Welcome to the RISE Podcast with host Gary Lipovetsky. In this captivating episode, Gary sits down with Leila Centner, the visionary founder of Centner Academy, to delve into her remarkable life journey and the core values that drive her educational empire. Leila opens up about her experiences growing up in Victorville, California, and shares how she overcame challenges to achieve success starting from humble beginnings. They discuss the impact of brainwashing in college and the transformative power of shifting mindset. Leila reveals her unconventional path to becoming a CFO of a billion-dollar company at the age of 29. The conversation takes a deep dive into the unique philosophy and approach of Centner Academy, exploring its emphasis on purpose-driven education and the impact of AI on the future of learning. Leila's commitment to empowering teachers and building housing for educators shines through as they discuss her future plans and business ventures. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:11 Core Values of Centner Academy 10:46 Brainwashing in College 12:24 Impact of AI on education 13:39 What's different about Centner Academy? 15:57 Building an educational empire 18:31 Building Housing for teachers 20:37 Childhood and Growing up in Victorville California 27:30 How to be successful when you start from nothing 30:50 Shifting your mindset / Moving from Victorville to Orange County 37:38 "I never liked school!" 41:49 Transforming my mindset 43:11 Becoming a CFO at 29 45:19 "Every single person has a purpose" 49:32 Working at a Billion Dollar Company at 29 50:53 Entrepreneurship vs. Employment / Selling Lollipops in Middle School  57:42:00 How I met my husband 1:02:31 Working as a CFO for my husband's company 1:05:30 Future plans and business ventures 1:05:58 Hiring a relationship coach 1:08:36 40x in 5 years 1:09:33 How past experiences shape us   SOCIALS: GARY LIPOVETSKY https://www.instagram.com/garylipovet... GUEST SOCIALS: LEILA CENTNER https://www.instagram.com/leilacentner3/ https://centneracademy.com/our-leaders