Bring Life Skills to Your Group
We speak to students, young adults, adults, and the people who support them — about money, decision-making, and the real-world skills that build independence. Tell us about your group and we’ll follow up with availability and options.
Schools · Foster care agencies & group homes · Juvenile programs · Reentry programs · Recovery & sober living homes · Community organizations
Who You Can Request
Request one, or both for a paired session.
Jennifer Smith
Founder & Program Director
Jennifer is the founder of The Achieving Academy, creator of the Life Skills 101 program, and author of the Break the Broke Cycle™ workbook. An accountant with 23+ years of experience, she teaches the not-so-common common sense — money habits, responsibility, and practical systems — so people can move with awareness and intention.
Coach Kayo
Life Coach & Mentor
Kayo keeps it real. He brings a no-excuses, real-life perspective — helping students, especially young men, understand responsibility, respect, and decision-making. He focuses on choices, consequences, and moving with intention, and challenges people to carry themselves like the person they say they want to be.
Popular Topics
Drawn from the CROSSBEAM® curriculum — every session is tailored to your group.
Break the Broke Cycle™
The workbook behind the message — practical exercises on money habits, mindset, and breaking generational patterns. A strong companion for groups.
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The more you tell us, the better we can tailor the session.
Your Information
Your Organization
Helps us know travel time and whether we can be there in person.
About Your Group
Scheduling
A specific day or a range both work.
Helpful if you have a board meeting or approval deadline.
Speaker & Logistics
No wrong answer — this just helps us know how to plan.
Anything Else
We typically respond within 2–3 business days. · Questions? info@theachievingacademy.com