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Road to Ambition
Ambition Angels
12 episodes
6 days ago
Follow Ambition Angels' founder & CEO Remi Sobomehin on the journey to equipping Black and brown teens nationwide with the skills, resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Remi will be joined by partners and leading experts to explore the problems Ambition Angels is looking to address and the innovative ideas they are pioneering. Follow along for conversations around youth development, education, technology, teen mental health, racial equity, economic opportunity, and other relevant topics for Black and brown teens to live thriving lives.
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Follow Ambition Angels' founder & CEO Remi Sobomehin on the journey to equipping Black and brown teens nationwide with the skills, resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Remi will be joined by partners and leading experts to explore the problems Ambition Angels is looking to address and the innovative ideas they are pioneering. Follow along for conversations around youth development, education, technology, teen mental health, racial equity, economic opportunity, and other relevant topics for Black and brown teens to live thriving lives.
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Episodes (12/12)
Road to Ambition
Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Black Men | Chris Chatmon

Today, Remi sits down for a conversation with Chris Chatmon. Chris is the founder of Kingmakers of Oakland, an organization dedicated to engaging, encouraging, and empowering Black boys. More about Kingmakers of

Oakland | https://www.kingmakersofoakland.org/

Connect with us at Ambition Angels | https://www.ambitionangels.org/

Follow Remi | https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/

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10 months ago
42 minutes 25 seconds

Road to Ambition
Financial Literacy For The Next Generation | Yanely Espinal

Today Remi sits down for a conversation with Yanely Espinal. Yanely is the director of educational outreach for Next Gen Personal Finance, a nonprofit working to ensure that every high school student gets a full semester of personal finance education before graduation. In this episode Remi and Yanely what it takes to properly prepare teens for today's financial landscape and how to best set them up for a successful future. Yanely's Links Follow Yanely on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCr2h_5UeJH-0oxp5ntzpm-w Order Yanely's New Book | https://a.co/d/05TOLwda Other Links College Report Card | https://financialliteracy.champlain.edu/report-cards/2023-national-report-card-on-high-school-financial-literacy/ JumpStart | https://www.jstart.org/ Junior Achievement | https://jausa.ja.org/ Council for Economic Education | https://www.councilforeconed.org/ Connect with Ambition Follow Remi | https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/ About Ambition | ambitionangels.org #financialeducation #genz

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10 months ago
41 minutes 20 seconds

Road to Ambition
Pursuing Equity In Education | Jeff Camarillo

Today we have a conversation with Jeff Camarillo. Jeff is the Assistant Director of the Stanford Teacher Education Program. Today Remi and Jeff discuss the importance of creating equity in the education system. Show Notes: STEP: https://ed.stanford.edu/step Arise Charter School: https://arisehighschool.org/ James Logan High School: https://www.jameslogan.org/ Connect With Us: https://www.ambitionangels.org/ https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/

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11 months ago
41 minutes 32 seconds

Road to Ambition
Pathways To Innovation In Public Schools | Michelle Vilchez

Today we are joined by Michelle Vilchez. Michelle is the CEO of Innovate Public Schools. In this episode, Michelle and Remi discuss the value of empowering parents to play a role in public education, the long-term impacts of the pandemic on teens, and how adults can become mentors to the teens they know.

Show Notes:Innovate Public Schools | https://innovateschools.org/Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam | https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046Go Public Schools | https://gopublicschools.org/The Education Trust-West | https://west.edtrust.org/Bellweather | https://bellwether.org/New Profic | https://www.newprofit.org/Black in School Coalition | https://www.blackinschool.org/Partnership for Children and Youth | https://www.partnerforchildren.org/Connect with Ambition:https://www.ambitionangels.org/https://www.ambitionangels.org/donatehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/

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11 months ago
48 minutes 32 seconds

Road to Ambition
Preparing Teens For The Workforce | Dr. Michelle Weise

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we sit down for a conversation with author and strategist, Dr. Michelle Weise. Remi and Michelle discuss the important role mentors can play in the life of a young person, the importance of teens knowing all that is available in the modern workforce, and the necessity of practicing the skill of empathy in work and life. Thank you, Michelle, for your insight and expertise! Show Links: - Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet by Michelle Weise - https://www.amazon.com/Long-Life-Learning-Preparing-Exist/dp/111959748X - Rise & Design - https://www.riseanddesign.io/ - Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine - https://www.amazon.com/Thrivers-Surprising-Reasons-Struggle-Others/dp/0593085272 Connect with Us! - https://www.ambitionangels.org/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/

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12 months ago
50 minutes 9 seconds

Road to Ambition
Empowering Teens Through Technology | Tunde Sobomehin

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we’ve got Tunde Sobomehin, CEO and Lead Servant of StreetCode Academy, joining us. StreetCode Academy is on a mission to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and access they need to embrace innovation and break into the tech sector. In this episode, Remi and Tunde explore their shared belief in economic empowerment for people of color and the importance of reframing the narrative for communities like East Palo Alto.

Show Links: 

- Tunde Sobomehin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtunde/ - StreetCode Academy: https://streetcode.org/- Self Enhancement, Inc.: https://www.selfenhancement.org/ 

- Hidden Genius: https://www.hiddengeniusbook.com/ - Praxis Labs: https://www.praxislabs.org/ 

How To Get Involved

- Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about

- Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate



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1 year ago
38 minutes 6 seconds

Road to Ambition
Finding Hope for Teen Mental Health | Alex Briscoe

Episode 6, season 2 Kicking off season two of the Road To Ambition podcast, we've got Alex Briscoe from the California Children’s Trust joining us. This org is on a mission to advance mental health equity so that every kid in California gets the support they need for a healthy, happy life. In this episode, Remi and Alex dive into the real talk about the challenges teens face getting mental health support, how race and class can get in the way, and the hope we're holding onto for the future of teen mental health. 

Show Links: 

-  Alex Briscoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbriscoe/ 

- California Children's Trust: https://cachildrenstrust.org/

- Destiny Arts Center: https://destinyarts.org/

- EMS Corps: https://emscorps.org/

How To Get Involved

- Learn About Ambition Angels: https://www.ambitionangels.org/about

- Join the Mission: https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate

- Stay Connected:   / remi-sobomehin  


#mentalhealth, #youthdevelopment, #socialmovement, #resistance, #purpose, #socialmovement, #CaliforniaChildrensTrust, #healthcare, #Medicaid, #hope, #empowerment, #RoadtoAmbition

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1 year ago
43 minutes 55 seconds

Road to Ambition
Episode 4 - The Solution Pt. 2


Summary

In this conversation, Remi discusses the design principles behind Ambition Angels, a learning app for teens. The app aims to apply positive youth development through technology and provide accessible and engaging content. The chapters cover topics such as making the app mobile and incentivizing teen engagement, creating achievable tasks, making content personally relevant, and ensuring the app is safe and private for teens to open up and grow. In this conversation, Remi discusses the design principles behind Ambition Angels' learning platform for teens. The conversation covers various themes, including the challenge of caring and personal growth, autonomy in teen learning, asynchronous and self-paced learning, bite-sized lessons, interactive learning, topic diversity, vertical alignment of content, the importance of relevance and choice, partnerships for content creation, improving curriculum design, and the journey of learning and testing. Remi emphasizes the need for a platform that allows teens to choose their own development path and provides them with the freedom to create their own personal and professional development journey.

Takeaways

  • Designing a learning app for teens requires considering their preferences and behaviors, such as making it mobile and accessible.

  • Incentivizing teen engagement through rewards and recognition can help motivate them to invest in their personal development.

  • Creating achievable tasks and content that is personally relevant to teens' lives increases their engagement and sense of accomplishment.

  • Designing a culturally relevant app that considers the experiences and backgrounds of teens of color can foster a sense of belonging and engagement.


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1 year ago
29 minutes 53 seconds

Road to Ambition
Episode 3 - The Solution

Summary 

The conversation explores the development of a tech product for youth development, specifically targeting low-income teens. The app aims to provide skills and resources that are not typically taught in school, such as financial literacy, communication, and time management. The app incentivizes teen engagement by offering financial rewards for completing daily personal development activities. The goal is to empower teens to take control of their own personal growth and prepare them for the future. The conversation explores the features and potential impact of the Ambition app, which aims to support youth development and provide customized opportunities for teenagers. The app includes an opportunity board that curates opportunities based on the user's preferences and demographics. It also focuses on connecting teenagers with supportive adults through a support network feature. The app aims to create a sense of community and provide resources for teenagers to pursue their ambitions.

Takeaways

  • Technology can play a role in youth development by providing skills and resources that are not typically taught in school.

  • Financial incentives can be an effective way to motivate teens to engage in personal development activities.

  • The app aims to empower teens to take control of their own personal growth and prepare them for the future.

  • Youth developers should focus on providing opportunities and resources for teens to find their own paths and develop necessary skills. The Ambition app offers a unique opportunity to provide customized opportunities for teenagers based on their preferences and demographics.

  • Connecting teenagers with supportive adults through a support network can enhance their personal and professional development.

  • Cultivating and engaging with people who care about teenagers is a skill that needs to be taught and encouraged.

  • The Ambition app aims to create a sense of community and provide resources for teenagers to pursue their ambitions.


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1 year ago
39 minutes 45 seconds

Road to Ambition
Episode 2 - The Problem

THE PROBLEM EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Summary

This conversation explores the issues facing low-income black and brown teens and the role of education and economic disparities in their lives. It also delves into the impact of social media on teen mental health and self-image. The conversation highlights the need for daily engagement and positive youth development to counteract these challenges. The conversation explores the challenges of teacher retention and the lack of cultural relevance in education. It emphasizes the importance of fostering ambition in teens and creating a system that prepares them for a thriving, well-balanced life. The need to develop 21st-century skills and differentiate humans from machines is also discussed. The conversation concludes with an invitation to join in solving the multifaceted problem of education.

Takeaways

  • Education and economic disparities contribute to the challenges faced by low-income black and brown teens.

  • Social media has a significant impact on teen mental health and self-image.

  • Daily engagement and positive youth development are crucial in addressing these issues.

  • Technology and social media can be powerful tools for reaching and supporting teens. Teacher retention is a significant issue in education, and there is a need for cultural relevance in the classroom.

  • Fostering ambition in teens is crucial for their personal and professional development.

  • Developing 21st-century skills is essential to differentiate humans from machines in the future workforce.

  • Solving the challenges in education requires collaboration and involvement from various stakeholders.


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1 year ago
40 minutes 38 seconds

Road to Ambition
Episode 0 - Introducing "Road To Ambition"

Summary

In this conversation, Scott Schimmel welcomes Remi from Ambition Angels to discuss their vision for empowering and supporting young people. They talk about the challenges with the school system and the need for a new approach. The conversation also introduces the podcast series 'Road to Ambition' where they will explore various topics related to youth development. They invite listeners to join the conversation and be part of the movement.

Takeaways

  • Ambition Angels is focused on empowering and supporting young people to unlock their potential.

  • The school system has limitations in scaling youth development programs.

  • The 'Road to Ambition' podcast will cover topics like mental health, social media impact, job opportunities, and more.

  • Listeners are invited to join the conversation and be part of the movement.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:12 Vision for Ambition Angels

04:21 Road to Ambition

05:46 Topics Covered in the Podcast

06:15 Journey with Ambition Angels

07:17 Call to Join the Movement



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1 year ago
8 minutes 33 seconds

Road to Ambition
Episode 1 - The Backstory

Summary

In this conversation, Scott Schimmel and Remi Sobomehin discuss Remi's background and the origins of Ambition Angels. Remi shares how his father, a Nigerian immigrant, inspired him to become a youth developer. They also discuss Remi's time at Stanford and how it shaped his perspective on youth development. Remi talks about the challenges of engaging teenagers and the role of technology in reaching them. They reflect on the importance of mentorship and support in their own lives and the need to provide similar opportunities for other children. In this conversation, Scott Schimmel and Remi discuss the future of Ambition Angels and the impact it can have on people's lives. They highlight the importance of providing access and support to those who need it. They also touch on Remi's experience in Hollywood and the potential for future generations to continue in the industry. The conversation ends with a sense of intrigue and excitement for the ongoing Ambition story.

Takeaways

  • The influence of parents and mentors in shaping a child's future cannot be underestimated.

  • Engaging teenagers in youth development programs is a challenge that requires innovative approaches.

  • Technology can be a powerful tool for reaching and engaging teenagers, but it must be used responsibly.

  • Investing in the development of children and providing them with opportunities can have a lasting impact on their lives.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:17 Origins of Ambition

18:26 Time at Stanford

26:22 Struggles in Youth Development

31:19 Looking Towards the Future

32:54 The Future of Ambition Angels

33:39 Expanding Access and Support

34:09 Hollywood and Future Generations

34:37 The Ambition Story Continues



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1 year ago
32 minutes 7 seconds

Road to Ambition
Follow Ambition Angels' founder & CEO Remi Sobomehin on the journey to equipping Black and brown teens nationwide with the skills, resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Remi will be joined by partners and leading experts to explore the problems Ambition Angels is looking to address and the innovative ideas they are pioneering. Follow along for conversations around youth development, education, technology, teen mental health, racial equity, economic opportunity, and other relevant topics for Black and brown teens to live thriving lives.