Road to Ambition

Follow Ambition Angels' founder & CEO Remi Sobomehin on the journey to equipping Black and brown teens nationwide with the skills, resources, opportunities, and support needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Remi will be joined by partners and leading experts to explore the problems Ambition Angels is looking to address and the innovative ideas they are pioneering. Follow along for conversations around youth development, education, technology, teen mental health, racial equity, economic opportunity, and other relevant topics for Black and brown teens to live thriving lives.

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Episodes

Making a Difference in the Lives of Young Black Men | Chris Chatmon

Today, Remi sits down for a conversation with Chris Chatmon. Chris is the founder of Kingmakers of Oakland, an organization dedicated to engaging, encouraging, and empowering Black boys. More about Kingmakers of Oakland | https://www.kingmakersofoakland.org/ Connect with us at Ambition Angels | https://www.ambitionangels.org/ Follow Remi | https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/

Jul 08, 2024•42 min

Financial Literacy For The Next Generation | Yanely Espinal

Today Remi sits down for a conversation with Yanely Espinal. Yanely is the director of educational outreach for Next Gen Personal Finance, a nonprofit working to ensure that every high school student gets a full semester of personal finance education before graduation. In this episode Remi and Yanely what it takes to properly prepare teens for today's financial landscape and how to best set them up for a successful future. Yanely's Links Follow Yanely on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCr2h_...

Jul 02, 2024•41 min

Pursuing Equity In Education | Jeff Camarillo

Today we have a conversation with Jeff Camarillo. Jeff is the Assistant Director of the Stanford Teacher Education Program. Today Remi and Jeff discuss the importance of creating equity in the education system. Show Notes: STEP: https://ed.stanford.edu/step Arise Charter School: https://arisehighschool.org/ James Logan High School: https://www.jameslogan.org/ Connect With Us: https://www.ambitionangels.org/ https://www.ambitionangels.org/donate https://www.linkedin.com/in/remi-sobomehin/...

Jun 17, 2024•42 min

Pathways To Innovation In Public Schools | Michelle Vilchez

Today we are joined by Michelle Vilchez. Michelle is the CEO of Innovate Public Schools. In this episode, Michelle and Remi discuss the value of empowering parents to play a role in public education, the long-term impacts of the pandemic on teens, and how adults can become mentors to the teens they know. Show Notes:Innovate Public Schools | https://innovateschools.org/Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam | https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046Go Public Schoo...

Jun 10, 2024•49 min

Preparing Teens For The Workforce | Dr. Michelle Weise

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we sit down for a conversation with author and strategist, Dr. Michelle Weise. Remi and Michelle discuss the important role mentors can play in the life of a young person, the importance of teens knowing all that is available in the modern workforce, and the necessity of practicing the skill of empathy in work and life. Thank you, Michelle, for your insight and expertise! Show Links: - Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet by Mich...

May 27, 2024•50 min

Empowering Teens Through Technology | Tunde Sobomehin

Today on the Road to Ambition podcast, we’ve got Tunde Sobomehin, CEO and Lead Servant of StreetCode Academy, joining us. StreetCode Academy is on a mission to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and access they need to embrace innovation and break into the tech sector. In this episode, Remi and Tunde explore their shared belief in economic empowerment for people of color and the importance of reframing the narrative for communit...

May 20, 2024•38 min

Finding Hope for Teen Mental Health | Alex Briscoe

Episode 6, season 2 Kicking off season two of the Road To Ambition podcast, we've got Alex Briscoe from the California Children’s Trust joining us. This org is on a mission to advance mental health equity so that every kid in California gets the support they need for a healthy, happy life. In this episode, Remi and Alex dive into the real talk about the challenges teens face getting mental health support, how race and class can get in the way, and the hope we're holding onto for the future of te...

May 13, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Episode 4 - The Solution Pt. 2

Summary In this conversation, Remi discusses the design principles behind Ambition Angels, a learning app for teens. The app aims to apply positive youth development through technology and provide accessible and engaging content. The chapters cover topics such as making the app mobile and incentivizing teen engagement, creating achievable tasks, making content personally relevant, and ensuring the app is safe and private for teens to open up and grow. In this conversation, Remi discusses the des...

Apr 08, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - The Solution

Summary The conversation explores the development of a tech product for youth development, specifically targeting low-income teens. The app aims to provide skills and resources that are not typically taught in school, such as financial literacy, communication, and time management. The app incentivizes teen engagement by offering financial rewards for completing daily personal development activities. The goal is to empower teens to take control of their own personal growth and prepare them for th...

Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - The Problem

THE PROBLEM EPISODE SHOW NOTES Summary This conversation explores the issues facing low-income black and brown teens and the role of education and economic disparities in their lives. It also delves into the impact of social media on teen mental health and self-image. The conversation highlights the need for daily engagement and positive youth development to counteract these challenges. The conversation explores the challenges of teacher retention and the lack of cultural relevance in education....

Mar 25, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 0 - Introducing "Road To Ambition"

Summary In this conversation, Scott Schimmel welcomes Remi from Ambition Angels to discuss their vision for empowering and supporting young people. They talk about the challenges with the school system and the need for a new approach. The conversation also introduces the podcast series 'Road to Ambition' where they will explore various topics related to youth development. They invite listeners to join the conversation and be part of the movement. Takeaways Ambition Angels is focused on empowerin...

Mar 18, 2024•9 min

Episode 1 - The Backstory

Summary In this conversation, Scott Schimmel and Remi Sobomehin discuss Remi's background and the origins of Ambition Angels. Remi shares how his father, a Nigerian immigrant, inspired him to become a youth developer. They also discuss Remi's time at Stanford and how it shaped his perspective on youth development. Remi talks about the challenges of engaging teenagers and the role of technology in reaching them. They reflect on the importance of mentorship and support in their own lives and the n...

Mar 18, 2024•32 min

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