What if everything you thought about education, kids, and success was wrong?In this heart-opening and mind-expanding conversation, I am ijoined by Sam Demma - a 25-year-old powerhouse speaker, bestselling author of Empty Your Backpack, and a rising voice reshaping how we approach youth, purpose, and learning. Sam gets real about why schools are broken, why so many kids are misunderstood, and how chasing your dream, even if you “fail”, can give you everything you actually need. From stories of ADHD kids becoming pro drummers to the secret formula for actually listening, this episode is a must-watch for educators, parents, students, and dreamers alike.In this episode of For Your Own Good, we talk about:
- Why school systems desperately need a reset
- The most undervalued trait in students (and how to nurture it)
- Sam’s personal story of rejection, resilience, and reinvention
- Why traditional teaching might not be the answer
- The real way to connect with kids: no lectures, just questions
- The one shift that would change education overnight
- What makes someone truly listen (and how to practice it)
- The hidden success in “failing” your big dream
Connect with Host/Guest:
KASSIDY: https://www.instagram.com/kassidy.warren/SAM DEMMA: https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kassidywarren Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UfWzqSpuL685ReFGnIrgB
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-own-good/id1793769313
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