Graduating and Growth

Have you ever gone through a time in your life where you weren't truly the person you are? You do things that you never used to do, and end up falling short on your goals. Well, I have. In fact, that happened to me my entire fall semester of college this year. So we are talking about why the people you admire in life always look so amazing. They are crushing their goals. They are staying CONSISTENT. So how can you assess your life and see how you can that mindset to be the person you want to be when you grow up.

Have you ever watched people pushing a rock while others sweep brooms across the ice during the Olympics? That's curling! I have close friend and sorority sister Katie Murphy coming on, talking about her experience curling, and what has led to the greatest opportunity of her life. A spot on the USA National Curling Team. We talk about high school, life, how she fell in love with the sport, and the determination she had to fight for a spot on the USA National Curling Team. Was it easy? No, but did she get the spot? YES! Hear from her experience and the conversation she had with the coaches to get her the opportunity to play on this team... it might just give you the courage to ask for what YOU want.

Have you ever heard of the 10% target? Do you know how to get everything you want in life? Yeah, well before I knew Jennifer Cohen I had no clue until I stumbled upon her TEDTalk about being bold. Jennifer Cohen, an ordinary girl with average grades got the opportunity of a lifetime which has led to a fitness empire..... Listen to our conversation about tenacity, grit, and the importance of being bold. BUT before you do, click the link below to watch, 'The Secret to Getting everything You want in Life' the TEDTalk that inspired me to start this podcast. https://www.ted.com/talks/jen_cohen_the_secret_to_getting_anything_you_want_in_life_given_by_jennifer_cohen/up-next

What has been the thing or goal you've always wanted to have? Today we are talking about the things you want in this world and asking ourselves if you REALLY want it or if you just like the idea of it. These are very different. In this podcast we will be having an in-depth discussion on researching, asking others, and asking yourself if you want that dream goal or position. If your skillsets, strengths, and passions match the company you want to work for, internship you want to get, or school you want to to attend. What is YOUR WHY?

Ariel Staffin, Cornell Senior comes to you from Ithaca New York to talk about her high school experience and unconventional journey to college. This amazing woman was not only an a cappella nerd, band geek, and smarty pants, but a Girl Scout, AND member of Army National Guard & Cornell ROTC. Tune into this episode to learn about how to come to major decisions in your life and know what to do before you tell your parents. Learn more about the passion behind attending an Ivy League, and get to know a girl who is multifaceted while creating her own opportunities for the life she wants to have one day!

April Gable, a fourth year at the University of Cincinnati marches in to tell her story about choosing UC as her home, becoming a feature twirler, joining organizations on campus, and having the honor to be chosen as UC's Student Body President. Follow along as we discuss all things with life and growth. I hope you focus more on the joy in your journey through this podcast, homies! I present to you, Madam President!

ONE. MORE. YEAR. Welcome back to an episode that gives you advice on how you should live your last year of high school. It's a new year full of lasts. Listen in to hear Via Kentner tell some of her story, give advice on college applications, friendships, and chasing after your dreams.

Hey Homies, welcome back and welcome to your FIRST year of college. Here are 10 things I recommend you do and think you should know before entering your first year of college. Get excited because move-in is only a few weeks away.

Camille Schrier has always had a love for science and professionalism from the start. Listen in to see a glimpse of her life from growing up, to being called a "Schri-hard" in high school, to attending a very accredited university where she wasn't getting the academic support she needed to be successful. She transferred to community college, saved money, and became a Virginia Tech Hokie. Listen in on our really vulnerable conversation about doing what people tell you to do, versus realizing where your passion and talents meet, and of course all the discussion of Miss America... Love ya, homies!

Listen in to meet President of Tri Delta, fashion guru who landed a major internship with URBN, a designer for Express, and my BIG Sara Lavilla. We talk about college, advice for going into Greeklife and leadership experiences.

What happens when you don't get into your top schools? College rejection sucks but it can open doors for new opportunities. Meet Sydney Park, a kick butt law school student who didn't get into any of her top schools, and decided to get out of her comfort zone and study abroad in Paris for her freshman year of college to then transferring to her dream school, Columbia University. Tune in to hear her story about mental health, studying abroad, transferring, student involvement, and all the crazy things that happened in between.

Hey homies! Meet Amber Hulse, a first generation college student from Hot Springs, South Dakota. Listen in to how she became a leader in her classes and community in high school, to interning under former Secretary of State Shantel Krebs, how she competed for the job of Miss America, and interned at the White House.  "We didn't peak in high school," and nor will you. 

What is growth?....  Tune in to meet the host, Via Kentner as she talks about who she is, and who she is not. In this podcast you'll learn about 10 things regarding Via as she encourages you to look back at your life to compile 10 things that make you, YOU!

The start of something awesome! Let's get to know a little bit about Graduating & Growth along with your host, Via Kentner!