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Welcome to Pursue Dreams, the podcast of Pursue Scholars where we dive deep into the inspiring stories of young urban leaders who are turning their dreams into reality. Learn more at www.pursuescholars.org

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    • May 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Pursue Dreams

    Giving Back Through Health Care: Justin Molina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 23:35


    A new episode of The Pursue Dreams Podcast just dropped. Today's episode features Pursue Alum, Justin Molina. He is currently a Nurse at Lurie Children's Hospital. Join us as Justin details his upbringing and the events that led him down his current career path.

    Holistic Investment: Kimberly Gavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 35:58


    Hey there! Get ready for an awesome episode this week featuring Kimberly Gavin, the Project Architect and Interior Design Lead at JaqCorp, who's also a proud Pursue Alum. As she tells about her college journey and how Pursue had her back, going above and beyond just financial support. Don't miss out!

    The Power of Support: Kianna Goss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 32:37


    Kianna Goss is todays guest! She is the Associate Chief of Staff for Pursue Scholars. Tune in as she talks about her journey through college and highlights the importance of having a strong support system.

    Canary Islands' Finest: Yanira Trujillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 25:34


    Today's guest is Yanira Trujillo! She is a Pursue Alum and has spent nearly two years as the Communications Specialist for Pursue Scholars. In this episode she tells the story of her international pursuit of higher education and beyond!

    The First-Gen Journey: A'Niya Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 27:19


    Tune in to this week's episode featuring A'Niya Thomas, the Coordinator of Scholar Experience at Pursue Scholars. We will hear her perspective on life as a first generation college student as well as the adjustment from life in Chicago to campus life at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University.

    Growing Into Leadership: Brandon Neal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 11:34


    Today's episode features Pursue Alum, Brandon Neal. He currently works at Pursue Scholars as the Communications Specialist. Join us as Brandon shares his journey through Taylor University into post grad life!

    Evolving into My Purpose: Teirra Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 27:40


    Our guest this episode is Pursue Alum, Teirra Scott! Join us as she tells the story of her journey from Chicago's Westside to Howard University and then back to Chicago as a mentor giving back to her community.

    Reframing Leadership: Derick Familara

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 31:30


    Today's episode features Derick Familara, who spent 7 years as Pursue Scholars's Scholarship Director & Emerging Leaders Director and is also one of Pursue's own Alum. Listen as he shares his journey through higher education and speaks on how his experiences redefined his views on what leadership looks like.

    Living For God's Use: Emmanuel Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 23:51


    This week's episode features Pursue Alum, Emmanuel Reid, sharing his evolution into becoming the man that God has called him to be. Hear more Scholar stories at www.pursuescholars.com.

    Growth Through Transition: Daniel's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 19:02


    On this week's episode, Daniel shares his journey from Chicago to Taylor University and his mission to carve out his own legacy as a first-generation student. Learn more at www.pursuescholars.org.

    Paving The Way For Future Scholars: Maribel's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 32:14


    Don't miss this episode where Maribel shares her story as a first-generation college student and how she paved the way for future Scholars.

    Graduating Debt-Free!: Madeja's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 23:19


    Welcome to Pursue Dreams, the podcast of Pursue Scholars where we dive deep into the inspiring stories of young urban leaders who are turning their dreams into reality. Learn more at www.pursuescholars.org

    South Side Chicago to Pepperdine Univ.: Desmond Herring's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 22:01


    Welcome to Pursue Dreams, the podcast of Pursue Scholars where we dive deep into the inspiring stories of young urban leaders who are turning their dreams into reality. Learn more at www.pursuescholars.org

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