One Wish One Step

Judy Furth is a first-generation student from South Korea, who now lives and practices law in California. As a University of Texas graduate, she is very connected in alumni mentor programs - helping young adults with their pathway to college and beyond is one of her greatest passions. Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform!

Interested in pursuing a career in Engineering? Today Ashlee Ward explains her path to becoming an engineer and securing a job at Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Control Engineering Division. Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform!

Yasmine Diara graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 on the premed track. In this episode she shares her experience in college as a woman of color and current focus involving global health equity and improving health at the most basic level. Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred podcasting platform!

Learn more about DA Summer Stephan's journey and advice on this episode of One Wish One Step. Be sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform!

Founder and CEO of Easy Life Management Rachel Ivanovich talks about everything from starting her own company to effective leadership. Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform!

Andrea Zeman is a Realtor with San Diego Castles Realty. She earned her BA in Psychology at the Univeristy of California San Diego, and speaks about her journey to real estate. She is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys leading trainings for yoga teachers and teaching classes. -- Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform (rate/review on Apple Podcasts)

Allison Seedorf obtained her MS in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Wyoming and currently works as a speech pathologist in Long Beach. In this episode, she shares insight into her career and her path to education. -- Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred platform (rate/review on Apple Podcasts)!

Suzanne Knauf received her Juris Doctorate at California Western School of Law and went on to embark on numerous "firsts" as a woman in a then male-dominated legal profession. She was the first practicing female attorney in North San Diego County and became the first woman appointed to the bench in North San Diego County. She is currently retired and remains passionate about serving community organizations. --Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred podcasting platform (rate/review on Apple Podcasts)

Dea Hurston is a playwright, arts activist and philanthropist. She is a staunch supporter of inclusion and diversity and is a former commissioner of the arts of the City of San Diego. She has written four plays that are inspired by diverse experiences and sponsors countless diverse productions. --Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred podcasting platform, Instagram, and Tiktok! @onewishonestep

Irene Cheng received her bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley and went on to attend one of the top dental schools in the country at UCSF. She completed her residency in San Diego and now works as a dentist and teacher at UCSF. In this episode, she explains her trajectory along with some useful dental advice like why we should floss and how we can get whiter teeth. --- Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on your preferred podcasting platform (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and the Instagram & TikTok @onewishonestep!

Elizabeth Fellinger is the founder of the social outreach program You Are Not Your Circumstance which focuses on teaching children and adolescents how to overcome obstacles and adversity. In this episode, Elizabeth explains her own story, being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, and how she manages them while completing advanced coursework. She also touches on her success competing in pageants and scholarship programs like Distinguished Young Women. -- Make sure to follow One Wish One Step on whichever platform you are on and follow the Instagram & TikTok @onewishonestep!

Self-esteem. Insecurities. Doubt. Everyone struggles with self-confidence at some point in their life. But how do we take actionable steps to become our most confident self? Learn about my thoughts and strategies when it comes to taking one step towards self-confidence in this episode of #onewishonestep. Make sure you follow One Wish One Step on whichever platform you are on and follow the Instagram and Tiktok @onewishonestep!

Leah Koontz is the Vice President Controller of Southwest Airlines. Leah was the Senior Auditor at Ernst and Young before joining Southwest where she held numerous roles within the Finance Department. She currently oversees all Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, and Controlled Operations and provides Executive Support to the Communications and Outreach Team. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in Accounting. --- Follow One Wish One Step on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and visit the Instagram/ TikTok @onewishonestep.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or all of the above? Me too, let's talk about it on the first episode of my new series #OneStep. --- Make sure to follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and follow @onewishonestep on Instagram.

Interested in working on Capitol Hill or becoming an Investigative Journalist? In this episode I interviewed 5 colleges students who share how they decided on their current major, an inside look into the classes they take, and advice for teens who want to pursue a similar path. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and follow @onewishonestep on Instagram. Addie: Political Science at George Washington University (2:02-13:05) Namu: Journalism at Boston University (13:08-25:17) Alisha: International Studies- Political Science at UC San Diego (25:20-34:12) Gabriella: Political Science and History at UC Riverside (34:16-46:03) Sara: Doctor of Law at Arizona State University (46:07-64:54)

Interested in pursing a major in Business Administration, Economics, or an Interdisciplinary Study that will develop your marketing skills? In this episode I interviewed 5 colleges students who share how they decided on their current major, an inside look into the classes they take, and advice for teens who want to pursue a similar path. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and follow @onewishonestep on Instagram. Mansi: Economics- Finance and Quantitative Analysis at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (2:20-12:56) Jolie: Business Administration at the University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business) (13:00-22:11) Nimrit: Business- Finance and Management at Chapman University (22:15-30:45) Audrey: Multinational Management and Business Analytics at the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton school of Business) (30:50-44:03) Shreya: Arts, Technology, and Business of Innovation at the University of Southern California (Iovine and Young Academy) (44:07-54:57)

Interested in a career in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Veterinary Medicine but don't know where to start? In this episode I interviewed 6 colleges students who share how they decided on their current major, an inside look into the classes they take, and advice for teens who want to pursue a similar path. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and follow @onewishonestep on Instagram. Joyita: Public Health at UC Berkeley (2:20-14:36) Mareena: Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC Irvine, Doctor of Pharmacy at USC (14:39-29:22) Nitya: Cognitive Science at UCSD (29:25-43:20) Ananya: Nursing at University of Minnesota (43:23-60:02) Ritu: Neuroscience at UCLA (60:05-72:20) Maya: Animal Sciences at Cal Poly SLO (72:24-81:56)

Born and brought up in Ethiopia, Dr. Karin Davies is a retired pediatrician and former nurse. After retirement, she received a Rotary Foundation Global Grant to work with a medical university to develop a newborn resuscitation training program for medical professionals in Ethiopia. In this episode, Dr. Davies shares her trajectory to healthcare and how her medical experience saves the lives of mothers and babies in Ethiopia. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep!

Jay Kambo started his journey into E-commerce with a single Shopify store where he taught himself everything from running Facebook/Google advertisements to networking with foreign and domestic suppliers. Jay was able to scale his Amazon business to over $40,000 in sales his first 35 days selling on Amazon and is now the founder and CEO of League of Econ where he manages clients alongside his growing team of 30+ employees. Jay's Website: https://theleagueofecom.com/ Instagram: @jaykambo

Parenting Expert, Guidance Counselor, Licensed Educational Psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Reena B. Patel is the founder and CEO of AutiZm & More. She works with school districts to develop programs that optimize student academic, behavioral and social success. Patel is also a published author and offers guidance on current affairs as a TV correspondent for national news and media. For more information about Patel visit her website or Instagram: Website: https://reenabpatel.com/ Instagram: @reenabpatel

United States Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown has been on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit since 1998, when she was nominated by President Bill Clinton. After graduating from Georgetown Law School, she was the first female parter at Perkins Coie law firm. In this episode, Judge McKeown shares her trajectory to law, an inside look at what she does as a judge, and her advice for aspiring attorneys and judges. Link to the Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Cookbook: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/19th-amendment-centennial/cook-book/ --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

Dr. Sharon Schendel serves as the Program Manager for the Coronavirus Immunotherpeautics Consortium (CoVIC) where she develops antibody therapies for low- and middle-income countries dealing with COVID-19. In addition to developing novel therapies, Dr. Shendel is passionate about helping scientists develop writing and oral skills and even established the US Editorial Office for The Biochemical Journal when she worked at Sanford Burnham Prebys. She holds a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Biophysics from Purdue University. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the Instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

The Endangered Species act was signed on December 28th, 1973 and has saved the lives of hundreds of species living around the world. Learn more about the history of this act and how it continues to impact our flora and fauna on this episode of the One Wish One Step podcast. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday for an interview episode!

Catherine Hanna Schrock is the co-founder and director of Community Development for Blindspot Collective, “a theatre company that amplifies marginalized voices, illuminates untold stories, and energizes vulnerable communities.” Prior to starting her company, she created a Forum Theatre performance for human trafficking prevention, a girl's arts and empowerment program in Kenya, and the “Invisible Children Teacher Exchange” show, which she directed in Uganda. Shrock also serves as a teaching artist for The Old Globe Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse and is a published poet. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Theatre from NYU and a BA in Sociology and International Development. To find out more about her and the Blindspot Collective visit https://www.blindspotcollective.org/ and @blindspotco on instagram. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

As President-elect Joe Biden continues to announce his cabinet members, learn about the very first woman to be appointed as a member of the United States presidential cabinet, Frances Perkins. As the Secretary of Labor from 1933-1945, Perkins is credited with championing the New Deal, Social Security, the Wagner Act, and many more important pieces of legislation. This episode covers how she was able to repurpose the national economy, following the Great Depression, and become one of the most important social progressives in the United States despite being a female. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday for an interview episode!

Ms. Melissa Darcey is a high school english teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love for reading and encouraging her students to see the relevancy of literature in our life and culture. After getting her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, she pursued a career in corporate communications for 7 years before switching to education. As an advocate of student voice, she highlights the importance of mental health in this episode and enjoying high school even in a competitive environment. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

The Nobel Prizes are known as the most prestigious awards given for intellectual achievement in the world and have continued annually since 1901. As the upcoming ceremony for 2020 approaches in December, learn more about the origin of these awards, the application process, why the Nobel Prize is greatly esteemed, and more on this episode of #onewishonestep. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday for an interview episode!

Nupur Lalvani is an entrepreneur, mentor, and role model from India who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of 8. Two years ago she founded a nonprofit called Blue Circle Foundation which educates and empowers those living with this debilitating disease. In this episode Lalvani shares what it is like to live with Type 1 Diabetes and how we can support and advocate for others especially during Diabetes Awareness month in November. To visit the Blue Circle Foundation's website and social media click on these links: Website: https://www.bluecircle.foundation/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluecirclediabetesfoundation/?hl=en or @bluecirclediabetesfoundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluecirclefoundation.al/ --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

The United States has celebrated Veteran's Day (previously called Armistice Day) on November 11th since 1919. In this episode, Shruti shares the origin and history of this day and how you can honor those who have or currently serve in the military. --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next week for an interview episode!

Jada Jones is a rising YouTuber, actress, dancer, singer, and host of her very own podcast, Highkey Adulting. After attending renowned performing art schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, she decided to follow her dreams of becoming an actress. At the age of 18, she works on film and TV sets as a part of a talent agency for musical theatre and dance. As an influencer with over 19k subscribers on YouTube, Jada shares her path to success and how she stays motivated during uncertain times. Check out Jada's content here: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jadajones Podcast Highkey Adulting: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ymPZGT3xhMtswkGE1A8LT?si=AW7hIdU7SL-MO69bfsMsBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadajonesss/?hl=en --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next Monday!

Confused as to why the United Nations was started and what this national organization does to ensure international peace and stability? Learn more on this episode of the One Wish One Step Podcast & celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations (October 24th, 1945). --- Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on (rate/review on Apple Podcasts) and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next week for a special interview episode!

Sharon Gruber is a life-long resident of San Diego and has worked as a sales representative for Vanguard Industries West (largest military manufacturer in the world) for the past 34 years. She is incredibly passionate about volunteering and spends her free time packaging food for local food banks, aiding nonprofit organizations, and sewing hundreds of hats for underserved kids as a member of the Poway Kiwanis Club. In this episode Gruber shares how she tirelessly worked her way through college and how her work ethic and ability to stay confident and poised has led her to success. We also discuss her role as the Pageant director of the Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant (not beauty based) and the qualities that set someone apart when competing for an award or even a job. This episode has something for everyone out there, no matter your age, and most importantly will remind you on the importance of volunteering, because serving others truly is the gateway to creating sustainable change. ---Make sure the follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on and check out the instagram @onewishonestep. See you next week!

2020 is the year of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which allowed for women to have the right to vote. In this episode, Shruti explains the women's suffrage movement including the key people, events, and actions taken by thousands of people which resulted in a monumental societal change for the United States. She also discusses issues that are still present to this day for women of different races and where the US currently stands compared to the rest of the world in regard to gender equality. Make sure to follow this podcast on whichever platform you are on and check out the instagram @onewishonetep. See you next week! --- If you're interested in learning more about the 19th amendment check out these two websites: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/19th-amendment-centennial/?fbclid=IwAR0L0cxFW6iyx7XTQt6Jo2UNF8Vdzt3CzAOdDowW1ih1g8ZMyQ51qF0VelQ https://www.law.georgetown.edu/georgetown-law-journal/in-print/nineteenth-amendment-edition/

Shrea Chari is a second year undergraduate student and UCLA and is currently studying computer science. In this episode, Shrea discusses her experiences in high school and the skills that led her to graduating as valedictorian and scholar athlete of a competitive school. She also explains why she chose to pursue a STEM field and compares the differences between college and high school. Make sure to follow @onewishonestep on Instagram and send a direct message if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes!

What are your hopes and dreams for the future and how will you get there? Learn about mine on the first episode of the One Wish One Step podcast by high school student, Shruti Chari.