Mindy Lockard and Rishika Vinnakota

About Mindy and Rishika

Mindy Lockard is an internationally recognized leadership and etiquette expert, and for more than a decade, she has facilitated interpersonal workshops for college athletes and alumni, government agencies, corporations and professional organizations, and youth of all ages. Mindy also established G3 (The Gracious Girls’ Guide), a leadership guide for tween + teen girls; and the Leadership Academy, a program for middle school boys and girls that focuses on cultivating lifelong social and leadership skills. She is married with two teenage girls and lives in Portland, OR.

Rishika Vinnakota is a high school senior from the Bay Area, CA. She's passionate about social entrepreneurship, the environment, and writing! As a teen entrepreneur and volunteer, she hopes to pursue a career in business and continue to give back to her community. She's currently the CEO of Reusii, Head of Communications at She Helps Her, and founder of My SplitScreens (a blog where she shares her experiences). Rishika will be attending the University of Michigan in Fall 2021.

Month: November 2013

#36: Internships Part 2

Published November 27, 2013

#36: Internships Part 2

This week on The Money JAR: Internships Pt. 2, hosts Todd and Evan talk more in-depth about the practical aspects of getting an internship and making the most of the experience.

#35: Internships Pt. 1

Published November 14, 2013

#35: Internships Pt. 1

On today’s show Todd and Evan chat with Harriette Cole – life stylist, best-selling author, and contributor to NBC’s Today Show. She discusses her first internship, what young people should expect during an internship interview and why she thinks internships are so important to starting one’s career path.