• Season Three, Episode 108

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about becoming the best student, how to take tests well, and developing more critical thinking with our guest, Jesse Hartman.

Jesse Hartman became the co-owner of Hartman Tutoring in 2006 and has over 20 years of tutoring experience.

As a student at Emory University, Jesse worked part-time as an SAT tutor/teacher. He aimed to reach learners not as a teacher but as a mentor and academic guide. Jesse has prepared students for nearly every standardized test and every available subject. He is currently the Director of Hartman Tutoring and continues to tutor in NYC and beyond. ​

Jesse is also an accomplished poet and award-winning lyricist.

“Keep on asking until you understand. Keep on asking until you feel like you have a grasp of the subject that you're trying to get a hold of. There's no sense of walking away being like, I still don't really get what's going on here.”– Jesse Hartman

“The purpose of critical thinking skills is to have a sound view of how to come to a valid conclusion and recognize something as true versus not. It's harder than we think, especially in a world where many very large entities benefit from duping us, either as individuals or as collectives. Sometimes it's scary to have an opinion or a viewpoint or a vision of reality that differs from the masses.” – Jesse Hartman

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• As the owner and director of Hartman Tutoring, Jesse specializes in counseling, coaching enrichment, and test prep tutoring.
• Jesse believes students use his tutoring services to improve their executive functioning or critical thinking.
• Hartman Tutoring has been a family business. Jesse particularly enjoyed working with his mother and seeing great results in students’ learning and developing their critical thinking skills.
• Jesse’s opinion about standardized testing. He sees it as a grand subject that has a lot of ups and downs, but it's just something complicated for us in society. It's an imperfect mechanism that serves a purpose and contributes in many ways to the functionality of the educational system and to the societal world that we live in.
• Jesse is a big believer in preparing the child for the road, not the road for the child. Therefore, there are many ways that kids can become successful.

To connect with Jesse Hartman
Hartman Tutoring: customized tutoring & test prep
Hartman Tutoring (@hartmantutoring) • Instagram photos and videos

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season Three, Episode 107

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos, as well as many other tips.

Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical school and residency, he took the opportunity to travel to 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, immersing himself in diverse cultures, medical practices, and innovative foot health treatments. As the first in his family to complete college, medical school, and earn a doctorate, Dr. De Los Santos is deeply motivated to inspire the next generation to dream big and pursue their goals.

In his free time, Dr. De Los Santos enjoys exploring Houston’s vibrant food scene, participating in outdoor activities, and spending meaningful moments with his family and friends. He also has a passion for cars and racing.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Dr. De Los Santos recollects one of his childhood lessons, which increased his dexterity as a surgeon.
• Shoes can break us or make us why they need to be customized for our feet. Even brands have different subcategories of shoes.
• Dr. De Los Santos uses positive words when his patients recover well from surgery since positive patients recover quickly.
• He believes that we're here for a reason: to motivate others and ourselves, and even the little things that seem bad might turn out positive in the end.
• One of Dr. De Los Santos's passions is Corvette cars.

To connect with Dr. Roberto De Los Santos:
About - Dr. De Los Santos
Dr. Roberto De Los Santos, DPM (@doctor_delossantos) • Instagram photos and videos
Doctor De Los Santos - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season Three, Episode 106

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness.

Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker.

Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's journey, from battling stage 3 breast cancer to navigating a challenging childhood, has given her profound insights about resilience and forgiveness.

Join us as Katharine shares these invaluable lessons and explores the transformative power of forgiveness. Get ready for a conversation brimming with inspiration and empowerment!

“When you worry, you are actually worshipping the problem. This magnifies what you fear instead of freeing your mind.” – Katherin Giovanni

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Katherine’s forgiveness method works because she has a plan, working her way up from easy to hard forgiveness.
• Forgiving someone doesn't mean they are right or that you are giving in. It means they’re still wrong.
• Forgiveness is selfish. You do it for you. You don't do it for them. You do it because you literally want to start thinking about something else.
• Katherine also teaches others how to forgive the energy around others who have wronged them.

To connect with Katherine:

Katharine Giovanni (@katharinegiovanni) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

https://www.katharinegiovanni.com/

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com