On Episode 22 of The KindlED Podcast,  Kaity and Adriane chat with Audrey Wisch, founder of Curious Cardinals. We take a deep dive into the pivotal role of consistency and trust in a mentor-student relationship and how it helps students realize their full potential. We also shine a light on the transformative power of passion-based learning and how it can lead students to meaningful careers.  This episode also covers:  🔥 the power of near-peer mentorship and how it humanizes the path to success 🔥 the role of parents in a child's learning process  🔥 the significance of project-based learning 🔥 the importance of representation in learning 🔥 how finding mentors that students can identify with can significantly impact their success 🔥 and so much more! ABOUT THE GUEST:  Audrey left Stanford to found Curious Cardinals, mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $6.8m in ventured funding. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Audrey empowers youth and provides college students meaningful work. Founder & CEO Audrey left Stanford to found Curious Cardinals, mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $6.8m in ventured funding. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and having spoken on CNN, the Today Show and to students worldwide, Audrey aims to unlock student potential through the power of mentorship. 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST 🎙️ The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments. Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. ✍️ GOT A BURNING QUESTION? ✍️ We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to [email protected]. Let's dive into the conversation together! 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 🔥 Want more KindlED content? 💙 Connect with us 💌 Subscribe to The Sunday Spark