Description

Welcome to the show notes for Episode 2 of The Catalyst Podcast. In this episode, host David Carter interviews Jackie Kemp, founder of Lead The Way Learning Academy, as they discuss Jackie's inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and becoming an agent of change.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. Jackie's upbringing as the seventh of eight children, losing her mother at a young age, and being raised by her grandmother.
2. Jackie's decision to join the military after high school, which she credits as the best thing that ever happened to her.
3. The role of discipline in Jackie's life, both from her grandmother and her time in the military.
4. Jackie's pursuit of higher education, earning an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree, and eventually a master's degree.
5. The challenges and triumphs Jackie faced as a single parent of two children.
6. Jackie's spiritual journey and discovering a personal relationship with God.
7. How Jackie became a self-employed entrepreneur and founded Lead the Way Learning Academy.
8. The mission and impact of Lead the Way Learning Academy, which provides youth development, leadership, and workforce development opportunities for students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Join David and Jackie in this powerful conversation that highlights the importance of resilience, discipline, and faith in overcoming life's challenges and becoming a catalyst for positive change. Tune in to Episode 2 of The Catalyst Podcast to be inspired by Jackie's story and learn about the incredible work she's doing through Lead the Way Learning Academy.

Timestamps

0:00:00 Conversation between David Carter and Jackie Kemp on Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success

0:02:37 Reflection on Military Service and Grandmother's Influence

0:07:53 Reflection on 21 Years of Military Service and the Journey to Self-Employment

0:10:28 Self-Employment, Military Service, and Lead the Way Learning Academy

0:16:18 Lead the Way's High School Program: Supporting Young People's Transition During COVID

0:18:07 Encouraging Young People to Reach Their Potential

0:20:25 Leadership and Community Activism with High School Students

0:24:29 Pre-Apprenticeship Programs and Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

0:26:37 Lead The Way: Bridging the Gap for At-Risk Youth Through Work Readiness and Life Skills Training

0:30:34 Interview with Jackie Kemp, Founder of Lead the Way: Provoking Positive Change for Young People