In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
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In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
Savings and Investments: The Rewards of Efficiency vs The Pitfalls of Shininess, with Steve Mendoza
AVIDly Adulting
43 minutes
10 months ago
Savings and Investments: The Rewards of Efficiency vs The Pitfalls of Shininess, with Steve Mendoza
Steve Mendoza, an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, shares his journey from Yale to his current career, emphasizing the importance of saving early and understanding investments. He advises using tools, such as Mint, for tracking expenses and educating oneself on investment vehicles, including 401(k) or 403(b) accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). Steve stresses paying off high-interest debt promptly and using credit cards strategically. He concludes with three key behaviors: learnin...
AVIDly Adulting
In this episode of AVIDly Adulting, Dr. Aliber Lozano sits down with AVID alum and educator Shantel Dixon to explore the power of building meaningful, sustainable relationships—at school, at work, and beyond. From her roots as a shy student to becoming a mentor and community builder, Shantel shares how authentic connections shaped her career and life, including a powerful tradition she calls the “Grad Pact.” Listeners will discover how to foster connection while setting boundaries, why it’s i...
