Smarty Podcast

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk about college and how we get our kids on a successful path. Joining us is Dr. Charlotte Klaar of Klaar College Consulting. Dr. Klaar is a Certified Educational Planner with 20+ years of experience. She is one of the nation’s top college consultants and has led hundreds of students to college success.

We have a special guest here today, Joe Pagani, founder of the GoJenGo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families who are battling breast cancer. Joe is Smarty Dad to two boys ages 13 and 11. In February 2014, after a 7-year battle, Joe lost his amazing wife, Jen Pagani to inflammatory breast cancer. Jen Pagani was a powerhouse and a local celebrity as she faced the fight of her life. Prior to cancer she was kicking everyone’s booty at the Harris Y as a personal trainer and was a two-time Ironman finisher. She was a rockstar and a true warrior and we were proud to call her “friend." Joe is a warrior in his own right. It was an honor to talk to him and hear about what life is like now as he carries on Jen's legacy. GoJenGo: https://gojengo.org/ RunJenRun 5k: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/24811/run-jen-run-5k

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. discuss our current favorite books and shows with our friend, Jolie Short. All of our recs can be found in the post on our website: http://charlottesmartypants.com/2020/01/smarty-podcast-our-favorite-shows-and-books-right-now/

Today we're talking to two guests from The Fletcher School. We've got Susie Culp, who has served The Fletcher School as the Admissions Director for 24 years, and Elizabeth Ashe, who has served as Admissions Assistant for 8 years. We do a deep dive into the history of The Fletcher School and what makes it different - and one of the best in town. The Fletcher School: http://www.thefletcherschool.org Charlotte Star Room: http://www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the fourth in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. Today we’re talking to all parents, but especially the preschool parents. We’re talking the Gift of Getting Lost – how play in preschool has disappeared and why we desperately need it back. More Info: "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey: https://amzn.to/2sI3yPG Charlotte Latin School: http://www.charlottelatin.org Charlotte Star Room: http://www.charlottestarroom.com/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the third in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. Today we’re talking college admission and the Gift of Second Choice. What do we mean by that? The Gift of Second choice is finding the positives in getting into your “second choice” school. College admissions are a beast – we all know that – but how do we work to change our kids’ – and our – points of view on the matter? How do we change a flawed system? We think we do it in baby steps, and this podcast is just one tiny baby step. More info: "How to Fix College Admissions" by Melissa Korn: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-fix-college-admissions-11575042980 "The Gift of Failure" by Jessica Lahey: https://amzn.to/2sI3yPG Charlotte Latin School: http://www.c

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Katrina Sellers, founder of Jules & Vetiver fragrances. Katrina, a self-professed perfume nerd, founded Jules & Vetiver in 2018 because she loved perfume but hated the perfume experience. So, she decided to start making the kinds of fragrances she wished existed: high quality and made-by-hand, without the pretentiousness and secrecy that dominates mass-market perfumes. Her mission is simple: shake up the traditional perfume world by revealing the art and science behind the scent, making fragrance approachable, interesting, and personal. Where to buy: https://julesandvetiver.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesandvetiver/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/julesandvetiver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jules-Vetiver-223928908471184/

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking toRunCLTRun founder Lisa Landrum. Lisa is the mom of three - two girls and a boy - and a HUGE fitness connector in the QC. From local race calendars, running group meet-ups, and training and recovery advice, RunCLTRun keeps Charlotte runners up-to-date and on the streets. If getting back into running or starting a running routine seems a little daunting, RunCLTRun will be your best friend. We loved chatting with Lisa about why she started RunCLTRun, what motivates her, and why running can be for everyBODY. Enjoy getting to know Lisa and RunCLTRun! https://www.runcltrun.com/

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Xan Hood, founder of the Buffalo Jackson Trading Co. empire. Buffalo Jackson started as an online clothing brand out of Colorado in 2009 and moved to Downtown Matthews in 2013. As soon as you walk into the store, you will inhale the most amazing scent of cured leathers from all of their dry goods. From flannels to bowties to luggage to shoes, Buffalo Jackson has everything you need for your Southern man. But don’t be surprised if he’s inspired to hike the Appalachian Trail after spending some time there. Buffalo Jackson is a rugged outdoor lifestyle brand sprinkled with Southern Charm. Xan is dad of three beautiful girls ages 5 to 9 and a 3-year-old son. We LOVED chatting with him and hope you enjoy listening. Stop by Buffalo Jackson ASAP!

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are back talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book "The Gifts of Failure" by Jessica Lahey. This is the second in a series we’re doing with Mary Yorke on this awesome book. If you haven’t read it, we HIGHLY recommended it for parents with kids of all ages and stages. We're talking about the "Gift of No" today. When we think gifts, we think flowers, chocolates, things that are things that make us feel happy, but today we are talking about how telling your kids no can be the greatest gift you give them. Have fun listening as we dive into it with Mary Yorke - our resident education expert.

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to educator Mary Yorke Oates, Admissions Director at Charlotte Latin School, about the book

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Angel Rutledge, founder of one our absolute faves, SignUpGenius. Did you know that SignUpGenius was started right here in South Charlotte in 2008? The idea came to Angel and her hubby, Dan, when they had a gaggle of young kids and could not handle one more “reply all” text thread. Can you blame them? Life got exponentially busier and they could not keep up with the coordination. They set out to change the way organization and sign-ups were handled and as a result gave schools, businesses, and everyday parents the power to coordinate like champions, and we are forever grateful. Today up to 18 million people per month are organizing with SignUpGenius. We could not be more proud of Angel, Dan and the INCREDIBLE SignUpGenius team for doing all of this out of little ‘ole Charlotte, NC! As you can expect, Angel is amazing. We can't wait for you to meet her.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. sit down with Dowd Simpson, one of three founders of The Oaks, one of the newest private schools here in Charlotte. Dowd talks to us about The Oaks and a little bit more about herself and her family. She is the mother of five children – one boy and four girls – and also happens to be married to pro golfer Webb Simpson. We LOVED getting to know Dowd and her sweet family.

We're continuing our Smarty Momcast series with Emily Ratliff, Executive Director of Claire's Army. We can't wait for you to hear about all of the incredible things Claire's Army is doing for the community. Enjoy getting to know Emily.

Smarties Jen P. nd Cheryl discuss the ins and outs of raising Gen Z with Dr. Amanda Lanier, a pediatrician at Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. References: Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection With Trust: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Kids-Thrive-Expectations-Protection/dp/1581108672

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Amanda Lanier, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. Dr. Lanier de-mystifies the technicalities of vaping and helps us understand the effects this trend has on young brains. It's a must-listen for all Smarties of middle and high school kids!

Smarties Cheryl P. and Jen P. chat with Caris Malone, owner of Pure Barre Ballantyne on what makes Pure Barre such an awesome workout. Caris is a mom of a two girls and is doing so many awesome things for women in Charlotte. Enjoy getting to know her!

Today Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl are talking to Dr. Grant Coleman, an orthodontist and Hull & Coleman Orthodontics. Dr. Coleman answers our pressing orthodontic questions, including what to ask at a consultation, if Invisalign is right for you or your child, and everything you need to know about retainers. Enjoy the listen.

Smarties Jen P. and Cheryl talk to Mary Yorke Oates, Director of Admissions (and an assistant field hockey coach), Charlotte Latin School about the benefits and pitfalls of year-round sports.

Smarties Cheryl and Jen P. talk to Dr. Josh Martin, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Levine Children's Charlotte Pediatric Clinic. We're discussing things that commonly pop up with preschoolers - picky eating, tantrums, biting, and more. Enjoy the listen!