Start Here, Go Everywhere

Start Here, Go Everywhere

Start Here, Go Everywhere features guests (student-desired career guests, JAG students, alumni, & specialists/JAG Team) from all walks of life offering tools and skills to educate, inspire, and challenge youth to succeed both in school, on the job skills, and in personal life leading to productive and rewarding careers.

Episodes

March 26, 2024 92 mins

Missed our live event discussing all things National Career Development Conference? Don't worry – we've got you covered! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where we dive deep into valuable tips, lessons learned, and insider insights to help you prepare for NCDC like a pro.

Join our National Officers as they share their firsthand experiences, advice, and strategies for success in competitive events, navigating the event ...

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Missed our live event on Monday, February 19th? Don't worry! You can still catch all the inspiring moments and valuable insights by listening to the recording of our engaging discussion about the National Service Project: Habitat for Humanity. Led by our passionate National Career Association (NCA) Officers, this recap will take you on a journey through our impactful conversation, exploring the importance of community service,...

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January 29, 2024 106 mins

🎧 JAG Students, this episode is for you! 🌟
Join us in an exclusive recap of the Live Zoom Discussion with the NCA Officers and JAG students from across the nation held on January 22nd. 🌐 Listen in as the National Officers take a dive into the heart of the JAG NCA, exploring JAG Spirit Week, and discovering effective strategies for engaging members in NCA activities. 🤔 Curious about the NCA Officer journey? Hear the NCA Offi...

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January 29, 2024 72 mins

Join us for the debut episode of the NCA Officers Podcast as our incredible leaders share their inspiring JAG journeys from the classroom to their National Officer positions! 🌟 Gain insights into their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, and discover how JAG has shaped their paths. 🚀 Whether you're a current JAG student, an alum, or simply passionate about youth empowerment, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Let&...

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🎙️ Join Kira Canada, the JAG National Career Association (NCA) President, as she shares her inspiring "JAG story," discussing her approach to handling tough decisions, embracing change, and advocating for JAG students nationwide. Tune in for a dose of empowerment! 🌟🎧

#youth #leadership #change #advocate

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Join us in this inspiring interview as Seth Kenner, the JAG National Career Association (NCA) Parliamentarian, takes us on a thrilling ride through his remarkable leadership growth and profound love for the JAG program, which has become the driving force in his life! 

He's on a mission to empower all JAG youth with a powerful message – prioritize your mental well-being, and witness the incredible heights you can reach...

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May 19, 2023 31 mins

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our podcast guest is Fearless Inside Founder Darryl Bellamy Jr. Bellamy was the recent Keynote speaker at JAG’s National Career Development Conference (#NCDC). In this episode, Darryl delves into practical skills and tools #jagstudents can use to eliminate fear, unlock their true potential, and conquer any challenge. Don’t miss out on this transformative conversation that will empower our yo...

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The JAG program offers endless opportunities whether you are on the JAG team, student, Specialist, board member, sponsor, and more.  Our mission of empowering our nation’s young people with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life is evident is Elena Stidham's JAG story from the endless opportunities JAG has going from student to now Specialist in Indiana.

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Listen to a Podcast featuring the NCA Officer Team! Learn more about their leadership journey and opportunities to become more involved in your local and statewide NCA Chapters, and even how you can run to serve as a National Career Association Officer!

Ryah Klima - Ryah is the National Career Association President. She is a 2022 graduate of Concordia Junior-Senior High School in Concordia, Kansas, and attends Kansas Wesle...

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Chuck Knapp is the CEO and President of JAG Kansas. He has acquired a great deal of knowledge and skills from working over 23 jobs since college! Chuck reveals the qualities of a leader necessary for success in any environment and role!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jag_students/
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August 2, 2022 17 mins


Yessi Navarro-Gomez is a senior from JAG Nevada. At the beginning of the month, they attended the National Training Seminar for Specialists as a student guest speaker. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how they took second chances despite being scared and how they stood up for themselves!

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The JAG-K program at Salina South High School needed a new Career Specialist. Who better to understand the impact JAG-K can have on students than a former participant in the program? Paige Parker, a 2016 graduate of Salina South, was hired as the first ever JAG-K Alumna Specialist! Tune in as she shares her experience as a JAG student and what her focus as a Specialist is!

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Christian Dunn is a JAG Alum from the Michigan program. They share the wonderful journey they have had with the JMG program which has led to even more leadership opportunities including college organizations and much more. Christian reveals how much of a support system JAG has provided for both their personal and professional journey!

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June 16, 2022 15 mins

Ryah Klima is the first-ever National Career Association president! She shares her excitement and hope for what's to come from this leadership role. The recent high school graduate expresses JAG's impact on her life and what's coming next in a new stage of life!

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Tori Buell, the Social and Digital Media Manager, opens up and shares the importance of PRIDE month. Tori dives into her personal experiences being part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how that has shaped her into who she is. She also emphasizes the topics of identity and self-acceptance. Tori shares resources for youth to make sure they are equipped with any support they need such as mental health, safety, and belonging. 

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Dominique Easley is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football in Florida and then was drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He shares the mental health effects football has had on his life. Dominique opens up about the struggles he is going through and the importance that putting his mental health first has accomplished.
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Jorden Stevenson is a young social media influencer and fitness coach. He shares ways to achieve great mental health. Jorden discusses how his passion for fitness and self-awareness have benefitted his mental health and given him a stronger mindset. Our discussion covers various societal pressures, such as social media, being young, making career choices, and how mental health can be affected by all of those factors.

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May 3, 2022 47 mins

To mark the beginning of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, Nicole Porter, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates Director of Marketing and Communications discusses her learning struggles with ADHD and the mental challenges that come with being a student. Her 20-year journey to earn a bachelor's degree has been her main motivation to encourage others to never give up.

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Despite not being an outstanding student, Bob Bunting shares how consistency and determination helped him become the CEO and President of a successful business! He opens up about qualities that make a great leader and how to deal with failure. 

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Emily Alvarez, a Texas JAG Alumna, opens up about her experience being a first-generation high school graduate and how she has come out of her shell to take the opportunities that have opened up in her life through JAG. During the conversation, she discusses her educational journey as well as her current work as a JAG advisor for an out-of-school program in Texas!

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