What if the path to success isn’t a straight line?
In this episode of Smart Growth Rocket, Francesca Cadhit from TopClassEdge.com sits down with Brendan Miller, founder of Swift Kids. Brendan shares his unconventional journey from a childhood love of video games to building one of Canada’s standout programs for tech education.
We delve into what can happen if you don’t have it all figured out in high school, the real skills students need to thrive in a tech-driven world, and how facing burnout reshaped Brendan’s career.
Plus, we talk about how Swift Kids is equipping students with 21st-century skills, and why passion, empathy, and stepping outside your comfort zone matter more than ever.
👉 About Brendan Miller and Swift Kids
Brendan Miller:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-m-37633010/
Swift Kids:
https://www.youtube.com/@theswiftkids
🎧 ▶ Here’s some of what you'll learn:
✅ The surprising reason you don’t need to have your career figured out in high school
✅ How learning to code can secretly boost your creativity, critical thinking, and career options, even if you never work in tech
✅ What schools (and parents) often miss about preparing kids for the real world
✅ Why passion beats perfection, and how stepping way outside your comfort zone can unlock opportunities you never saw coming
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?
On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.
If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.
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