Character and Wellness Videos
BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.
Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.
The Jostens Renaissance suite of Character and Wellness videos include the following:
All In
These inspiring videos are hosted by Gian Paul Gonzalez and feature the perspectives of students – captured by students. Released throughout the ‘24-‘25 school year, they include topics like habits, empathy and resilience.
Exclusive Videos
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EQUITY VS. EQUALITY WITH CAMMY WATKINS
Guest Cammy Watkins breaks down the differences between equity and equality, and how equity goes a step further by recognizing that everyone starts with unique advantages and disadvantages, and therefore needs different solutions.
STANDING TALL WITH STEVE BOLLAR
“When you stand tall, you don’t think small.” Guest Steve Bollar shares his personal struggles with growing tall, and how he came to learn that being different and standing out from the crowd could make him a better leader.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Through the Internet and social media, it’s easy for anyone to share their opinion, but sometimes, it’s not as easy to listen. Having a dialogue rather…
EMPATHY, WITH AMIT DODANI
My Name My Story is an organization that develops changemakers based on the belief that stories inspire empathy and that empathy drives change. Founder Amit Dodani…
TOLERANCE & ACCEPTANCE
Note: This episode contains in-depth and personal stories of teens dealing with intolerance. It is intended for mature audiences. In what feels like a divided world,…
CARLOS NAVARRO
Carlos Navarro immigrated from Cuba to the United States. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Carlos describes the culture shock and struggles of coming…
DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE WITH AARON DAVIS
Motivational speaker Aaron Davis shares some of his experiences with intolerance and offers suggestions on how to talk about tolerance and diversity.
JUDGEMENT
Mike describes how judgement and prejudice impact people, both in and outside of the classroom, and how students can help resolve this problem in their schools.