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Raising Successful Kids PodcastIEs with Despina Hapeshis2020-07-061h 02
Raising Successful Kids PodcastGrowing up feeling different - with Despina HapeshisIt was difficult to be a normal teen for Despina Hapeshis (or Des, for short), particularly because she was a refugee. Eyes were always on her and bullies often made fun of her background. To be truthful to yourself and to live your life when so many saw you differently was difficult. In this episode of the Raising Successful Kids Podcast, we hear more of Des’ personal stories and even her passion project turned business, the Transforme Fitness. It’s through Transforme that she helps people achieve transformations in their lives and relationships. Learn more about how she w...2020-05-111h 02
Raising Successful Kids PodcastElaina Jones interviewHow is it lately being stuck with your kids 24/7? For some, the current living situation might be very difficult and also have a significant impact on family dynamics. In this episode of Raising Successful Kids Podcast, Irene talks to Elaina Jones about how parents and children can cope together during this very worrying and stressful period. Irene also reminds us that it’s important to keep a check on our mental health and maintain healthy relationships. Tune in as she gives you tips on how you can survive all of this as well as annihilate the stigma of...2020-04-2755 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastStrong Willed TeensWe’re in the middle of a lockdown because of the COVID-19 outbreak. And for sure, for parents who have a teenager stuck at home, they might be at their wits’ end right now. In this episode of the Raising Successful Kids Podcast, Irene shares how to deal with strong-willed teens. She herself has been trying her very best to engage with her son, who has been locking himself inside his bedroom a lot. Though we refuse to accept it, our kids will grow up, mature, and form their own opinions. They now have their own preferences and...2020-04-1330 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastBest time to go OnlineIn this episode, Kay shares some great advice and practical tips on how to start and grow a successful online business. Having an online business is a powerful way of helping other people and an effective way to reach people you wouldn’t otherwise be able to access. Your online business could be an extension of your passion or based on a product or service you already have but there are key processes that you need to have in place and follow to ensure success. Kay explains how to get organised, plan, market an...2020-03-3025 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastUltra episode Nathan Shillingford‘I’ve seen people stumble through the traditional curriculum year after year and come out with nothing at the end. Ultra is an amazing vehicle that exposes you to an entrepreneurial mindset’ Irene is with Nathan Shillingford at the Ultra children’s event. They discuss Nathan’s drive to create better opportunities for young people and the events in his own journey that have fuelled his passion for creating the ultimate legacy, listen in and find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS I followed the expected route through education and after obtaining my degree I expected...2020-02-1718 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastHow to Build a Successful Business on LinkedIn Leads - Interview with Helen Pritchard, Specialist LinkedIn Online Business Coach & ConsultantIrene is speaking to Helen Pritchard, founder of a hugely successful coaching and training business specialising in LinkedIn for lead generation. Helen built a successful business on LinkedIn leads and now she teaches others how to do this. She is focused on helping others attract the clients they really want through understanding their ideal avatar and being able to generate productive inbound leads. Her approach is different and has helped people move away from viewing LinkedIn as a recruitment platform to being able to use it as a business tool. What she doesn’t know abo...2020-01-061h 07
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with Darren Galvin, CEO - Expert AppsDarren is passionate about entrepreneurship and in particular young entrepreneurial people. When he started out Darren didn’t know what an entrepreneur was and after several unsuccessful businesses failed he founded Expert Apps a company that is now generating 8 figures. As a workaholic, he has along his journey faced many challenges and has had to understand what motivates him to move forward. This podcast has something for everyone and is a great opportunity to hear about the importance of sticking with it and finding your own ‘why’ – even if it’s not you are expecting. List...2019-12-0949 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastExploring 'Why'‘They are always passionate about what you are passionate about’ In this episode, Irene's son Caiden discusses his journey with Ultra and the role they have played in the development of his multiple businesses. He has been involved with them for several ways and attended numerous events so is able to offer a great perspective on what has worked for him and why.Also discussed is how technology can be used to facilitate business and develop self-education. Technology can break down the barriers for young entrepreneurs because if you are getting the...2019-11-251h 12
Raising Successful Kids PodcastSkills for Young Entrepreneurs; With Property Nomad, Rob SmallboneIrene is talking with Rob Smallbone, Number 1 best-selling author, co-host of the Property Nomads podcast and a founder of the Property Nomads company - a sourcing and management business for properties in and around Hull and Bournemouth. In this in-depth interview, Irene and Rob discuss how things started and the skills Rob values. If you have an entrepreneurial youngster then this episode is a must providing great advice about the skills that really make a difference and foster success. Being successful comes in many formats and its’ good to encourage young people to think...2019-09-3056 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastUltra Education – with Barbara ChandlerBarbara Chandler came from a primary school educator background, and has seen first-hand, the problems that children can have in the mainstream curriculum. These problems all seem to be rooted in the “why” of educating; such as demonstrating from an early age the importance of learning mathematics, literacy and creative pursuits. Ultra offers a different route, having built a business on inspiring your people through entrepreneurial educational programmes, offering 7 - 18 year-olds exciting and challenging courses of education. Barbara joins Irene today to discuss the many benefits of the Ultra programme, as well as how you can...2019-09-1622 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastThe Importance of Curiosity - Interview with Fredrik Sandvall, Serial EntrepreneurIrene is speaking with serial entrepreneur Fredrik Sandvall who shares his experiences of life and the ways it has shaped his parenting. They discuss the importance of deep curiosity and how parents influence the development of this in their kids. Fredrik talks about the importance of being an individual, finding out about the world and learning as a tool to leapfrog to further success. KEY TAKEAWAYS I have a huge curiosity and drive to find things out. The biggest transformation for me was moving from leading around twenty to leading u...2019-09-0249 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastWhen Teenagers say NoIn this very personal episode, Irene reflects her experiences and observations of teenagers saying ‘no’ and the importance of seizing the moment when they say ‘yes’ to doing something together. Childhood is brief in the journey of life and teenagers say ‘no’ most of the time but when you are lucky and get a ‘yes’ then it should be seized and used to create memories and celebrate the incredible people they are becoming. KEY TAKEAWAYS In these challenging teenage years, they will say no most of the time because that’s what they are supposed to do...2019-08-1915 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastMoving from Invisible to Visible, Living Life on PurposeErica Lester, Mother and Rapid Transformation Coach talks to Irene about her journey which began with the realisation she had created a great life on the outside but was miserable on the inside. Now she is passionate about working on the ‘internal game’ with others helping them to understand their many layers and transform their lives. Irene and Erica discuss the journey of transformation and how being intentional and living your life with purpose impacts positively on everyone’s lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS The process is not always pretty so being committed to...2019-08-0554 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview Julian Hall Pt.2 How to Deal With OverwhelmIn the second part of the conversation with Julian Hall from Ultra Education, the focus is on young entrepreneurs who are combining education and running a business. Irene and Julian discuss how both parents and kids can navigate this complex area not become overwhelmed as they pursue new things, listen in now to hear this invaluable advice. KEY TAKEAWAYS We see kids who have a business and are in school, they are passionate about their business and then we see others who are overwhelmed by it. Young entrepreneurs are doing something different, something the ordinary...2019-07-0841 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastCoping with the Exam Season. With Julian Hall‘If you want to your kids to grow then you have to be there as a support system’ Julian from Ultra Education joins Irene to talk about the exam season and the challenges children face during these times. If you take an aerial view it wouldn’t be out of place to recognise that league tables drive behaviour and exams remain a key element of the education system. In this episode, you can hear about how to deal with overwhelm and the underpinning strategies and thought processes that operate in the context of exams...2019-06-2449 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastWellness is Made from Every Mouthful you Feed Them, Carey Davis-Munro‘Their wellness is made from every mouthful you feed them’ In this podcast, Irene and Carey continue to discuss the importance of the foods we eat and how we can change and upgrade to ensure we are eating the foods that are the best fuel for us. Carey shares her expertise and practical tips on how you can ensure you and your children are eating well, listen in now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fluids are incredibly important, as humans we are able to go without food but not water. You need to have...2019-06-1043 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastForwards and Backwards Foods, Finding your Passion, Carey Davis-Munro‘I made it my quest to introduce the things I needed, take away those foods that were damaging and create the most delicious and nutritious food to reward myself’ Irene is in discussion Carey Davis-Munro who coaches individuals in changing their relationships with food forever. This episode provides an enlightening opportunity to consider the importance of parenting in relation to food, explores our own experiences of food and the changes we need to make, listen in to find out more. KEY TAKEAWAYS I work with people as a food coach to op...2019-05-2742 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastThe Importance of TimeTime is precious. We’ve heard this a hundred times before, and it still holds so much truth. Time is a resource that we all have, but it runs out. So, in this episode of the Raising Successful Kids Podcast, Irene talks about the importance of time and how you can instil them to your kids. Time management should be taught as early as possible. It’s one of the essential skills that can lead to success. Teach them also, as cliché as it may sound, how to treasure every moment and be grateful of the p...2019-05-1319 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastTopics For a PodcastIn today’s episode of Raising Successful Kids Podcast, Irene discusses key points that you need to know to put together your own podcast that your audience with always love to listen to and never get bored of. Irene shares with you tips on content creation, securing guests, advertising your podcast and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to put a podcast together. Content. There are lots of podcasts out there that talk about content. There's lots of marketing podcast that talk about content for your podcasts. You can look on Google and sp...2019-04-2918 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview With Education Director at Ultra Education Latipha HamdounWhat we don’t tell our kids about success is parts of it are mostly dealing with struggles and failures. In today’s episode of Raising Successful Kids Podcast, Irene chats with Latipha Hamduon from Ultra Education about the importance of entrepreneurial education. Latipha also shares her career background, how her business skills helped her in her teaching career, and the reason why she chose to teach instead of pursuing her prior plan to be an educational psychologist. She emphasises that for kids to be successful, they to be aware of who they are and what they want...2019-04-0121 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastKindness is the New Rock & Roll"Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly and most underrated agent of human change" -Bob Kerry American Politian Hello and welcome to another episode of Raising Successful Kids Podcast. In this episode, your host Irene Santineer discusses Kindness and its rise in popular culture and how we use kindness with raising successful children. Key Takeaways Kindness in leadership - inspiring loyalty Motivating people with kindness Compound effects of kindness Kindness is a positive factor in achieving success ABOUT THE HOST Irene Santineer is a working mum of an entrepreneurial child and...2019-03-1825 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastPublic Speaking is All About Being ‘Present’; With Paul DoustWelcome back to the Raising Successful Kids Podcast! Are you worried that your kid is too shy or too timid to go talk to other people? It’s time to improve their social skills. In this episode, Irene talks to Paul Doust, an actor, a playwright and a TV scriptwriter, about public speaking and presenting yourself in front of your audience. Discover today how the 3 circles of attention can help you ease your way into communicating with people and engaging them for discussions. Paul shares some great strategies, including ‘being present’, breathing properly, or speaking face t...2019-03-0453 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with Vikki ThomasIrene is in discussion with a highly successful property investor, business coach and mentor for women and founder and owner of Business Accelerator Mastermind, Vikki Thomas. in this episode of Raising Successful Kids. Irene and Vikki discuss why helping kids that have an entrepreneurial mind grow are essential to development. They go on to explain why investing in yourself and your kids will be the best investment you can make and share with you how you too, can raise successful kids. KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why help women and their daughters who have entrepreneurial minds to achieve their g...2019-02-1839 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview With Julian Squires & Raff WilsonIn this episode, Irene is in discussion with Julian Squires and Raff Wilson. They discuss how sports can develop positive mindsets, particularly in young people which in turn fosters confidence and self-assurance. If you want to find out more listen in. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why is now the time to grow? Now I am creating a generation of coaches from the players I have taught as players. We are filtering our coaching down to the next generation. How do you move forward if you spot potential? I really en...2019-02-0447 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastUltra Episode - Teach Kids How To Be Entrepreneurs With Momota AhmedThe skills that we need to have to excel in our lives aren’t taught in the classrooms. That is why Momota Ahmed, our guest today in the Raising Successful Kids Podcast, is very passionate about helping the young people learn the necessary skills. She happily does this particular cause while working as a Lead Creative for Ultra Education. Discover how she chose a position which entails creating mobile apps over the ideal career path of pursuing a Law career. She also gives advice for adults and parents on how to guide the children based on...2019-01-2116 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastWhy Water?Drink plenty of water. This has always been the #1 advice from your friends, relatives, your health practitioner, and so on if you plan to live a healthy lifestyle. So, in today’s episode, we discuss more the benefits of drinking water. We lay out all the necessary numbers and strategies to convince your young ones to learn the habit of consuming more water. Discover how big of a difference it will be – short-term and long-term – to the kids’ routines and discipline. This will help them grow healthy and always have the energy to work for their go...2019-01-0720 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastWhat is Purpose?What is Purpose? Every person has a reason to want to fulfil a purpose and it’s important to understand what the purpose for yourself is in your own life. In this episode Irene explores the complexities of purpose in connection with both business and community. Purpose it is about what is beyond just providing and is integral to how a business should run. As young consumers increasingly seek out organisations that have an integral purpose embedded to further the greater good, Irene explores how young entrepreneurs can learn about purpose as part of creating a...2018-12-2419 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastUltra YouthWelcome to another episode of The Raising Successful Kids Podcast. Today, your host Irene Santineer talks about showcasing young kids and making sure that whatever their passion is that they learn how to turn it into a business that they can make money. Tune in to learn about this and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS For kids, if you're starting out, baking is a good thing to do and then you move on from there because sometimes that market can be quite saturated. Kids have time to test any other businesses apart from baking and if they...2018-12-1025 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastIrene Interviews Debbie Blott Founder of The DecorcafeIn today's episode of the Raising Successful Kids Podcast, your host Irene interviews the professional interior designer, writer and founder of "Decorbuddi" Debbie Blott. She is the founder of Decor cafe and has experienced raising 3 children as well, a 24-year-old son and 22-year-old twin girls. She discusses the history of the Decor Cafe, how it started, how it became successful, and how it has been helping creative people and people who need creative people to make their homes creatively beautiful. They also talk about how Debbie raised her children as a successful entrepreneur. Learn more about Debbie as she...2018-11-1231 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastUltra episode - The Ultra philosophyWelcome back to another episode of The Raising Successful Kids Podcast. Today, your host Irene Santineer introduces a new series of Ultra episodes lead by serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of ‘Ultra Education’ Julian Hall. In this introductory episode, Julian talks through the step-by-step approach to teaching entrepreneurship to kids and how you too can follow this six-step pedagogy to Raising Successful Kids. KEY TAKEAWAYS How do you teach entrepreneurship at such a young age? When we first started Ultra Education we developed a pedagogy, an educational approach to how we actually teach entrepreneurship. It’s...2018-10-2935 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastBeing OrganisedIn this episode of The Raising Successful Kids podcast, Irene shares with you the importance of being organised. Learn how to get rid of clutter in our lives and in our minds, and gain clarity and freedom on what it is you’re trying to achieve. Discover why it's essential to teach our children how to stay organised, relaxed and de-cluttered so that they can know where they’re at, keep a fresh mind and avoid overwhelm. Tune in today to understand how to remain organised so that you can improve your life and remain free from stre...2018-10-1514 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastHow to be Travel Savvy & Travel HappyWhat can you do to ensure travelling to new places is a positive experience? What happens when things unexpectedly go wrong and what happens next when they do? In this episode, Irene reflects on a negative travelling experience and offers tips and advice that can be followed by everyone to ensure happy travelling. Irene takes us through a personal travel experience that went wrong and discusses what happened after and the steps she had to get through to get her things back. Irene offers tips to ensure that any traveller can use to protect themselves when away.2018-10-0130 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with Julian BusingeInvesting in education is the most important gift somebody can give to themselves. In today’s inspiring episode Irene interviews, award-winning speaker, business coach and author Julian Businge. Hear Julian’s incredible story and passion for education, she believes in doing business the right way, being entrepreneurial and giving back by helping others. Julian and Irene discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how as parents, you can influence your children and help them pick up the knowledge it takes to be successful. KEY TAKEAWAYS Irene: How have you brought your ideas...2018-09-0323 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with Marcia EscofferyIn this inspiring episode of the Raising Successful Kids podcast your host Irene Santineer interviews award-winning Uk singer/songwriter Marcia Escoffery. Marcia is a vocal coach, mentor and founder of Feed Your Soul Live, promoting original artist of excellence. Marcia is an entrepreneurial mum with an entrepreneurial daughter and has followed the path of opportunity. Her Daughter launched her first business before she was 11 through Ultra Education foundation and has so many ideas, drive and determination to succeed. Discover the power in surrounding your kids with like-minded and successful people, of all ages. Kids will...2018-08-2026 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of ‘Ultra Education’ Julian HallWelcome to another episode of The Raising Successful Kids podcast, in this inspiring episode your host Irene Santineer interviews serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of ‘Ultra Education’ Julian Hall. ‘Ultra Education’ teaches entrepreneurship to young people between the ages of 7-18 years old and aims to be the leading brand and #1 provider of entrepreneur education in the world. Julian and Irene discuss how the kids of today, are not being fulfilled and prepared for society. Julian says we need to be more entrepreneurial as a society, we need to look at problems quicker more innovatively and be a...2018-08-0642 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastInterview with Veronika SamWelcome to another episode of The Raising Successful Kids Podcasts. Your host Irene Santineer interviews entrepreneurial mum Veronika Sam to discuss how she has raised one of the UK’s youngest motivational speakers, authors and entrepreneur, 11 years old ‘Inspiring Vanessa’ Veronika Sam is an entrepreneur herself creating a network marketing business as well as pursuing her passion for nutrition, health and fitness. As a single mum, Veronika has helped Vanessa learn and grow, creating an entrepreneurial environment and instilling confidence in her from a young age. Discover how to surround yourself with pos...2018-07-2325 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastWhat To Do When Things Go WrongWhen life throws you some curve balls, what do you do? For an adult who has experienced much ups and downs in his life, this will be easy to answer. But how about for a kid? What do we do or tell them when knockbacks happen? On today’s episode, Irene discusses tips and strategies we could teach our kids how to deal with unforeseen events or just simple stuff that didn’t go as they want to. Know also that your behaviour when dealing with a difficult situation is mirrored by them. So be conscious of what...2018-07-0920 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastIn Conversation With SamWelcome to another episode of The Raising Successful Kids Podcasts. Your host Irene Santineer welcomes fellow successful mum Sam to discuss how to raise kids with an entrepreneurial mindset in this new series of 'In conversation with' Simply social skills implemented from a young age can help to form professional manners, things such as eating at the table and holding a conversation from a young age can help to build confidence and create a learning mentality. Irene and Sam discuss the need to educate your children and why it is important to always...2018-06-2528 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastLeaving Your Comfort ZoneDESCRIPTION Challenging your child is part of guiding and supporting them. Does it sound cruel? It shouldn’t if you do it appropriately. Challenging them means believing in them and encouraging them to leave their comfort zone. Besides, do you know any successful entrepreneurs who wished to be stagnant in one place? On today’s episode, Irene will discuss how to help your kids reach more of their goals and leave their comfort zone. How could they come to the realisation of their goals if they don’t try? Learn from Irene how you could teach...2018-06-1116 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastYou Are Awesome & So Is The Book Discussed In This Episode!Irene discusses the principles and lessons taught in the best-selling book You Are Awesome, written by critically acclaimed author Matthew Syed. Explore benefits of achieving a positive mindset, how to continue pushing yourself, how to continue growing when you succeed, overcoming the fear of failure and much more to discover why this engaging book is a must-have on any successful child’s or adult's bookshelf.2018-05-2817 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastCan you ignite the entrepreneurial fire in your childWhat can you do to ignite the entrepreneurial fire in your child? What does it take to start their own business, set up their own career paths? Am I a good role model to my kids? How do you start talking about elements of business as part of the conversation that you have in your household?2018-05-1419 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastHow To Cultivate The Mindset Of An EntrepreneurWhen do you cultivate entrepreneurship in your child/children? What it is going to encourage them to be entrepreneurial? How do you encourage your child to take action? What do you notice about your child when they show passion about something? Do they take action to move it to the next stage?2018-05-1411 min
Raising Successful Kids Podcast5 tips to assist you in being supportive and in coaching your child/children to have a successful entrepreneurial drivenIf you’re actually on the frontline living with kids, who are experiencing success, or striving towards that, it can be a minefield being a parent or a carer working with children, especially in this digital virtual world to coach your children to success or balance having a successful entrepreneurial driven child in your family. So, Irene shares with you 5 tips to help you in being supportive your kids to achieve successfully.2018-05-1418 min
Raising Successful Kids PodcastIrene Santineer shares her challenging journey as a mompreneurIn her experience as a mompreneur, Irene takes you through the challenges and principles in raising successful kids with the many questions that come by: What do you do when you realise that your child or children are displaying traits of an entrepreneur? Do you ignore it? Do you go with it? Do you make them do something that's going to focus their mind to grow? How does having this dynamic individual impact on the rest of your family especially, if you have other children?2018-05-1422 min