Kathryne Imabayashi is a whirlwind of wisdom and experience! With over 40 years in education across five continents, she’s not just a teacher; she’s a parenting coach, speaker, and author on a mission to help parents raise emotionally healthy boys. So, what’s the scoop? We dive deep into her journey, exploring the pivotal moment that sparked her passion for understanding boys. Picture this: Kathryne and her son are on a fishing trip in Japan when a gang of boys wanders by. Instead of excitement, Kathryne felt a pang of fear—what if her son grew up to provoke the same reaction in others? This moment ignited her quest to transform misconceptions about boys and help parents navigate the wild world of raising them.

Kathryne’s insights are like gold nuggets for parents grappling with the unique challenges boys face as they grow. From one-on-one coaching to her podcast “Unlocking the Parenting Code,” she shares practical strategies that empower parents to foster confidence and compassion in their sons, turning them into remarkable men. This episode is a treasure trove of stories, tips, and genuine heart, and it’s just the kind of chat that’ll leave you inspired and ready to tackle parenthood with newfound

Guest Bio: Kathryne Imabayashi is an experienced educator, parenting coach, speaker, and author, dedicated to supporting parents and teachers in raising boys who grow into emotionally healthy, confident, and compassionate men. With over 40 years in education across Canada, Japan, Lebanon, Thailand, Georgia and Qatar, Kathryne has worked as a teacher, principal, and school director in a wide range of cultural and educational settings.

She is the founder of Sonhood Coaching, where she empowers parents and educators to better understand boys’ unique emotional and developmental needs. Kathryne shares her insights through one-on-one coaching, live workshops, and online events. She also hosts the podcast Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys, featuring real conversations with parents and experts from around the world.

Kathryne is the author of the book Raising Boys Who Become Remarkable Men: Intentionally Parenting Your Son from Birth to 8, a heartfelt and practical guide for parents navigating the early years with their sons.

Throughout her career, Kathryne has served as President of the Tokyo Association for International Preschools, founded and directed an international preschool in Japan, and developed early years curricula. She holds a Canadian Teaching License, a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Maine, and a Master of Education from Framingham State University.

Now living in Itoshima, Fukuoka-ken, Japan, Kathryne continues her mission of helping families create stronger connections, challenge harmful stereotypes about boys, and foster the emotional well-being of the next generation.

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Barry Garapedian

Guest Bio: Barry Garapedian is the President and CEO of MAG 7 Consulting, a boutique coaching, mentoring, and advisory firm that caters to high-school and college-aged students. The MAG 7 program has distilled and codified key principles of achievement and paths to success which propel young people to meet their highest potentials in all aspects of life.

Speak with Barry for a few minutes and you will likely find his energy, positivity, and zest for life contagious. Not surprisingly, the MAG 7 program is equally dynamic. Key elements teach the next generation how to develop and maintain key life-hack habits, have a positive mindset consistently, and create structure and discipline in life. Performance models and methods are robust and all-encompassing.

Barry’s passion for mentoring and teaching has been a constant theme in his life. For over 15 years he has volunteered as a Career Coach at Pepperdine University. Having mentored close to 1,000 students over the years, Barry is a sought-after speaker at Business Fraternities, Student Professional Clubs and the Pepperdine Ambassadors Council. Many of Barry’s students keep in touch with him for advice and guidance

Barry spent 39 years as a financial advisor with a major wire house, where he was managing director, a team founder, and the recipient of national recognition from The Financial Times and Barron’s. Throughout his career on Wall Street, Barry worked closely with clients and their children. He looked to foster value that extended beyond a family’s balance sheet, helping families create positive dynamics through strategic advice, practical guidance, and a forthright perspective.

He graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Public Policy. While studying at USC, he worked as a private tennis instructor and also worked as a performing magician at the iconic Magic Castle. Barry remains an avid tennis player and still enjoys doing magic as a hobby.

Barry believes strongly in the value of giving back to others—through financial support, but also through active participation as a volunteer, demonstrating his interest in others’ lives. He has served on many Boards, including the Olive View UCLA Medical Center and the Armenian Film Foundation. Barry is especially honored to be named “Father of the Year” by the American Diabetes Association & the National Father’s Day Council in June of 2009. He is currently serving on the Board of the Cancer Support Community VVSB, the Crest Board at Pepperdine University and the Pomegranate Foundation.

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Join us as we dive into the world of youth empowerment with Barry Garapedian, the head honcho of Mag7 Consulting! Barry’s all about transforming the lives of high school and college students, helping them crush their goals and unlock their potential.

He’s got some seriously cool insights into the importance of establishing a family constitution to keep values alive and kicking, and let’s be real—who wouldn’t want a roadmap for life, right? With a passion for mentoring that spans over 15 years, Barry shares his wisdom on building a positive mindset, creating structure, and the magic of life hacks that pave the way for success. So, grab your headphones, and let's get ready to sprinkle some inspiration into our lives!

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Get ready to dive into the world of financial aid with the amazing Howard Freeman! Today, we’re chatting about how navigating college expenses doesn't have to be as terrifying as a rollercoaster ride, especially when you have a guide like Howard, who's been helping families score affordable college options for over two decades. He’s got the inside scoop on everything from filling out those pesky FAFSA forms to understanding scholarships and grants—basically, he’s the financial aid superhero we never knew we needed!

With a sprinkle of humor and a whole lot of heart, Howard shares his passion for empowering students and families to make informed decisions without breaking the bank. So, whether you’re a parent pulling your hair out over tuition or a student wondering how to make college happen without selling a kidney, you’re in the right place! Buckle up, because this episode is packed with tips and tricks that can turn financial chaos into college dreams!

Guest Bio - Howard Freedman’s professional experiences were the right fit for creating a successful Financial Aid Consulting. For over twenty years, he has continued to make his clients feel confident and booming by helping them pursue the most affordable colleges. One of Howard’s favorite quotes is:

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to success is always to try once more.” Thomas Edison

Howard’s leadership and accomplishments in financial management, customer service, management, software consulting, process improvements, negotiations, and analytical skills saved organizations millions of dollars. It was only natural to reinvent himself into a more satisfying career as a financial aid consultant to give back to society positively.

Several years after creating Financial Aid Consulting, he was recruited to become the ACCESS program manager in the Boston Public School system. It helped him open his universe by providing financial aid services and scholarships to a diverse population of over 2700 high school seniors in over twenty high schools. This earned him a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He later returned to Financial Aid Consulting.

He graduated from the College Board’s Financial Aid Institute and completed ongoing training with college financial aid and admissions department professionals. This helped to better understand how these organizations are taught and operate.

Howard assumed leadership positions in professional organizations while becoming a public speaker and author for general and college-related national publications. A vast collection of his articles is shared on this website. He is also a highly acclaimed author of three editions of his book, Making College Happen, available on Amazon.com.

The American Payroll Association recognized him as Man of the Year, and the Massachusetts State Senate honored him with a citation. He later received the Whatever Takes Award from his former employer, InPower, a software developer, for outstanding customer service.

Howard received his BS in Business Management from Northeastern University and an MBA from Suffolk University in Boston.

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Get ready to dive into a world where storytelling meets parenting magic! We’re chatting with the dynamic duo, Amanda and Aaron Johnson, who are all about transforming life's narrative into something spectacular. Amanda's got 25 years of experience turning personal backstories into epic tales through her projects like the Story Oracle, while Aaron brings his entrepreneurial flair to the mix, ensuring every story is as unique as the person telling it.

We’ll explore how using stories can help parents communicate better with their kids, fostering emotional literacy and connection. So, grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s unravel the enchanting power of storytelling together!

Entrepreneurial at heart, Aaron Johnson has been both deeply involved with start-ups and mesmerized by Story and the hero’s journey since he was a child. When he began paving his own non-traditional education and career paths and rediscovered some of his own potential through Improv, Debate, and Mock Trial competitions, he quickly realized that every system and solution needs to be unique because every person’s vision, mission, and path is different. Today, he is the Co-founder (and Business Wizard) of Saved By Story Publishing and the Conference Director of the Partners in Treatment Conference on Mental Health.

Amanda Johnson alchemizes twenty-five years of transformative experiences through story literacy, writing, and narrative medicine to fulfill her mission through The Story Oracle and Saved By Story: to equip individuals to use humanity’s most innate tools to transmute the pain of their backstory into a more magically-ever-after for themselves, their loved ones, and those they serve.

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Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of personalized education with our special guest, Helen Panos, a rockstar educator with over 25 years under her belt! We kick things off by tackling the elephant in the room: the crazy emphasis on standardized testing and how it often leaves kids stranded in the educational Bermuda Triangle.

Helen shares her journey from the public school system to founding Dynamics Learning, where she’s shaking things up with tailored tutoring, SAT prep, and even college application assistance! We chat about the importance of catching learning gaps before they snowball into a mountain of stress, and how parents can be proactive in their kids’ education. So grab your favorite snack and settle in, because we’re all about making learning fun and impactful, one giggle at a time!

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Money matters, and today we’re diving headfirst into the fun world of financial literacy for kids with our fantastic guest, Anthony Delany! He’s not just your average financial advisor; he’s the mastermind behind Owning the Dash, where he’s on a mission to teach children the ins and outs of money through delightful picture books.

We’re talking about why it’s crucial to start these conversations early and how teaching kids about money can be as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—filled with ups, downs, and unexpected twists! Plus, we’ll explore how Anthony ties in life lessons about patience and compassion into his stories, proving that money talks can be both educational and entertaining. So grab your jelly beans and get ready for a sweet episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and plenty of dad jokes!

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In 2020, Kathi Sohn retired from her first career of 36 years with the U.S. Defense Department. Widowed in 2019, Kathi decided to devote her life to sharing the powerful work her beloved husband created – the Body Memory Process for discovering and releasing childhood trauma and beliefs. Kathi wrote a bestselling book on the Body Memory Process, You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It, released in 2023. This powerful book provides background information via interesting case studies, and the entire Body Memory Process for childhood vow discovery and release. She now is a speaker and coach who is dedicated to mitigating the cycle of inter-generational trauma.

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Robert Melillo

Guest Bio - Dr. Robert Melillo is a leading expert in developmental neurological conditions such as ADHD, autism, OCD, tics, dyslexia, anxiety, and depression in both children and adults. With extensive knowledge of brain function, he has perfected a noninvasive, multi-modal method to significantly improve and correct many neurological disorders. His expertise in functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology is unparalleled, backed by 30 years as a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and bestselling author. His book Disconnected Kids, soon to release its 3rd edition, is a cornerstone in its genre, translated into 16 languages. Co-founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and developer of the Melillo Method®, he also runs the Melillo Center for Developing Minds in NY. Dr. Melillo directs the National Institute for Brain and Rehabilitation Sciences and co-hosts the web series Disconnected Kids Reconnected Families with his wife Carolyn, boasting over 3 million views. He also hosts The Melillo Method Podcast, Everything Brain.

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Dr. Robert Melillo, a rockstar in the field of brain health, joins us to dive headfirst into the complex world of neurological disorders that affect both kids and adults. With a background in neuroscience and a personal connection through his son's ADHD diagnosis, Dr. Melillo is on a mission to bridge the gap between brain function and behavior. He introduces us to his innovative Melillo Method, which has transformed thousands of lives, showing us that understanding the brain can lead to real, impactful change. We discuss everything from ADHD to autism, OCD, and anxiety, breaking down misconceptions that these conditions stem from brain injuries or genetic mutations. Instead, we learn that many children are simply experiencing functional disconnections in their brains, which can be addressed through targeted activities and therapies.

Dr. Melillo emphasizes the importance of movement and sensory stimulation in brain development, and he provides parents with practical steps to help their children find balance and connection. The episode is brimming with hope and practical advice, making it a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of neurological disorders.

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