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Conversations that shine light on unique university experiences and answers questions for recent grads. We're #fillingthevoidwithjosie! Follow on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Subscribe on Youtube: @fillingthevoidpod

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    • Apr 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    [320] #FLOPRAH to the World // Flo Ngala

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 46:59


    The incomparable Flo Ngala sat down with host, Josie Fome, to chat about what her university experience was like, how a conversation between her mom and aunt changed the trajectory of her life, what it meant to start off her photography career with shooting Gucci Mane and Cardi B, and how she's navigating life post grad with the firm assurance that fear will not get the last word and success is a given...okurrrrr. Enjoy! Follow Flo on Instagram: @flongala Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this episode!

    [319] The Fear-Fighter Manual: F*ck Fear // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 7:02


    The title says it all. As we wrap up the book talk for this season, it's important that you remember you've gotta actively, constantly, tell yourself to EFF FEAR...and then do the damn thing. You've got this. // Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [318] Life Beyond Google // Madison Matheus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 41:21


    This week's guest is a childhood friend of the host, Josie. Madison Matheus speaks on how life can get pretty busy trying to live it for others but taking the risk on yourself is not always easy. She breaks down how she managed to secure a coveted position at Google as well as what life looks like for her beyond Google. Finally, Madison shares why no matter where you find yourself, authenticity over fear will always win. Tune in and enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Please leave a rating and review!

    [317] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Build a Squad & Get a Nigerian Friend // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 10:50


    Another episode of Book Talk Sundays...with this special edition on a Wednesday because life is messy lol! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 14 and 15 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into why it's important to "build a squad" and who to fill your squad with...and Luvvie lobbies for why it's necessary for you to "get a Nigerian friend" in that squad - ha! Let's dive in! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [316] Bet On Yourself // Reni Odetoyinbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 47:36


    What is life if not an opportunity to bet on yourself? This week's guest, Reni Odetoyinbo, joins host, Josie, to chat about the makings of Reni, the Resource. Reni is a content creator, marketing consultant and finance enthusiast who loves to make complex topics simple and help as many people as possible along the way. From being thrown into the deep end of networking while in university to being overworked and underpaid, Reni's journey - and the role fear played in it - is all too familiar. Tune in to find out how she decided enough was enough...and what it would look like to bet on herself. Reni can be found on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter (xoreni). Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Please leave a rating and review!

    [315] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Fire Yourself & Take No Shit // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 16:10


    I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 12 and 13 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into how to "fire yourself" because hunny you can't always do it all and that's okay...but also, "take no shit" because you are not boo-boo da fool...okaayyy? Let's dive in! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix. :)

    [314] Buyer Beware: How to make university a sure investment // Dwight Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 79:17


    Tune in as Josie and her guest, Dwight Best -- a social entrepreneur, talk about why university may not actually be a scam. To all the those who were gifted kids but grew up and struggled to find their place in school...this episode is for you. It gets better. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

    [313] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Grow Widely // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 10:52


    I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 11 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to give yourself permission to "grow widely" and why talk is cheap when there's no execution to follow! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix. :)

    [312] Life Is A Banquet // Tiffany Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 39:06


    What do you do when you have many interests and life has much to offer?...You try a little bit of everything of course! My guest this week, Tiffany Thompson is one who is chopping life and helping others do the same through mentorship. She shares how one can maximize their days in spite of fear's ulterior plans to derail, delay, and discard. Tune in...and enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

    [311] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Get Your Money & Draw Your Lines // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 13:37


    I'm back with another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 9 & 10 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into why you gotta "get your money"...if that isn't self-explanatory (hint: it's not) and what it means to "draw your lines" professionally, personally...alllat! Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [310] They're All Stepping Stones // Nora McFaddin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 53:47


    A chance encounter on a cruise riiight before the global pandemic hit, led to this wonderful conversation. Host, Josie, is joined by the lovely Nora McFaddin who shares how she went from being a flight attendant to being the executive director of a non-profit in her twenties...and what fears tried to stop her from living her best life. Tune in and learn how so much of what happens in your life doesn't have to be the end all of everything...rather, they're all stepping stones. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

    [309] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Fail Loudly & Ask for More // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 12:23


    Another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 7 & 8 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "fail loudly" and why so many fail to "ask for more" when they so desperately need to. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [308] Psst, You Can Do Hard Things // Marika Bouchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 44:48


    Sometimes you just need a reminder that comes right on time...and this week's guest provides just that! Josie and her guest, MUA extraordinaire, Marika Bouchard, discuss just what it takes to accomplish tough tasks, how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone almost always leads to beautiful experiences, and why she decided to go to a majority English speaking school as a francophone. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

    [307] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Speak the Truth // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 18:06


    In this Sunday book talk we discuss how Luvvie breaks down what it means to "speak the truth" and particularly HOW to practically do it. Join the conversation on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod

    [306] Rejection is Redirection // Fred Désulmé

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 37:12


    Josie chats with a real life rocket scientist in this episode...and yes, even they have to deal with fear. Fred Désulmé shares how he stopped believing the narrative that he was "lazy" and how he navigates wanting to appear high-achieving and actually being someone who is high-achieving. We also laugh over when someone should start doing their own laundry haha -- tune in! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod and let me know when YOU started doing your own laundry...if at all! Don't forget to leave a rating and review! :)

    [305] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Own Your Dopeness & Trust Where You Are // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 19:08


    Another episode of Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 4 & 5 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "own your dopeness" and why "trusting where you are" will help you navigate living with fear. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [304] No Really, Failure is a Part of Success // Sandra K.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 50:27


    Josie and her guest, who also happens to be her cousin, delve into the struggles of being an immigrant in the United States while simultaneously having ambitions for a better life. Sandra K shares how she felt more proud of her Associates Degree, what navigating the American health care industry has been like, and why she's a huge advocate for motivational quotes. Tune in! Follow Sandra on Instagram: @ladeessenoir // Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Don't forget to leave a rating and review!

    [303] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Be Too Much & Dream Audaciously // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 29:18


    Welcome back to Book Talk Sundays! Follow along as the host, Josie, talks about chapter 2 & 3 of the NYT Bestselling book -- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual! We dive into what it means to "be too much" and how we can "dream audaciously" in spite of fear. Join the conversation on instagram @fillingthevoidpod Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [302] $20 and A Dream, The Scarborough Chronicles // Dominique Bouchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 53:07


    From anxiety attacks to navigating the rough ride of being "the first" in something, this weeks guest spares no detail when recounting how she made it through university despite being one of the only Black girls in her program. Her dreams of being a MuchMusic VJ were quickly dashed when she had to turn away from her orientation because she couldn't afford it. Today, she advocates for young girls across Canada so their story can be a bit brighter. Dominique Bouchard is a senior-level digital strategist, content producer, and amateur mom. She's collaborated with some of the top international brands by leveraging her knowledge in content creation as an entrepreneur, sports marketer, and businesswoman to make personal and professional brands bring culture to the forefront. She's also the co-founder of Dom Creates Digital Marketing agency – a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in creating inclusive content for intentional brands. Follow her on instagram @dom.creates and visit her website, domcreates.com. // Follow the podcast on instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Follow the host on instagram: @heyitsjozee // Music Creds: Interlude: Music by Iatniger from Pixabay Intro/Outro: Jazzy Abstract Beat by: Coma-Media

    [301] The Fear-Fighter Manual: Know Yourself // Book Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 12:02


    Welcome to Book Talk Sundays! As we're discussing fear this season, what better resource to help us navigate it than the fear-fighting manual itself by NYT bestselling author, Luvvie Ajayi! Josie breaks down her thoughts on the intro, chapter one, and overall what it will take to navigate life in spite of fear overall. Check out Luvvie's life mission statement template here: https://luvvie.org/fear-fighter-kit/ Follow the podcast on instagram @fillingthevoidpod Enjoyed this episode? Let me know! Rate and review the podcast wherever you get your podcast fix.

    [300] No Place For Fear // SZN 3 INTRO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 16:53


    Welcome back! Another season of Filling the Void with Josie and this time we're talking all things FEAR! To kick off the episode, Josie reads an essay from the late Toni Morrison that touches on what we're supposed to do rather than succumb to fear when it seems as if everything is burning down all around us. And SURPRISE! This season there will be TWO episodes a week as Josie discusses the NYT best-selling book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighting Manual every Sunday and have candid conversations with her esteemed guests every Wednesdays. Follow the podcast on instagram @fillingthevoidpod! Music for this episode is from Coma-Media on pixabay.com

    2021 Year in Review with Josie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 39:58


    Join the host, Josie, as she reflects on the last year - the good, the bad, and the ugly chile. We dive deep into what it was like job hunting..and then apartment hunting, how her mental health fared as the pandemic continued, and what she's looking forward to heading into the new year. If you'd like a copy of the annual life review that she uses, private message her on instagram @fillingthevoidpod. Happy New Year!

    [BONUS - 213] High School Friends...10 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 91:22


    In this bonus episode, I'm joined with some of my closest friends that I met TEN years ago. I've had some of my deepest belly laughs with these boys and I'm excited to delve deeper into what relationships - post high school, through uni, and post uni - have looked like for them. We talk about what we wish we knew in high school, how we navigated uni with what we had, and how we've been filling the void since graduation. I hope this conversation encourages you to reach out to old friends you may have lost touch with. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod Subscribe to the YouTube channel: @fillingthevoidpod Don't be shy, reach out and let me know what you thought!

    [212-2] Social Butterflies vs. Friend Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 35:29


    Part two of Episode 212 where the host and one of her besties - Jackie Batsinduka - have a frank conversation about their friendship, the arguments that shook their friendship, and how to build and maintain and friendship during a pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [212-1] Social Butterflies vs. Friend Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 57:43


    In this week's episode the host and one of her besties - Jackie Batsinduka - have a frank conversation about their friendship, how they've grown together within and outside of their friendship, and what nurturing a friendship during a pandemic means and looks like. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [211] All About Networking...It's Never Too Late To Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 73:58


    If you've ever cringed, sweated, or avoided an event because of networking...this is the episode for you. Ines Fome and Marie-Ange Zibi dive deep into what good networking looks like, how you can network post university, and how to leverage online networking especially during this pandemic. Follow Ines on Instagram: @inesfome Follow Marie-Ange on Instagram: @marieange_z Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [210] When Group Work Simply Isn't Working...And How To Change That

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 70:45


    Most of the work you do in uni prepares you for life post grad...especially working in groups. But a lot of people don't like group work; so let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm joined by Syndi-Belle El-Tayar and Bek Seltzer as they discuss what their experiences have been with group projects while in uni. Tune in as we explore the wabi sabi of group work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [209] Why You Probably Shouldn't Send That Email To Your Professor...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 55:15


    Professors play an integral part in your university experience. They don't always have to be perceived as intimidating or standoffish. If navigated well, they can be the perfect reference to help you land that dream job! Omar Ramus and Chelsy Monie join host, Josie, to talk about all things professors. Chelsy dives deeper into her journey from undergrad to PhD. You won't want to miss this. Resources Mentioned: Book: How to Become A Straight A Student by Cal Newport | Instagram Page: @diversityinacademia Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [208] Not All Group Projects Are Equal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 48:32


    Joined by Andre and Kyara talking about the ups and downs of group work in university. In conclusion, not all group projects are created the same. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [207] Mentors Aren't Fashinova Jeans - One Size Does Not Fit All

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 38:45


    Tasha Matthew and Sam Bellamy join the host to discuss how to get mentors while in uni, why you need them during and after uni, what they look for in mentors, and so much more. Tune in for this last episode of 2020 and welcome the new year in right! Join our community: Instagram | YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [206] We Found Love In A Hopeless Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 44:03


    Joe and Lirah may have met each other pre-pandemic in university, but their relationship has had to navigate the corona waters as well. Tune in to here how they met, what it's been like dating while in uni, and how the pandemic has affected their relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [205] For All the Students Who Relied on “Rate My Professor”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 62:37


    Whether you felt intimidated by them, admired them, or flat out disliked them, professors played and continue to play a significant role in one's university journey. And yet, many students don't capitalize on the tool and resource that their professors are to them. Sonia and Darina break down what it was like for them navigating undergrad, grad school, and even PhD life while learning to tap into the well of knowledge that their professors have proven to be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [204] Your Next Mentor May Be In Your DMs...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 65:17


    Twin brothers Jean-Paul and Jean-Pierre break down how to build community even during a pandemic. If you've ever struggled with finding a mentor, this episode is for you.  From Rwanda to Montreal, these brothers have encountered many life challenges that have tested their resolve; but with the help of their community, their mentors, and by leaning on each other, they've accomplished many things. One of them being starting and running an online accounting firm providing innovative tax solutions to students. Check out their LinkedIn profiles to connect further with them: Jean-Pierre | Jean-Paul JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Follow "Filling the Void w/ Josie" on Instagram Subscribe to "Filling the Void w/ Josie" on YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [203] How Tea & Crumpets Led to a Ring by Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 55:40


    Zak and Louisa Lalic join Josie to talk about meeting and dating while in university. The conversation gets candid as they dig deep into how Zak intentionally pursued Louisa and how it ultimately led to a “zoom” wedding. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Follow "Filling the Void w/ Josie" on Instagram Subscribe to "Filling the Void w/ Josie" on YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [202] What You Need To Know Before the 5 à 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 58:38


    Hawa Keita and Isaiah Joyner break down why they believe networking has a bad rap and how it can be turned around. Meeting people beyond the classroom just got a whole lot easier. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod. Subscribe to the podcast's YouTube channel and join our community of everyday grads! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [201] Everybody Ain't Yo Friend...and that's ok!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 82:07


    Returning guests, Julian Fomé and Tyron François, have a friendship that has spanned over a decade. For the first episode of a season on relationship, they spill all the tea on how they met, what they've had to overcome, and how they maintain their relationship even while living in two different countries. They even share advice on how to make friends during university and after graduating from uni. This episode is packed with laughter and reassurance, you'll soon feel like you are their bff as well! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fillingthevoidpod and subscribe to its YouTube page (fillingthevoidpod) for more content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [200] It Takes A Village - Season 2 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 7:51


    It's a new season and we're tackling all things RELATIONSHIPS during uni and post uni. Ever wondered how to secure a mentor? What ever happens to university sweethearts? Are my professors office hours worth it? Why is everyone networking; should I be doing the same? Why are we forced to do group projects?? All these questions, and MORE, will be explored throughout this season. Special guests will join the host, Josie, and share anecdotes, tips, and tricks as we fill the void one episode at a time. Follow @fillingthevoidpod on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [113] Season Finale with the Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 16:43


    Tune in as the host wraps up season one, explains the reason behind its theme: “amplifying black voices in education,” and shares a bit of her story. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [112] All that Glitters Isn't Gold: A conversation w/ Julian Fomé

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 50:23


    In this week's episode, the host's brother, Julian Fomé, joins to speak on how he overcame being “demoted” in university, why he values internships so much, and how he made his childhood dreams come true. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [111] Getting the Call From Your Dream Job: A conversation w/ Tyron François

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 53:38


    What happens when you get that call from your dream company? If you're Tyron François, you feel as if all those years of education were worth it. Tune in as Tyron shares with the host how he pushed himself through uni and worked hard to secure a job with Tesla motors.  Tyron is also launching a service that will help young people of color gain coding and tech skills to better prepare them for such industries. His initiative, Code Switch, is his way of participating in the movement of further diversifying the tech industry. Code Switch is a YouTube channel that will provide coding tutorials as well as video interviews of talented minorities within the Tech industry in the hopes of informing & inspiring underrepresented demographics through education & representation. Launching in September! You can find out more information at codeswitch.io. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [110] You've Got 99 Problems and Group Work is the Reason for 98 of Them: A conversation w/ Berothie Cazeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 55:33


    In this week's episode, Berothie joins Josie and shares how she found her calling as a human resource manager, what it took to rebuild her work ethic, and why she believes free time is an illusion in University. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [109] World Domination + Overcoming Disrespect in University: A conversation w/ Isaiah Joyner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 48:18


    What happens when you're introduced to the curving system in University and your ego is hit? If you're Isaiah Joyner, you quickly learn to adapt. Isaiah joins Josie in this episode and shares how he became the student of the year, his personal experiences with racism while in Uni, and what his path to being the general coordinator for his student union was like. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [108] Navigating Rejection + Finding My Voice: A conversation w/ Alexxa Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 48:19


    In this episode, Josie welcomes jet-setter Alexxa Walker and they discuss how to navigate rejection in university, the joys of studying abroad, and finding one's place in the world. Thank you for tuning in! Follow Alexxa on Instagram: @realalexxawalker for more of her story. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [107] The Only One in the Room: A conversation w/ Kadine Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 36:21


    In this episode, Kadine and I discuss what being the only black person in her program was like for her, how she got her job right after university, and what it was like meeting Angela Davis! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [106] Microphones, Cameras, & Pole Fitness, Oh my!: A conversation w/ Kheanna Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 42:17


    In this episode, I'm joined with pole enthusiast and fitness instructor Kheanna Walker. Kheanna shares why she almost quit university, what changing careers has been like, and how she aims to continue telling the stories that matter no matter what field she finds herself in. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [105] Delegating + Challenging the African Brain Drain: A conversation w/ Maurice Ngwakum-Akisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 35:00


    In this episode, I'm joined with a #classof2020 graduate, Maurice Ngwakum-Akisa. Maurice discusses his desire to counter the brain drain many African nations experience, the books currently keeping him inspired, and how his network in University helped him have incomparable experiences. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [104] Momma Knows Best so 2020 Isn't Cancelled: A conversation w/ Betty Tasong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 40:23


    In this episode, I'm joined with a #classof2020 graduate, Elizabeth Tasong! Betty discusses the disappointment over how her university career ended, the intimate ceremony held with her family, and her next steps as an incoming University of Oxford graduate student. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [103] Put the Pressure on Diamonds, Not on Yourself: A conversation w/ Doriane Domingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 38:45


    In this episode I'm joined by psych major extraordinaire - Doriane Domingo! She details her experience being a first year student, her battle with putting too much pressure on herself, and her joy in the freedom that comes once she completed her degree. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [102] The Math Equation Everyone Should Learn Before University: A conversation w/ Krystal St. John

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 38:28


    My guest this week is communication specialist and professional writer Krystal St. John. We discuss how to tetris your career, the best math equation out there, and the beauty that can come from taking your time. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [101] Grades Can Only Get You So Far: A conversation w/ Kaaria Quash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 39:31


    My guest this week is environmental Journalist Kaaria Quash. We discuss being an international student, how graded can only get you so far, and the beauty of all nighters. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    [100] Intro: Get to Know Your Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 10:40


    The host of Filling the Void w/ Josie shares fun facts about herself and introduces the podcast segments. Follow Josie on Instagram: @__jo.sie Follow the podcast on Instagram: @fillingthevoidpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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