Co-Authoring Confidence: How One Fox Hill Alum Became a Published Author feat. Saina and Alicia Ramsdell

About this episode

Melanie Little discusses career coaching and collaborative children's book writing with Fox Hill alum Saina Ramsdell and her mother Alicia Ramsdell.

Melanie Little welcomes back Fox Hill alum Saina Ramsdell and her mother, Alicia Ramsdell, CEO of Mindful Career Paths. They explore Alicia’s journey in career coaching and her TED talk on professional fulfillment. They also share the inspiring story behind their collaborative children's books, The One and Only Incredible ME! and Cluck Pup Cashew. Learn how to encourage your child's creativity and the importance of fostering a lifelong love for reading and self-discovery. Meet Our Guest: Alicia Ramsdell is the CEO of “Mindful Career Paths” and an author. Saina Ramsdell is a Fox Hill alum and junior co-author. Tip: "Help them find that fulfillment and make sure the little kid they once were would be proud." Top Takeaways Encourage children to explore their interests without the pressure to choose a career immediately. Mindful career development involves being vulnerable about what you want and managing inevitable stress. Collaborating with your child on creative projects like book-writing builds confidence and lasting bonds. Helpful Links & Tools Resources: Alicia Ramsdell's Book: The One and Only Incredible ME! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYT2WKF8 Saina and Alicia Ramsdell's…

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Little

Guests: Saina Ramsdell, Alicia Ramsdell

Topics covered

• children's books
• career coaching
• creativity
• self-discovery
• parenting

Keywords

• children's books
• career coaching
• creativity
• self-discovery
• parenting
• Alicia Ramsdell
• Saina Ramsdell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mindful Career Paths

Books & works: The One and Only Incredible ME!, Cluck Pup Cashew

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