GET IT DONE APPROACH - A Midwesterners Journey for Justice in Ordinary Life Challenges

Lost in Jersey

Meet Sarah Damaskos, a practical Midwesterner in New Jersey who inspires with her get-things-done approach to family, friends, and community.
Self-described 'ordinary person,' Sarah Damaskos, takes us on an inspiring journey that is extraordinary. She's an Ohio native who found herself in New Jersey, raising kids, becoming an unofficial foster parent, navigating IEPs in the school system, launching a laptop recycling program, managing a career, supporting friends, and experiencing life's milestones with a no-nonsense approach sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor. She gets things done!
QUOTES:
“Don’t Borrow Trouble” her mother’s
"New Jersey, it’s not as bad as you think”
"I can't chew gum without cracking it. "
"I'm from Ohio. So, I mean, it's all about practicality."
"I'm also a doer. You know, I see a problem and I fix it."
TOPICS:
00:02:38 Embrace your own uniqueness.
00:07:12 Be confident in being yourself.
00:12:42 Life-changing year in South Africa.
00:15:45 Families can overcome obstacles.
00:21:09 Advocate for your child's education.
00:27:01 Support and resources are crucial.
00:35:43 Creating positive change through conversation.
NJ SHOUT OUTS:
Montclair Art Museum (MAM)
Cornerstone Montclair
Laptop Upcycle
The Montclair Recreation Wrestling
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Chapters

1. Embrace your own uniqueness. (00:02:38)

2. Be confident in being yourself. (00:07:12)

3. Life-changing year in South Africa. (00:12:42)

4. Families can overcome obstacles. (00:15:45)

5. Advocate for your child's education. (00:21:09)

6. Support and resources are crucial. (00:27:01)

7. Creating positive change through conversation. (00:35:43)