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Episodes
17 episodes
Empowering Fellow Students — Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Liberty Hombe is an advocate for justice — the ultimate example of someone who turns challenges into opportunities. Liberty is a pre-med student born in Zimbabwe but spent much of his childhood in South Africa. He is attending
The Psychology of Test-Taking: How to Crush Anxiety and Succeed in Life
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 7The Psychology of Test-Taking: How to Crush Anxiety and Succeed in LifeDr. Dimitrios Vonofakos joins us to continue the conversation sparked in our previous episode, “Life’s Pop Quiz: The Un...
Life’s Pop Quiz: The Unexpected Lessons of Grad School Exams
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 6Life’s Pop Quiz: The Unexpected Lessons of Grad School ExamsAnish Merchant often references “The Hero’s Journey” — the timeless story of a protagonist who leaves home in search of belonging, onl...
Unlocking the Universe: From Forbes 30 Under 30 to New Frontiers in Science
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 5Unlocking the Universe: From Forbes 30 Under 30 to New Frontiers in Science (Part 2)Maryam Esmat returns for Part 2 of her extraordinary two-part interview — and this chapter expands from storyt...
Prologue to Greatness: Author, Astrophysicist, and Mentor
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 4Prologue to Greatness: Author, Astrophysicist, and MentorAt just 24 years old, Maryam Esmat’s life already reads like a greatest hits album.Recognized on Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30...
Elevating the Student Voices of Tomorrow
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 3Elevating the Student Voices of Tomorrow (Part 2)Danny Nguyen returns for Part 2 of his powerful two-part interview — shifting the conversation from personal history to future impact.Now ...
Escaping 1977 Vietnam: Finding a Place to Belong
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 2Escaping 1977 Vietnam: Finding a Place to BelongA year remembered for the Fall of Saigon and “Black April.” A year marked by uncertainty, upheaval, and impossible decisions.For Danny Nguy...
Rewriting the Code: Black Women in STEM
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 1Rewriting the Code: Black Women in STEMJessie Gentles is part of the 3%.The tech industry has become one of the most lucrative and fast-growing sectors in the world. But within that rapid...
The Future of EdTech: Hope, Empathy, and Connection
SEASON 2 — EPISODE 5The Future of EdTech: Hope, Empathy, and Connection (Part 2)Paige Steffy returns for Part 2 of her two-part conversation — and this episode shifts from personal journey to global perspective.
Chasing the Hogwarts Fantasy: Transporting to the U.K.
SEASON 2 — EPISODE 4Chasing the Hogwarts Fantasy: Transporting to the U.K. (Part 1)For many, the magic of Harry Potter was an escape into another world. For Paige Steffy, it was also a glimpse into her fut...
Engineering a Legacy: Overcoming Expectations, Gender Roles, and Cancer
SEASON 2 — EPISODE 3Engineering a Legacy: Overcoming Expectations, Gender Roles, and Cancer (Part 2)Juliana Pereira returns for Part 2 of her powerful two-part interview — and this chapter reveals the depth of her ...
Breaking Societal Norms: Women Do Belong in STEM
SEASON 2 — EPISODE 2Breaking Societal Norms: Women Do Belong in STEM (Part 1)Juliana Pereira is a trailblazer.Raised by a single mother in Florianópolis, Brazil, she learned early that there is no limit to w...
Court's in Session: Restarting a Law Career in a New Country: Episode 13 with Rezarta Mataj
SEASON 2 — EPISODE 1Court’s in Session: Restarting a Law Career in a New CountryRezarta Mataj had already built an extraordinary career at a remarkably young age. By 24, she had become a federal judge in Albania. S...
Turning Inspiration Into Your Career Path, Part 2
SEASON 1 — EPISODE 8Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone (Part 2)Valeria Rivera returns for Part 2 of her powerful two-part interview — and this episode goes even deeper.In this conversation, we explore Valeria’s...
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone, Part 1
SEASON 1 — EPISODE 7Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone (Part 1)Valeria Rivera embodies the powerful growth that happens when you choose courage over comfort.Originally from San Salvador, El Salvador, Valeria ca...
