Exploring the Speaker's Love for Reading and Reading Habits

Kate, known online as Austin Scholar, is a teenage author writing about education in the 21st Century. Kate is a senior at Alpha High School in Austin, TX, where she started her newsletter, writing about her experience in alternative education and her advice to parents from a teenagers perspective. In this episode, you’ll learn about the innovative and modern approach to education taking place at Alpha, how Kate’s education has shaped her teenage years and allowed her interests to blossom, the power of social media and technology for the future generation, and how parents can help support their kid’s entrepreneurial endeavors. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Austin Scholar 2:38 - The Genesis of Austin Scholar 4:43 - Creating a Brand Angle 7:54 - Evolution of Entrepreneurial Thinking 11:08 - The Super Power of Self Reflection 12:45 - Love for Writing and Reading 13:29 - Starting a Business as a Kid 19:31 - Starting a Substack at 15 28:17 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 29:34 - Teenagers and Social Media 36:53 - Using Social Media Effectively 41:33 - Developing Healthy Habits 47:37 - Reading For The Love of Reading 53:13 - Nurturing a Love for Poetry 58:58 - Pioneering a New Form of Alternative Education 1:02:39 - Advice to Parents 1:05:50 - What’s Next for Austin Scholar? If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Documentary Film on Cancer: A Food Borne Illness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K1nltw3wZA Why Your Teen Should Write on Twitter: https://austinscholar.substack.com/p/austin-scholar-43-why-your-teen-should Connect with Austin Scholar: Substack | https://austinscholar.substack.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/AustinScholar Kate’s Writing Course | https://www.equationbasedwriting.com/ Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.