Life After School
This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities that come with life after school. Advice is given by me, Charles Prince, and by experts who can answer questions. Topics include career exploration, money management, finding community, and achieving work-life balance. Whether you're a recent graduate feeling lost, a seasoned professional looking for inspiration, or looking for extra support, this podcast offers practical advice and relatable stories about the unique journey of transitioning from student to adult.
Episodes
70 episodes
Take It a Day at a Time
There's nothing wrong with taking it a day at a time. We are pushed to focus on our futures so much that we often forget what we have now. In today's episode, I encourage us to slow down and remember what we have today. There's nothing wrong wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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9:47
Take to Healthy Coping Skills
One of the most crucial things we need to learn how to do is learn and practice healthy coping skills. Regardless of whether you're struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, or anything else, healthy coping skills are an essential need as you tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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12:01
Take Back Your Life - The S Word
Today, we're addressing a challenging subject that urgently requires attention. Many of us have encountered this issue with friends or family, or perhaps you have pondered it yourself. The choice to end one’s time on Earth can create a sense of...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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12:30
Take Time to Journal
I firmly believe that journaling is one of the most overlooked resources in prioritizing mental health. It offers numerous advantages for our mental well-being, and we'll explore some of these benefits along with the different methods individua...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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11:33
Take Your Phone Away
Have you ever realized you might be truly dependent on your phone? Not just the trendy term "addicted" that we often use casually, but a genuine, serious dependency. Do you ever get the feeling that life without your phone is unimaginable? In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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17:12
Take 20 For Yourself
In this episode, we dive into the importance of high school and college students prioritizing mental health. With the pressures of school, social media, and everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But taking just 20 minutes daily to disco...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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14:03
Patience..........Is Key
There is no shame in not being fully prepared for adulthood! Some adults (*cough* like myself) are still trying to figure things out and know the next steps. Some things require urgency to figure out but don't rush into careers or jobs because ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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10:37
Cooking Files: Spaghetti
One of the common things that I hear about from people who start living on their own is the fear of not knowing how to cook. I can help you with that. There are hundreds of YouTube & TikTok content on cooking so I am no expert like them. Ho...
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17:16
Straight from the Source (with Marie Downey)
Today's episode is exciting as I talk with recent graduate Marie Downey and I get to pick her brain about various topics from her favorite subjects in school to what her plans are going to be. This episode is filled with information, humor, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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17:22
Empowering Guidance for High School Graduates
It's May, and it's the time of year in which thousands of high school graduates prepare to embark on life and its challenges! It can be daunting going into the unknown. I give 3 pieces of advice to our graduating seniors in this episode. These ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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14:19
Our Future Plans
We are very excited about what the future holds for us at Life After School & CKM Podcasting! We have some exciting projects coming up and are looking forward to expanding our podcasting abilities and we are excited to have you all along fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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12:17
I Wish I Knew
As you grow up and go through different experiences, you'll often find yourself thinking, "I wish I knew!" That's why I started this podcast. There are so many things I wish I had known before becoming an adult, things that caught me off guard....
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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14:39
Always Double Check!
We took a bit of a different approach in this episode. We talk about the dangers of the amount of misinformation that is presented and consumed. We discuss some practical ways to help wade through all of the murky waters of the amount of inform...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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17:24
Setting Goals - Pushing Through
Pushing through regardless of the circumstances can be easier said than done. We discuss various ways of how we can push through and work towards accomplishing our goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:44
Setting Goals - Gotta Keep it Organized
Life can get busy and it seems as if it never slows down. However, we shouldn't allow that to stop us from ensuring that our goals are organized the best way we can. We discuss some tips on how to keep organized and how to ensure that your goal...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:36
Setting Goals - What Do I Do?
Setting goals as a young adult can feel overwhelming, but by planning and focusing on what you want to achieve, you can start making progress toward those goals. With a little bit of strategy and self-awareness, you can set yourself up for succ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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11:16
Budgeting - Opening Up a Savings Account
We discuss the basics of opening up a savings account. This episode just gives you some simple tips to keep in mind when looking around for a good savings account. It can be intimidating trying to navigate through all of this information, but a...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:23
Budgeting - Opening Up a Checking Account
We discuss the basics of opening up a checking account. This is a simple episode discussing what information and items are needed when opening up a checking account. Disclaimer: Each bank has its own requirements of what they want ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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16:12
Budgeting - Uh Oh! (Emergency Fund)
We all know that they are coming, we never know when. Then when they do take place, they always happen at the worst time imaginable. Yes, I'm referring to those dreaded emergencies! That's when you realize the importance of having an emergency ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:48
Budgeting - Every Dollar Counts
In this episode, we discuss a couple of practical insights on budgeting with a keen emphasis on tracking spending and prioritizing needs. Learn effective strategies to gain financial control and make informed decisions for a more secure financi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:44
Budgeting - Be Realistic
We start to talk about the dreaded activity of adults everywhere: budgeting. However, have you considered why so many people struggle with budgeting? Why does budgeting always feel like a chore? It may have something to do with our goals and we...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:18
Rent & Money: The Union That Makes our Wallets Cry
We start the episode by discussing how to start renting a place to live. Then we discuss how important money is and how we have to be careful with what we spend regarding our rent. Rent and money have a particularly distressing relationship as ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:39
The "Joy" of Apartment Hunting
Imagine this scenario: you are about to graduate high school (or college) and thinking about where to start your life. Where are you going to live? Can I afford the rent? How do I even go about looking for an apartment? There are many questions...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:20
From Flo to a Gecko: Car Insurance Explained!
In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of car insurance and why it's an imperative aspect of responsible vehicle ownership. We discuss the financial protection it offers in the event of accidents, theft, or damage, as well as its lega...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:38