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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#97: The Future of Gift-Giving and Goal-Setting

Published April 21, 2017

#97: The Future of Gift-Giving and Goal-Setting

Parents and grandparents take note: new ideas for birthdays and holidays. This episode’s guest Tanya Van Court is the Founder and CEO of iSow, a…

#78: The Impact of Volunteering on You and Others

Published June 9, 2016

#78: The Impact of Volunteering on You and Others

Hosts Todd and Evan talk with Adam Garner, Campaigns Manager for DoSomething.org, an organization that has inspired over 5,000,000 teens to find their passion and…