Millennial Commute

Jen Randolph Reise is a securities and corporate governance attorney by training. She is in private practice at Briggs and Morgan, a large Minneapolis firm, and has worked in-house as SEC and compliance counsel at a public company. She also teaches business law courses as an adjunct/affiliated professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and has founded a tech-ed startup called JD Navigator to help lawyers, law students, and prospective law students chart their course: that is, to get the information they need to make the career decisions that are right for them. Join Jen and I for a great conversation on law school, careers in law, and career fulfillment!

· Robert's experience growing up in San Diego [1:50]· What Robert is up to now with his job [3:55]· What his experience was like playing baseball and having the opportunity to almost play at the little-league world series [5:46]· Other involvements in middle school and high school [8:06]· Leadership and volunteering experiences [10:05]· How the FCA and his faith helped Robert with his life journey [12:15]· Robert's college application list [17:41]· How he got involved at Baylor University [20:48]· Whether he knew he wanted to be a mechanical engineer; how his professional interest evolved over the last four year at Baylor [24:00]· Life after Baylor [27:45]· Moving into a tiny house [30:40]

www.fattysundays.comNow featured in the Cornell Store as well as all over the web, Fatty Sundays is a pretzel bakery brought to you by Lauren Borowick and her sister Ali. I am proud to release this episode on National Pretzel Day! These pretzels are amazing—believe me, I’ve tried almost all of their flavors. I originally intended to share, but that didn’t happen for obvious reasons. I highly recommend you head over to their website and pick up several bags of toffee pretzel bites and variety samplers—they are even offering free shipping for National Pretzel Day!Join Lauren, Ali, and me for a conversation on entrepreneurship, finding a business partner who complements your skill-set, and how these two sisters were able to make their business a success in the immediate wake of Lauren’s business education at Cornell and Ali’s time as a graphic designer at Equinox. I am proud to call these two ladies my friends and couldn’t be more excited to watch their business grow into the future. Enjoy the show, and check them out at www.FattySundays.com!

Some stories are so good that they seemingly defy reality. Enter Chris Lynam.He dropped out of school. His mom fired him from the family business. Like me, he wasn't going to become a professional basketball player.Fast forward to 2018, and he and his wife Daisy are owners and franchisees of four of the top ten Arthur Murray Dance Studios--a brand that has been dominating dance for over 100 years.How did dancing until 2am set off a chain reaction of success for Chris? What help did he get along the way? What's going on the NBA playoffs this year, and why do neither Chris nor I think the Rockets will win it all?It's all here. Enjoy this episode. Relevant links:https://soundcloud.com/off-the-floor-podcast (Chris's podcast Off the Floor)http://www.arthurmurraylive.com/ (Chris's Bay Area Franchises)https://www.quora.com/profile/Chris-Lynam-2 (Chris's writing)https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/05/briefing/isis-britain-monkeys.html (New York Times' recent celebration of Arthur Murray)

How did Avi go from dropping out of college to graduating at the top of his class? What does "The Reformed Student" mean? What tips does Avi have for students and professionals? What is it like living in New Zealand and Australia? Find out in this great episode.I have enjoyed Avi's writing on Quora for several months now (https://www.quora.com/profile/Avi-Estrin). You should check out what he's doing--very inspirational guy!

Neha Gupta has started two successful college admissions and tutoring companies: Elite Private Tutors and College Shortcuts. Playing a role in lives of many children around the world, Neha has a team of experts that give her business an edge in serving the needs of the brightest young minds.I enjoyed meeting Neha and speaking with her on some of our favorite topics: college admissions, career planning, and more. See what she's doing! http://eliteprivatetutors.com/ https://collegeshortcuts.com/about/ https://www.facebook.com/ElitePrivateTutors/ https://www.facebook.com/collegeshortcuts/

When I first approached Sean Corrigan about joining me on the podcast, I assumed we would do a phone recording. Being the traveler he is, Sean decided to fly out to Minnesota (during a snowstorm, no less) and give you this magical episode in person.A Serial Entrepreneur, Sean never went to college. Yet, he's engaged in highly intellectual activities of many shapes and sizes. He created a Nootropic Tea called "Cerebrew," which after a couple cups made me so productive I actually completed my to-do list. He also is involved in the Solar Energy business in the Sacramento area.Many people are thinking, "But what the heck? I thought people who didn't go to college were supposed to be stupid?" Couldn't be further from the truth. Join Sean and me for an exciting conversation in which we discuss entrepreneurship, our shared interests, success tips, and why you should read the label before trying out a new product. #Cerebrewhttps://cerebrew.com/For a special 20% deal on Cerebrew products, enter the promo code BEN20

She started "food blogging" in high school. Now an entrepreneur with a growing social media business at University of Iowa, Carly Koemptgen makes most A students look like underachievers.My favorite parts from the episode: Carly's tips to maximize your productivityThe evolution of Carly's career, and how it applies to youSocial Media HacksCarly's recommended recipe (see link below)https://www.carlykoemptgen.com/https://prominentyouth.com/2018/02/23/parmesan-garlic-shrimp/

One of Canada's leading personal finance bloggers and also an Employment Lawyer, Jennifer Taylor Chan is doing big things in Toronto. Jennifer and I met for coffee on my last consulting trip and immediately bonded over law, entrepreneurship, and writing. She also challenged me to write a book. More on that in the future. :) Check out what she's doing at:https://www.quora.com/profile/Jennifer-Taylor-353https://jennifertchan.net/https://twitter.com/jennifertchan

I'm not the only one podcasting in Minnesota. In this episode, I'm guesting on my buddy Erik Tozier's podcast, "The Mastermind Within." Erik lives and blogs career success, personal finance, and common sense. The dude has drive, and he's one of my smartest and best friends.He's probably going to be a millionaire before I finish law school. Although we love competing on our social media presences, I can't help but want to buy him coffee every time we get together because he's a great guy. It was a real privilege to be the first guest on his new podcast and you guys should all check it out at www.themastermindwithin.com!!

Getting into California's best schools. CS + Machine learning. Top Writer. Genius. These are all things that come to mind when I think of Jessica Su. From wanting to go to CalTech as a five-year-old, to getting over 80,000 followers and 28 Million views on Quora, to doing a PhD at Stanford and soon full-time work at Facebook, Jessica is taking Silicon Valley by storm. I've been wanting to have this conversation for months now... and here it is. Some things Jessica talks about:1. why applying college admissions is sort of like building a dating profile2. the importance of knowing your audience3. what it's like to work for Facebook4. Jessica's favorite restaurant in Silicon ValleyAND MORE!

Learn, Laugh, Lead: How to Avoid a Huge Leadershit is the industrial roll of toilet paper the professional world has been hoping for. This book will teach you communication techniques on how to better relate to people and help you become an epic speaker and storyteller. From our interviews with executives and entrepreneurs to college presidents, we give you the golden lessons of life in a short and hilarious book about leadershits.This comedic story is a perfect read for young leaders, young business professionals, business students, and anyone looking for a couple of good shit jokes.Stephanie Taglianetti, CalArts writer, teams up with Professor Harman, a businessman & leadership PhD student, for a unique blend of comedy and expertise. You won't wanna miss this.

Hey guys, I've been swamped with questions lately from the audience, so I'm glad to answer some of them and hopefully give you guys something to chew on!Covering topics like "what frustrates college admissions officers?" "What do I do if I hate my career?" and "what is elite?"Fun episode! :)

People often say, "less is more." I don't like that. It's too vague. While recently having breakfast with a friend, I asked, "when does less become more," and this episode answers that question--and more. Career planning--for students and entrepreneurs, especially--is all about choices. Options. This episode serves as a great tool to get you thinking about what options and choices best serve your interests, and how to eliminate the chores. 

Other than the Canadian red flag (just kidding, shout out to my Canadian buddies), what are some of the major red flags that can get you rejected from colleges and universities? Listen to this episode to make sure you are not committing any of these possibly fatal errors.

What's up guys, it's Ben Peters. Join me for an episode in which I break down 2017 at Millennial Commute and talk about the goals and awesome content on slate for 2018. If you don't have time to listen to the show, here's what you'll miss out on:2018 will be dedicated to:1. Targeted information and "DIY" episodes for high school students in various stages of the college admissions process.2. "DIY" episodes on navigating career uncertainty including networking, career hacking, work/life balance, and more.3. More interviews with top performers in various industries to keep the content fresh here at Millennial Commute.I love hearing from you guys. Reach out to recommend speakers or content, and make 2018 your best year yet!

Many people dream of going to Cambridge. Perhaps even more dream of attending Harvard. Listen to my conversation with Chia Jeng Yang who has done BOTH! I call Chia an "international polymath" because he is so smart, funny, and clever.Chia comes to you from Singapore and currently works for Daraz/Rocket Internet, a $6 Billion venture builder. I believe Chia is the most underrated writer on Quora. See his writing on Quora here: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chia-Jeng-Yang

Instagram can lead to....what?! Join my friend Rod Strozier for an incredible conversation on finding a career following your passion. You don't even need to know how to do handstands. Rod's worst nightmare: dry chicken breast. Follow Rod Strozier at composition_r on Instagram to see what he's up to. Great conversation for career planning!

I recently guested on Engel Jones' "12 Minute Convos." We had a great time, he asked some interesting questions, and I gained a fresh perspective on career planning.Here, I break down our discussion and add my perspective on the takeaways for you guys.Engel's questions are incredibly insightful. Check out Engel's podcast below!!https://twelveminuteconvos.com/

Join my friend Bengisu Fikri as we chat internet work experiences, early career development, advanced degrees, and how to minimize risk for your education and career.Great convo for students, young professionals, and internationals! :)

How does personal finance apply to your education, career planning, academic career, and lifestyle? Should you buy a house? Should you blog? My special guest and Human Guinea Pig Erik Tozier answers these questions, and more, in Episode 34. Great episode for students, young professionals, and parents. Links to posts we discussed:https://www.themastermindwithin.com/fin-edu/backed-out-accepted-purchase-agreement/https://www.themastermindwithin.com/fin-edu/who-says-houses-arent-good-investments-eriks-story-part-1/https://www.themastermindwithin.com/thoughts/house-hacking-made-40000-roommates-moved/#comment-1650

Can you go viral? Learn from Saad Zaeem what it takes to get to the front of the headlines, how to use the "once a day" trick to hack your career and social life, and why college isn't the best learning medium for all highly intelligent people.Saad's book recommendations:Ogilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyAdvertising Secrets of the Written Word by Joseph SugarmanThe Boron Letters by Gary Halbert

Max Seunik is a degree candidate at Tsinghua Univeristy in Beijing as one of 110 of the inaugural cohort of Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded graduate program focused on leadership & China (3% acceptance rate). Most recently he led two national field studies in Uganda aimed at evaluating development interventions with Innovations for Poverty Action, a global non-profit that discovers effective solutions to global poverty problems. He serves as Deputy Executive Director of Young Diplomats of Canada, a national non-partisan, non-profit organization that connects young leaders with global summits of the G20, World Bank & IMF, and UN. Max is also a Global Shaper of the World Economic Forum. Previously, Max has advised and worked alongside the Minister of Health of Rwanda to manage a 5-country global health innovation research team, design health evaluation curriculum for a Rwandan university, and spearhead a new digital communications strategy. In civil society, Max works with CIVICUS -- the world alliance for citizen participation -- to redefine civic engagement for youth, including through liaising with partners from Europe to Southeast Asia. Max has presented original research at the United Nations, written for The Globe and Mail, and spoken at conferences around the world, including at TEDxGillings and in Indonesia, Turkey, Colombia, the United States and Canada. He studied public health and Islamic studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Public Health as a Morehead-Cain Scholar.

Live from Minneapolis, Jake Pickens and I discuss careers of the future, the application of technology to career planning, and the ramifications of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on the workplace! Great episode for students, young professionals, and parents!

As an experiment, I played eight hours of tennis this weekend. Learn why I don't recommend becoming a weekend warrior, and what you can do if you don't have time to exercise during the week!

What does it take to become a Fulbright Scholar? Join UC Berkeley alum Nader Abdelrazik on Millennial Commute for an incredible conversation on dynamic career change, activism, and learn how you can get involved today, regardless of your background or experience!

Join three time Quora Top Writer Nicolas Cole and me for an exciting conversation on Entrepreneurship, Writing, Personal Branding, and what it's like to move to Los Angeles to pursue entrepreneurship full-time in the creative business!

My good friend and Quora Top Writer Dandan Zhu joins me again on the podcast and discusses her recent publishing in Time, HuffPost, Forbes, Apple News, HuffPost UK, Newsweek, The Ladders, Inc, and Observer.Today's episode is brought to you by Dandan Global, Dandan's headhunting and career coaching company helping professionals achieve the life and career you envision. Check out Dandanglobal.com and the Daily DANDAN Podcast if you're ready to start your career in headhunting and recruitment. I'm here to help you guys, so message me at www.millennialcommute.com for a chance to interview with recruitment firms hiring in every major metropolitan city!

B.S. Incorporated, called one of the Top 10 Business Books of 2016 by Wealth Management, in addition to receiving other praise and critical acclaim, is a must read! Authors Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss join me for an insightful conversation on their 40+ years of corporate communications experience, career advice, and having a meaningful career!Pick up a copy and see what they do at http://www.rockandvossbooks.com/

Why are the best leaders of America's top companies embracing social responsibility? We have seen how ignoring social responsibility can be catastrophic at companies like Uber and Google in recent months. In this Minisode, I discuss how CEO's of the future will need to take responsibility for our nation's most pressing social issues.

Hi Everyone, in Episode 26 I'm joined by Huffington Post contributor and recent Columbia Law graduate Tom White who talks about Study Abroad, choosing a career path, and becoming a published writer! Great conversation for college applicants, students, and those who are thinking of professional studies!

You might have heard Harvard is being sued in a class action lawsuit for "discrimination" in college admissions. In this minisode, I discuss the lawsuit, the standard for "merit" in college admissions, major players in the affirmative action/merit-based discussion, and the future of race in college admissions.

What makes for a successful side hustle? How can you achieve your dream of being an artist? Listen to my conversation with hip-hop artist El.I.Be, recipient of the Minnesota Artist Initiative Grant, to hear his great story!Check out El's website: www.elibemusic.com and follow him on Spotify!

Join Millennial Commute for common career questions, college application questions, and academic success questions. This episode is designed for all Millennials and features answers to many popular Quora questions I have received.

Join Millennial Commute for a conversation on passion-based early career development and networking!

I had a great conversation with my friend Henry Jones, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, regarding career development and planning, entrepreneurship, and life satisfaction. We had some very deep thoughts, and I really enjoyed today's show. Great episode for anyone curious about motivation, career planning, and general satisfaction.Henry has a very interesting story and let's all encourage him to start a podcast of his own! Check out what Henry is doing at www.themastermindwithin.com!

Drawing on my experience, I share tips for navigating the rocky waters of career uncertainty, for all ages!! Special thanks to my dear mom for joining me on the show. :)

From growing up in China to college at Yale and law school at NYU, Yujia Feng's story is incredibly interesting. My favorite part is learning about how Yujia introduced an English language newspaper to her high school, where most students primarily spoke Chinese and Japanese.Yujia also is a mean ping-pong player and I have challenged her. Stay tuned for the results! :D

Join Mehak Vohra, founder and CEO of Jamocha Media, for a conversation on start-up culture, Jamocha Media, and Mehak's journey from West Virginia to Purdue to San Francisco.A must listen for any entrepreneurial kids, parents, and those interested in start-up culture.

Join Computer Science student Kyle Loomis and me for a conversation on education, quantitative finance, management information systems, and the philosophy of technology.A great story on college admissions, finding your fit, and leveraging supply and demand for success. Kyle's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his activities inside and outside school.Kyle is a Computer Science and MIS double major student at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You can reach him with questions about today's show at loomi104@umn.edu !

My friend Kyle Nelson is tackling the issues faced by those with ADHD. Listen to Kyle's story about his business "Cubefulness" and hear what great things he is doing to spread ADHD awareness!

What is it like to leave college at 19 to form a successful robotics business? Find out from Maidbot CEO and Founder Micah Green, a serial entrepreneur who is doing big things to innovate the hospitality industry! A must-listen for all students, young professionals, and Hotelies!

What does it take to drop your incredibly successful corporate career to embark on pursuing your artistic passion? A lot of guts! Find out the true story, and why Erik Van Mechelen is one of the best and brightest young authors in Minnesota!From Erik:With questions you can email me directly, I'm also looking for proofreaders and artists for maps and concept art for characters, settings, different races erik.vanmechelen@gmail.com But if you want to casually follow what it's like to take this journey toward a first novel, the best place would be either 1) www.story.voyage OR on Medium, https://medium.com/writingnovels/

Join my special guest Amber Feldkamp from Chicago on our podcast episode. Amber has a decade of HR experience and knows firsthand what makes Millennials like you so awesome!

My special guest Jasmine Patel talks about her story getting an internship for the Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation, getting hired full-time as the Outreach Coordinator, and now doing an IRONMAN this summer to raise awareness for her foundation!

Learn from my special guest, Food and Beverage Manager and Certified Sommelier Matt Kurtas, what it takes to efficiently fast-track your career success at ANY level.Matt is an incredibly hardworking and motivating individual who will teach you his strategies and thought process that have given him such great career success in such a short period of time!

What does it take to get 100% offers from every interview? Learn about nailing your interviews whether they are for college, grad school, or jobs, from a pro!

Millennial Commute host Ben Peters on education, admissions, fit, and responses to common Quora questions relating to Ivy League schools. Enjoy!

Join me in Episode 9 for an interesting conversation on Personal Finance with my friend and Quantitative Analyst Erik Tozier. In addition to working in banking, Erik runs a personal development and growth blog called "The Mastermind Within."

Stuyvesant H.S. grad and Cornell junior Jason Duong talks about Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell, his upcoming internship in Oregon, and his secret hobby that I didn't know about until this episode.Get some great advice from Jason on setting yourself up for success, college admissions, and why Engineering is a great career.