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The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer When I was in school, math was always a challenge for me. From learning the abacus in elementary school to taking courses in college, it never quite clicked. Looking back, I realize one thing I didn’t take advantage of was tutoring—something that might have made a real difference. That’s why I found the work of Autumn Shead so interesting. As the Founder … Continue reading The Jewel Institute: Building Confidence in Math: How Autumn Shead Is Helping Students Succeed

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Business, Education, Entrepreneur

Chat with Successful Business Owners

Monica Pena, EGBI Want to discover the secrets behind thriving businesses? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from successful entrepreneurs. At this in-person event, you’ll hear firsthand about their experiences, advice, and strategies that led them to success. REGISTER HERE: https://egbi.org/chat/ Date: Tuesday, July 16th from 6-8pm Location: City of Austin Economic Development Department, 5202 East Ben White Boulevard #Suite 300, Austin, TX … Continue reading Chat with Successful Business Owners

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Community, Education

The Fair Housing Conference 2024

The Fair Housing Conference will be hosted on April 16 – 17, 2024 at Norris Conference Center. The program will start at 8:00 a.m. with an opening and welcome followed by a pre-conference tour of Colony Park. The Colony Park Sustainable Community Bus Tour is an opportunity for conference attendees to tour the site of the future Colony Park Sustainable Community and existing adjacent neighborhoods … Continue reading The Fair Housing Conference 2024

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Education, Goals, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Empowering Yourself in the New Year

A Guide to Starting Fresh with Depression Damita Miller-Shanklin Starting the new year with a focus on mental health is a positive step, and it’s good to seek ways to support yourself. If you’re dealing with depression, it’s important to approach self-care and improvement with patience and self-compassion. In the quiet embrace of a new year, you may find yourself standing at the beginning of … Continue reading Empowering Yourself in the New Year

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Education, Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness: Your Thyroid and What You Should Know

Damita Miller-Shanklin The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, and it plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions by producing hormones. Thyroid conditions can lead to an imbalance in hormone levels, resulting in symptoms and health issues. Here are some common thyroid symptoms and key things to know about thyroid conditions: Common Thyroid Symptoms: Five Key Things to Know … Continue reading Health and Wellness: Your Thyroid and What You Should Know

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