S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers

6/14/2025

Future of Education Podcast

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In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Kendall Maynard—a small-town girl, straight-A student, and rising influencer with over 2 million followers on TikTok. Kendall shares how playing soccer shaped her discipline, why dreaming big matters even when you're from a tiny town, and how her sudden social media success has opened doors she never imagined. From work ethic to wild opportunities, this is a conversation about building a future that doesn’t follow the traditional playbook.

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S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers

Future of Education Podcast

More episodes from "Future of Education Podcast"

S2E243: Building a Future-Ready School with Gabi Immelman, Creator of Mindjoy

S2E242: Teachers 2.0 - With Guide Bryan and Student Eddy (Part 1)

S2E241: Shopping Sprees for Good Grades? Alpha Students Ella and Eva Tell All

S2E240: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 2)

S2E239: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 1)

S2E238: Alpha Dads Tell All: Parenting Wins, Fails, and Real Talk (Part 2)

S2E237: “School Taught Me Nothing About Business” - YouTuber FaZe Blaze on Turning Gaming into a Business

S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers

S2E234: Alpha Dads Talk Alternative Education (Part 1)

S2E215: Can A.I. Replace Teachers? Inside the Alpha Model with Guide Jawaan (Part 2)