Summary

Jennifer Sullivan, M.S. is an executive functioning coach and author based in southeastern CT. She is founder of Fast Forward College Coaching and offers customized college support for diverse learners and their parents as they prepare for the transition to (and through) college. She speaks nationally to high schools, educators, and parent groups about differences between disability support in high school and college, executive functioning success in college and the parent perspective of the college transition. She is author of the book, Sharing the Transition to College: Words of Advice for Diverse Learners and Their Families., and the Sharing the Transition to College Workbook, and the author of College is Video Game: Press Play Jen works with students around the country. She is an educator who runs a business not a business Where she is now is much different from where she was 4 years ago when she started. Working in a regional education service center 2 avenues converged: felt passion & families and opportunities came to me. While the work was hard, it was something she knew she loved. How she went about writing the book, extra time during the pandemic Once you set the intention and say, “I’m going to write a book”, it’s always there. Jen doesn’t know how many books she has sold. Certain times of the year are more profitable. The book is a vehicle of my platform. The parameters of success have changed over time. Perspective for timelines for actually writing a book. Mindset shifts that needed to happen for her to find success. Family needs required m She started to believe in her herself as someone outside of her 9–5 job. The hustle needed to get speaking gigs. The book is giving me a platform to connect, not always connect in speaking The opportunities don’t just fall into your lap. You have to talk about your work and share what you’re doing. - What mindset you need to have to promote yourself. You just really have to not care.