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Participant Interview: Kristina Miller

By Cameron SorsbyJune 2, 2015

I recently sat down with Fall 2014 participant, Kristina Miller, to discuss her Praxis experience, what she’s working on now, and what’s up next. Kristina Miller is an entrepreneur and digital marketing professional who is…

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You Have the Right to Think Things Through

By T.K. ColemanJune 1, 2015

Here’s a brief lesson in critical thinking: Concerning the truth of any given proposition, there are three possible stances one can take: 1) Affirmation: “I believe the proposition to be true!” 2) Negation: “I believe the proposition…

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How to Gain Credibility Without a College Degree in Less Than a Day

By GuestMay 29, 2015

Today’s post was written by Casey McGoff of Killing College, a blog for young people seeking alternatives to college and success after opting out. Contact Casey at casey@killingcollege.com.  One of the toughest things about dropping out…

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Be Your Own Movement

By James WalpoleMay 28, 2015

You and what army?  This seems to be a favorite question of movie villains everywhere. It also seems to be a question that anyone holding any contrary belief or desiring any social change asks themselves in…

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Watch “Praxis: Everything You Want to Know”

By Cameron SorsbyMay 28, 2015

T.K. Coleman, Praxis Education Director, and I held an information session about Praxis this past Tuesday. We had a blast discussing the various aspects of the program and responding to some great questions from the…

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An Opportunity To Accelerate Your Career Capital (For $20 Plus Travel)

By Derek MagillMay 27, 2015

[Preface: The above is a picture taken of our Education Director, T.K. Coleman, at the 2014 Voice & Exit Conference in Austin. Our CEO Isaac Morehouse will have a panel at this year’s conference and…

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