Navigating College Admissions with Lee Norwood

In this episode of the Deconstructed Woman Podcast, Jojy welcomes Lee Norwood, owner of Annapolis College Consulting, to discuss navigating the college admissions process. Lee shares her personal journey from a medical sales career to becoming a college consultant, driven by her passion for helping families. She provides insights into important factors universities consider in applications, the role of gap years, financial aid, and the growing influence of AI. Lee also introduces her subscription-based program, College Sharks, which offers valuable resources for families.

Annapolis College Consulting

College Sharks

00:00 Introduction to the Deconstructed Woman Podcast

00:31 Meet Lee Norwood: College Admissions Expert

02:15 Lee's Journey from Pharma to College Consulting

06:44 The Evolution of College Admissions

17:16 Navigating College Choices and Financial Aid

23:48 Understanding Need-Based Aid at Elite Schools

25:02 The Reality Check for Parents and Students

26:35 Financial Planning and Filling Out the FAFSA

27:08 Choosing the Right Colleges for Merit Aid

30:17 Key Factors in College Applications

35:04 The Role of AI in College Essays

38:36 Connecting with College Consulting Services

42:17 Podcast Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Exploring 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin: Understanding Personality Types

In this episode of the Deconstructed Woman Podcast, hosts Elisa Marie and Jojy discuss the book 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin. The episode covers Rubin's framework categorizing people's responses to internal and external expectations into four groups - the Rebel, the Upholder, the Questioner, and the Obliger. Elisa and Joji delve into their personal experiences and reflections on these categories, including how understanding these personality types can be applied in personal relationships and work environments to improve motivation and communication.

00:00 Introduction to the Deconstructed Woman Podcast

00:31 Exploring 'The Four Tendencies' by Gretchen Rubin

01:45 Joji's Initial Thoughts on the Book

03:24 Breaking Down the Four Tendencies

04:34 Personal Reflections on the Tendencies

06:11 Applying the Tendencies in Family Dynamics

08:33 Workplace Applications of the Tendencies

21:26 Generational and Developmental Perspectives

29:19 Challenges in Motivating Different Tendencies

32:39 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Understanding the Gen Z Stare: A Cross-Generational ConversationIn this episode of The Deconstructed Woman Podcast, hosts Elisa Marie and Joji, joined by co-host Tara, delve into the topic of the 'Gen Z Stare.' They explore how this phenomenon represents generational differences in communication, particularly in non-verbal responses and workplace interactions. The episode covers the nuances of the Gen Z stare, how it relates to changes in societal norms and the impact of technology and the pandemic on interpersonal skills. The discussion also touches on strategies for improving intergenerational communication in the workplace and the importance of personalized approaches to understanding and interacting with members of different generations.00:00 Introduction to the Deconstructed Woman Podcast00:30 Exploring the Gen Z Stare01:15 Defining the Gen Z Stare02:26 Generational Perspectives on Communication05:10 Gen Z in the Workplace08:36 Intergenerational Communication Challenges26:59 The Role of Emojis and Emotional Expression31:35 Tips for Managing Gen Z in the Workplace36:54 Final Thoughts and Conclusion