P&P: Gil Gibori "Creating Positive Environments for Teens to Thrive"

Prepped and Polished Podcast

Episode 223: This week, Alexis talks to Gil Gibori Founder of the House Tutoring Lounge. Gil has degrees from Emory and Northwestern and has decades of experience as a private tutor. He is CEO and Founder of The House, the world’s first Tutoring Lounge specifically designed for today’s student. The method behind The House Tutoring Lounge is to offer a space that is parent-free for students, an oasis where teenagers can work, study and socialize together, while also having on-demand tutors at their service whenever they need. On today’s episode, Gil talks about the anxiety both students and parents face today and has some ideas on how to overcome some of the stressors teens face today. For another related episode check out Episode 38 Jeff Leiken Empowering Youth to Live Extraordinary Lives Gil’s advice for teens getting ready for college: 1. Chill the heck out. 2. Find a college that makes you happy. 3. Don’t go for Gold, go for the right fit. 4. Chill your parents out. 5. You’re going to be fine. 6. Try to graduate without loans! Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!