• Ep. 12- Academic Mentoring: Designing our Own Path
    Oct 17 2025

    Take control of your academic journey! In this episode of IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn, I share practical strategies for designing your unique academic path, overcoming common challenges, and making intentional choices that align with your strengths, interests, and goals. Whether you’re a student, young adult, or parent supporting someone in school, this episode gives you tools to thrive academically and personally.

    Plus, I introduce my first published book, From Stuck to Spark!, packed with exercises, tips, and stories to help you reclaim your confidence and take charge of your journey. You can order your copy on Amazon or through my website.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform, and start designing your path today!

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    7 mins
  • Ep 11- Peace over Pressure: Finding Purpose in Your Career Personality
    Oct 11 2025

    Feeling disconnected or drained at work? You’re not alone — over 60% of employees feel disengaged in their jobs. In this episode of IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn, we’ll explore how career coaching and understanding your unique career personality can help you reclaim peace and purpose in your work.

    Learn how to:
    ✨ Identify your strengths and motivators
    ✨ Reframe challenges as opportunities
    ✨ Find meaning in your current role while designing your next step

    Because your job doesn’t define your worth — your alignment does.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio or on my website — link in bio.

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 10- Hope and New Beginnings: Choosing Resilience This October
    Oct 3 2025

    In this episode of IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn, we explore how to embrace hope and create new beginnings — even when life feels uncertain. This October, I share why hope isn’t just a feeling, but a choice and a practice that can transform your relationships, mental health, and outlook on life.

    You’ll hear insights on how to strengthen resilience, reframe challenges, and nurture optimism in everyday life. Plus, I give a glimpse into what’s coming next: Episode 11 on finding peace and purpose in a job that isn’t always perfect.

    Tune in to discover why hope matters now more than ever — and how you can start choosing it today.

    Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and visit www.ignitefuturescoaching.com to join the community and access more resources.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 9: Student Resilience
    Sep 18 2025

    Feeling overwhelmed by school? In this episode of IF: Glow Forward with Jocelyn, I share practical strategies to help students manage academic stress, build resilience, and stay motivated. You’ll hear how academic mentoring can provide support, structure, and guidance for students navigating school challenges and mental wellness.


    📌 Parents & Caregivers: Join me in Berkeley, CA on October 22 for “The Parent/Caregiver Compass: Finding Balance, Purpose & Connection”. This free workshop explores ways to support young people while maintaining your own balance and well-being. Reserve your spot here.


    🎓 Academic mentoring sessions are available virtually or in-person. Book a session to receive personalized guidance, strategies, and support tailored to your student’s needs—helping them thrive academically while building confidence and coping skills.


    💬 If you had an academic mentor, what support would you want? Or, thinking back, what could have helped you thrive in school? Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!


    🌐 Learn more and access resources at www.ignitefuturescoaching.com


    📲 Follow along for tips and resources: @ignitefutures_coaching (Instagram), Ignite Futures LLC (Facebook), Ignite Futures by Jocelyn (LinkedIn).


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    8 mins
  • Ep. 8: Advocating for Yourself at Work & Navigating Workplace Depres
    Sep 12 2025

    Discover strategies for early career professionals to advocate for themselves and protect their mental health.


    💻 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or directly on my website. While you’re there, check out my other episodes!


    🎟️ FREE Event: The Parent/Caregiver Compass: Finding Balance, Purpose & Connection – Oct 22, Berkeley, CA. Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite.com


    💻 Join the Ignite Futures community for exclusive resources and your free Reset & Rise guide: ignitefuturescoaching.com/join-my-community


    📞 Need support? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HELLO to 741741


    Let’s grow together, glow forward, and ignite your future!

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    11 mins
  • EP. 7: Breaking the Silence on Depression
    Sep 5 2025

    Depression impacts millions of people—including teens and adults—yet it often goes unspoken. In this episode, Jocelyn Brooks, MSW, M.A.Ed, shares insights to help you recognize the signs, understand the challenges, and take steps toward resilience and healing—whether for yourself or someone you care about.


    Discover how to:


    Break the silence and reduce stigma around mental health


    Build resilience and practical strategies for daily life


    Access resources and support that can make a difference



    💻 Dive deeper with my latest blog: Navigating Depression: Practical Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience. You can test this on my website: www.ignitefuturescoaching.com


    📅 Don’t miss my virtual event: “Reset & Rise: Transform Your Mindset, Gain Clarity, and Boost Confidence”—this Saturday at 10 AM PST! Registration closes by the end of today, and only 12 tickets remain. Reserve your spot here: Register Now


    Join the Ignite Futures community and claim your free Reset & Rise guide to help you take meaningful steps toward mental wellness and confidence.


    💬 Connect with me on social media:

    Instagram: @ignitefutures_coaching

    Facebook: Ignite Futures LLC

    LinkedIn: Ignite Futures by Jocelyn

    TikTok: @ignitefuturescoaching


    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Ignite Futures Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or via my website so you never miss a weekly episode.

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    11 mins
  • EP 6: Ignite Your Academic Success: Strategies to Thrive
    Aug 29 2025

    Struggling to stay motivated in school or make the most of mentoring? In this episode, Jocelyn Brooks, MSW, M.A.Ed, shares insights to help students thrive academically and personally.


    ✨ Discover how to:

    Take your school journey to the next level

    Access academic exclusive tools and resources


    Join the Community of Igniters and claim your free Reset & Rise guide


    📚 Read the latest IF: Reset & Rise Blog on Academic Mentoring:

    👉 Newest Blog


    🚀 Don’t miss your chance to reserve a seat for the virtual event:

    👉 Reset & Rise: Empower Your Life with Confidence and Clarity

    — limited spots available!


    💬 Connect with me on all social media platforms

    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Ignite Futures Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or via my website so you never miss a weekly episode.

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    6 mins
  • Ep. 5: Build a Career You Love
    Aug 22 2025

    This week, I am helping young adults, early-career professionals, and parents & caregivers take steps toward a career they love.

    In this episode, you’ll hear insights, tips, and strategies to help you glow forward in your career and life. Plus, I’ll share details about my free virtual workshop – Reset & Rise: Empower Your Life with Confidence and Clarity and ways you can connect with me and our supportive community.

    📅 Free Virtual Workshop – Reset & Rise: Saturday, September 6 | 10 AM PDT | Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

    💡 Join the Ignite Futures by Jocelyn Community
    Sign up at ignitefuturescoaching.com/join-the-community to connect with like-minded peers and receive your Reset & Rise Guide PDF.

    📖 Check out my Blogs for more tips: Ignite Break Free Blogs

    💬 Connect with me on social media:

    • Instagram: @ignitefutures_coaching

    • Facebook: Ignite Futures LLC

    • LinkedIn: Ignite Futures by Jocelyn

    • TikTok: @ignitefuturescoaching

    🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to the Ignite Futures Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, or via my website so you never miss a weekly episode.


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    10 mins