Blog Category: Mindset

How Students Can Overcome Fear While Embracing New Beginnings in School and Life

07/18/2024 05:00 AM Central
Sonia Cacique
Accountability, Community, Determination, Lessons Learned, Mental Health, Mindset, Open Conversations
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This blog post aims to provide practical steps and inspiration for students overcoming fears associated with new experiences, drawing from personal anecdotes and providing actionable tips. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at collegecareerready.org/join

Unlock the power of belief and turn your dreams into reality.

12/12/2023 12:00 PM Central
Sonia Cacique
Career Exploration, Career Paths, Career Spotlight, Determination, Mentor, Mindset, NETWORKING
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In a recent episode of the College and Career Ready podcast, Lia Valencia Key, the creator of Valencia Key jewelry, shares her inspiring rags-to-riches story. Rising from a life of poverty, Lia's journey demonstrates the power of self-belief, visualization, and the transformative power of small actions. She emphasizes that no action is too small and that even minor changes can make a significant difference in our lives. Through a heart-to-heart discussion, Lia delves into the impact of personal connections and the importance of believing in oneself. The episode concludes with an inspiring conversation on the power of connections and serves as a reminder that our predicament does not determine our destiny. By tapping into our inner light and taking steps towards our dreams, anything is possible.

Journey Through Columbia University: Transition, Resilience and Success

08/08/2023 12:00 PM Central
Sonia Cacique
Academic Challenges, Academic Rigor, Community, Determination, IVY LEAGUE, Learning from Experiences, Lessons Learned, Mental Health, Mentor, Mindset, Physical Exercise
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In our recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andy Garcia, a Columbia University graduate and accomplished biomedical engineer. His journey like many others, was marked by various twists and turns....

Meet Sonia Cacique

Sonia is a student advocate and career coach expert that empowers parents, students and educators in the college and career ready journey. Her goal is to help students with self-awareness, motivation and career clarity consequently increasing student success in their college and career readiness.

She has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation as a passionate school counselor, career coach, and education leader. With unwavering determination, she strives to supply parents, students and educators with the confidence and resourcefulness they need to navigate the complexities of planning for college and building successful careers.

Her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of the next generation is evident in every interaction she has and every resource she seeks.

Join Sonia on her inspiring journey as she fearlessly champions the dreams of every student and paves the way for a brighter and more equitable future.

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