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.

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28 Jun

In this JA Connect activity, learn about interest-based #conflictresolution and why it's often the best way to resolve differences in the #workplace. https://connect.ja.org/work-career-readiness/work-with-others/conflict-resolution/win-win-conflict-resolution2

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21 Jun

School’s out for the summer, but the learning doesn't need to stop! Applying for a summer job can help you practice work readiness skills. Learn more: https://nypost.com/2022/03/21/best-summer-jobs-for-teens-in-2022-plus-expert-tips/

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20 Jun

No idea what your career path should be? Informational interviews are a great way to ask questions and learn what a job is “really” like. JA Connect will help you discover what work experiences are this summer. https://connect.ja.org/work-career-readiness/whats-work-like?topic=Choose+a+Career%3a+Look+At+Others

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19 Jun

Happy #Juneteenth from #moneyjarpodcast! #CelebrateFreedom

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Month: January 2016

#71: How Important is Grit?

Published January 28, 2016

#71: How Important is Grit?

It is commonly believed intelligence is the most important trait for children to succeed. But this is not true. Character traits such as grit, perseverance,…