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Reimagining Leadership in Animal Welfare

At Journey You Own, we believe that leadership is an intentional practice, a way of being that shapes how we show up in the world. …

Awareness

Meditation’s Real Benefits: A Science-Backed Exploration

Discover evidence-based insights into meditation’s benefits, from enhancing cognitive clarity and emotional health to improving overall well-being.
International Womens Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day Today (and Everyday)

“International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, marking a day of recognition for how far women’s rights … Read more
We are delighted to announce that the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has officially approved 'The Journey You Own: Practices for Well-Being and Productivity' Online Course at Maddie’s University.
Education Transformed, JYO

AAVSB Grants RACE Credits for The Journey You Own Online Course at Maddie’s University

We are delighted to announce that the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has officially approved ‘The Journey You … Read more

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Education Transformed

Self-Directed vs Progressive Education

Differences Between Self-Directed and Progressive Education Self-directed learning and Progressive education models have both gained traction in recent years, and … Read more
Starting Point

Awareness

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

The journey can take us in unexpected directions. Sometimes the greatest moments come when we have no destination. Life, after … Read more
Starting Point

Mass Incarceration by the Numbers

Mass incarceration is becoming an increasingly vital topic in the political atmosphere of the United States, and for good reason. … Read more
Beyond

Education Transformed,

From Civic Education to a Civic Learning Ecosystem

Near the end of 2018 a group of foundations, led by the Hewlett Foundation and including the Koch Foundation, launched … Read more
Starting Point

Education Transformed

Keep Recess in Schools

It seems a bit crazy that we should have to defend recess and play in schools. However, schools across the … Read more
Beyond

Environmental Crisis,

Gender, Climate, and Security

Gender, Climate, and Security: Sustaining inclusive peace on the frontlines of climate change “The global threat of climate change and … Read more
Beyond

Awareness

Awareness: Leadership Intelligence

This post explores the idea of leadership intelligence, or the areas of focus specific to developing leaders. While many skills … Read more
Deeper Dive

Environmental Crisis

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation and Nature) Red List is a massive enterprise involving the IUCN Global Species program … Read more
Beyond

Education Transformed

Homeschooling Resources

New to homeschooling? We can get through this together… With the new reality of sheltering-in-place, comes a new reality of … Read more