, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates Director of Marketing and Communications discusses her learning struggles with ADHD and the mental challenges that come with being a student. Her 20-year journey to earn a bachelor's degree has been her main motivation to encourage others to never give up.Follow us!
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Despite not being an outstanding student, Bob Bunting shares how consistency and determination helped him become the CEO and President of a successful business! He opens up about qualities that make a great leader and how to deal with failure. 

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Emily Alvarez, a Texas JAG Alumna, opens up about her experience being a first-generation high school graduate and how she has come out of her shell to take the opportunities that have opened up in her life through JAG. During the conversation, she discusses her educational journey as well as her current work as a JAG advisor for an out-of-school program in Texas!

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In today’s podcast episode, I had a conversation with Cody Claassen. Cody, who is an attorney, devotes his legal career to helping people who have suffered due to the negligence and carelessness of other individuals or corporations. Cody shares the importance of finding the balance between careers to make sure that it is something one enjoys as well as be financially profitable.
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One of the best parts about college is having interesting and new experiences with people. Listen to these 3 college student-athletes as they share how they have navigated their college experience including dealing with hard transitions, self-discovery, and finding faith along the way!
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Maria Romero is the JAG Team 4 Coordinator in Nevada! She opens up and shares her struggles being an immigrant and how she overcame fear and uncertainty to do what she loves. She is a big advocate for people accepting and believing in themselves. Throughout this conversation, you will be inspired by how Maria has used passion, determination, and courage to achieve so much.
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There is no better person to tell the JAG story than a student! In today's podcast episode, we featured a JAG student from Missouri, Ciara German, who shared her JAG story and how it impacted her life. She also shared her accomplishments as a senior and what her life will be like in just a few months after graduating! 
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Our Women's History Month Feature this week is Janelle Duray! She serves as JAG’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. This podcast episode explores the significance of her upbringing, turning her passions into purpose and change, and most importantly, being a woman in the midst of it all.
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In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked some of the JAG team for their thoughts on this month. These women each have their own unique perspectives and wisdom to share!
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**History has always been shaped by the power of the youth. Take a look at what our JAG youth have to say about Zero Discrimination Day! 

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Welcome to Start Here, Go everywhere! On this podcast we bring you incredible guests from all walks of life offering tools and skills to educate, inspire, and challenge you to succeed both in school, on the job skills, and in personal life leading to productive and rewarding careers. 
Today’s guest is Niki Childers. She is an incredible individual who is a former JAG specialist and now Director of development and partnerships. Nikki talks about everything there is to know about leveling up in your career, the importance of taking care of yourself, Black History Month, and much much more. You will not want to miss a second of this! 

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