I realized one of the reasons I love mentoring the younger generation is that I can see some of their struggles in what my journey has been. A 15 year old I'm working with was about to quit just because we can't meet in person. One of his goals is acting. I told him the truth about the business which is everything is virtual. Auditions, most classes with casting directors, most auditions for agencies. I don't like it either but I have to adapt. Had I not adapted I would've never met this amazing group of people who are shooting to make a difference, I would've closed so many doors in the movie industry and mentoring others would be more limiting since I would have to physically be there. The ones who adapt accomplish the most. I hope I was able to shine a light on him. I know he's capable of living his dream and I hope this can inspire someone who had to hear this. What's the biggest challenge for you in terms of adapting?

How essential would you consider college to be today? There's so much material online out there that some entrepreneurs live Gary Vee, Dan Martell, Simon Squibb are saying unless it's engineering, medicine, psychology, law or architecture everything is available online. What do you think?

Yesterday I spoke with someone who graduated from college just because they were told they “needed the degree.” Sometimes we follow paths that seem right but disconnect us from what we truly want. I’ve been there too, until I had to decide whether to keep postponing my purpose or finally take action. Do you notice signs that your son or daughter might be following external expectations rather than exploring what they genuinely want?

I often hear parents say, “I just wish my teen was more motivated.” But motivation isn’t something we can give them, it’s something they have to discover within themselves. The truth is, many teens aren’t unmotivated; they’re just uninspired. They don’t see how what they’re doing connects to who they want to become. When that connection is missing, even the most talented kid will feel stuck. At Compass, I’ve seen how helping a teen reconnect with their why changes everything. Grades, habits, even confidence. What’s one thing you’ve noticed actually sparks motivation in your teen and what shuts it down?

Jim Carrey once said "if there's a chance you can fail at something you don't want you might as well give a chance to do something you love". Last Saturday I had the honor to be in a Q&A with Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants) and he said "if someone else will take the job if you don't apply you might as well do it. Worst case someone else books the job anyway and best case is you get to be a part of something you wanted". Why do I say this? Because we seem to worry too much about playing it safe. As a teen and a young adult you have everything to go all in. No child to look after, no family to maintain, no debts. The sky is the limit. Take a chance. It only takes a leap of faith. What's something you believe your teen is struggling with that keeps him or her away from their dreams?