December 29, 2012

Overcoming Poverty in the Inner City

Overcoming the poverty and setbacks of the inner city… It can be done if you make the right choices. We’ll talk to a guest who ha dedicated her life to helping others reach higher. Then, how do you get what you really want? Learn the secrets from a recognized expert on negotiation.

Episode Segments:

InfoTrak: Overcoming Poverty Ruby Asugha is the former Vice President of Father Flanagan’s Girls and Boys Town, and author of Little Sisters, Listen Up!. She talked about her experiences growing up in the inner city and the lessons she learned about overcoming poverty, discrimination and despair. She talked about the pressures and difficult choices that many teens face today, and what factors can help a youngster overcome these challenges.
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InfoTrak: Everything’s Negotiable Bobby Covic, author of Everything’s Negotiable discussed the importance of negotiation skills for consumers. He shared tips on how the average person can save significant amounts of money by bargaining on prices.
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InfoTrak: Perfect Parenting Shelly Herold, author of The Seven Secrets of Perfect Parenting offered tips for parents on how to help their children excel in learning. She talked about the importance of developing a routine and using everyday experiences as educational tools.
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