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HYPLife: Winter Digest 2023

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HYPLife

Winter Digest 2023-24

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

Dear Readers,

Happy Holidays! Wishing you all the best as we join together to experience this special season of light that beings with it the renewal of hope, reconnection with family and friends, and great new opportunities for networking and collaboration.

We apologize for the delay in publishing the Fall 2023 Issue of HYP Life due to turmoil on the world scene. Many have struggled with a variety of challenges in 2023. At this time, our team urges you, dear readers, to maintain the inner strength that is essential to overcoming any difficult time. Take every opportunity in 2024 to apply the powerful lessons we’ve imparted to you in previous years. 

The focus of this season’s newsletter is solidarity and equity — words that are often said but rarely understood. To understand the meaning and value of true solidarity (which became a popular concept among 18th Century French Philosophers), one must first cultivate a strong sense of moral equity (which at its most basic foundation is an Aristotelian concept). Equity is the key to social change, professional flourishing and personal transformation — the key to evdemonia. It’s in embracing a sustainable concept of equity that solidarity in overcoming challenges can be achieved. 

We invite each of you to work with us in connecting others to the people and resources they need to find balance and equity in their personal and professional lives. It may be a small deed — a call or text connecting a person to a new resource — or a significant level of mentoring and support. The important thing is to keep moving forward towards a brighter time, bringing others with you whenever the opportunity presents itself. 

A Year In Review (2023)

Highlights of our 2023 efforts include the following:

  • Our 2023 Spring Symposium, Promethean Fire, was a great success. 
  • We’ve incorporated several new pilot programs including a wonderful Weekend Retreat at Seven on Shelter for mentors and educators; for the benefit of those who were unable to attend we ran short daily podcasts for the duration of the retreat. 
  • We moderated several panel discussions at a variety of local colleges throughout the year. 
  • We hosted a virtual Empowerment Summit that, along with our Monthly Podcast, Pes Mou Empowerment Secrets continues to be available for free on our YouTube Channel. 
  • Our 7-Session Concierge Mentoring Program (value $1050), which has proven extremely successful over the past few years, was offered as a raffle prize for the 2023 Maria Callas Christmas Concert hosted at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (NYC).
  • Under the aegis of our Healthy Lifestyle programming we’ve lent our technical resources and support to the launch of the new Focus on Spirituality Mission (F.O.S.) — a free online Orthodox bereavement initiative designed to help others cope with stress and challenges of losing a loved one by providing a safe space for confidential discussion, support and resources. The 8-month pilot program will run every third Tuesday of the month beginning January 16th, 2024. (Click the link above for mission details and meeting link.) This initiative is being launched with the support of Make Meaning Workshop, Rose Hill Psychological Services, Scripture Unveiled, and additional private sponsorship.
  • We’ve sought out an increased number of articles and presentations prepared by up-and-coming young professionals. In doing this we hope to preserve the spirit and values of the young professional community, reflecting their needs, interests and perspectives in our featured readings and articles. 

Below in “Events” are recaps about several events from our supporters at the Consulate General of Greece in New York, the Hellenic Film Society USA, the Hellenic Medical Society of New York, Capital Link and other organizations. 

A Look Ahead (2024)

Always forward-thinking, our team has already planned a variety of activities for 2024 including our annual Holiday Mentoring Brunch @ Skinos NYC on January 6th and our 15th Annual Spring Symposium on May 18th. We hope you’ll join us. 

We are here for you! The team at Philo4Thought specializes in helping our clients identify, manage and achieve their personal and professional potential to flourish in work and in life. As always, if you’d like to suggest a topic or activity, please email us at info@philo4thought.org or use the chat box at the bottom of the screen.

Sit back and enjoy this issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Wishing you all an amazing holiday season!

Table of Contents

(Underlined text indicates hyperlinks.)
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

XRONIA POLLA!

Celebrating Seasonal Traditions

  • Wishing everyone happy holidays. At this time we invite you to email us with your favorite holiday tradition! 
  • Ours include bringing good cheer to students and professionals whose families are not nearby by sharing news of holiday events in November and December, checking in on them during the holidays and hosting a festive brunch in honor of the Epiphany (a.k.a, Three Kings Day, 12th Day, or Little Christmas). We of course also have the tradition of visiting Pi Bakerie for their authentic, just-like-mama’s portokalopita and vasilopita. We hope you’ll join us this year at Skinos! Click the link below to sign up!

Celebrate Traditions & Transitions

  • A shout-out to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, and special seasonal festivities. 
  • Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!
  • Congratulations to the many clients who have landed new jobs, transitioned to new career paths, and hired young professionals from within our network!
 

EVENTS & INITIATIVES

Philo4Thought Event Proceeds

 Proceeds from all our events, membership and sponsorship drives go towards our annual programming and outreach initiatives.

Philo4Thought Winter & Spring 2024 Events:

  • Holiday Mentoring Brunch (Jan 6th): Join us on Saturday January 6th at Skinos NYC for a festive holiday brunch and connect with mentors and peers in a variety of industries! Registration is available through December 31st. (Late registration is not available for this event.) 

  • Holiday Gift (Jan. 6th): For those who are curious about Philo4Thought’s 7-Session Concierge Coaching program, we are offering a special Holiday Discount to students and new graduates who cannot afford the standard $150 coaching fee to have one session for $25 in tandem with registration for the January 6th Mentoring Brunch.  

  • F.O.S, Mission (Jan 16th, Feb 20th, Mar. 19th, Apr. 16th, Sep. 17th, Oct. 15th, Nov. 19th, Dec. 17th): Under the aegis of our Healthy Lifestyle programming we’ve lent our technical resources and support to the launch of the new Focus on Spirituality Mission (F.O.S.) — a free online Orthodox bereavement initiative designed to help others cope with stress and challenges of losing a loved one by providing a safe space for confidential discussion, support and resources. The 8-session pilot program will run every third Tuesday of the month beginning January 16th, 2024. (Click the link above for mission details and meeting link.) This initiative is being launched with the support of Make Meaning Workshop, Rose Hill Psychological Services, Scripture Unveiled, and additional private sponsorship. Note:  Meetings are not available during the summer recess (May-August 2024), however personal referrals to the participating strategic partner for this initiative is available upon request for those seeking support in the summer months. For those looking to partner with the dedicated F.O.S. team can email go.fos.today@gmail.com. 

  • 15th Annual Spring Symposium (May 18th): Join us at St. John’s University Manhattan Campus for our annual symposium! This year’s theme is “Gordian Knot: Managing Challenges Across Cultures, Disciplines & Industries”. As always, Students with valid campus ID are able to register for $25 during the early and regular registration periods; very discounted Early Registration is available to the general public as of January. Late Registration is available, but for a higher rate. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the early registration rates! Learn more about this theme at Figuring Out Fulfillment: The Untold Story of the Gordian Knot.

Philo4Thought Initiatives

COURSES & TRAINING: Click this image for a list of our personal and professional development services!

  • Want to suggest a specific topic for one of our courses, podcasts or publications? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email your feedback to info@philo4thought.org!

Affiliate Events & Initiatives

 
  • Capital Link hosted two amazing events, including their 15th Annual Maritime Forum in NYC on October 10th and their 25th Annual Invest in Greece Forum on December 11th. Both events were remarkably attended and at full capacity.
  • Podcast Available: For those who were unable to attend and would like a full recap of the scheduled talks, please click the Capital Link logo at the top of this section and you will see the podcast recordings of all the talks available thanks to New Greek TV and affiliate media stations.
  • Event Photos: We invite you to visit our Photo Gallery for select images from this years’ events, compliments of our team. Professional photos will post on Capital Link’s site in the coming weeks.
 
  • Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) hosted a series of very successful educational discussions and film screenings at their Annual Film Festival (October 5th-10th). The image below provides a lovely collage of the events provided by HFS; please click it to view the full press release!
  • HFS also honored the 100th birthday of the legendary Maria Callas with a special screening of the documentary MARIA BY CALLAS with an introduction by Nicholas Gage, best-selling author of the book Greek Fire: TheStory of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis. Additional information about the tribute to Callas can be found in the attached press release.
  • Always on Sunday: We invite you to check out the latest and greatest from HFS’ Always on Sunday.   
  • Event Photos: Additional photos are available in our Photo Gallery (compliments of our team).

JOB BOARD

  • Want to Post an Available Job or Internship?  

    • Standardized Criterion: All jobs and internships posted to our site must meet standardized federal and regional hiring criterion

    • Hiring an Unpaid Intern: Potential employers must meet specific administrative criterion to be eligible to hire a standard unpaid intern for the completion of 140-hours of work in exchange for 3 college credits. (Employers are responsible for submitting the standard followup documentation (timesheets and end-of-internship report) to the student’s department within one week of the student’s completion of the internship.)

    • Hiring a Paid Intern: Potential employers must verify that the intern will be paid at least the standard minimum wage for the State of New York. In cases where either the student or the employer is not based in New York, standard legal guidelines for minimum wage apply and should be followed. Proper I-9 and related tax/employment documentation must be completed prior to the start date.

    • Hiring a Young Professional Under 18: Philo4Thought does not typically work with students or professionals under the age of 18, however in the rare case that an intern is under 18 there is a standardized (required) contact form for parents and schools.  

    • Philo4Thought Administrative Support: For a small fee, Philo4Thought vets potential employers, helps set up the introduction to qualifying students (age 18 or older) and ensures that preliminary documentation needed to secure the internship are completed. Email us at info@philo4thought.org to discuss your hiring needs and our qualifying process. (Please have your job/internship description and supporting documents ready when scheduling a meeting.)

  • Need Help Posting Your Listing on Handshake?

    • Handshake is increasingly becoming the sole source used by colleges and universities to streamline the hiring of interns and new graduates. Our team is able to provide some guidance to get you started.
    • For assistance, please email info@philo4thought.org to set up an appointment or contact your local college career center.
    • As part of our “Promethean Fire” theme, we strongly encourage that Alumni from specific colleges recruit from their respective Alma Maters to support the next generation!

MENTORING & COUNSELING

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule: 

    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): Email us to schedule a session. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates apply for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have an advisory component to their services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center, which offers family intervention services, counseling and case management for companies and families) their online support hotline is available freeof charge for families and friends of the Philo4Thought community on Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). Please email Roos Advisors directly  — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!

  • Training & Seminars: Our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations. 

    • 2-Part Mentor Training (2024 Dates TBA) — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 80-85% listed prices for available NSA courses.

NEED COUNSELING? Click this image to learn about FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling services.

MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips: Lifestyle, Career & Balance

This section is unavailable for this issue as our editorial team is working diligently to launch ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ with very limited funding. To help out and donate, please visit the “Donation” section of this issue.

In the meantime, as a short helpful tip we encourage subscribers to follow the principles of ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ by taking some time to yourself daily. Follow our “Mediterranean Reboot” guidelines and return to work reinvigorated and ready to tackle your projects!

Helpful Resources

Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
  • FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
  • Personal Development Courses.  Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
  • Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
  • Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.). 
  • Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle & Professional Reflections)

It’s our distinct pleasure to showcase the work of new, first-time authors
Olivia Greco, Mathilda Saernehed, Grace Polk, Mikayla Adorno, Sasha Guardascione, Michelle Ibarra and Eishaa Verma
who have prepared a paper entitled “Building Loyalty Based on a Culture of Transparency and Accountability”
(Business Ethics, SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology December 2023)   

Additionally, The Economist has published their 2024 forecast:  “Ten Business Trends for 2024 and Forecasts for 15 Industries”

New advisory articles available at our FREE P4T E-Library!

SPECIAL FEATURES

Pes Mou Empowerment Secrets (Podcast, S1:E6)

Many thanks to all those who have been volunteering their time to be featured on our monthly podcasts!

Would you like to be a featured guest speaker on our podcast? Email us at info@philo4thought.org.

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

Photo & Video Galleries

Photos from our most recent events (August-December) will post to our Photo Gallery shortly. Video and Podcast content are all available for free on our YouTube Channel. 

DONATE!

‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ Fundraising Initiative (2024)

Sponsor our upcoming publication! ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ is a book designed to promote self-empowerment, strategic planning and work-life balance through the core philosophical teachings of Aristotle. We hope to raise sufficient funds to generate a limited first edition. Please help us to meet this goal! To donate, click here. Payments can be made online (using Venmo or Paypal) or by check (mailing details above).

Fall Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Support our  Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

  • To learn more about our fundraising initiatives and sponsorship levels, please click here.
  • To sponsor an event or  make a donation, please review available Sponsorship Levels and select from one of the following options:
    • PayPal
    • Venmo
    • Check
    • Pay-It-Forward Option 1: Donate while taking courses and attending Philo4Thought (Seminars, Coaching, Special Events)
      • Unlock Your Personal & Professional Potential! by working with one of our professional coaches for affordable rates!
      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy a reduced rate for all personalized coaching services, networking events and for our year-end Symposium.
      • Community Giving: Proceeds from all coaching and training sessions goes towards our ongoing programming and scholarship program.
      • Sign Up Today! To register for Philo4Thought’s available seminars and training options — click on our Courses & Training menu or email us schedule an appointment.
    • Pay-It-Forward Option 2: Donate through your own self-improvement @ New Skills Academy (Courses)

      • Learn or Improve Your Skills! Gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes and give back to the community through this special offer!

      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy up to 85% OFF available courses! New Skills also offers additional rewards (and select free classes) for returning clients.

      • Community Giving: For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought

      • Sign Up Today! Visit our Courses & Training menu for a list of available classes. 

  • PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: Check out these and other available benefits available to Philo4Thought Passport Members.

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HYPLife: Summer Digest 2023

HYPLife

Summer Digest 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

Dear Readers,

Kalo Mina!

Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, reconnecting with nature and expanding one’s horizons through travel, reading and other leisurely pursuits. For those who have been practicing self-empowerment and mindfulness with our wellness coaches or in reading the passages of ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ available to our VIP clients, it’s important to maintain your inner strength and resolutions, putting powerful theory into practice for a reliable, positive professional identity. 

Our Monthly Pes Mou Empowerment Podcasts is in full swing and available for free on our YouTube Channel. Topics relate to career advancement, personal enrichment and related guidance in response to fan mail and special requests. If you’d like to suggest a topic, please email us at info@philo4thought.org.

Special Events for most major organizations will resume in the Fall. For now we invite everyone to Save the Dates October 10th (Capital Link Forum, NYC) and October 14th (Philo4Thought’s Empowerment Summit, NYC).    

We are here for you! The team at Philo4Thought specializes in helping our clients identify, manage and achieve their personal and professional potential to flourish in work and in life.

Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email us at info@philo4thought.org.

Sit back and enjoy this issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Wishing you all an amazing summer!

Table of Contents

(Underlined text indicates hyperlinks.)
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

XRONIA POLLA!

Celebrating Summer Traditions

  • As an educational foundation, Philo4Thought encourages all communities to stand together in the support of improving conditions for the next generation. Taking a moment to recognize the observation of two major holidays in American history that mark stages in the quest for equity and independence. Click below to lear more about Juneteenth and July 4th.

Celebrate Traditions & Transitions

  • A shout-out to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, and special seasonal festivities. 
  • Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!
  • Congratulations to the many clients who have landed new jobs, transitioned to new career paths, and hired young professionals from within our network!

Celebrate Success

  • Introducing Cynthia Adebayo as the featured young professional scholar in this issue! Check out the Featured Articles section below to read her article on philosophy and global healthcare. 

  • Our Collaborative Women In Business Panel, featuring Philo4Thought CEO, Chris Salboudis, and celebrated authors Stacey Vanek Smith and Skye Cleary (Columbia University) at the Penn Club of New York was very successful and met with rave reviews from attendees. Many thanks to all attendees, coordinators and participants!

  • Our Collaborative 2023 Spring Symposium, featuring various new and continuing mentors and scholars from the Philo4Thought network, was hosted at St. John’s University Manhattan Campus. This sold-out event was very successful and met with rave reviews from attendees. Many thanks to all collaborators, guest speakers and event sponsors for helping us assemble the components for our first in-person symposium since the pandemic. Special thanks to our attendees for taking the time to join us and share questions, feedback, etc.

Warm Welcome!

  • Celebrating a new chapter at Columbia University. Welcoming President Minouche Shafik, an inspiration to professional women around the world. The Columbia students and alum in our network look forward to the wonderful new legacies and landscape that will flourish under your leadership.

EVENTS & INITIATIVES

Philo4Thought Event Proceeds

 Proceeds from all our events, membership and sponsorship drives go towards our annual programming and outreach initiatives.

Philo4Thought Events: Save the Date

COURSES & TRAINING: Click this image for a list of our personal and professional development services!

  • Fall Empowerment Summit (October 14th): Join us at the sunny multipurpose room of St. John’s University Manhattan Campus for a day of conversation, networking and empowerment. Connect with professionals who will help get you to the next level in work and in life. We encourage everyone to take advantage of Early Bird Registration, which will be available August 15th! Tickets will be available on Live Mazi and Eventbrite as of August 15th.

Philo4Thought Initiatives

COURSES & TRAINING: Click this image for a list of our personal and professional development services!

  • Want to suggest a specific topic for one of our courses, podcasts or publications? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email your feedback to info@philo4thought.org!

Affiliate Events & Initiatives

 
  • Capital Link will be hosing its annual Maritime Forum in NYC on October 10th. Additional information will post to their event page: Click Here.
  • Capital Link will be hosing its annual Invest In Greece Forum in NYC on December 11th. Additional information will post to their event page: Click Here.

JOB BOARD

  • Looking for a Job? 

    • Visit our Job Board to explore our vetted list of reliable company and hiring sites!

  • Looking for an Internship? 

    • Philo4Thought offers a standard 140-hour Fall/Spring internship through participating universities in exchange for 3 college credits.
    • Additional internship offers are available with qualifying professionals in our network. 

  • Want to Post an Available Job or Internship?  

    • Standardized Criterion: All jobs and internships posted to our site must meet standardized federal and regional hiring criterion

    • Hiring an Unpaid Intern: Potential employers must meet specific administrative criterion to be eligible to hire a standard unpaid intern for the completion of 140-hours of work in exchange for 3 college credits. (Employers are responsible for submitting the standard followup documentation (timesheets and end-of-internship report) to the student’s department within one week of the student’s completion of the internship.)

    • Hiring a Paid Intern: Potential employers must verify that the intern will be paid at least the standard minimum wage for the State of New York. In cases where either the student or the employer is not based in New York, standard legal guidelines for minimum wage apply and should be followed. Proper I-9 and related tax/employment documentation must be completed prior to the start date.

    • Hiring a Young Professional Under 18: Philo4Thought does not typically work with students or professionals under the age of 18, however in the rare case that an intern is under 18 there is a standardized (required) contact form for parents and schools.  

    • Philo4Thought Administrative Support: For a small fee, Philo4Thought vets potential employers, helps set up the introduction to qualifying students (age 18 or older) and ensures that preliminary documentation needed to secure the internship are completed. Email us at info@philo4thought.org to discuss your hiring needs and our qualifying process. (Please have your job/internship description and supporting documents ready when scheduling a meeting.)

  • Need Help Posting Your Listing on Handshake?

    • Handshake is increasingly becoming the sole source used by colleges and universities to streamline the hiring of interns and new graduates. Our team is able to provide some guidance to get you started.
    • For assistance, please email info@philo4thought.org to set up an appointment or contact your local college career center.
    • As part of our “Promethean Fire” theme, we strongly encourage that Alumni from specific colleges recruit from their respective Alma Maters to support the next generation!

MENTORING & COUNSELING

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule: 

    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly  — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!

  • Summer & Fall Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations. 

    • 2-Part Mentor Training (August (TBA)) — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 80-85% listed prices for available NSA courses.

NEED COUNSELING? Click this image to learn about FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling services.

MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips: Lifestyle, Career & Balance

This section is unavailable for this issue as our editorial team is working diligently to launch ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ with very limited funding. To help out and donate, please visit the “Donation” section of this issue.

In the meantime, as a short helpful tip we encourage subscribers to follow the principles of ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ by taking some time to yourself daily. Follow our “Mediterranean Reboot” guidelines and return to work reinvigorated and ready to tackle your projects!

Helpful Resources

Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
  • FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
  • Personal Development Courses.  Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
  • Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
  • Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.). 
  • Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

Click the image below to check out our featured summer reading.

New advisory articles available at our FREE P4T E-Library!

SPECIAL FEATURES

Pes Mou Empowerment Secrets (Podcast, S1:E4)

Many thanks to all those who have been volunteering their time to be featured on our monthly podcasts!

Would you like to be a featured guest speaker on our podcast? Email us at info@philo4thought.org.

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

Articles & Press Releases

Check out the featured articles for this issue.

Introducing young author and STEM scholar, Cynthia Adebayo from St. John’s University!

Photo & Video Galleries

Philo4Thought Spring Symposium 2023 (Additional Videos will be gradually released on our YouTube Channel over the summer.

DONATE!

‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ Fundraising Initiative (2023-2024)

Sponsor our new publication! ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ is a book designed to promote self-empowerment, strategic planning and work-life balance through the core philosophical teachings of Aristotle. We hope to raise sufficient funds to generate a limited first edition. Please help us to meet this goal! To donate, click here. Payments can be made online (using Venmo or Paypal) or by check (mailing details above).

Fall Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Support our  Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

  • To learn more about our fundraising initiatives and sponsorship levels, please click here.
  • To sponsor an event or  make a donation, please review available Sponsorship Levels and select from one of the following options:
    • PayPal
    • Venmo
    • Check
    • Pay-It-Forward Option 1: Donate while taking courses and attending Philo4Thought (Seminars, Coaching, Special Events)
      • Unlock Your Personal & Professional Potential! by working with one of our professional coaches for affordable rates!
      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy a reduced rate for all personalized coaching services, networking events and for our year-end Symposium.
      • Community Giving: Proceeds from all coaching and training sessions goes towards our ongoing programming and scholarship program.
      • Sign Up Today! To register for Philo4Thought’s available seminars and training options — click on our Courses & Training menu or email us schedule an appointment.
    • Pay-It-Forward Option 2: Donate through your own self-improvement @ New Skills Academy (Courses)

      • Learn or Improve Your Skills! Gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes and give back to the community through this special offer!

      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy up to 85% OFF available courses! New Skills also offers additional rewards (and select free classes) for returning clients.

      • Community Giving: For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought

      • Sign Up Today! Visit our Courses & Training menu for a list of available classes. 

  • PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: Check out these and other available benefits available to Philo4Thought Passport Members.

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

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HYPLife: Spring Digest 2023

HYPLife

Spring Digest 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

Dear Readers,

Kalo Mina!

The spring season is a time of new life, renewal and fresh starts. It’s in this season that we look to recognize and empower the fine work of women, emerging professionals, and various organizations that support the young professional community. As we continue our individual journeys towards self-empowerment and mindful appreciation of self and others, it’s also important to take a moment to ensure that you’re having a positive impact on those around you. When others look to push you down or add burdens to your life, take it in stride and maintain your positive professional identity. Don’t let the negativity of others run you off the path to personal and professional fulfillment. 

In the US, March is recognized as Women’s History Month and represents a time that professional women are meant to support one another, to elevate their juniors and to recognize greatness in one another.  Along these lines, we have a special honoree this month, Marianthi Vlachos, Founder and Owner of Hellenic Aesthetic in Astoria New York, whose work we celebrated on March 3rd with a special Certificate of Excellence issued by Philo4Thought’s Board of Directors.

Our January-June Podcasts features several helpful tips related to the theme Promethean Fire as it applies to empowerment of the following groups: mentors & educators, emerging young professionals, professional women, organizations seeking to support NextGen initiatives and unify the diaspora. 

Information on Special Events including our Annual International Spring Symposium are available below.   

We are here for you! The team at Philo4Thought specializes in helping young professionals set and manage their personal and professional goals to reach their potential and flourish in work and in life.

Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen.

Relax and enjoy this issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Wishing you all an amazing Spring season!

Table of Contents

(Underlined text indicates hyperlinks.)
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

For COVID-related updates, click the prompt at the top of our site.

XRONIA POLLA!

Featured Professionals

  • Congratulations to all our Hellenic and Philhellenic proteges who will be receiving Honors and Awards at our upcoming Symposium on May 6th! (All Nominees have been informed of the Ceremony. Honorees will be announced at the Symposium!) 
  • Hats off to our 2023 Woman In Business Honoree, Marianthi Vlachos (Founder & Owner of Hellenic Aesthetic in Astoria, NY) and honorable mention to all the women-owned businesses in our network — including, Pi Bakerie, Smooth Synergy, Your Instructional Designer, Roos Advisors, Giraffes Consulting, Kohas Agency, et al. A shout out to all the professional women, community leaders, etc. i our network! We celebrate you this month and always through the mention of your work and deeds and through the connections we cultivate between you and our young professional protegées. You are amazing role models to the emerging young professional community! Bravo!
Pedro Castillo Ruiz
Criminal Justice Major, St. John's University; Spring Intern, NYS Assembly; Fall 2022 Protege, Philo4Thought
Leticia James, New York State Attorney General
Community Outreach; Merit Awards; Internships
Nicole Contos Liakeas
Founder & Owner, Smooth Synergy
Regina Kotopodis
Founder & Owner, Pi Bakerie
Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Your Instructional Designer
Instructional & Technical Advisement
Larendee Roos, Roos Advisors
Global Firm; Team Development; Executive Advisement
TerryLynn Smith, Giraffes Consulting
Career Coaching
Artemis Kohas
Kohas Agency

Featured Strategic Partners

Introduction: LiveMazi Event Registration Platform Exclusive for Hellenic Events
  • Announcing a new strategic partnership with LiveMazi, an event platform exclusively dedicated to the promotion and support of Hellenic events and organizations.

Celebrate Traditions & Transitions

  • A shout-out to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, and special seasonal festivities. 
  • Hats off to the Class of 2023!
  • Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!

EVENTS & INITIATIVES

Philo4Thought Events

  •  Proceeds from all Philo4Thought events go towards our annual programming and scholarship initiatives.

  • Philo4Thought Annual International Symposium (May 6th @11am): Inviting you all to Join us for our Annual Spring Symposium! Event details are available here. We encourage everyone to take advantage of our early bird registration now through April 1st! Tickets are exclusively available on LIVE MAZI. 

  • Proceeds from all Philo4Thought events go towards our annual programming and scholarship initiatives.

  • Philo4Thought’s First Summer Seminar & Retreat (June 2nd-3rd @ Allegria Hotel): You’re invited to join us in June for our last event of the season, our Summer Seminar & Retreat. The video below provides the event details. Registration will be explusively available on LIVE MAZI on April 1st. 

  • Collaborative Philosophical Conference (April 1st @ St. John’s University Queens Campus (NY), @8am-5pm ): Our CEO has assisted the core committee of the St. John’s University Philosophy Department to prepare the Long Island Philosophical Society’s annual conference. As a result of our involvement, there will be a significant number of students from campus presenting their work. Please come help us support the scholarship of emerging young professionals by attending this FREE event, which includes breakfast, lunch and a lovely reception for all attendees. All are welcome to attend. 

  • Collaborative Women In Business Panel (April 18th @ Penn Club): Our CEO has curated a special panel in collaboration with two celebrated authors from Columbia University — Stacey Vanek Smith and Skye Cleary — and the Penn Club of New York, which houses the Columbia Alumni Association. The event is $15 per Member and $25 per non-Member. Please contact Maria Espichan at mespichan@pennclubny.org or 212-403-6625 if you’re interested in attending; please indicate whether you’re planning to pay the member or non-member rate. 

Philo4Thought Initiatives

COURSES & TRAINING: Click this image for a list of our personal and professional development services!

  • Want to suggest a specific topic for one of our courses, podcasts or publications? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email your feedback to info@philo4thought.org!

Affiliate Events & Initiatives

 
  • The Consulate General of Greek In New York hosted an amazing panel discussion in collaboration with New Greek TV in honor of International Women’s Day. (March 8th). For information on this and upcoming events, contact NextGenGreeks@gmail.com. 
 
  • National Hellenic Students Association (April 21st-23rd) invites you to attend their Spring 2023 Convention in Boston! All are welcome to attend. Details will post to the NHSA website later this season: click here.
  •  Lenten Lectures: Remember to visit your respective church communities to learn more about the available discussion groups to reflect on major questions that impact the way we proceed as members of the Greek orthodox and greater Christian community.

JOB BOARD

  • Looking for a Job or Internship? 

    • Visit our Job Board to explore our vetted list of reliable company and hiring sites!

  • Want to Post an Available Job or Internship? 

    • Email us at p4tinfo@gmail.com to discuss your hiring needs and our reviewing process, documents needed, etc.

    • All jobs and internships posted to our site must meet standardized federal and regional hiring criterion. 

    • Qualifying internships must meet specific criterion (either salaried as minimum wage in the State of New York or eligible for the recognized 140-hour college credit program supported by Philo4Thought and its educational affiliates). We are happy to review these requirements with those offering a potential internship opportunity.

  • Need Help Posting Your Listing on Handshake? We can help!

    • Handshake is increasingly becoming the sole source used by colleges and universities to streamline the hiring of interns and new graduates. Our team is able to provide some guidance to get you started.
    • For assistance, please email p4tinfo@gmail.com to set up an appointment or contact your local college career center.
    • As part of our “Promethean Fire” theme, we strongly encourage that Alumni from specific colleges recruit from their respective Alma Maters to support the next generation!

MENTORING & COUNSELING

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule: 

    • Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hour: These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up or to request a specialist in a particular topic, please email us.
    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly  — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!

  • Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations. 

    • 2-Part Mentor Training (March. 3rd & March. 10th) — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 80-85% listed prices for available NSA courses.

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MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips: Lifestyle, Career & Balance

True and lasting transformation requires three things: Confidence, commitment and faith.

 

Mindful Lifestyle: What is Self-Empowerment?

    • Understand Your Goals. Knowing what you want and clearly envisioning the path needed to achieve that goal.
    • Reject the Negatives. Everyone has a negative person or experience in their life. It’s important not to sink to the level of the childish or negative colleague, acquaintance or relative. Consciously choose to embrace the positive and expel the negative.
    • Maintain a Professional Demeanor. To cultivate a sense of respect within yourself and among others it’s important to learn how to maintain a steady, calm-yet-candid demeanor. Again, do not sink to the level of your antagonists. Remember that you are an intelligent person with a lot to offer the world!

Mindful Career: How Do I Stop Tearing Others Down?


    • Become Aware of Your Process. If you tend to critique others, either overtly or with passive aggressive comments that tear others down rather than building them up, check yourself and retain what you’re about to say to the person in front of you.
    • Think of a Genuine Compliment that will Build a Person Up. Try to think of a positive compliment or point of communication — a simple statement you can make that is genuine and complimentary. Don’t gush on and on.
    • Practice Makes Perfect. The more you engage in positive and genuine communication the better you will get at it. 

Mindful Balance: How Do I Cope with Anxiety from Negative Feedback?

    • Recognize that you are the only one who can give power and value to the words of another person. A negative or abusive person has NO POWER or VALUE to you if you don’t allow them to have it.
    • Understand the Source. Ever heard the expression that a person will gossip about others because they don’t want others to gossip about them? There’s a grain of truth to this. Most likely those who are sharing or critiquing your personal or professional choices has made quite a few bad ones themselves. Don’t put too much stock in what they’re saying.
    • Don’t Fan the Fire. Don’t repay negativity with more negativity. Rise above the situation and show that YOU are the better person. In the end other people will see this and you would have earned their respect.
    • Recognize What Triggers You and Be Prepared to Walk Away. Know what topics and actions trigger you. Know when to walk away from a person or situation rather than engaging in negative feedback or interactions that will cause your anxiety to build and make you freeze. 

Helpful Resources

Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
  • FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
  • Personal Development Courses.  Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
  • Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
  • Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.). 
  • Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

New advisory articles available at our FREE P4T E-Library!

FEATURED MEDIA

Pes Mou Empowerment Secrets (Podcast, S1:E3)

  • Special thanks to Dinos Konstantinou, Consul General of Greece in New York, for being our first guest speaker! We look forward to many more collaborations as part of the Consulate’s NextGen and Educational initiatives!

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

FEATURE ARTICLES

Articles & Photo Galleries

  • Philo4Thought Holiday Brunch 2022 (Photo Credit Rev. Father Sotirios Michalatos and Keegan Rupp)

DONATE!

‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ Fundraising Initiative (January-June 2023)

Sponsor our new publication! ‘A’ is for ‘Aristotle’ is a 5-Chapter book designed to promote self-empowerment, strategic planning and work-life balance through the core philosophical teachings of Aristotle. We hope to raise sufficient funds to generate a limited first edition. Please help us to meet this goal! To donate, click here.

Ads for the Grads! (ends April 15th)

Want to celebrate the wonderful new graduate in your family or parea? Post a celebratory ad in our annual Event Brochure! Last day to submit an ad is April 15th. For more information, click here.

Spring Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Support our  Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

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      • Community Giving: Proceeds from all coaching and training sessions goes towards our ongoing programming and scholarship program.
      • Sign Up Today! To register for Philo4Thought’s available seminars and training options — click on our Courses & Training menu or email us schedule an appointment.
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HYPLife: Winter Digest 2023

HYPLife

Winter Digest 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

Dear Readers,

Kalo Mina! Kali Xronia!

The winter season is full of holiday festivities as we cross the threshold from one year to the next. While most of us spend a lot of time carefully mapping out resolutions for the new year, many fall short of fulfilling them, perhaps because we do not leave enough time for revelation and awareness about ourselves and our community. Many rush from deadline to deadline or home to home in the name of the holiday season, often struggling with feelings of being overwhelmed or held up to unreasonable standards by family and friends that set a person up for failure even before the new year starts. Mindful appreciation of self and others, of little gifts we are granted, of opportunities and resources that are available to us, is pivotal to steady fulfillment and flourishing, which are the two things that make a life worth living. 

In the US, January is recognized as National Mentoring Month and represents a time of connecting with our advisors and mentors — or perhaps just making time to make a personal inventory of our goals and accomplishments to make sure we’re on a path that makes us happy. In February we join in celebrating Black History Month, remembering the faith and solidarity that has connected the Greek and African American communities since the time of Archbishop Iakovos and Dr. Martin Luther King. Staying unified with a sense of dignity and clarity about the world, united in the celebration of what makes us beautiful and strong, is a wonderful way to remember the legacy crafted by our ancestors.    

Our Winter Digest provides articles and helpful tips related to Lifestyle, Career and Balance. There are also several featured young professionals and upcoming events that are showcased in the pages below. We hope you’ll enjoy and make use of the information provided. 

We are here for you! The team at Philo4Thought specializes in helping young professionals set and manage their personal and professional goals to reach their potential and flourish in work and in life.

Philo4Thought Annual Passport Membership Registration is now available. Members enjoy reduced registration to several events, access to our VIP Vault of exclusive advisory materials, 10% off our standard professional coaching rates, and 80%-85% off professional certification and personal development courses available through our affiliates at New Skills Academy. As always, our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers. We’re here for you!

Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen.

Relax and enjoy this issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Wishing you all an amazing 2023!

Table of Contents

(Underlined text indicates hyperlinks.)
Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

For COVID-related updates, click the prompt at the top of our site.

XRONIA POLLA!

Featured Professionals

  • A warm welcome to the newest members of the Philo4Thought Team, Anna Pierratos (Board Secretary; Co-Director, Creative Development; Co-Director, Recruitment), Stavros Stavroulakis (Committee Member, Grants & Fundraising; Strategic Partnerships) and Gabriella Pizzolo (Spring 2023 Philanthropy Intern).
  • Congratulations to our Philhellenic proteges, Pedro Castillo Ruiz (Criminal Justice, St. John’s University) for procuring a great new internship at the Office of the New York State Assembly and Nandi Kelis (Rei) Brown (Animation, SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology) for his new appointment as Teacher at CinemaKidz. 
  • Hats off to our three latest honorees for their outstanding philanthropic achievements: Dr. Maria Papadaki (Risk Management Specialist; Special Lecturer, Columbia University; Founder, H2B, Crete), Lynn Huang (College Admission Consultant and Career Coach (New York); Real Estate Specialist (Compass)), and Stacey Varghese (Director of the Professional Development Series at St. John’s University Alumni Relations). 
Gabriella Pizzolo
Spring 2023 Intern (Philanthropic Nonprofits); Founder, Love1Another Project
Stavros Stavroulakis
Grants & Fundraising Committee; Strategic Partnerships Committee
Anna Pierratos
Secretary of the Board; Co-Director, Creative Development; Co-Director, Recruitment
Nandi Kelis Brown
Animation Major, SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology; Teacher, CinemaKidz; Fall 2020 P4T Animation Intern
Pedro Castillo Ruiz
Criminal Justice Major, St. John's University; Spring Intern, NYS Assembly; Fall 2022 Protege, Philo4Thought
Dr. Maria Papadaki
Risk Management Specialist; Special Lecturer, Columbia University; Founder, H2B, Crete
Lynn Huang
College Admission Consultant and Career Coach; Real Estate Specialist
Stacey Varghese
Director, Professional Development Series, St. John's University Office of Alumni Relations

Featured Strategic Partners

Introduction: LiveMazi Event Registration Platform Exclusive for Hellenic Events
  • Announcing a new strategic partnership with LiveMazi, an event platform exclusively dedicated to the promotion and support of Hellenic events and organizations.
Introduction: Sound Business Inc. (SBI)
  • Announcing a new strategic partnership with Sound Business Inc., an educational platform dedicated to supporting students and young professionals in creative industries. SBI is unique in that it is the only in-residence, non-profit organization to operate within a New York City Department of Education high school (A. Philip Randolph Campus High School) for 31 years. SBI has been one of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School and Harlem’s best kept secret for over three decades. One of my main goals is to raise awareness about SBI and the specific IGC framework we use to enrich the lives of students of color. SBI-College and Career Preparatory Institute (CCPI) offers a series of programs, initiatives and events solely committed to expanding students’ world knowledge in the following areas: performing arts, college and career readiness, and youth & workforce development. For more information, please visit us at soundbusiness.org. 
  • We invite you to look at the list of upcoming musical and performative events scheduled for this season! The list appears under “Affiliate Events” in this edition of HYPLife.
Consulate General of Greece in New York/
Community Outreach; Internships
Andrew Hevesi, New York State Assembly
Community Outreach; Merit Awards; Internships
Leticia James, New York State Attorney General
Community Outreach; Merit Awards; Internships
Paul James, New Skills Academy (US/UK)
Professional and Personal Development Courses
Stacey Varghese, St. John's University Alumni Relations
Professional and Personal Development Seminars; Community Outreach
Larendee Roos, Roos Advisors
Global Firm; Team Development; Executive Advisement
Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Your Instructional Designer
Instructional & Technical Advisement
Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce
Professional Networking
Recognition: Long-Standing Partnerships

Celebrate Traditions & Transitions

  • A shout-out to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, and special seasonal festivities. 
  • Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!

EVENTS & INITIATIVES

Philo4Thought Events & Initiatives

  • Philo4Thought Vasilopita Brunch (January 21st @12pm): Kicking off the season with a holiday brunch at Skinos Restaurant overlooking the St. Nicholas Shrine in downtown NY! For details and registration, click here. We encourage all those who plan to attend to register using the new event platform LIVE MAZI, which is exclusive to Greek Events. 

  • Proceeds from all Philo4Thought events go towards our annual programming and scholarship initiatives.

  • SAVE THE DATE! Philo4Thought Mix & Mingle (February 17th @7pm): Join us for a collaborative Happy Hour event! Details will post to our event page on February 1st! Please click here for event updates and registration. We encourage all those who plan to attend to register using the new event platform LIVE MAZI, which is exclusive to Greek events. 

  • Proceeds from all Philo4Thought events go towards our annual programming and scholarship initiatives.

  • SAVE THE DATE (May 6th @11am-2pm): We’re back! Join us for the return of our annual Symposium!  

  • Pre-Sale (February 15th): Event details and discounted Early Bird Registration will be available on February 15th: click here. An additional discount will be available to those who register for our January or February fundraisers using LIVE MAZI,

  • Proceeds from all Philo4Thought events go towards our annual programming and scholarship initiatives.

COURSES & TRAINING: Click this image for a list of our personal and professional development services!

  • Want to suggest a specific topic for one of our courses, podcasts or publications? Please send your feedback to our team using the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email your feedback to info@philo4thought.org!

Young Professional Vasilopita Brunch
January 21st @12pm (Click to register. Tickets $40-$60)
Young Professional Mix & Mingle
February 17th @7pm (Click to register. Tickets $40-$60)
Annual Spring Symposium & Awards Ceremony
May 6th @11am (SAVE THE DATE)
Pes Mou Empowerment Podcast Series

Affiliate Events & Initiatives

 
  • The Consulate General of Greek In New York invites you to join their Next Gen Greeks in New York initiative, which is designed to help unite members of the young professional community in New York. The initiative currently consists of a dedicated LinkedIn page designed to serve as a go-to informational resource for information about organizations, events and initiatives related to the Greek and Greek American community. All those interested in being part of the local, regional and global Greek diaspora are welcome to join this group. Please contact NextGenGreeks@gmail.com for additional information.
     
 
  • SAVE THE DATE! National Hellenic Students Association (April 21st-23rd): NHSA invites you to attend their Spring 2023 Convention in Boston! All are welcome to attend. Details will post to the NHSA website later this season: click here.

 
  • Sound Business Inc. (Multiple Events @ Randolph Auditorium): SBI invites you to attend one of their many educational and creative activities! All are welcome to attend. To register or learn more about SBI activities and events, please visit www.soundbusiness.org. The SBI January-February Activity List is as follows:
    • (NEW SBI PROGRAM!) CCPI’s Automotive Technician Workshop (Jan 24th @ 9:00AM):  SBI in partnership with Ford Motor Company and SUNY’s Rockland Community College (RCC) will be offering a unique opportunity to A. Philip Randolph Campus High School students to join Ford’s Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program. The ACE program is designed to help students explore automotive careers.  Some of the topics include New Model Training, Electric Systems Engineering, History of Ford Motor Company & Steering Suspension. These are the same courses that certified Ford/Lincoln technicians receive. By their mid-twenties, students could potentially earn between 80K-150K a year! This will be Ford Motor Company and Rockland Community College’s first partnership with a Manhattan-based high school which makes this an extremely groundbreaking opportunity! *Invited guests include NYC Mayor, NYCDOE Chancellor, Local Elected Officials, Ford, RCC and Mt. Vernon High School.
    • SBI Black History Month Series (Feb 2nd, @ 7PM): Brandon Woody Quintet-Jazz Café Pop-Up Benefit with Brandon Woody’s Upendo In Renaissance. Featuring: Brandon Woody, Trumpet || Troy, Piano/Keyboards || Michael Saunders, Electric Bass || Kweku Sumbry, Drums. Click here for event flier and QR Code!
    • SBI Gospel Music Performance (Feb 9th @ 10AM): Featuring LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts High School Gospel Choir.
    • SBI Dance Harlem! Contemporary Dance Performance Benefit (Feb 28th @ 7PM):  Featuring AThomasProject Dance || Von Howard Project Contemporary Dance company || EMERGE125 Dance company.
    • SBI Annual Career Day (February 29th @ 8am-3pm): The annual SBI College and Career Preparatory Institute (CCPI) Career Day and Mock Interview Competition has been an integral part of the Randolph High School experience since the late 1990s! The full-day school event has historically served the 75 – 100 CCPI students enrolled in our after-school Performing Arts Program and our College Prep Academy. Through the years, students have dressed in business attire, participated in the day’s modules which included (1) a career exploration networking event (2) performing arts entrepreneur seminar (3) various roundtable discussion groups demystifying professional career paths and encouraging students to dream. Ford Motor Co., Deloitte, Citigroup, Capital One, have been among the leaders in providing career day volunteers.

    • SBI Annual May Showcase (May 16th-19th @7pm): The May Showcase is the culmination of students’ yearly hard work in CCPI’s Performing Arts Program. SBI believes that engagement in a performing arts experience is central to students’ personal development. It provides the young people served with the opportunity to create and perform in dance, drama, and music. The May Showcase incorporates the 8 Dance Ensembles, Spoken Word Workshop, Glee Club, 2 Step Teams and Theatre Tech Workshop participants. It is in this arts program that students gain a greater sense of community and experience what it feels like to trust, care, be receptive to new ideas, follow, lead, commit, dream, and believe.

For more information about SBI events and initiatives, please visit www.soundbusiness.org! 

 

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church NYC: Annunciation NYC invites you to attend their many upcoming events, including… 

  • Taverna Night (Jan 29th @ 6PM): Full sit-down dinner and live music at the beautiful Kellari Taverna NYC, centrally located in midtown Manhattan. (Click event link below for flier. Please email info@annunciation-nyc.org to sign up.)
  • Sip & Paint Night (Feb 3rd @7PM): Join the Annunciation Parea for an evening of creativity and fun! Paint your own wine glass! Proceeds go to the National Kidney Foundation. Please email philovp@annunciation-nyc.org to sign up.)
  • HACC Virtual Forum (Jan 28, 10am-1:30pm): The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Innovators and HELLAS International Chamber of Commerce invite you to a special collaborative international virtual lecture on Greek Tourism for All Seasons. Click link below to register.
Consulate General's Launch of NextGen Greeks In New York Initiative
NHSA Spring 2023 Convention
April 21-23 @ Boston (Save the date. Details forthcoming)
Annunciation NYC, Hew Year Happy Hour
January 26th @7pm (To register, click image.)
Annunciation NYC, Taverna Night, Kellari Taverna NYC
January 29th @6pm (Register at info@annunciation-nyc.org, $130 per person.)
HACC Innovators Event
NextGen Greeks Launch Event
January 31st @6:30pm (Register at Live Mazi: https://events.livemazi.com/e/nyvasilopita)
Sound Business Inc. Jazz Cafe @ Randolph Auditorium
February 2nd @7pm (Click image to register!)
Annunciation NYC, Sip & Paint Night @ Damas Hall
February 3rd @7pm (Register at philvp@annunciation-nyc.org, $40 per person)

JOB BOARD

  • Looking for a Job or Internship? 

    • Visit our Job Board to explore our vetted list of reliable company and hiring sites!

  • Want to Post an Available Job or Internship? 

    • Email us at p4tinfo@gmail.com to discuss your hiring needs and our reviewing process, documents needed, etc.

    • All jobs and internships posted to our site must meet standardized federal and regional hiring criterion. 

    • Qualifying internships must meet specific criterion (either salaried as minimum wage in the State of New York or eligible for the recognized 140-hour college credit program supported by Philo4Thought and its educational affiliates). We are happy to review these requirements with those offering a potential internship opportunity.

  • Need Help Posting Your Listing on Handshake? We can help!

    • Handshake is increasingly becoming the sole source used by colleges and universities to streamline the hiring of interns and new graduates. Our team is able to provide some guidance to get you started.
    • For assistance, please email p4tinfo@gmail.com to set up an appointment or contact your local college career center.
    • As part of our “Promethean Fire” theme, we strongly encourage that Alumni from specific colleges recruit from their respective Alma Maters to support the next generation!

MENTORING & COUNSELING

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule: 

    • Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hour: These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up or to request a specialist in a particular topic, please email us.
    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly  — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!

  • Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations. 

    • 2-Part Mentor Training (March. 3rd & March. 10th) — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 80-85% listed prices for available NSA courses.

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MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips: Lifestyle, Career & Balance

True and lasting transformation requires three things: Confidence, commitment and faith.

 

Mindful Lifestyle: How Do I Know I’m Making Good Choices?

    • Understand Yourself. Know what it is that you want and commit to it.
    • Trust Yourself. Have confidence in your personal process. You may not need the traditional path that others have in mind for you. Trust yourself to make the choices that are best for you.
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    • Have Faith in Yourself. Have faith that you have taking the time to map your way out and are now ready to collect the wisdom and experience you need to pave the way to the future you want.

Mindful Career: How Do I Stop Procrastinating?

    • Set attainable goals. Setting attainable goals for oneself is essential to ensuring success and progress. It’s great to think and dream big, but it’s important to recognize that big dreams are achieved with steady steps forward.
    • Map out the resources needed. Line up the resources you need for success. Sometimes it’s easy to collect them at once, other times one can only collect a few resources at a time. Don’t let ONE missing resource cause you to lose your steam! It’s ok to move forward with some of your key resources and pick the rest up along your journey to success!
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    • Be determined NOT to procrastinate! A healthy way to ensure that you move forward is to simply resist the urge to procrastinate. Set the small manageable goals and be determined not to procrastinate!
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    • Practice Makes Perfect. The more you engage in this three-step process the easier it is to leave your procrastinating tendency behind. After all, as the great Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence… is not an act, but a habit.”

Mindful Balance: How Do I Cope with Anxiety About Change?

    • Recognize change as a part of growth. Every moment is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person and as a professional. Changes at home, school or work can lead to increased productivity if you remain determined to learn from every moment. 
    • Understand the source of the change. Getting to know the source and reasons for a major change can help you put matters into perspective and make transitions easier to manage.
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    • Understanding what you need to make a change positive. Some people become overwhelmed with the stress of change, whether major or minor, because they do not have the tools needed to cope with change. 
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    • Admitting when you need help. The most important factor in coping with anxiety caused by change — or navigating the phases of a major change in a positive and productive manner — is seeking the proper guidance. Hiding from your anxiety (or denying it) serves no purpose. It takes a stronger person to admit that they need a hand overcoming an obstacle.  

Helpful Resources

Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
  • FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
  • Personal Development Courses.  Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
  • Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
  • Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.). 
  • Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

Philo4Thought Passport Members’ VIP Vault (Access with Passcode)

New advisory articles available at our FREE P4T E-Library!

FEATURED MEDIA

Pes Mou Empowerment Secrets (Podcast, S1:E1)

  • Special thanks to Dinos Konstantinou, Consul General of Greece in New York, for being our first guest speaker! We look forward to many more collaborations as part of the Consulate’s NextGen and Educational initiatives!

Remembering Our Joint Legacy of Unity & Community Support

  • Happy MLK Day (January 16th)! Our community shares a long history of fighting for equality and solidarity, represented in this iconic image of MLK and H.E. Archbishop Iakovos. This time of year serves as a reminder to our two communities that it is essential to work together with the dignity and clarity of our predecessors to support justice and progress for our people. We hope you’ll continue to uphold this rich legacy in your daily thoughts and actions. Remember your dreams and, once they are achieved, remember to help others achieve their dreams.

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

FEATURE ARTICLES

Articles

Philo4Thought Holiday Brunch & Awards Ceremony @ Yefsi Estiatorio
Article by C.Salboudis, December 21, 2022
Capital Link's Invest in Greece Forum, NYC
Article by C.Salboudis, December 21, 2022
Annunciation Stewardship & Mistletoe Gala NYC
Article by C.Salboudis & A.Liotopoulos, December 21, 2022
Philo4Thought Holiday Wrap-Up
Video Short by A.Pierratos, December 21, 2022

Corresponding Photo Galleries

  • Philo4Thought Holiday Brunch 2022 (Photo Credit Rev. Father Sotirios Michalatos and Keegan Rupp)
  • 24th Annual Capital Link Invest In Greece Forum 2022 (Photo Credit Philo4Thought & Strategic Partners)
  • Annunciation Stewardship & Mistletoe Gala 2022 (Photo Credit ETA Image, RareCuts.com & Philo4Thought)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

A shout-out to Johnny and Adriana Livanos, Founders of the globally-celebrated Stray Dog Wild Gin, Double Gold Winner at the SF World Spirits Competition; the Greek Gin of the Year (94 points); Gold Medalist at the New York International Spirits Competition; and voted Best Gin Brands of 2022, VinePair.
 
We thank you for your constant support of the greater Hellenic community and invite our readers and viewers to order their next drink with Stray Dog Gin!

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Winter Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Support our  Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!

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    • Pay-It-Forward Option 1: Donate while taking courses and attending Philo4Thought (Seminars, Coaching, Special Events)
      • Unlock Your Personal & Professional Potential! by working with one of our professional coaches for affordable rates!
      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy a reduced rate for all personalized coaching services, networking events and for our year-end Symposium.
      • Community Giving: Proceeds from all coaching and training sessions goes towards our ongoing programming and scholarship program.
      • Sign Up Today! To register for Philo4Thought’s available seminars and training options — click on our Courses & Training menu or email us schedule an appointment.
    • Pay-It-Forward Option 2: Donate through your own self-improvement @ New Skills Academy (Courses)

      • Learn or Improve Your Skills! Gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes and give back to the community through this special offer!

      • Philo4Thought Passport Members enjoy up to 85% OFF available courses! New Skills also offers additional rewards (and select free classes) for returning clients.

      • Community Giving: For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought

      • Sign Up Today! Visit our Courses & Training menu for a list of available classes. 

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HYPLife: Fall Digest 2022

HYPLife

Fall Digest 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE

WELCOME BACK!

Dear Readers,

Kalo Mina! Goodbye September, Hello October!

Fall is a transitional season known for the vibrant colors and festivities that pave the way for the transition to the stark winter months. It’s the perfect time to “turn a new leaf” and seek out new opportunities — training, networking, a new hobby or routine. More important, it’s a great time to let go of negative moments in your path, to allow yourself to transform and improve, to become the better person you’re destined to be.

Philo4Thought’s Annual Founder’s Day Celebration will launch on October 10th with the kickoff of our Annual Membership Drive (50% off all memberships).

As always, details about major upcoming events are listed along with advisory tips and resources. Our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers!  

Have a question or topic you’d like addressed in a future video or newsletter? Please send your feedback through the chat box at the bottom of the screen or email us at info@philo4thought.org.

Relax and enjoy this month’s issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Best wishes for the month ahead!

Table of Contents

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Additional categories may be added in future based on community needs and interests.

For COVID-related updates, click the prompt at the top of our site.

Kalo Mina kai Xronia Polla!

  • A celebratory shout-out to our very own Tamika Thomopoulos and her fiancé Matt Cruttenden, who are getting married this month!
  • A shout-out to our very own Perry Rizopoulos and his fiancée Rachael Ramos, who just announced their engagement!
  • A shout-out to Annunciation NYC’s dynamic duo, Father Sotirios & Presvytera Katerina Michalatos, who are currently expecting a happy new addition to their family!
  • A warm welcome back to V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert as he returns to the Big Apple to assume the position of Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on October 1st.
  • Regards to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. 
  • Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!
Tamika & Matt
Perry & Rachael
V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
Rev. Father Sotirios & Presvytera Katerina Michalatos with daughter Evangelia

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Events

 
 
 
  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church NYC (December 3rd): Annunciation NYC invites you to attend the upcoming Mistletoe Gala @ The Harvard Club of NYC! Early Access to discounted tickets to the hottest social event of the year are currently on sale! All are welcome to attend. For details, click here.

Philo4Thought Events & Services 

  • October 10th marks Philo4Thought’s Founder’s Day! In celebration of this landmark event in our organization we have lots of great things in store for new and returning members! 

  • Philo4Thought Passport Membership Drive (October 10th-November 21st): 50% discount on ALL Philo4Thought Membership Levels!!!

  • Philo4Thought Passport Membership Drive (November 22nd-December 21st): 10% discount on all Philo4Thought Membership Levels. 

  • Membership Benefits Include: one FREE assessment and consultation (Academic/College-to-Career, New Career Path, Professional Advancement Opportunities, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Work-Life, etc.) with a certified coach or educational provider; HEAVILY DISCOUNTED (50-80%) coaching services, courses and affiliate educational or networking events; FREE Access to bonus resources; a FREE MENTOR MATCH experience.

  • Courses & Training: For a list of our personal and professional development services, click here.

  • Mentoring & Coaching Schedule: 

    • Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hours (first Friday of the month, 1pm-2pm): These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up or to request a a specialist in a particular topic, please email us.

    • Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)

    • Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly  — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!

 

  • Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations. 

    • 2-Part Training (Saturday, March. 12th & March. 19th) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.

    • Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.

FEATURED VIDEOS

Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.

MINDFULNESS TIPS

Top Tips for Transformational Decision Making

True and lasting transformation requires three things: Confidence, commitment and faith.

  • How Do I Know I’m Making Good Choices?
    • Understand Yourself. Know what it is that you want and commit to it.
    • Trust Yourself. Have confidence in your personal process. You may not need the traditional path that others have in mind for you. Trust yourself to make the choices that are best for you.
    • Have Faith in Yourself. Have faith that you have taking the time to map your way out and are now ready to collect the wisdom and experience you need to pave the way to the future you want.  
  • How Do I Raise My Value?
    • We’re born with value and potential. Even the most basic students of philosophy learn that all human beings are unique and that every person can find ways to flourish and fulfill their potential.  
    • No one can give or take value from you. Often times a person can feel less than worthy, either due to a self-imposed restriction or because the person has been in a negative or toxic environment for a significant period of time. The truth, however, is that no one can take or give you value unless you give them permission to do so.
    • Raise your skills without obstructing your own path. A good way to gain a sense of affirmation that we are smart or skilled is to learn a new skill or hobby. Having said this, some individuals risk falling into the trap of using additional coursework as obstacles to their progression. This may either mean that the person is uncertain or unhappy, which can lead to depression, low self-worth, and other related issues. A person can have countless degrees and still have no sense of self-worth. Certificates and accolades don’t make one a better person. Goodness exists within every human being, at one’s very core; one just has to look internally to find and unlock it.
    • Raise awareness and self-appreciation through mindfulness exercises. In previous issues we recommend simple exercises like the creation of a Fulfillment List and other meditative activities that encourage self-reflection and self-discovery.

More Mindfulness Tips

 
  • Understand & Respect Your Past. It’s important to understand the good and challenging aspects of your family, your own upbringing, your education, and so on.
  • Simplify Your Present. Redirect your energy to remove or overcome obstacles to achieve lasting progress.
  • Actively Work Towards A Sustainable Future. Make choices that maximize your personal gifts; let go of anger, fear, anxiety and excuses you’ve made in the past.
  • Choose to appreciate what you bring to the world and  keep moving forward!

Helpful Resources

  • Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
      • FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
      • Personal Development Courses.  Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
      • Professional Development Courses. Gain a better grasp of a skill you need for your current or desired job.
      • Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
      • Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.). 
      • Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.

RECOMMENDED READING

Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)

Philo4Thought Passport Members’ VIP Vault (Access with Passcode)

FREE P4T E-Library

New advisory articles available at our e-Library.

DONATE!

Fall Fundraising

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others! Support our  Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!
  • To learn more about our fundraising initiatives and sponsorship levels, please click here.
  • To sponsor an event or  make a donation, please select from one of the following options: 
PayPal
Venmo
Check
Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy Courses)

    • Learn a new skill and gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes as you give back to the community!

    • LEARN & ENJOY 80% OFF COURSES! Visit our Courses & Training menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.

    • COMMUNITY GIVING: For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought!
    • REGISTER TODAY! To register, visit Philo4Thought’s Courses & Training menu or email New Skills Academy (US/UK) to indicate what certification program you’re interested in acquiring — and mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!
Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)

    • This initiative is returning by popular demand! For $65 Monthly, enjoy a few hours every week immersing yourself in Greek dance, history and culture while giving back to the community!

    • DANCE: Take this time to search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source in Greece! Includes Weekly 2-hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots.

    • COMMUNITY GIVING: For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year.

    • REGISTER TODAY! To register, please contact our colleague Paraskevas Ntompros. (Sponsored by Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί  (Menousis Dance Studios).

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