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Content Is Queen PodcastTameka Montgomery | Content Is Queen - S2 Ep2Listen to this week’s Content Is Queen Podcast episode as Layla interviews Tameka Montgomery, CEO of Core Strategy Partners Inc. and entrepreneur extraordinaire! Hear how she went from starting her own business to being a published author and TedTalk speaker. Tameka shares her journey with insight and wisdom that will inspire you in your entrepreneurship journey. They also discuss the importance of fostering a culture encouraging children to explore and become successful entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this amazing episode! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylanielse... Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2023-07-1928 min
TEDTalks Niños y FamiliaCinco claves para criar niños resilientes y autosuficientes | Tameka Montgomery¿Cómo hacemos para criar niños que salgan de su zona de confort y aprovechen todo su potencial? Lo primero es ayudarlos a desarrollar una mentalidad resiliente. Tameka Montgomery, madre y empresaria, nos cuenta cómo cultivar una mentalidad emprendedora desde una edad temprana, y nos presenta cinco estrategias para alentar a las mentes jóvenes a aprovechar las oportunidades que se les presenten y resolver sus propios problemas, sin importar el camino en la vida que elijan.2022-10-0317 minTED Talks Kids and Family5 parenting tips for raising resilient, self-reliant kids | Tameka MontgomeryHow do you raise kids to step outside of their comfort zones and unlock their inner potential? It all starts with helping them develop a resilient mindset. Mother and business owner Tameka Montgomery makes the case for cultivating an entrepreneurial outlook at an early age -- and offers five strategies for emboldening young minds to embrace opportunities and solve their own problems, no matter the path they choose.2022-10-0317 min
Spark Creators49. Raising Entrepreneurs with Tameka Montgomery (Part 2)This is the second part of the interview with Tameka Montgomery. Tameka graduated from Spelman College. She has a master’s degree from Columbia University. And In 2012, Johnson & Wales University awarded her an honorary doctorate in entrepreneurship.Tameka’s career in small business development started in 2001 when she launched one of Denver’s first inner-city business incubators. Under her leadership, the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was named the #1 SBDC in the nation out of 900 other SBDCs throughout the U.S.In this episode Tameka shared her experience producing the podcast "Raising Entrepreneurs"...2020-04-0838 min
Spark Creators48. Raising Entrepreneurs with Tameka Montgomery (Part 1)For this episode, we invited Tameka Montgomery to join our show. Tameka graduated from Spelman College. She has a master’s degree from Columbia University. And In 2012, Johnson & Wales University awarded her an honorary doctorate in entrepreneurship.Tameka’s career in small business development started in 2001 when she launched one of Denver’s first inner-city business incubators. Under her leadership, the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was named the #1 SBDC in the nation out of 900 other SBDCs throughout the U.S.But how did working in the Small Business Development Center give her...2020-04-0135 min
Travis Makes Money362: Topic | Connecting with Legends wtih Tameka Montgomery, Mark Brazil, and Jon GordonTameka Montgomery, from the Raising Entrepreneurs Podcast, Mark Brazil, from Ikonick, and Jon Gordon, author of “The Power of a Positive Team," share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "connecting with legends."
Episode Highlights:
Tameka Montgomery
Takema has connected with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
The Presidential Management Fellow program with the US Department of Justice recruits people out of grad school and law school to fasttrack in the upper levels of government.
How did Tameka go from working for the local Denver Small Business Development Center to working in the Obama Administration?
Mark Brazil
Mark has connected and is...2019-12-1135 min
Travis Makes Money362: Topic | Connecting with Legends wtih Tameka Montgomery, Mark Brazil, and Jon GordonTameka Montgomery, from the Raising Entrepreneurs Podcast, Mark Brazil, from Ikonick, and Jon Gordon, author of “The Power of a Positive Team," share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on "connecting with legends."
Episode Highlights:
Tameka Montgomery
Takema has connected with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
The Presidential Management Fellow program with the US Department of Justice recruits people out of grad school and law school to fasttrack in the upper levels of government.
How did Tameka go from working for the local Denver Small Business Development Center to working in the Obama Administration?
Mark Brazil
Mark has connected and is...2019-12-1130 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetMeet The Eleven Year Old Kid Who Feeds the HomelessWhen he was just 8 years old, Jakhil Jackson started an organization to feed and help the homeless in Chicago. Listen to find out what inspired home to get started. Enjoy, Tameka2019-08-2025 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetMy Journey from Denver to DC Supporting the Nation’s EntrepreneursI recently sat down with Anne Pasmanick with the podcast, Power Station. Anne and I talked about my journey into supporting entrepreneurship locally in Denver and then nationally as an appointee in the Obama Administration. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2019-07-3142 min
Power Station#73 Tameka MontgomeryHave you ever wished that a public agency official understood the problem you are trying to solve as a nonprofit leader? Tameka Montgomery, appointed by President Obama as Associate Administrator to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, understands. She came to the position after creating a business incubator in Denver and leading its award-winning Small Business Center. During her tenure, she launched the Main Street Mentor Walk, a 5k that swapped out running for walking and matched new entries into the business sector with experienced business leaders. And she started the first Latino Small Business Summit to...2019-07-2941 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow One School Stopped Giving Grades to Make Better EntrepreneursMikala Streeter founded Life School as an innovative approach to learning. At Life School, students learn through passion projects coupled with academic work, grades not necessary! 2019-07-1730 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetPreparing Young People for the Future of WorkAre schools preparing young people for the future of work? Andrew Yang, of Venture for America discusses the importance of redirecting talent and incentivizing young people to become our nation's next business owners and business builders. He wants to be the next President of the United States. Hear what he has to share with us. Enjoy, Tameka2019-07-0218 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Christon Turned a Bullying Experience Into a Business OpportunityChriston “The Truth” Jones, was 8 years old when he wrote a book, as a way to deal with the bullying he was experiencing. That book led him on a journey of entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and financial literacy. Now he’s sharing what he’s learned with other young people. You're going to enjoy this interview. Check it out! Tameka2019-06-1826 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhat’s Your One Word?Tell me about yourself? This is a question that stumps kids and adults alike. Rich Keller a former corporate marketing executive shares a step by step process that parents can use to help teens discover the value they bring to the world. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2019-06-0434 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetThe Power of This One Question - What Pisses you Off?Yasmine was 16 years old and was asked, “What pisses you off?” That one question has led her on a problem-solving journey as a social entrepreneur helping other young people get an education. Wait until you hear her story of the thing that pisses her off and what she decided to do about it. Enjoy, Tameka2019-05-2040 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Family of Social Entrepreneurs is Making it Easier for Young People to Become PhilanthropistsBrothers Matt and Jonny Zients share how a trip to South Africa inspired them to start Connect & Care, a non-profit mobile app that allows users to browse, learn about, and donate to 25 designated nonprofits from all around the world. Enjoy, Tameka2019-05-0728 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset4 Simple Steps to Help Your Child Change the WorldWhat specific steps can you take to guide your child toward being a changemaker? In this episode I sum up the insights I gained from this month’s Changemaker series, by providing 4 simple steps that any parent can use to help connect a child’s interest toward making an impact in the world. Enjoy, Tameka2019-04-3024 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Parents Can Plant the Seeds of Entrepreneurship and ChangemakingSixty percent of tomorrows jobs do not exist today. Social problems are outnumbering the solutions. In a world where change is the only constant – children need to practice changemaking and families play a crucial role in making this happen. In this episode 4 of our Change Maker series, Vipin Thekk of Ashoka offers strategies of what parents can do to plant the seeds of entrepreneurship and changemaking. Enjoy! Tameka2019-04-2342 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA 16 Year-Old Shares How Young People Can Begin Creating Change NowMahika Halepete is a 16 years old changemaker. She started Ayana International, an organization to empower youth in developing countries to create sustainable solutions for their community. In this episode, Mahika and her mother Deepali share her journey and discuss why young people all over the world that they don’t have to wait until they are adults to start bringing change to their communities.2019-04-1600 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Young Lady is Changing Lives Through Dance in KenyaWhen Sophia Andrews was 13 years old, she took a mission trip to Kenya and fell in love with the country and the people. That first visit lit a spark in Sophia so much so that she has made it her life’s mission to improve the lives of kids in Kenya using the expression of dance. In this episode, Sophia shares her journey of becoming a changemaker. Enjoy, Tameka2019-04-0944 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow A 15-Year-Old Started an Organization to Give Books to Young KidsMeagan Warren is a 15-year- old young change-maker. When she was 11, she noticed that there were a lot of kids who did not have access to books, not even at their schools. She discovered that “book deserts” communities where those living there have fewer than 10 books in their home, exist all over. She sought to change that and launched Books for Bedtime an organization that has donated more than 83,000 books to kids.2019-04-0231 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Spelling Bee Champion Built a Company to Help Others Become ChampionsShobha Dasari loves words. She is a three-time competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She and her family have taken their love of words to create a company that helping other kids become master spellers. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2019-03-2629 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Give Your Teens Financial Control Without Losing Your MindA few years ago I came across the book, "Capitate Your Kids" by Dr. John Whitcomb. In the book, I learned an ingenious way to give my kids financial control and empower them to make wise financial decisions. In this episode, I give you a peek inside how I'm implementing this strategy with my son. Enjoy! Tameka 2019-03-1926 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetSimple Strategies to Teach Your Kids Financial Common "Cents"Shante Nicole is the founder of Financial Common Cents where she teaches financial literacy and simple common-sense strategies to better manage your money. In this episode, she give some great tips for parents to teach kids about managing money. Enjoy, Tameka2019-03-1240 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a High School Student Helps People Remain Safe OnlineKyla Guru observed that there was a lack of cyber security education for kids as well as adults. To fill this gap, Kyla launched a national non-profit, Bits and Bytes Cyber Security Education, which she started as a freshman in high school. Today as a junior in high school, Kyla’s organization offers curriculum and workshops for individuals between the ages of 5 and 95. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2019-03-0531 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetShark Tank Winner Reveals Powerful Strategies for Young EntrepreneursShaan is the founder and CEO of PrepExpert, he successfully secured an investment from billionaire Mark Cuban, he’s the author and co-author of several books and he obtained is medical degree and MBA within one year of each other. When you consider what Shaan Patel has accomplished so early in life, you to wonder is he a genius, lucky, or just a hard worker. In this episode Shaan shares his strategies for success which young people can use to succeed in any venture they choose. Enjoy the episode, Tameka ...2019-02-2641 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Shy Student Launched a National Business Pitch CompetitionNicholas Benavides was a junior in high school when his frustration with the extracurricular business competitions led him to start his own. Today, Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship competition has grown from 12 local high schools to a national effort with more than 500 registrations from 23 states. Nicholas shares his entrepreneurial journey and how it led to his own personal discovery of what he’s capable of doing and overcoming. Enjoy, Tameka2019-02-1915 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset4 Weeks to Launch: How LaunchX is Preparing Kids for the Real WorldAre schools effectively preparing kids for the real world? Young people have drive and passion that can be expressed now! Laurie Stach of LaunchX is helping kids harness their drive to launch real companies through a 4-week summer program. Enjoy, Tameka2019-02-1138 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow an 11-Year-Old Girl is Providing Help to the HomelessKhloe Thompson is an 11-year-old who has a heart for helping those who are suffering. When Khloe was 8 years old, she was moved to act when she saw a homeless woman on the street. Khloe decided to help in a way that she knew how; by providing handmade bags that included toiletry items. Today, Khloe is a social entrepreneur and philanthropist, helping people in need across the globe. You don't want to miss this episode. Tameka2019-02-0524 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Young Man with Down Syndrome Co-Founded A Million-Dollar Sock BusinessAs John was finishing his last year of school, he observed that the options for individuals with differing abilities were very limited. At that moment, he declared that he wanted to go into business with his father. John’s love for crazy socks became the inspiration and motivation behind their company, John’s Crazy Socks. Two years later, John is the co-founder and Chief Happiness Office of John’s Crazy Socks, a million- dollar e-commerce business. You're going to love this episode, Tameka2019-01-2928 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a 12-year old is Building a Candy Empire while Promoting Healthy TeethAfter a visit to the bank, when her father said no to the banker’s offer of a lollipop, seven year old Alina asked the question, “Why isn’t there a candy that’s good for you?” Her frustration with this problem, motivated her to find a solution and the creation of her candy empire, Zollipops. Listen to her story! Enjoy!2019-01-2248 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Help Your Kid Develop an Attitude of YesAre you struggling with a kid who always leans towards the negative? Negative thinking can be a hindrance to forward action, and if it’s not put in check early, it can also become a habit. Dr. Willie Jolley, author and motivational speaker offers practical strategies parents can use to help kids develop a “Yes Attitude”. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2019-01-1517 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a High School Sophomore's Business Saves the MomsIn this episode, 16 year old Danielle McNerney shares how her mother's fight against cancer launched her on a journey to becoming a teen chef and entrepreneur. Enjoy, Tameka2019-01-0733 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetEP62: How to Parent Bravely and Raise Brave KidsCourage is not the absence of fear, rather it is taking action in the presence of fear. In this episode, guest Margie Warrell shares insight on how to encourage kids to step out of their comfort zones and live bravely. Enjoy, Tameka 2018-12-1841 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetStrategies to Help Your Child Overcome ProcrastinationAre you struggling with a child who constantly procrastinates? In this episode we speak with Dr. Joanne Foster, author of “Bust your Buts” and “Not Now, Maybe Later”, and an expert on motivation and procrastination in young people. This is a great episode. Enjoy, Tameka2018-12-0434 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Young Inventor’s Idea Won Over Shark Tank’s Mr. WonderfulTripp Phillips was given a choice: write an essay or come up with an invention. Honestly, what nine-year-old really wants to write an essay? He decided to try to invent something; but where and how to start? In this episode we talk with Tripp and his father Lee about his innovative solution to a common challenge experienced by kids playing with Legos. Enjoy, Tameka2018-11-2724 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetEP59: How to Help Your Child Connect with Her PurposeWe live in the “selfie generation”; with a prevailing attitude that it’s all about me. This perspective is absent of the idea of that we exist to make a difference in the world, that we don’t just exist for ourselves. An entrepreneurial mindset in rooted in having a strong sense of purpose. What is purpose? Our guest, Nathan Shaw describes it this way, “Passion is purpose revealed”. Nathan is the founder of Youth Empowerment Project and works with hundreds of youth annually helping them to explore that passion on their journey to discovery of their purpose. Enjoy, 2018-11-2041 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Help Your Teen Discover Which Business to StartI’m often asked, “What business should my kid start?” My response often begins with, “It depends…” In this episode, our guest offers great strategies to help parents guide kids toward this discovery. Julie Frieswyk is an educator, innovation enthusiast and program manager of the Diamond Challenge, a global entrepreneurship competition for high school students. Julie offers a peek inside their process of teaching young people how to be observant, with a traveler’s mindset, to recognize potential business opportunities. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-11-1336 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhy Changemaking is the New LiteracyThe only constant is the rapid exponential change that’s happening. Success is being able to thrive in this changing world. Mentor Dida, senior intrapreneur at Ashoka, shares thoughts on how to help young people find the power inside of themselves to create change for themselves and for others. Listen now! Tameka2018-11-0640 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetTeen Starts Organization that Gives Hope to Homeless YouthAs a freshman in high school, Alisha Zhao saw that there was a lack of services focused on helping homeless youth reach their potential. In this episode, she shares her journey as a social change agent, who addressed a need by starting a student club and grew it into a viable organization. Enjoy the episode. Tameka2018-10-3021 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset3 Sisters Enjoying the Sweet Smell of Success. Sweet Bee SistersChloe, Sophie and Lily are sisters and business partners. At the ages of 5, 7, and 9 they launched, Sweet Bee Sisters selling lip balm made from bees wax. Nine years later the business continues to be a success, giving them financial independence while gaining essential tools for life. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-10-2341 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Young People Can Make the Impossible, PossibleAmara Leggett is a 17-year old entrepreneur, blogger, speaker and author who graduated from high school and completed her associate’s degree one week apart. In this episode she offers advice to young people on how to develop a strategy to make the impossible, possible. You will be amazed at the advice she offers. Enjoy! Tameka2018-10-1628 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetCultivating Creative Confidence in KidsKids are naturally creative. However, experiences within and outside of our control may affect their confidence in their creative ideas. Sally Madsen, a design thinker and instructor at the Stanford D. School offers advice on how parents can help children build creative confidence. Enjoy, Tameka2018-10-0926 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetRaising a Biblical Young EntrepreneurWhat distinguishes a biblical entrepreneur from any other entrepreneur? Patrice Tsague founder of the Nehemiah Project, offers advice to Christian parents on how to help their kids have an integrated view of their faith and their businesses. &n2018-10-0235 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetLessons Learned from the Children's Business FairIn this episode we mark our 1-year anniversary of launching the podcast with a conversation with our three boys to hear about their experience participating in the Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair. Enjoy the episode. Tameka2018-09-2516 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Teacher Introduced Design Thinking to Encourage Creative Problem SolvingMiddle school instructor Jason Vest believes learning should challenge mindsets while also being fun. He set out to transform the classroom experience by introducing innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking to his students to equip them to creatively solve problems. His students love it! You should hear what he's doing. Check it out, Tameka2018-09-1826 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Create the Space for Creativity in Your Family’s Busy LifeWhat does it mean to be creative? For the entrepreneurial mindset, it means being able to solve problems in a new way. Monica Kang, author of “Rethink Creativity” expands our perspective on what it means to be creative and she offers strategies on how parents can make room to foster creativity within our children. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-09-1134 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Raise Your Child with a Changemaker Mindset Motivated early by a need to see change, Mary Pat Hector was just 10 years old when she began advocating for social justice. By age 14 she had joined the staff of National Action Network. Today she is the National Youth Director of NAN and a rising senior at Spelman College. Compelled to change the political power structure, she recently ran for elected office as the youngest woman and person of color to run for a city council seat in Georgia. While she lost by only 22 votes, she learned so much about herself and her future in politics. One o...2018-09-0428 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a 12 Year Old Shark Tank Contestant is Helping Other Young Entrepreneurs Get StartedMotivated by a desire to purchase an expensive lego kit, Jack Bonneau set up a lemonade stand at a farmer’s market. That summer he earned $2,000 in revenue and netted $900 in profit. But more than the money, he started an entrepreneurial journey that has taken him into the Shark Tank and on a mission to support other young entrepreneurs. Enjoy the episode Tameka2018-08-2826 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow 12 Year-old Mason, turned a Shark Tank Disappointment into a College Business OpportunityMason Wright may be only 12 years old, but he’s set his sights on attending Morehouse College. With the support of Morehouse College President, he’s set up a hot dog cart on Morehouse’s campus to earn money and save for college. Mason’s Super Dogs merges his love of hot dogs, super heroes and making money. You will enjoy this episode. Tameka2018-08-2116 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetLessons from a Natural Entrepreneur: How at the Age of 10 Brett Earned $3000 Without Lifting a FingerWhile we know there is no entrepreneurship gene, Brett Bernstein showed early signs of having an entrepreneurial mindset. At 10 years old he identified an opportunity that allowed him to earn $3,000 in a single weekend! Listen to learn the top 5 skills kids must learn to be entrepreneurial. Wait until you hear his story! Enjoy, Tameka2018-08-1438 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow 9-Year-Old Ryan Built a Thriving Recycling BusinessRyan was just 3 years old when he declared that he had a recycling business. Now 6 years later, the business is still going strong and now he’s a passionate advocate for keeping the environment clean. He’s raised more than $10,000 to support marine life and has generated more than $40,000 in profit for his business. You're going to LOVE this kid. Check it out, Tameka2018-08-0725 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow This 9-Year-Old is Raising Funds to Travel to JapanKemery Oparah is a young girl with a mission! Kemery loves all things Japanese and she wants to visit Japan to experience it all. However, with a price tag of $10,000, Kemery decided to start a business to raise the funds to take her entire family to Japan Enjoy the episode! Tameka Montgomery2018-07-3134 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetAn Inspiring Conversation with Marcus Johnson, Musician and EntrepreneurMarcus Johnson is a father, an accomplished jazz musician and entrepreneur. His entrepreneurial journey began when he was a kid, encouraged by his parents to forge his own path to pursue the things he wanted. The song “God Bless the Child Who Has His Own”, he hates it. Wait until you hear why. Enjoy the episode. Tameka2018-07-2436 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetFrom “Dollar Chores for Sale” to “The Mini-Mogul Club”, One of San Bernardino’s Youngest Entrepreneurs Shares His JourneyCynthia Frazier has supported her grandson Izaiah’s entrepreneurial journey since he was 8 when he launched Dollar Chores for Sale. Now at age 14, Izaiah and Cynthia are helping other young entrepreneurs on their journey. Izaiah was just been named, 30 Under 30 for the California 47th Assembly District. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-07-1724 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA Teen’s Conversation with Homeless Women Ignites a Fervor to Start a MovementNadya Okamoto was just 15 years old when her family experienced a brief period of homelessness. During that time, Nadya began speaking with other homeless women, and asked a simple question: “What’s most challenging about your living situation?” The response ignited within her a fervor to help homeless women deal with a common occurrence. Enjoy the episode! Tameka2018-07-1020 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetEncouraging Out-of-The-Box Thinking with an Innovative Board GameKim McGrigg has spent years coaching kids to think outside the box. Merging her interests in problem solving, entrepreneurship, and games, Kim created a fun and interactive game to encourage people young and old to be creative thinkers. Enjoy! Tameka2018-06-2623 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetTeaching Kids How to Use Empathy to Create Great SolutionsMarc Steren is a father, successful entrepreneur, and instructor of entrepreneurship. He has been wildly successful teaching high school and college students how to build their own successful businesses. In this episode, he shares how teaches his students how to use empathy as the starting point to connecting with their customers. Listen and enjoy. Tameka Montgomery2018-06-1939 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA Mother’s 19 Year Journey Raising Entrepreneurial LeadersMarcella has hit a key milestone. After eighteen years of raising a community leader and entrepreneur, her youngest child has graduated high school. Marcella shares her insight on how raise entrepreneurs who are leaders. If you want to learn how to raise a leader, then you need to listen to this episode. Enjoy, Tameka2018-06-1235 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Gabrielle Shaped a Life Around Doing What She LovesGabrielle Jordan is an author, speaker, and owner of Jewelz of Jordan and she’s 18 years old. Her passion for jewelry making began at 7 years old, now eleven years later she has built a successful luxury jewelry brand while also impacting the lives of other young entrepreneurs. Listen as she shares her story of shaping a life around doing what she loves. This is an incredible young lady. You have got to hear her. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-06-0549 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhy Problem Finding Is More Important Than Problem SolvingDid you know that most adults are not engaged in their work and most students are not engaged in their schoolwork? Gary Schoeniger founder of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (E.L.I.) discusses this and shares his ideas on how to connect learning with a compelling future. Gary also shares the story of how one Dad made a different decision that caused his son to go from being a “lazy” video gamer, to becoming an empowered entrepreneur. You will enjoy this episode, Tameka2018-05-2935 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow an incentive to do homework led to a family businessTe’Lario Watkins II and his family began growing mushrooms as a way to support their son’s interest in growing things and also to encourage him to do his homework. Now they are building a successful family business and inspiring people across the U.S. Te'Lario is a charming young man. You have got to hear him. Enjoy, Tameka2018-05-2226 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetWhy Every Child Should Experience EntrepreneurshipGreg Malkin has made it his mission to ensure that every student can learn about and experience entrepreneurship. Greg discusses how entrepreneurship teaches both soft and hard skills while empowering young people how to own their lives. Listen and enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2018-05-1527 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetCortni Grange uses Athletics to Teach EntrepreneurshipIn this episode we find out how Cortni Grange is using athletics to teach young people about entrepreneurship. His organization is called FLYE. The results have been amazing. I can't wait for you to hear about it. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery 2018-05-0727 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Use Your Kids' Own Curiosity to Grow Their Passion for LearningAleta Margolis understands that our challenge as parents and teachers is to help our kids understand why things are important. She shares how parents can help their kids embrace learning by taking a different approach to education. What are some of the habits that we parents have adopted that could be hindering our kids’ desire to learn? We have good intentions, but could we be hurting our kids instead of helping them. Listen to this episode as Aleta shares with us. Enjoy. Tameka2018-05-0143 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA Winning Strategy to Help Young People Manage Their MoneyDan Morris works with people, both young and old, teaching them effective strategies to manage their money and build wealth. In this episode, he shares a simple approach that parents can use with their kids to help them learn to manage their own money well. You will enjoy this episode. Tameka2018-04-2329 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Parents Can Give Their Kids The Courage to GrowLaura Sandefer co-founder of Acton Academy and her son Charlie, co-Founder of the Acton Children’s Business Fair share their journey of learning and letting go to grow. You will enjoy this episode. Tameka2018-04-1756 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetThe Executive Functioning Skills that Every Kid NeedsMichael Delman shares strategies on how parents can help their children develop key executive function skills to be more effective and get things done. Enjoy the episode, Tameka2018-04-0347 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset17-Year Old Social Entrepreneur and Nutrition Activist Shares How She's Making Life Her TeacherHaile Thomas discovered her life’s work early. At 8 years old she began a journey toward healthy eating. Nine years later, she is the founder of a social enterprise and she is helping young people around the world eat and live healthier. Fear in the passenger seat, not the driver’s seat of your life. Wait until you hear how she has decided to take on her own education. In this episode, she has a great message for entrepreneurs, both young and old. 2018-03-2729 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a 13 Year Old Turned a Bad Hair Experience into a Global Hair Product CompanyJasmine Lawrence, founder of EDEN BodyWorks, which she founded at 13 years old. Listen as she shares how her youth gave her freedom from fear and doubt and allowed her to take the necessary risks that come with starting a business. Wait until you hear her story. You will be impressed! Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2018-03-2032 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetCultivating a Growth Mindset with The Big Life JournalAlexandra Eidens created the Big Life Journal as a resource for parents to raise positive, confident and resilient children. In this episode she shares several tips for parents to help our children succeed. Did you know you might not be praising your kids the correct way? Listen to find out. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2018-03-1319 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA Conversation with Teen Entrepreneur, Author, & Bakeologist Ashalah WrightAshalah Wright has found an innovative business idea that combines her passion for baking with a love of science. Wait until you hear how she started her business. Listen now and enjoy, Tameka 2018-03-0624 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetPreparing Young People for the Future of WorkAs our economy evolves many jobs are going to disappear. The coming economic changes will require that our kids be adaptable. We have to prepare kids for a very different work environment. Are schools preparing young people for the future of work? Andrew Yang, of Venture for America discusses the importance of redirecting talent and incentivizing young people to become our nation's next business owners and business builders. Enjoy the episode, Tameka Montgomery2018-02-2718 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset7 Easy Steps to Help Your Kid Build Confidence with SellingSelling is an essential part of life whether you’re selling an idea or an item. Helping your child develop her ability to sell will be core to her success in life. Our guest, Mary Grothe offers a simple 7-step process to help your kid develop this essential skill. Enjoy, Tameka Montgomery2018-02-2028 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHelping Teens Change their Mindset and Discover their Entrepreneurial InterestsThe way a teenager sees herself and her ability can impact her willingness to take risk and explore new opportunities. Guest Olenka Cullinan founder of Rising Tycoons, shares how she helps kids release these negative views, discover compelling internal motivations and build a business around their interests. Enjoy the episode, Tameka Montgomery2018-02-1329 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a 10-Year Old She-E.O. is Building a Bomb BusinessJelani Jones is 10 year old and showing others that with hard work, anyone at any age can start a business. You will be inspired. Enjoy, TM2018-02-0624 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Help Your Child Avoid the Quarterlife CrisisRob Montz’s mini-documentary, the Quarter Life User Manual offers helpful insights that parents can use to prevent their children from having a quarter life crisis. Enjoy, TM2018-01-3048 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Acton Academy is Re-imagining What School Looks LikeWhat’s the purpose of education? Will the future look like the past and is the current model of schooling the appropriate one to prepare our kids for this future? Today’s guest, David Kirby discusses how Acton Academy helps kids discover their calling. Enjoy, TM2018-01-2331 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow A Child’s Passion for Socks Ignited a Family BusinessRachel Martinez took her son’s passion for socks and together they’ve built a business that’s giving back to the community while also developing her sons’ entrepreneurial skills. Enjoy, TM2018-01-1623 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetJanita PavelkaJanita Pavelka homeschooled 4 kids. You'll be amazed at how many businesses her kids started before they left home. Listen to find out. Enjoy, TM2018-01-0926 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetThe Key Traits that Kids Can Develop to Become Successful EntrepreneursMark Walsh has invested in several successful companies. In this episode, he shares the key traits that he has observed in successful entrepreneurs and how you can identify them in your kids. What about your kids? Can you help them develop those traits? Check out this episode. TM2018-01-0221 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow A Mother’s Desire to Raise a Compassionate Kid Led to the Start of a Social VentureKylan is the 12-year old CEO of Metal Mission a business that collects scrap metal to raise funds to support his pen pal in Uganda. What began as a mother’s desire to raise a compassionate child, has now become a catalyst to inspire both youth and adult. You definitely want to hear how he does it! TM2017-12-1921 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetEP12 How One Teen Took Action to Tackle Teen HungerThe founder of the Care Closet shares how her parents’ question, “So what are you going to do about it?” led her to start a non-profit that’s alleviating hunger for hundreds of kids in local area high schools. You have to hear Lauren Seroyer's story. Listen Now. TM2017-12-1236 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHelping Your Kids Discover Their PassionWe speak with mommy manager, Tamara Zantell as she shares how she helped her child find her passion and turn that passion into a thriving business. Enjoy, TM2017-12-0535 minRaising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Young Entrepreneur Flips Street-wear for ProfitAdam Glickman was just twelve years old when he made $500 by flipping a pair of Kanye West Yeezys. Today as a sophomore in high school, Adam is flipping urban street wear and earning enough money to be financially independent. “...put your mind to it and honestly you can do it.” - Adam Glickman You will enjoy this episode. TM2017-11-2824 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset5 Questions to Answer Before Investing Time & Money in Your Child’s invention idea.Kids are naturally inventive, but how do you determine the feasibility of an idea to see if it’s worth investing your time and resources to bring it to market? In this episode, we speak with Louis Foreman, the founder of Edison Nation and Enventys shares 5 questions to answer before investing resources in an invention idea. Listen and Enjoy! TM2017-11-2131 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow a Mother-Daughter Duo Invented a Product to Solve a Common ProblemListen to how a little girl’s persistence led to the creation of a patented product with more than 50,000 units sold across America. Make sure to listen! TM2017-11-1436 min
One More ShotTameka Montgomery on how to start over when your high-profile job ends Tameka Montgomery tended to the needs of the nation's 28 million small businesses as one of the Small Business Administration's top executives in the Obama administration. Her job, as Obama's hand-picked leader of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, ended at noon on Inauguration Day 2017. It was a very public -- and classic -- One More Shot story: How would she decide what to do when her job ended, through forces beyond her control? After a sabbatical, she decided to shift her focus from adult entrepreneurs to small ones. Today, she's on a mission to help parents learn how...2017-11-1300 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetEasy Ways to Get Your Child Excited about BusinessJJ Ramberg, MSNBC Host of “Your Business” and author of the Startup Club discusses simple ways to get your child excited about business. Check it out and enjoy, TM 2017-11-0726 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow to Be Your Child’s Entrepreneurial Mindset CoachAre we raising our kids with a mindset that’s prepared for this new world of work, academics, and life? Guest Bree Langemo and her daughter Zoe, share how stepping back and asking questions empowers children to take ownership and be self-directed. Listen and enjoy, TM2017-10-3131 min
Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.Tameka Montgomery - Raising Entrepreneurs and DreamersTameka Montgomery is the founder of the podcast, Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset. In 2013, President Obama appointed Tameka to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, where she was responsible for a budget of more than $160 million to deliver training and technical assistance programming to the nation’s 28 million small businesses.In 2015, Washington Post online named Tameka one of the 19 most influential people in Washington, DC, who can affect your small business. Prior to her presidential appointment, Tameka led the award-winning and nationally-recognized Denver Metro Small Busine...2017-10-2540 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetHow Power, Money, Wealth and Success WorkJohn Hope Bryant drops a bunch of knowledge about how wealth, success, money, and power work. All lessons we parents must make sure our kids learn before leaving home. You do not want to miss this episode. Enjoy, TM2017-10-2339 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetGuerrilla ParentingToday we speak with David Fagan, one of the authors of Guerrilla Parenting. He shares his unconventional way of parenting to prevent raising entitled children. Find out what he means when he says, "you should reduce your kid's prosperity." Listen now. TM2017-10-1625 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetA Conversation with the Founders of NooloosEP3: A Conversation with the Founders of Nooloos Today, I share a conversation I had with mom, Leena Hosler and her three young entrepreneurs: Sophia, Melia, and Christian. They are the owners of Nooloos a company that sells colorful lens-less frames. Find out what happens when a major retail chain makes a large purchase order. I hope you enjoy, TM2017-10-0922 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetCreating a Financial Education RoadmapIn this episode, Tameka Montgomery speaks with Clint Greenleaf. He shares a powerful way to begin teaching your kid financial responsibility. 2017-10-0324 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetAre Entrepreneurs Born or Made? Today we are going to explore the question, Are entrepreneurs born or made? The debate over Nature vs. Nurture has been one of the oldest arguments in the history of psychology. Can all children be taught how to be entrepreneurial? In this episode, I spoke with the experts. Let's hear what they have to say. Enjoy, TM2017-09-2225 min
Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial MindsetPrologue to Raising EntrepreneursThis is the Prologue: Raising Entrepreneurs: A Parent’s Guide to Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset is a podcast focused on equipping parents with strategies and tactics for raising kids who think and act entrepreneurially. Tameka Montgomery is a mom on a mission. She is raising her three sons to be self-reliant and financially independent and she wants you to join her. In each episode, she explores parenting challenges and concerns relevant to this topic by speaking with experts, thought leaders, other parents and young entrepreneurs to discover strategies that she and you can consider using.2017-09-2210 min
The Trailblazers.FM Podcast: Black Professionals | Entrepreneurs | Corporate LeadersTB 27: Tameka Montgomery Shares How To Gain Access To SBA Guaranteed Loans, Local Resources/Advisors and MoreTameka Montgomery was appointed by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she is charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Regional Innovation Clusters, ScaleUp...2016-08-0137 min
I Am Black Success®How To Gain Access To SBA Guaranteed Loans, Local Resources & Advisors | Tameka MontgomeryTameka Montgomery was appointed by President Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In her capacity as Associate Administrator, she was charged with driving programs and policies that support national entrepreneurial training and education programs such as Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Regional Innovation Clusters, ScaleUp America, online education and the national SCORE mentoring program. In this episode, we discussed a lot and I asked Tameka several questions, including: Could you tell us a little about what it is that you do in your day to da...2016-08-0138 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast46: Tameka Montgomery, Associate Administrator with the SBATameka Montgomery leads the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. She spent 2 days touring Northwest Arkansas to learn more about our entrepreneurial community, and capped off her visit with a podcast recording at Bike Rack Brewing. Tameka shares more about the scope of her position with the SBA, her career that led to this presidentially appointed position, and shares her insight on the NWA entrepreneurial community. Learn more about the SBA: https://www.sba.gov/ Contact the hosts: Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com Haley@startupjunkieconsulting.com2016-06-1323 min