Work Hard Smile Large Ep. 3| Empowering Kids and Building Honest Social Connections Through Manners & Etiquette

How do we, as parents, empower our children to develop valuable social skills? Join Nicole M. Christopherson & Barbara Minardi discuss the power of education, social connections, and mindfulness in shaping young minds and improving their overall well-being. In this episode, Barbara shares her experience as the founder of Reach for the Stars ATX and her journey in creating a successful organization that aims to empower children and families. She talks about how she realized the gap in socializing with children, especially after the pandemic where social contact was limited, and how Reach for the Stars ATX aims to bridge that gap by providing small group workshops that encourage honest social connections.

Timestamps:

01:20 How the Foundation started

02:57 Reach for the Stars Workshops

03:41 I try to take out the outdated rules and bring in the “whys”

05:55 Workshop Locations

06:56 Barbara’s Journey

11:55 On going outside your sphere of influence

14:40 Open Door policy

15:48 Speak your mind, but be mindful of people’s feelings.

16:25 How to advocate for each other

20:54 Getting the kinds involved with projects and activities

21:25 Having kids involved

24:00 Everything you’re doing has meaning

25:11 Being comfortable with being uncomfortable

31: 15 What’s next for Reach For The Stars ATX?

31: 11 Planting seeds and seeing them blossom as her legacy

32:20- Barbara’s legacy, to make a difference/impact on youth with her business

32:39- Forming the youth to be better, they are the future

Learn more about Barbara at:

https://www.instagram.com/reachforthestarsatx/

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https://www.facebook.com/ReachfortheStarsATX/

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Nicole M. Christopherson is a respected real estate expert and founder of Work Hard, Smile Large. To inspire and motivate individuals to pursue their dreams and build a positive mindset, Nicole launched the WHSL Podcast. By sharing success stories and practical strategies, the podcast provides a platform for listeners to connect with like-minded individuals who share their vision and goals. Nicole believes that everyone can achieve their dreams by taking action and overcoming obstacles. Through the Work Hard, Smile Large Podcast, she hopes to help listeners live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals by sharing her insights, stories, and strategies.

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