Edutainment Learning

Designer Jacobi: Style, Success & Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Edutainment Learning, students from around the world sit down with Jacobi, a men’s fashion designer and entrepreneur known for blending Old World craftsmanship with modern American style. Born in Lebanon and later building his career in the United States, Jacobi shares his journey into fashion, the importance of precision and quality, and what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in a competitive industry. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Trevor Fortner: Inside High-Stakes Decision Making

What does it take to make the right decision when everything is on the line? In this powerful Edutainment Learning interview, Trevor Fortner—a former Navy Special Warfare Operator and private military contractor—shares real-world lessons from operating in some of the most high-risk environments imaginable. With experience in missions involving some of the world’s most dangerous threats, Trevor developed a disciplined, step-by-step approach to leadership, resource management, and decision-making under extreme pressure. Now, he works with executives, teams, and leaders, teaching them how to stay calm, think clearly, and avoid critical mistakes when time is limited and the stakes are high.

Yareli Bolanos: Student Leadership in Action

Most students go through high school… Yareli Bolanos chose to lead it. As Student Body President at Mater Academy East, Yareli became the voice for students who often go unheard—taking on real responsibility, leading with purpose, and making sure every decision positively impacts others. But leadership for her isn’t just about completing tasks… It’s about creating a lasting impact. From planning events to mentoring and preparing future student leaders, Yareli is focused on building a strong foundation that continues even after she graduates. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Steve Callahan: 76 Days Lost at Sea

What would you do if everything familiar was taken away? In this powerful episode of Edutainment Learning, students from around the world sit down with Steve Callahan, a man who survived 76 days alone in the Atlantic Ocean after his boat sank during a solo voyage. With no crew, limited supplies, and nothing but a small life raft, Steve faced extreme hunger, dehydration, isolation, and uncertainty. Yet through resilience, problem-solving, and unwavering mental strength, he endured—eventually drifting thousands of miles before being rescued near the Caribbean. His experience became the bestselling book Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea, now widely studied for its lessons on perseverance, adaptability, and the human will to survive. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Twan Adams: From Champion Athlete to Game-Changing Coach

In this powerful Edutainment Learning interview, Twan Adams shares his journey from a standout collegiate football player at Tuskegee University to a dedicated coach and mentor shaping the lives of student-athletes. After winning multiple state championships in high school, two conference titles, and an HBCU National Championship in college, Twan found his true purpose beyond the game—impacting the next generation. Now serving as a Defensive Coordinator and future social science teacher at Mater Academy, he is committed to helping students grow both on and off the field. Twan dives into the lessons football taught him about discipline, leadership, and resilience—and how those same principles apply to life, education, and personal growth. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!