Sara Deacon, The Adulting Coach, is a speaker and teen mentor who empowers ambitious young people to design their lives based on who they are, independent of others' expectations. With discipline, creativity and enthusiasm, she inspires young adults to challenge assumptions, act intentionally and own their future like a boss!
Sara Deacon Vroom Vroom Veer Stories
Grew up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, as a freshman she was shy around people she didn't know; as a senior she was screaming for attention rocking orange pants with a rubber chicken in her hand
Connected with a teacher in high school who really “got her” and encouraged her to connect to her creative side
Was always a generalist and not a specialist; she is working creatively to learn something or find an answer to a question or solve a problem; once solved, it's time to move on
Great story about working with a young athlete and trying to figure out what went well during as event; he really enjoyed lifting up the team and making them better; asked him to think about going into data science as that not involve inspiring people too much
Talked about the how amazing karate is for teaching very young people how to lead other kids; got amazing feedback from other parents about how her kids do a great job with their kids holding space, listening and cheerleading for them
Found an amazing side gig; so you want to attend an event; but the ticket may be too pricey; Sara volunteered to MC the event in exchange to attend for free; loved the whole experience that was totally energized until the following Monday and crashed…worth it.
Gap years can be a great way explore you options, but have some intention; if you want to explore in college; maybe start at a community college or state University before committing to an expensive program
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