You never really, like actually, know someone until you sit down and talk to them. This show features Brown University students and alumni whose adventures, goals, and stories reveal their thoughts on the world and their place in it.
Ever since her parents made her go to law camp, Jasmine's intention of combining her interests in fashion and law have led her to win the Gucci Changemakers Scholarship, accept her place at Harvard Law School, and so much more. She shares her advice on the importance of mentorship and her goal of becoming the head of a luxury brand's legal team.
Just looking at his bread account on Instagram, you'll understand why Henry has made bread in more places than many of us have lived, including Tokyo, California, DC, and Rhode Island. Also he's so far successfully finessing the academic system by kneading together (hah) his interest in biology and bread making. If he actually gets approval to write his thesis about working in a bread lab in NY I will quit school and join the circus. Thank you for the delicious challah, Henry!
Growing up in Nigeria with three siblings gave Frances an early start to the collaborative environment she'd come to know well conducting research in biomedical engineering. Her admirable reasons for pursuing this field stem from her family and after a busy summer, she only has bigger plans for her future and the world's. She also has a weird way of playing the piano. I felt smarter after talking to her, and you will too after listening!
Someone with such a seemingly laid-back vibe has done so much, from playing varsity football to serving as class president. Now focusing on a growing venture, Robbie and the Intus Care team have already raised over $500k from seed funding and startup accelerators for their business which provides preventative and technology-driven care for the elderly. This is such a unique and somewhat unexpected space for a college student; how does this even happen? Listen to find out.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Aidan and a team of college students around the country mobilized to create Farmlink, a movement to reduce the increasing amount of food waste and bridge the gap between food banks with supply shortages and farmers with nowhere to put pounds of produce. Aidan shares how it all started along with some mishaps and adventures that have ultimately brought Farmlink press coverage from The New York Times and ABC News. Visit their website to volunteer or donate.
This special episode features Brown alumni Andrew Evans, class of '09. Ever since he was 8, Andrew wanted to build rollercoasters. Little did he know he'd design his life as one. Through seemingly spontaneous yet oddly logical career choices, Andrew now has his own magic show in San Francisco and a spot on national television.
Since her nature-filled days in her hometown in Wisconsin, Liv has blazed her own path fighting for people and the outdoors, often being the loudest voice in situations most would shy away from. Here's the story of someone who acts on what she believes in.
She's been proposed to in Kenya, emailed her way to Mexico City, and pursues an overarching, blazing passion for clinical psychology. These extraordinary stories illuminate Sammy's life experiences that are far from traditional. *Sammy wants to clarify that she had a positive experience in Kenya. She’s still in touch with friends from the town and organization, and used the lessons she learned to guide future experiences abroad.
From the infamous gap year in 4 different countries to running a gelato shop on Block Island, Chaz is known by many people, kinda like that entertaining TV host you recognize. But do you really know him? Listen to find out.
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