The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create a space for folks to share their experiences and ideas for how we can improve our educational system.

Dr. Shenequa Pierre

Are our schools – our education system – helping all students transition into scholars and leaders? It’s easy to see that that’s not the case. It’s easy to see that there’s no educational equity because not all students are provided with the means they need to reach their full potential, either academically or, just as significant, socially. Read more>> 

Andy Contreras

Our educational system needs a wide variety of changes to better prepare the youth for the workplace. However, I believe the most impactful move is to offer internships as part of the standard curriculum. Starting in high school and regardless of their preferred field. Read more>>

Freddy Cruz

In general, society tends to put too much focus on winning. That’s not to say I don’t love to win. I do. But we don’t always win. Things don’t always go our way. And by not teaching our kids that losing isn’t the end of the world, we’re doing them a great disservice. Read more>>

Risa and Valerie Berrin

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) declared a national state of emergency in children’s mental health. Read more>>

Selah & Annie

Our hot take: the volume of bookings and customers is not what makes our business successful. While quantity may be a factor in achieving our goals, our heart for this business is to give our guests the highest quality experience possible. Read more>>