Character and Wellness Videos

student 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.

The Harbor

Featuring Mike Smith and guests, The Harbor facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through episodes with rich, raw and engaging video content.

Courageous Conversations

These videos are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown strength – sharing stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles.

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.

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ROOTED IN LOVE

Mike takes to the crate to acknowledge the challenges we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, issuing a call to action for all of us to find ways to build community, take care of one another, and stay rooted in love.

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CLIQUES

Mike highlights that we all share a responsibility to create positive school spirit and community in our schools, and we do that when we start celebrating each other.

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COMMUNICATION

Communication is an important life skill and one that’s integral to being an effective leader. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike gives some…

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PURSUING PASSIONS, WITH WYN WILEY

Many young people fall victim to comparing their abilities to that of professionals and become frustrated. It takes time and hard work before anyone can get…

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SARAH EDWARDS

On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Sarah Edwards, Founder of the organization I AM, shares how one small act of kindness can change a…

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SCHOOL SPIRIT

A common question among student leaders is, “How do we increase school spirit?” On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Mike shares how his college…

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CIVIC DUTY

The future of our country is dependent on how well we — and especially young people — exercise our civic duties. On this episode of The…

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BEING SOCIALLY AWARE

Mike recognizes that being aware of the needs of the community is everyone’s responsibility.

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