Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast

About Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast

The "Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast" was created to assist you with your personal, professional and career development. The Co-Hosts: Podcast will be co-hosted by: Dr. Joe Hamlett who specializes in personal development and Dr. Dave Peltz who specializes in career development. The main reason for launching this Podcast is to share our experiences on a variety of topics that you want to hear. In other words, we want to provide our listeners and viewers with tools and helpful hints to assist them in their Personal Growth & Career Development!

Publisher

JONSOP

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2022

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

245 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Season 5 Episode 243 Guest 58 - How To Find Your Passion And Live On Purpose with Shelllee Howard

   What if discovering your purpose starts with something assimple as identifying what you genuinely enjoy doing? Whether you're a student exploring future career opportunities, a parent helping your child make educational decisions, or a mid-career professional considering your next chapter, understanding your interests, strengths, and values can help you move forward with greater direction. In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz welcome back Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to discuss How To Find Your Passion And Live On Purpose. Shelley shares how intellectual curiosity, career exploration, mentorship, and meaningful experiences can help young people discover their interests and connect them to educational and professional opportunities. The conversation also explores an important lesson for people of every age: You don't have to know everything about your future to beginpreparing for it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE · How intellectual curiosity can help you discover your interests · Why passion and purpose can influence educational and career decisions · Common misconceptions about college preparation· Why career conversations should begin early · How parents can support children without choosing their future for them · The importance of identifying personal strengths, values, and aptitudes · Why mentorship and trusted resources matter · How volunteering and community involvement can help students discover their interests · Why educational and career information should be verified How persistence and preparation create opportunities · Why your career direction can evolve as you gain experience · How to connect activities you enjoy with meaningful career possibilities Weekly Challenge: List 5-10 things you really enjoy doing anddecide which 3 resonate with you most. JONSOP https://jonsop.com (https://jonsop.com) jonsopdr2@gmail.com (mailto:onsopdr2@gmail.com) Shellee Howard www.collegereadyplan.info (http://www.collegereadyplan.info/)- free clearity call www.collegereadyplan.com/resources (http://www.collegereadyplan.com/resources) www.empowereducation.world Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/) Facebook:www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 (http://www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1) www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan (http://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ (https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan (https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan) TikTok: collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc (https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) Google: College Ready Twitter: https://x.com/GoCollegeReady (https://x.com/GoCollegeReady) Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

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   12 Oct 2026

   Season 5 Episode 242 Guest 57 - How To Graduate College Without Going Into Debt with Shellee Howard

   Is it possible to earn a college degree without accumulatingthousands of dollars in student loan debt? For many families, college tuition can feel overwhelming.Between rising educational expenses, scholarship applications, financial aid decisions, and choosing the right school, it's easy to assume that student loans are unavoidable. But what if there are more opportunities available than yourealize? In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz welcome college admissions strategist Shellee Howard to discuss How To Graduate College Without Going Into Debt and explore strategies families can use to prepare for college, identify -scholarship opportunities, and make more informed financial decisions. Drawing on her experience helping students navigate collegeadmissions and scholarships, Shelley shares stories, practical recommendations, and important considerations for parents and students preparing for higher education. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE ·  Why college planning should begin earlier thanmany families expect ·   How students can identify their interests,strengths, and career aspirations ·   Why finding the right college matters as muchas getting accepted ·   The differences between need-based financialaid and merit scholarships ·    How leadership, extracurricular activities, andpersonal interests can create scholarship opportunities ·   Why independent scholarships deserve greaterattention ·    How to approach scholarship researchstrategically ·   Why students should consider academic, social,and financial fit ·   How parents can help students prepare forcollege without making decisions for them ·   Why preparation, curiosity, and intentionalplanning can influence educational opportunities Weekly Challenge: Research the different ways college tuitioncan be paid (do not include student loans). JONSOP https://jonsop.com (https://jonsop.com) jonsopdr2@gmail.com (mailto:onsopdr2@gmail.com) Shellee Howard www.collegereadyplan.info (http://www.collegereadyplan.info/)- free clearity call www.collegereadyplan.com/resources (http://www.collegereadyplan.com/resources) www.empowereducation.world Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleehoward/) Facebook:www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1 (http://www.facebook.com/shellee.howard1) www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan (http://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ (https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan (https://www.youtube.com/@collegereadyplan) TikTok: collegereadyplan https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc (https://www.tiktok.com/@collegereadyplan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) Google: College Ready Twitter: https://x.com/GoCollegeReady (https://x.com/GoCollegeReady) Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Season 5 Episode 241 - Embracing The Discomfort Of Growth

   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave discuss embracing the discomfort of growth and why intentionally stepping beyond what's comfortable can help you continue movingforward personally and professionally. For mid-career professionals, this conversation is especially important. You may have years of experience, you may know your job extremely well, you may have established a comfortable routine, but ask yourself: Am I comfortable because I've succeeded—or have I become so comfortable that I've stopped growing? IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why growth and discomfort often happen together • The difference between forced change and choosing to change • How fear of failure can keep us from growing • Why learning becomes easier when we embrace discomfort • The importance of defining success for yourself • How career comfort can create professional vulnerability • Why you need to differentiate yourself from your peers • How unexpected career changes can force growth • Why preparation is an important part of career development • The connection between critical self-reflection and growth • Why being proactive is better than waiting for change • How small uncomfortable actions can build confidence Weekly Challenge: Identify one low-risk action in your personal or professional life and complete it before the end of the week. JONSOP https://jonsop.com (https://jonsop.com) jonsopdr2@gmail.com (mailto:onsopdr2@gmail.com) Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

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• Dr Richmond Hill
• Dr John Betterson
• Dr Sherrie Campbell
• Bridgett McGowen
• Jeni Yelton

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2 ratings

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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0

YouTube

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Engagement

51

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