Podcasts about graduating

John Allen | From Oklahoma State to Chasing a Country Music Dream | The Travel Wins PodcastWhat does the beginning of a country music career actually look like?On this episode of The Travel Wins Podcast, I sit down with emerging Oklahoma country singer and songwriter John Allen, who's experiencing that journey right now.John recently graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he earned his master's degree in accounting, before deciding to pursue music full-time.In 2026, he began releasing his first original music, starting with “Regret” and following it with “Dying Days.”Now he's performing throughout Oklahoma, playing intimate clubs and local events, traveling to Nashville to record and learning what it takes to turn his passion for country music into a career.But John already has one BIG dream:

Nicole O'Byrne speaks with Hayward Blake and Raymond Blake about their book Outport Woman: Life on the Ocean's Edge. Every family has a story. Some just haven't been told – until now. Outport Woman uncovers the remarkable life of Minnie Beatrice Blake, a woman who spent nearly eighty years on Newfoundland's rugged South Coast. Through Minnie's experiences, readers are invited into a world of resilience, loss, laughter, and love – where women held families and communities together in the face of hardship and change. Drawing from family memories, local stories, and archival discoveries, this vivid narrative brings to life outport communities like Saddle Island, Pushthrough, and Hermitage. Minnie's story reveals the quiet power of women whose work, courage, and spirit shaped not only their families but the province itself. More than a single biography, Outport Woman is a tribute to the generations of women – mothers, grandmothers, daughters – whose lives built the backbone of Newfoundland and Labrador. Heartfelt, moving, and beautifully told, this is the story of one woman – and of countless others – who found extraordinary strength in ordinary life. Hayward C. Blake was born in Pushthrough and resettled to Hermitage when he was fourteen years old. Graduating from Memorial University and the University of Toronto, Hayward taught in the K-12 school system and served as principal of Ascension Collegiate in Bay Roberts, completing his career as an administrator in the faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Raymond B. Blake is a professor at the University of Regina and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He is author and editor of more than twenty books. His Canada's Prime Ministers and the Shaping of a National Identity won the Shaughnessey Cohen Prize for Political Writing from the Writers' Trust of Canada in 2025. He was resettled from Pushthrough to Hermitage before studying at Memorial and York universities. Raymond lives in Regina with his wife, Wanda, and their two sons, Robert and Ben, and their partners, Lauren and Katherine. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

This week we welcome recently graduated AMDA/Hushein filmmakers Ashely Villa, Aaron Alvarado and Cydney Jenks who talk about their thesis films, how they got them made, what they think about AI and how they are attacking their careers and films after graduation. After that we play another round of the GAME, enjoy! Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you've been following Peri's college path as an autistic college student, you'll love hearing this update. Peri describes her experience at UCLA as incredible, comfortable, and amazing. She is also on track to graduate in March.Peri started college at a small liberal arts school on the East Coast and will graduate from a big public university on the West Coast. In between, she took classes at a community college.In this episode, Peri explains why she decided to reset at a school closer to home and reflects on her overall college experience: the academic successes and personal challenges, the ways she has accessed accommodations, and the connections she has made with other students on the spectrum through UCLA's Bruin Neurodiversity Collective.Support the show

We talk with Eglae Recchia, CEO of Keyway, about how Proptech grows from building tech into AI that gives commercial real estate teams back time for judgment. We also trace her path from a childhood of constant moves to MIT's SloanSchool of Business and a career built on turning data into action for lenders, REITs, investors, and operators. • Proptech as a broad umbrella across the built environment, fintech, and AI • Why “insights” are no longer enough and how “so what” drives adoption • How moving often shaped adaptability, networking, and comfort with pivots • Philosophy and advertising as training for clear thinking and persuasion • Early career lessons from editorial work, technology shifts, and ops problem solving • Choosing MIT's Sloan School of Business to build analytical tools and a problem-solving mindset • Graduating in 2009 and using networking to break into financial services • Finding commercial real estate through Capital One strategy and portfolio questions • Keyway's evolution from investor-operator thesis to agentic infrastructure for CRE • Who Keyway serves today and how it combines public data with internal data • What comes next: enterprise agents, risk management, and fraud detection Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit proptechespress.com. 

Pat and Adam talk through Huddersfield Town's back-to-back wins against Cambridge and Oxford, round-up the transfers at the club and look ahead to Notts CountySubscribe wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you don't miss the latest episode.Follow us on socials @stillsmilingpod***Please take the time to rate the podcast, review it wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends and family if you enjoyed it. It means a lot to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. UTT!*** Alongside our weekly coverage, we sit down with former Huddersfield Town players, managers, and club personalities to hear untold stories, memorable moments, dressing-room insights, and reflections on their time wearing the blue and white stripes. Whether it's club legends, fan favourites, or key figures from Town's past, our interviews celebrate the rich history and identity of Huddersfield Town.#HTAFC #HuddersfieldTown #Terriers #LeagueOne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 416th episode of You Know I'm Right, host Nick Durst is joined by Big Brother's Chuk Anyanwu to discuss:- If he wrote a book about himself, what would the title be?- Having a big family- Graduating from Texas Women's University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration- Working in the Supply Chain field - Being big into fitness, when did he start working out?- Breaking the internet with meeting Matt Klotz at the gym- How did he end up on Big Brother?- How was the gym in the Big Brother house?- Who are some of his favorite Big Brother competitors?- Packing for the show and his signature cowboy hat- Playing an honest and honorable game- What could he have done differently?- What surprised him about being on the show?- Who does he think will win Big Brother season 28?- What has it been like since getting home? What was it like turning on his phone for the first time?- You Know I'm Right momentMatt Klotz also joined the show to discuss how Chuk smells.

Building a business while caring for others can be deeply meaningful work, but it can also come at a cost if your own well-being is left behind. It can be easy to get absorbed in caring for others and accidentally lose focus on your own personal needs in the process.   Shulamit experienced this firsthand. In this episode, Shulamit Ber Levtov shares her unconventional path into therapy, from activism, graduating with a Master's degree at 48, and building a thriving group practice in a rural community.   She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the mental health challenges that led her to step away from group practice ownership, and why sustainable success starts with taking care of yourself first. Join us for an insightful discussion!  MEET SHULAMIT Shulamit is known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She's the mental health professional you hire when you're a woman business owner, and you want to build the internal steadiness--for your emotions and your money psychology-- to lead effectively through the uncertainty, weight, and complexity of running a business. Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience supporting women's mental health and personal growth. As a trauma survivor and Master's-level trauma therapist, with certifications in Dare To Lead™, Trauma of Money®, and Financial Social Work as well as somatic parts therapy, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business. Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles.  In this episode:  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Evergreen marketing strategies  Going from group private practice to solo  Shula's plans for the future  Final takeaways for listeners  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Shulamit's story is an adventurous and inspiring one.  Shula explains how her mother was an activist, and that this type of work was prominent in her family lineage throughout her life. That, she explains, impacted how she wanted to contribute to the community around her, leading her to study Social Work.  However, after arguing with a professor about socialism and fighting on behalf of people who need to be paid a living wage, she was dropped from the programme because her grades (from this professor's class) pulled her average too low.  While Shula had attempted to complete her Master's degree twice before, this was the moment in her life, decades after that Social Work course, that she decided to bring everything together and really go for it.  Evergreen marketing strategies Back in 2012, after Shula graduated with her Master's and began her path to private practice, she decided on a location that (at the time) had relatively few therapists and counsellors.   Therefore, pre-COVID, Shula was marketing her brick-and-mortar group private practice in a small town that had a strong need for therapy services. What worked for her and her business then did not always continue to work post-COVID and into the online world.   So, Shulamit's main advice for consistently successful marketing is to be present and create deep connections with the community, whether that's in-person, online in videos on social media, or both.  Going from group private practice to solo  Shulamit explains that this is the reason why she's the entrepreneur's therapist: she went on a personal journey from group private practice to a solo business owner for her own well-being.   Shula came to realize that either she leaves her business or continues to suffer with poor mental health, and she chose her mental health.  Shula recognized that her associates were depending on her to bring in clients for the business to prosper, and for them to have an income as well.  But, when she understood the depth of her struggle, she had to remove herself from the practice and allow someone else to take her place to stop her entire team from suffering as well.  Shula's plans for the future In two words, here are Shulamit's goals for the future of her practice: sustainability and growth.  Sustainability for her solo practice, to continue to see her clients and sustain herself in the process, growth for the profession, and expansion in the research of caring for entrepreneurs.  As she continues to experiment and as the digital work continues to change, she's committed to finding strategies that will be evergreen.   Final takeaways for listeners  Shulamit wants you to take care of yourself. Don't let your mental, physical, and emotional well-being be an afterthought. So, take a regular temperature check on yourself once a week, or every now and then at least, to figure out what you are feeling, why, and how to help yourself move forward with less stress.   Secondly, don't let the nature of the work make you feel like you are failing. The work is hard because it is inherently hard, and not because you can't do it. You can.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Paula Gonzalez: From Purpose to Practice and Scaling with Intention | EP 197 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Get started with Hushmail here and get one month for free! Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

Some of us are lucky enough to work in a place with analysts who can help us make sense of our data. But there are added challenges in making this  collaboration work.  Analysts may struggle with the questions marketers ask, finding them too vague for analyzing.  Marketers may get data back that they find irrrelevant; they may assume the analyst misunderstood their request. I'll grant that we can speak the same language, but that isn't enough. An Analyst cannot look at all the data, they cannot do analysis that will answer all your questions. The outcome you get will match the old movie Cool Hand Luke, which put it this way, WHAT WE'VE GOT HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE. The solution is for both sides to learn just enough of how the other's world to have meaningful dialogues all the way from problem scoping to decision-making. My guest today has been on the analyst's side of that table. He knows what practices determine whether this partnership works or fails. Graduating with a B.Sc. in Statistics, he has served as a Business Intelligence (BI) professional at various Government agencies and school boards. He is at home using tools like GA4,  IBM Cognos to Microsoft PowerBI and writing in languages like SQL, DAX and Python. He's also previously been a professional jazz musician, which led 17 years ago to him founding JazzGuitarLessons.net, a site selling online guitar courses to budding musicians.  running the ecommerce and email aspects of that site using his knowledge of analytics  proves how well he knows what information we need on the marketing side of the business.   Let's go to Gatineau Quebec to learn what analysts need from marketers to do their best work, with Marc-Andre Seguin. Chapter Timestamps   00:00 Intro 03:07 Meet Marc-Andre 05:58 Bias And Ground Rules 07:10 Data Quality And Signal 08:51 Cost Of Analytics Stack 11:35 What Makes Analysts Great 13:35 SME Habits That Help 17:29 Communication And Personalities 19:32 Chatbot Announcement 19:59 Stats And Tools For Marketers 23:53 Using LLMs With Guardrails 26:20 Wrap Up And Where To Find    Links to everything mentioned in the show are on the Funnel Reboot site's page for this episode.  

Coming together with a group of CHE graduates brought out just how different and personal each journey into homeopathy can be. We talk honestly about the challenges of the fast-track course, balancing study with family life, finding confidence in practice, and what it really takes to start working with clients after graduation. We also explore building a practice through community and word of mouth, finding your area of interest, and why ongoing learning and self-reflection remain such an important part of the journey. Episode Highlights: 01:58 - Five Years and a Million Downloads 03:19 - Meet the Guests 08:21 - Astacia's Community-Driven Practice Growth 05:33 - The Fast Track Journey 12:58 - Joanna's Specialization in Sleep Coaching 20:14 - Mia's Transition from Four-Year to Fast Track Program 27:38 - Finding Support Beyond Graduation 34:12 - Yvette's Inspiring Journey Through Adversity 45:01 CHE Pro Development 50:59 - Elaine on Learning Beyond Graduation About my Guests: Yvette Duignan is a qualified homeopath based in Devon, UK, offering consultations both in person and online via Zoom. A mother of three boys, Yvette is passionate about helping people detoxify and rebalance their bodies through homeopathy, drawing on a compassionate approach shaped by lived experience. Outside her practice, she enjoys the beach, reading, and spending time in nature, and she founded and runs a local charity beach school in memory of her youngest son, Charlie. Yvette also volunteers with a global initiative providing free homeopathic consultations to people in Gambia who have limited access to conventional medicine. Find out more about Yvette Website: https://yvetteduignanhomeopathy.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvetteduignanhomeopathy/ Astacia Stevens LCHE RSHom BAC is a qualified homeopath and graduate of the Centre for Homeopathic Education. Based in Australia, she runs a busy homeopathic practice supporting clients locally and internationally, including clients across the US and Europe. Astacia is also actively involved in her local community, where she holds educational events for mums and families and introduces people to the acute side of homeopathy. Her approach to building her practice has been strongly community-based, with word-of-mouth referrals playing a major role in her growth. Find out more about Astacia https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552014145838 https://www.instagram.com/root.causewellness?igsh=OHEyZTBqb2Rpbmhi   Joanna Mikhail is a homeopath and sleep coach based in Kingston Upon Thames, offering face-to-face consultations from her home practice and online sessions worldwide. Her own experience with insomnia, anxiety, and panic attacks led her to discover homeopathy and inspired her to train as a practitioner. She holds degrees in Sociology and teaching, has trained in Art Psychotherapy at Roehampton University, and completed her homeopathic training at the Centre of Homeopathic Education in London. Joanna is a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths and also volunteers at the Riojen Homeopathic Clinic in The Gambia, supporting communities with limited access to healthcare. Find out more about Joanna Website: https://www.likecureslike.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahomeopath/ Mia Mistry LCHE RSHom is a registered homeopath and graduate of the Centre of Homeopathic Education in London. As both a practitioner and mother, she is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and families through compassionate, individualised care. Mia has a particular interest in mental health and hormonal imbalances, including anxiety, low mood, menstrual issues, and menopause, while also supporting clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She offers consultations online, in person, and through home visits, with an approach that focuses on treating the whole person and understanding each client's individual needs. Find out more about Mia Website: https://mistryhomeopathy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistryhomeopathy Elaine Macdonald is a qualified homeopath who studied at the Centre of Homeopathic Education in the UK and is based in Currambine, Perth. Her journey into homeopathy began through her son's health challenges and her exploration of holistic approaches, which inspired her to pursue professional training. Elaine has particular interests in hormones, peri-menopause, thyroid health, men's health, and heavy metal toxicity, and she also incorporates homeopathy into her work as a Gyrotonic® trainer. She offers consultations both online and in person and is passionate about helping people explore natural and holistic approaches to their wellbeing. Find out more about Elaine Website: https://www.eugeniekruger.com/elaine-macdonald/?v=6502139931c4 If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Learn more about CHE Australia and its homeopathy training programs: https://chehomeopathy.com.au/ Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

What happens when fast money starts costing you more than it gives you?India Woods joins Ash Cash inside the vault for an honest conversation about money, identity, motherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, and the real price of the lifestyle that first made her money.India opens up about graduating high school with a 4.5 GPA, becoming a dancer almost by accident, and quickly seeing the money go from a few hundred dollars to thousands. But behind the income came a side most people never see: five DUIs, a broken sleep schedule, time away from her children, postpartum depression, identity struggles, and the feeling that the club had become a trap.She also breaks down why leaving isn't as simple as “just stop” when dancing can bring in roughly $2,500-$5,000 a week and support not only you, but your family.The conversation then shifts to the next version of India: rebuilding her personal brand, landing a Savage Fenty opportunity, growing an audience of more than 100,000 followers, launching Pherfectly Balanced on Amazon, building a luxury vehicle fleet, learning investing, and finding ways to replace fast money with sustainable income.India also reveals that she has experienced having more than $100,000 and then less than $2,000, why she wishes she had saved more, and why her biggest goal now is not simply making money—it's creating peace, building businesses, helping other women, becoming a therapist, giving back, and eventually walking away from the club for good.This is a raw conversation about what happens when success, survival, faith, motherhood, money, and purpose all collide.Connect with India Woods:Instagram: @_indiawoodsssSearch “Pherfectly Balanced” on AmazonPherfectlyBalanced.comInside the Vault:@insidethevaultInsideTheVaultShow.comHost:@iamashcashIAmAshCash.comABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT.Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life:TheAbundanceCommunity.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why India tells women not to start dancing01:18 – Ash Cash book CTA02:20 – Welcome to Inside the Vault03:51 – Who is India Woods?04:20 – Atlanta, heartbreak, postpartum depression & real estate06:14 – Graduating with a 4.5 GPA06:30 – How dancing started as a joke07:20 – When the money turned into thousands09:30 – Five DUIs and the hidden cost of the lifestyle11:01 – Why she tells women “don't do it”11:49 – “The club is a trap”12:52 – Spiritual warfare, faith and fast money14:07 – Church, independence and finding herself again16:00 – Drinking, memory loss and wanting a different life17:51 – Motherhood changed how she sees the club18:34 – The million-dollar brand she wants to build20:36 – Making $2,500-$5,000 a week dancing21:04 – 104K followers, TikTok and monetizing attention23:16 – Using ChatGPT to help launch on Amazon23:32 – Why consistency is everything23:45 – Landing the Savage Fenty opportunity24:24 – Rebranding from T Hollywood to India Woods27:24 – Would she let her daughters become dancers?28:37 – Getting fired from Louis Vuitton31:32 – Going back to school and hustling differently32:09 – Building Pherfectly Balanced34:31 – Corvettes, a Cybertruck and her fleet business37:32 – Investing, stocks and a $10K investment38:23 – Ash: “We've got to get you out the club”39:00 – “I'd leave the club tomorrow” for $10K-$20K a month44:49 – Postpartum depression, identity crisis and sharing the struggle45:15 – From over $100K to less than $2K46:03 – Her book, P-Valley and turning her story into content52:32 – Money is an amplifier55:36 – Faith, responsibility and giving herself grace58:46 – Why Ash believes Pherfectly Balanced can make millions59:42 – Therapy, nonprofit work and giving back1:00:10 – Choosing peace over chasing more money1:01:35 – Ash predicts India's multimillion-dollar comeback1:03:14 – Connect with India Woods1:03:50 – Closing the VaultAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

50+ Years Advising Powerful Leaders: Start With the Truth | James LukaszewskiJames E. Lukaszewski has spent more than five decades advising executives and major organizations through crisis, leadership problems, reputation threats, and difficult decisions. In this episode of Diversified Game, James explains why leaders keep repeating the same mistakes, why wisdom comes from recognizing patterns, and why the best advisors sometimes have to tell powerful clients what they do not want to hear.We also discuss his “Seeking Forgiveness” framework, when to walk away from money, why truth has to come first in a crisis, how he tripled his rates and kept his clients, his return to college as an older student, and his concerns about AI safety and regulation.James says many leadership failures follow familiar patterns. His job as an advisor is not to rescue people from consequences, but to help them face reality, tell the truth, take responsibility, and repair damage. He breaks down his nine-part “Seeking Forgiveness” process and explains why he refuses clients who will not do the work.He also shares a major business lesson: after realizing he and his wife were undercharging, they tripled their rates. Their clients stayed, and one told him he was still charging below the value of his expertise.The episode closes with lessons on education, giving back, longevity, and AI. James' core message is simple: start with the truth and stay with the truth.03:30 James introduces himself and Influencing Leaders07:08 Official Diversified Game introduction08:07 What leaders still get wrong12:06 Advisors as option finders12:53 His test before accepting crisis clients22:22 When to walk away from money32:34 Powerful leaders and the “mom” question35:17 Pattern recognition and wisdom48:14 Why crisis response starts with truth51:31 The “Seeking Forgiveness” framework55:58 How consultants should price themselves56:44 James tripled his rates1:02:07 Graduating college at 321:07:22 Final lesson: start with the truth1:08:24 James on AI safety and regulation1:12:16 Why he still takes callsLearn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/

Peter Ribeiro is a seasoned entrepreneur, business finance expert, and Founder & CEO of Capital Gurus, a fintech platform dedicated to simplifying and accelerating access to business capital. Under his leadership, Capital Gurus has developed innovative lending technology that enables businesses across the United States to receive fast funding decisions and access capital efficiently. Prior to Capital Gurus, Peter founded and scaled US Business Funding from the ground up, ultimately achieving a successful exit in 2018. His background in business lending, funding operations, sales leadership, and financial technology has made him a respected voice in the alternative finance industry. Beyond financial services, Peter has built a real estate portfolio of more than 400 units, giving him deep, hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, investing, and asset management. Graduating from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Corporate Innovation, Jesse Rosenberg quickly transitioned into the finance sector as an Account Executive at CapitalGurus. His educational background laid a solid foundation in business innovation. At CapitalGurus, he leverage these competencies to excel in retail and sales, contributing to a dynamic team that thrives on forward-thinking strategies and robust client relationships.  During the show we discuss: Why fast funding doesn't have to mean sloppy underwriting. How to make your business more fundable. How to choose financing based on the business, not just the rate. Why lenders ask questions beyond your credit score. How embedded financing can create a better customer experience. How AI can replace repetitive underwriting work without completely eliminating human judgment. Why helping customers even when you can't fund them can create stronger partnerships. How to think about financing as a strategic tool rather than just money. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ribeiro-47259b18/ Website: https://capitalgurus.com/

We had the best time chatting with Aussie Fantasy Author Maithree Wijesekara! We can't wait for you to join in the fun, but first, here's more about Maithree:Maithree Wijesekara is an Australian-Sri Lankan author based in Melbourne. Graduating with a Master's degree in Dentistry in 2021, she splits her time between telling people to please brush their teeth, and writing stories inspired by the fantastical and the real world. When she isn't writing, you can find her attempting to finish her never-ending TBR pile and ingesting unhealthy amounts of coffee. If given the chance, she will slip in a mention of her dearly departed Labrador during conversation.  Find Maithree:WEBSITE: https://www.maithreewijesekara.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maithreewrites/

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REPLAY!On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Dena Prastos, AIA. Dena is an architect, engineer, and founder of the New York City based company, Indigo River. Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture and resiliency. The firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions.We talk about: - Graduating with a degree in architecture, feeling pigeonholed, and breaking out of a CAD jockey cycle with a master's in civil engineering and a decade of exciting, diverse work in architecture, engineering, and construction.- Dena's realization that there was an opportunity to focus her work on the waterfront which led to the start of Indigo River. - Recent projects and how the firm specializes in waterfront projects like marinas, sea walls, offshore infrastructure, climate adaptation, and code development. - Dena's leadership at Indigo River: we talk about how she supports her employees with systems to encourage continuing education and self-improvement .- We end by talking about the relationships that cities have to their waterfronts. >>>Connect with Dena: Dena's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/denaprastos/⁠Indigo River: ⁠https://www.indigoriver.com/⁠Indigo River Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/indigo_river_/⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Support Architectette by leaving us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this Artist Exploration, we welcome Ali Louis Bourzgui an MTCA Alum, Ithaca Alum and the titular role of the upcoming revival of The Who's Tommy. MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy and Ali discuss: Expectations of family members while auditioning Embracing the silliness of acting school Craving critique and finding openness Graduating during the pandemic Preparing for The Who's Tommy Be sure to check out Ali at the Nederlander Theatre in The Who's Tommy Join MTCA for a Webinar! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Us! Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions) TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions Charlie Murphy:@charmur7 Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA: Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit. About Charlie Murphy: Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced and edited by Kelly Prendergast. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Harvey got into real estate the way a lot of people do. He dropped out of college after a double hip surgery ended football, landed on a mortgage desk in 2015, and figured out fast how leverage worked. He bought his first house on a $30,000 salary with his dad as a co-signer, rented out two of the three bedrooms, and house hacked a deal before he knew the word for it.Then came the part nobody puts in the brochure. Three rentals in an expensive market, no money left, and the discovery that owning property is not passive. As Will puts it, the only genuinely passive position in real estate is limited partner, and you pay for it by giving up control.So he kept moving. He left a high-paying W2 to flip houses, rolled the flip profits into syndications, took bonus depreciation against the gains, did a couple of deals as a GP. And somewhere in there he figured out what actually excites him is the finance side of the table, not the operating side.That led to a friends-and-family fund in 2023, an accidental first hard money loan, and eventually a dedicated 506(c) fund built on a specific idea: that hard money underwriting is due for a rebuild from first principles.Will walks through the seven risks he underwrites against, why he thinks most lenders collect the wrong paperwork while skipping the single most predictive input available, and how he uses AI to compress an underwriting file from hours to about ten minutes without giving up the verification step.He also talks about the $70,000 he lost on a deal he already knew he should not have taken, what he looks for in an investor conversation before he will accept a wire, and why the boring end of real estate is the point rather than the compromise.What you will learnWhy Will chose debt over equity, and what that decision has to do with temperament rather than returnsThe first-principles exercise he ran on lending, and the seven risks it producedWhich document lenders over-collect, and which input they skip entirelyHow AI actually sits in his underwriting stack, and where he still verifies by handWhat he screens for in a first conversation with a prospective investorWhy he charges points and has no prepayment penaltyConnect with Will HarveyWebsite: harvey-capital.comEmail: will@harvey-capital.comLinkedIn: search Will Harvey, Harvey CapitalThis week's bookTitan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron ChernowWill also mentioned The Book of Elon, a compilation of Elon Musk's own thinking pulled from interviews. He reads both the same way: printed out, at night, when his mind has slowed down enough to actually absorb it.Chapters00:00 Cold open: the first call with a borrower00:35 Welcome01:40 Who Will Harvey is and what Harvey Capital does02:27 Dropping out, double hip surgery, and the mortgage desk03:43 House hacking the first deal before he knew the term04:44 Nothing about owning rentals is passive05:29 Leaving a high-paid W2 to flip houses06:31 The realization: he is not an operator, he is a finance guy06:58 The 2023 friends-and-family fund07:50 The accidental first hard money loan08:06 Graduating from a 506(b) to a 506(c)10:02 Why debt instead of equity13:13 How he protects capital13:32 Applying SpaceX first principles to lending15:53 The seven risks he underwrites against16:25 Over-documenting what does not matter17:00 The borrower's story as the real underwriting input18:49 A word from Elevista Connect19:52 Screening investors on temperament, not just accreditation20:04 Why the one-year term filters people out21:00 Boring is the whole point23:20 Where the borrowers actually come from23:30 Google ads, and turning them off24:15 The REIA coin flip28:39 How Will uses AI to run the business28:44 Claude Code on the terminal30:40 Recording borrower calls as a data point31:52 Compressing hours of underwriting into ten minutes32:36 Incumbent lenders move like turtles33:01 Why flippers actually buy speed35:09 No prepayment penalties, and the reason why36:23 Lightning round36:52 What drives him37:50 The best advice he ever got38:25 Buffett: price and value are two different things39:40 The decision he would take back40:44 Losing $70,000 on a deal outside the buy box41:32 The return on brain damage41:52 What is on his nightstand41:58 Titan, and The Book of Elon43:33 Ed's NotebookLM workflow for books he never gets to45:55 How Will defines success46:12 Outcomes are a distraction, focus on the process47:50 You only get 18 summers48:56 How to reach Will49:03 harvey-capital.comThis has been the Real Estate Underground. Don't forget to subscribe, it helps us grow.Elevista - Speed as a Service™Elevista Connect is the first AI-powered lead conversion system built for real estate investors.

Dream School vs. Financial Freedom: Finding the Right BalanceFor many students, getting accepted into their dream college feels like the finish line. Years of hard work, late nights, extracurricular activities, and determination all seem to lead to that one acceptance letter.But what happens after the celebration?The bigger question becomes: Can you afford to stay?Across the United States, students and families are wrestling with one of the most important financial decisions they'll ever make. Is it worth taking on significant student loan debt to attend a prestigious university, or is graduating debt-conscious from a more affordable school the wiser investment?There isn't one right answer—but it's a conversation worth having.Thanks for reading The Rooted Productions™! This post is public so feel free to share it.Is the Goal the School—or the Degree?One perspective, echoed by journalist Roland Martin, argues that the real goal isn't simply getting into your dream school.The goal is graduation.A dream school can quickly become a nightmare if tuition becomes unaffordable, forcing students to leave before earning a degree. Many students transfer, pause their education, or spend years trying to finish because the financial burden became too overwhelming.Graduating from a college you can afford may not sound as exciting, but it could provide something equally valuable: financial stability and the freedom to begin your career without overwhelming debt.The Emotional Weight Behind College DecisionsCollege decisions are rarely just about money.They're about identity.They're about family expectations.They're about proving something—to yourself or to others.Many students carry fears that extend far beyond the classroom:* Fear of student loan debt* Fear of disappointing family* Fear of choosing the “wrong” school* Fear of missing opportunities* Fear of failureThese emotions often shape decisions just as much as acceptance letters and financial aid packages.Does a Dream School Guarantee Success?A prestigious college can open doors, expand networks, and create unique opportunities.However, success is rarely determined by a school's name alone.Employers often value:* Relevant experience* Internships* Leadership* Networking* Communication skills* Critical thinking* PersistenceA student who graduates from an affordable university with minimal debt may have greater flexibility to pursue graduate school, entrepreneurship, public service, or careers that align with their passions rather than simply chasing the highest-paying job to repay loans.There Is No Shame in Choosing AffordabilitySometimes society tells students that choosing community college, an HBCU with scholarships, a state university, or staying closer to home means “settling.”That's simply not true.Choosing affordability is not giving up on your dreams.It's creating a strategy that allows your dreams to continue after graduation.Financial wisdom isn't always glamorous—but it can provide peace of mind for years to come.The Real QuestionPerhaps the conversation isn't about choosing between a dream school and an affordable school.Perhaps it's about understanding the true cost of each option.Ask yourself:* What is my biggest fear about going to college?* Where did that fear come from?* What does success actually mean to me?* Am I making this decision for myself—or to meet someone else's expectations?* Will this choice support the life I want after graduation?The Hot Seat QuestionAre you avoiding education—or are you avoiding uncertainty?Sometimes fear disguises itself as practicality.Other times, practicality is actually wisdom.Learning to tell the difference may be one of the most valuable lessons of all.Final ThoughtsHigher education is an investment, but every investment deserves careful consideration.For some students, attending their dream school may absolutely be worth the cost.For others, graduating from a more affordable institution while protecting their financial future may be the stronger path.Neither choice defines your intelligence, your potential, or your future success.What matters most is making a decision that aligns with your goals, your values, and your long-term well-being.The destination isn't simply getting accepted.It's crossing the graduation stage prepared for whatever comes next.Join the ConversationDo you agree?Is it better to attend the college you can afford, or is pursuing your dream school worth the financial risk?Share your thoughts in the comments below.Continue the Conversation

Natalie Eva Marie went from college soccer player to WWE superstar to a trap apartment in Sherman Oaks. This episode is her real story, not the highlight reel.She talks about her childhood, the partying that spiraled into multiple DUIs, and the months she spent in jail because of it. Cocaine took over next, and it nearly took everything with it. Her first shot at sobriety gave her three years clean. Then she decided she'd "graduated" AA and walked back out on purpose. That decision cost her three months, gone, holed up in a trap house before she landed at Dr. Drew's center in Pasadena.She got sober in name only. Then WWE called. She landed the audition, got cast on Total Divas, and married the man she thought was forever. From the outside, she had it all.Years into that marriage, she realized she wanted something completely different. An invitation to co-host the Hopeaholics and open her own treatment center brought her to Orange County, and that move became the beginning of the end of her marriage.Natalie gets honest about where she is right now: a woman at a turning point, leaning hard into the program to get through it. This isn't a comeback story wrapped in a bow. It's what actually staying sober looks like when life keeps changing underneath you.Today's episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seasons ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in Malibu. For over 18 years, Seasons has been a sanctuary for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction and mental health challenges. Our story began with a simple but profound vision: To create a luxurious sanctuary for individuals struggling with addiction or mental health issues, where they can receive the finest, evidence-based treatment in the world.Built on Compassion, Driven by ExcellenceWhat started as a small number of compassionate professionals has grown into one of the nation's most respected luxury treatment centers. But growth has never meant losing sight of what matters most—the individual engaging with our therapists, one-on-one, taking the courageous first step toward healing.From the beginning, we understood that truly transformative treatment requires more than clinical protocols. It demands a personalized approach, led by the most qualified professionals, in an environment that nurtures the whole person. That's why we've assembled a team where every primary therapist holds a Doctorate in Psychology - a distinction virtually unmatched in our field.Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seasons Malibu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ online or call 1-866-314-5160 for more information.Connect with Natalie on ⁠Instagram⁠Connect with Seasons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.com

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In this episode of Dean's Chat, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen welcomes Dr. Lee Rogers for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of diabetic foot care, career opportunities in podiatric medicine, and practical advice for new graduates entering today's job market.Episode Highlights• The UT Health San Antonio Storyo The history and national impact of the podiatry service at UT Health San Antonio.o How the program became a leader in diabetic foot research and multidisciplinary limb preservation.o The role academic medicine has played in advancing both patient care and the profession of podiatric medicine.• Research That Changes Practiceo The importance of clinical research in improving outcomes for patients with diabetes.o Building collaborations across specialties to advance evidence-based care.o Opportunities for podiatrists interested in academic medicine and research careers.• Career Opportunities in Today's Marketplaceo Navigating the diverse employment options available to today's podiatric physicians, including: Private practice Academic medicine Private equity-backed practices Hospital-employed positions Multispecialty medical groups Orthopedic groupso Advantages and challenges of each practice model.o Factors new graduates should consider when evaluating employment opportunities.• Employment Contracts: What Every Resident Should Knowo Understanding employment agreements before signing.o The pros and cons of non-compete clauses.o Why tail malpractice coverage matters—and who should pay for it.o Additional contract provisions that deserve careful review.o Practical advice for residents transitioning into their first professional position.Whether you're a student, resident, practicing podiatrist, or healthcare leader, this episode provides valuable insight into the future of diabetic limb preservation, the expanding career landscape in podiatric medicine, and the business realities facing new graduates.

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This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Diane Coburn Bruning. The two talk about the origins of Diane Coburn Bruning's passion for dance, the founding and mission of the Chamber Dance Project, which pairs dancers with live musicians, and the unique challenges of sustaining a performing arts company. In this episode, we discuss: How a passion for both dance and live music inspired the founding of Chamber Dance Project, and its unique approach to performances with live musicians. What it was like to build a dance company in New York and later in Washington, D.C., including the challenges of financial sustainability and artist support. Diane Coburn Bruning recognized the need to create opportunities for dancers and choreographers during traditional company layoffs, leading to the company's founding in 2000. Why live music is essential to an authentic dance experience, and the importance of smaller, more intimate venues for both audiences and performers. What goes into commissioning new works and supporting emerging and established choreographers through the Chamber Dance Project. Why building a company is a marathon, not a sprint, and why patience and persistence are critical for growth in the arts. Diane Coburn Bruning, founder of Chamber Dance Project In 2000, choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning founded Chamber Dance Project, dancers & musicians in New York City guided by a conviction that dance should be performed with live music, that smaller venues afford a more intense experience for viewers and performers alike, and that sharing the creative process engages audiences on a deeper level. In 2013 she moved the company to Washington, D.C. Diane is an award-winning choreographer who has worked with dance, theatre, and opera companies throughout the U.S. and abroad. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, two fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the McKnight National Fellowship, a Dewar's Young Artist Award, fellowships from Sundance Film Institute, Yale University School of Drama, Leopold Schepp Foundation and Virginia Commission on the Arts, and a Strauss Fellowship. She has also received support from Meet the Composer, the Harkness Foundation, New York State Council for the Arts, Heathcote Foundation, David Howard Foundation and The Carlisle Project. Diane has worked with Atlanta Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Boston Ballet, Juilliard Dance Ensemble, American Repertory Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Joffrey II, Nashville Ballet, Aspen Ballet, Ballet Chicago, Ballet Memphis, Daghdha Dance (Ireland), Minnesota Ballet, Chautauqua Ballet, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and Studio Theatre, among others. Her popular Ramblin' Suite, her collaboration with the Red Clay Ramblers, was commissioned by Atlanta Ballet and performed by Milwaukee Ballet. She has worked on productions with Pittsburgh Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, and four with Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center. Vogue Television did a feature on her, and Dance magazine named her as one of "25 to Watch." Diane's works appeared in the International Ballet Festival in Colombia, South America, and her major work Boots was premiered near Berlin with Ballett Magdeburg. She has done commercial work for top brands and clients including Nickelodeon, People magazine, Lord and Taylor, and Lladro. She has done theatrical work for Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and Shakespeare Theatre Company. At Shakespeare Theatre Company, she worked alongside director Michael Kahn, receiving a Helen Hayes Award nomination for her choreography of the musical Improbable Frequencies. She has been a guest artist at more than 25 conservatory and university dance departments, including several times for Juilliard and Tisch/NYU. She has been a teaching artist for Lincoln Center Institute and New York City Ballet and has served on many grant panels. Diane directed the Craft of Choreography Conference, helped found Pacifica Choreography Project, and has led choreographic workshops throughout the country Graduating with honors from Butler University's Jordan College of Arts, she later received their Alumni Achievement Award. She holds a master's in choreography from NYU and studied composition privately with Bessie Schoenberg and music with Juli Nunlist. Diane studied for a year with renowned designers Jennifer Tipton and Ming Cho Lee on a post-graduate fellowship from Yale University School of Drama.     Website: https://chamberdance.org/   Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/ChamberDanceProject/   https://www.instagram.com/chamberdanceproject/      

(00:00) — First spark for medicine: Medical kit, microscope, and a fascination with how life works.(03:01) — Surgical tech discovery: How a quarter-life crisis and financial strain led Karen to a trade-school OR program during a UCLA gap year.(06:58) — Working and studying simultaneously: Managing OR swing shifts and on-call hours while finishing the last two years at UCLA.(12:35) — The seven-year gap explained: Graduating in 2019, pandemic disruptions, and repeated delays to the application timeline.(14:25) — Weighing other healthcare careers: Why nursing and PA didn't fit, and what finally locked in the MD decision.(17:39) — Turning down the first acceptance: The financial reality of a new DO school without federal loan eligibility and a 12.5% private loan rate.(23:53) — Rebuilding the application: Retaking the MCAT, rewriting the personal statement, and changing the entire strategy.(28:31) — Early decision to one school: Why Karen applied to a single out-of-state program and what happened when the early decision answer was no.(34:28) — The acceptance call in Hawaii: What it felt like to hear yes after years of setbacks.(38:09) — Medical school so far: The scope of what an MD degree actually opens up.(42:10) — Final words for struggling premeds: What persistence looks like in practice.Karen path to medical school did not follow a straight line. She left UCLA after financial pressure began dragging her GPA down, spent a year and a half earning a surgical technology certification, worked in hospital operating rooms on swing shifts and on-call hours, and completed a medical mission abroad — all before finishing her undergraduate degree. When she finally applied to medical school, she got in. Then she said no, because the school's private loan interest rate was 12.5% and it was not yet eligible for federal financial aid. She spent the next cycle rebuilding her application from scratch, retaking the MCAT, rewriting her personal statement, and applying via early decision to a single out-of-state school. The acceptance call came while she was standing in an airport in Hawaii. In this conversation, Karen talks candidly about the self-doubt that stretched her timeline, the financial realities that shaped her decisions at every stage, and what finally made the difference in her second application cycle.What You'll Learn:- How a surgical technology program can provide deep clinical experience that strengthens a premed application- Why new medical schools may not qualify for federal student loans and what that means for applicants- How to decide whether retaking the MCAT is worth it when your existing score is already competitive- What changes Karen made to her personal statement the second time that she believes made the difference- Why applying to fewer schools with stronger fit can be a more effective strategy than applying broadly

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Are you looking to raise financially confident kids while navigating the unique world of homeschooling? Join Jay and guest Cassandra as they dive deep into the journey of a K to 12 homeschooler who graduated at 15 and now helps families master financial literacy. This episode is packed with insights on how to transition from home education to the real world with confidence and wisdom.In this episode of the Homeschool Yo Kids podcast, Cassandra shares her experience growing up in a nomadic homeschooling family and how that flexibility shaped her career. We explore the transition from a sheltered home environment to a college campus at just 15 years old, including the social hurdles and life lessons along the way. Cassandra also introduces Money Matters University, a comprehensive financial literacy program designed to bridge the gap between education and real-world money management.Whether you have a six-year-old just learning about needs versus wants or a teenager preparing for the stock market, this conversation provides actionable insights on how to foster independence and financial wisdom in your children. Learn how to introduce complex topics like risk management and investment through age appropriate language and interactive learning. Cassandra also shares her personal tips for self care and the importance of allowing kids to explore multiple interests before settling on a career path.Chapters0:00 Introduction to Cassandra and Money Matters University3:25 Growing up as a nomadic homeschooler7:10 Graduating at 15 and starting college early11:45 Navigating social gaps and street knowledge16:20 Protecting innocence vs processing life with kids21:05 The value of human connection and travel25:30 Transitioning from psychology to publishing29:45 The mission of Money Matters University33:15 Teaching needs versus wants to children37:40 Financial curriculum for different life stages42:10 Introducing risk management to young learners46:50 Self care and finding your happy place49:15 Final advice for homeschool families50:48 End of videoCheck out the links in the description to learn more about Money Matters University and start your family's financial literacy journey today. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more homeschooling support and inspiration!#homeschooling #financialliteracy #moneycoach #homeschoolmom #parentingadvice

Welcome back to the podcast! Today is a fun one because we're recording from an Airbnb in Istanbul with a very special guest—our son, Tate. After spending a week with incredible families on our Family Brand retreat in Croatia, we decided to extend our trip and let our kids help choose the next adventure. Somehow, that led us here to Turkey, which also felt like the perfect place to have a conversation we've wanted to record for a long time: homeschooling, education, and what it looks like to create a learning path that's unique to your child. Over the last few years, we've had so many parents ask us about homeschooling. Not because they know they want to do it, but because they're wondering if there's another option besides the traditional path. We certainly didn't have it all figured out when we started. In fact, Tate's educational journey has included charter school, public school, homeschooling, a microschool, community college, and plenty of learning that happened outside of a classroom. Looking back, one of the biggest lessons we've learned is that education doesn't have to look the same for every child. Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop asking, "What's normal?" and start asking, "What's right for this child?" One thing I appreciated hearing from Tate was how honest he was about the experience. It wasn't perfect. There were semesters that went really well and one that went really, really poorly. There were moments where we had to adjust, fill in gaps, and learn alongside him as parents. But that's part of the process. I think so many parents are afraid they'll make the wrong decision and somehow ruin their child's future. This conversation reminded me that kids are incredibly resilient. If there's a gap, it can be filled. If something isn't working, it can be changed. Education doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to keep moving forward. One of the unexpected gifts of taking a less traditional path was the freedom it created. Tate was able to travel with us, take college classes while still in high school, play sports, explore hobbies like cooking, filmmaking, guitar, and even bird watching, and graduate with an associate's degree before most students graduate high school. More importantly, he developed perspective by experiencing different cultures, meeting entrepreneurs, and seeing that learning happens everywhere—not just inside four classroom walls. Those experiences have shaped who he is every bit as much as his academics. At the end of the day, this episode isn't really about homeschooling. It's about giving yourself permission to ask better questions. What kind of education will help your child thrive? What environment helps them become curious, confident, and capable? There may not be one perfect answer, and that's okay. Our hope is simply that this conversation reminds you that you have more options than you may realize, and that the best educational path is often the one that's intentionally designed for your family—not the one everyone else expects you to choose.   LINKS:   All Links Family Brand!  stan.store/familybrand familybrand.com/quiz familybrand.com/retreats.  Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Recording from Istanbul + introducing Tate 03:45 – Why we wanted to have this homeschooling conversation 05:00 – Tate's unconventional education journey (K–12) 08:00 – Graduating college before high school 09:00 – Will homeschooling ruin your kids? 10:30 – Tate's biggest academic failure—and what it taught us 12:00 – Why kids are more resilient than parents think 13:30 – The courage to choose an unconventional path 15:00 – The unexpected benefits of homeschooling 16:30 – Why travel became part of Tate's education 18:00 – There are more educational options than ever before 19:00 – Tate shares his biggest regrets and lessons learned 21:00 – Chris and Melissa reflect on parenting through uncertainty 23:00 – Advice for parents considering homeschooling 24:00 – The goal isn't homeschooling—it's finding what works for your child  

Growth requires gratitude. But it also requires movement. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why outgrowing a mentor, mastermind, or coaching program is a natural part of leveling up in business. Let's be real… The person who helped you reach your first level… May not be the same person who can guide you to the next one. And that does not mean they failed you. It means the season changed. In this episode, you'll learn: Why different levels require different mentors How staying in the wrong room too long can slow your growth Why graduating from a mentor should be done with gratitude, not guilt How upgrading your circle resets your hunger and expands your vision The truth is simple: You cannot stay in the same room forever just because that room once helped you grow. At some point… You may know the answers. You may be the highest performer. You may no longer be challenged. And when that happens, the next move is not disrespect. It is elevation. High-level operators audit their environment constantly. They honor the people who helped them start. They take the lessons. They leave with class. And they step into rooms where they are once again surrounded by giants. Because growth requires humility. It requires courage. It requires the willingness to become a student again. Graduate with gratitude. Upgrade the room. Find the next mountain. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graduating from the department store; a new app for loon lovers; and some arts and culture news from around the region.

Today, we speak with one of the lawyers that exposed a culture of corruption and racism in Oakland's Police department. Then, for the past year, our Audio Academy fellows have been working hard to report sound rich stories from all over the bay area. Today, we pay them a tribute of thanks. 

900. Graduating into uncertainty isn't new. Every generation has done it. Rachel shares five pieces of career advice she wishes someone had handed her on the way out the door.Expert advice for navigating life after graduation — for new grads and the people cheering them on. From finances and freelancing to nutrition and knowing when to ask for help, find it all in our "Life After Graduation" playlist on Spotify.Modern Mentor is a Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast, hosted by Rachel Cooke!Find more from Rachel at LeadAboveNoise.com.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email: modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Modern Mentor!FacebookLinkedInNewsletterTranscripts available on your podcast app or QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dust off your pagers and grab a Surge soda! This week, Dave and Rob are hopping into the time machine and dialing the coordinates to June 9th, 1996. The box office was dominated by Mission: Impossible, the Macarena was slowly taking over the planet, and the Billboard Hot 100 was a wild mix of legendary hip-hop, R&B royalty, alt-rock, and powerhouse vocalists What makes this specific week so legendary is the sheer, whiplash-inducing sonic contrast sharing real estate on the charts. It was a bizarre and beautiful era where the mournful, rapid-fire hip-hop harmonies of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and 2Pac's aggressive West Coast swagger sat side-by-side with the pristine, sweeping adult contemporary ballads of Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. Throw in the raw acoustic storytelling of Tracy Chapman, Alanis Morissette's alt-rock bite, and a rising, inescapable bilingual novelty dance craze like the Macarena, and you get a snapshot of a musical landscape that was wildly fragmented yet universally massive   Chapters 00:00 - Pagers, Surge, and the Macarena: Welcome to 1996 2:10 - Remembering Peabo Bryson and Our Influencer Status 4:07 - Graduating into 1996's Wildly Fragmented Music Scene 9:22 - Diving Into the Billboard Hot 100: Cuts & Honorable Mentions 13:15 - "5:00" by Nonchalant: A 90s Hip Hop Gem 18:36 - "Sweet Dreams" by La Bouche: Eurodance 1996 22:11 - "Tres Delinquentes": West Coast Latin Rap's Breakthrough 26:37 - "Old Man and Me": Hootie's Underrated Sophomore Album 30:25 - Kicking Off our Best of 1996 Billboard Top 10 31:27 - Everclear's "Heart Spark Dollar Sign": An Interracial Love Story 35:00 - Coolio's "1,2,3,4": A Fun Summer Jam 38:57 - Dishwalla's "Counting Blue Cars": Mid-90s Post Grunge Classic 42:36 - Garbage's "Only Happy When It Rains": A 90s Rock Anthem 46:25 - Lenny Kravitz's "Can't Get You Off My Mind" 49:52 - Goo Goo Dolls "Name": A Chart-Topping Personal Ballad 57:13 - Brandy's "Sittin' Up In My Room": A Teen Infatuation Anthem 59:50 - The Tony Rich Project's "Nobody Knows": Country Crossover Hit 1:05:12 - Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason": A Bluesy Career Revitalizer 1:08:04 - Smashing Pumpkins' "1979": The Quintessential Gen X Song 1:10:08 - Snapple, Clearly Canadian, and Our 1996 Billboard List Review   Playlists: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IEysWlUdIzxLhnrSmu1bx?si=DVgK8cegRq-FqwVtoZGlqQ  Apple:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/billboard-hot-100-june-9th-1996/pl.u-76oN9NpFNz2Y05?ls Amazon: Click HERE to access the Amazon playlist for this episode   https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1996-06-15/   Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You know the move. You just can't make it.Becoming a founder. Graduating corporate and deploying 20 years of career capital on your own terms. You can see it. You just can't get yourself to take the step.That's not a clarity problem. It's a motion problem. And it's not your fault. Corporate didn't just employ you. It programmed you. Decades of conditioning installed code within you: wait for permission, protect the paycheck, let the title decide your worth. Outdated software still controls you.We need to fix that. This episode covers:Why you can't moveWhy it's not your faultThe upgrade that unlocks youHope you enjoy.***

If this resonated with you, here are additional resources: ⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my entrepreneurial journey and sharing the six most important lessons I've learned since leaving my corporate job in 2017. Most people assume that quitting was my biggest risk, but the truth is, the scariest steps happened long before I ever turned in my notice.I take you all the way back to 2015, when I graduated from business school without a job after not receiving the full-time offer from my Google internship. From studying abroad in Barcelona to avoid reality, to moving back to DC and starting a blog with no plan, this episode is about what really happens in the messy middle before success shows up. I share how rejection led me to NPR, how my experience there became the foundation for Side Hustle Pro, and how I earned my first $4,000 sponsorship contract from a cold email to a customer service inbox.This episode is for anyone who is waiting for a sign, a plan, or the perfect moment. Spoiler: that moment is not coming. What is coming is everything you need to build, but only if you start. I break down exactly how I got here and what I want you to take away from this milestone journey.Main TakeawaysRejection is redirection: Not getting the Google offer was the push that led Nicaila to build Side Hustle Pro.You don't need the whole plan: Taking one next step, even without knowing where it leads, is how clarity is built.Clarity comes from action: The idea for Side Hustle Pro did not come before the action; the action revealed the idea.Bet on proof, not hope: Nicaila didn't quit her job out of fearlessness, she quit because she had consistent data showing her business could grow.Highlights Include[00:02] I share the real biggest risk I took, and it wasn't quitting my job[00:24] The Google internship story: expecting the full-time offer and not getting it[02:45] Graduating from business school with no job, no plan, and moving back to DC[04:40] Lesson 1: Rejection is redirection, and what that looked like in real life[07:16] Lesson 2: You don't need the whole plan, just the next step[00:02 segment 2] Lesson 3: Clarity comes from action, not waiting for an aha moment[03:11] How Side Hustle Pro's concept was born out of a boring blog pivot[07:26] Lesson 5: Bet on proof, how I earned my first $4,000 sponsorship[11:37] The real reason I quit: not fearlessness, but evidence[12:19] Lesson 6: The life you want is built before you leave, not afterLinks Mentioned in This EpisodeAPPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftWatch & ListenListen to Side Hustle Pro on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tListen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Social MediaInstagram: @SideHustlePro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graduating from high school marks a time when young people will, many for the first time, have to make their own decisions about their future. It's a time filled with celebrations, optimism and anxiety about the future, and often sadness at leaving their younger selves behind. We'll talk with high school seniors, their families and experts about this defining moment and how to navigate it in a rapidly changing world. Guests: Vincent Topete, graduating senior, Santa Clara High School Elise Desai, graduating senior, Miramonte High School Olga Chan, graduating senior, Terra Linda High School Joseph Gorga, vice president of equity and instruction, Diablo Valley College Oscar Garcia, founder and chief empowerment officer, Aspira Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does strong financial progress during residency actually look like? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who is graduating residency with a $200K net worth and discuss the decisions that helped make that milestone possible. We also explore the role military medicine played in this physician's journey, including lessons for doctors considering a military career path. This episode highlights how early financial planning, career decisions, and long-term consistency can influence wealth building before reaching attending income. Since April 2021, more than 650 physicians in the White Coat community have invested over $300 million with DLP Capital, a 12-time Inc. 5000 honoree that offers four private real estate investment funds—one of my favorite ways to invest in real estate. If you're eager to achieve success as a private real estate investor, DLP's impact-focused sponsored funds offer the potential to earn double-digit returns while making an impact on America's affordable housing crisis. Interested in learning more? Head to https://WhiteCoatInvestor.com/DLP today. Celebrating your stories of success along the journey to financial freedom! Tune in every Monday to the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, where we celebrate the financial achievements of our listeners and share practical tips for reaching your own milestones. We want to celebrate your milestones—no matter how big or small—and help inspire others to follow your lead. Every week, these episodes feature one listener who has recently achieved a milestone they are proud of and want to celebrate, and they give any advice they have for those who want to follow their example. Make sure to listen every Monday to be inspired by your fellow white coat investors. Celebrate YOUR Milestone on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones  Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter 

  JESSICA GONZALEZ; All Hope No Expectations, Turning Pro and Graduating, Consider This Before Competing Background & Competitive Success Jessica Gonzalez And Celeste discussed IFBB BIKINI PRO Jessica's rapid rise in bikini bodybuilding and the experience of becoming successful quickly in the sport. Within the first year of competing, Jessica earned a pro card, placed highly in multiple competitions, finished second at a pro debut, and competed at major shows including New York and Miami Pro. Jessica described the New York show as mentally challenging but ultimately valuable for growth and learning. Bodybuilding Journey Jessica explained that training had been consistent since age 15, but serious bodybuilding preparation began around 2020 after becoming more focused with guidance from Jessica's husband and coach. Jessica also shared that turning pro happened during the same weekend as graduating from nursing school. Mindset & Mental Resilience A major focus of the episode was mindset in a subjective sport. Jessica emphasized: Focusing on daily execution rather than outcomes Avoiding comparison on social media Accepting the subjective nature of judging Learning from setbacks instead of treating them as failures Maintaining confidence despite inconsistent feedback Balance Outside Bodybuilding Jessica repeatedly stressed the importance of maintaining balance outside the sport. Key themes included: Treating bodybuilding as a hobby rather than an entire identity Prioritizing relationships and personal life Avoiding financial instability for competition Taking proper off-seasons for long-term health Balancing prep alongside work as a nurse practitioner and business owner Jessica also discussed the financial realities of competing, including coaching costs, registration fees, travel, suits, and ongoing prep expenses. Career & Daily Routine Jessica currently works as a nurse practitioner providing weight loss injections, peptides, and IV therapy services. Jessica described a structured daily routine involving cardio, meal prep, client visits, and balancing business responsibilities with prep demands. Relationships & Coaching Dynamics The conversation included discussion about being coached by Jessica's husband while maintaining a healthy marriage. Topics included opposite schedules, prep stress, and balancing "coach mode" versus "partner mode." Pro vs Amateur Competition Experience Jessica noted that the professional bodybuilding environment felt more supportive and welcoming than the amateur scene. Jessica highlighted stronger camaraderie and mutual respect among professional competitors. Advice for Aspiring Competitors Jessica's advice centered around patience, authenticity, and long-term perspective. Main takeaways included: Competing for personal fulfillment Avoiding comparison to others Focusing on long-term progress Building a life outside bodybuilding Future Goals Discussed The episode also touched on future goals, including improving stage presence, focusing on glute development during the off-season, taking a longer recovery phase, and potentially returning for another conversation after the Olympia. CONNECT WITH JESSICA: https://www.instagram.com/jthepro_np/ coach: https://www.instagram.com/eddyjfitness/ CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website:http://www.celestial.fit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links:http://www.celestial.fit/links.html

*EZ's new "DEFECTOR" hoodie available hereNote: "Act 2" is a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ had all sorts of setbacks over the weekend...and not all of them had to do with "The Fraud Bus."*EZ introduces you all to his Fear Bunker North neighbor, "Skeeter McGee."*Chainsaw problems for "Lumberjack EZ."*The panic of not knowing where your phone is.*The tragic passing of Kyle Busch.*Graduating seniors in Tennessee sit through monsoon. Moms and Dads outraged!*Super-entitled asshole lady on plane*The NFK has a theme song.*Lady wins Milwaukee Brewers 50/50...prize not awarded because she took too long to claim it.*Asshole of the DaySponsors: Lexie Marie Photography, Jenison Pool and Spa Depot, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*EZ's new "DEFECTOR" hoodie available hereNote: "Act 1" is a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ had all sorts of setbacks over the weekend...and not all of them had to do with "The Fraud Bus."*EZ introduces you all to his Fear Bunker North neighbor, "Skeeter McGee."*Chainsaw problems for "Lumberjack EZ."*The panic of not knowing where your phone is.*The tragic passing of Kyle Busch.*Graduating seniors in Tennessee sit through monsoon. Moms and Dads outraged!*Super-entitled asshole lady on plane*The NFK has a theme song.*Lady wins Milwaukee Brewers 50/50...prize not awarded because she took too long to claim it.*Asshole of the DaySponsors: Lexie Marie Photography, Jenison Pool and Spa Depot, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The college graduates in the Class of 2026 have not had an easy path. Part of their high school years were spent in Covid lockdown. And now, they are graduating into a difficult economy pockmarked by political strife, high cost of living and the rise of AI. Nationally, more than 40% of recent college graduates are considered underemployed, working in jobs that do not require their degree, and the unemployment rate for recent grads has risen to 5.6%.  Graduating into uncertain economic cycles is nothing new, but how are this year's graduates coping? We'll talk to students about their experiences and to experts about how to navigate this job market. Guests: Emily Medress, chief strategy and operations officer, Kissick Family Foundation Stella Occhialini, graduating senior, UC Berkeley Caden Chang, college senior, San Jose State University Anita Manuel, associate director, career education, San Jose State University Nicole Smith, research professor and chief economist, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ITS GRAD SEASON! And We have already heard our FAIR SHARE of HORROR this morning. Will it get worse? Also, Rich is joining us via satellite today from NEW YORK CITY! Audrey is GRADUATING! Also, Vanessa's friend prefers AI to an actual boyfriend... holy f- it's happening yall. The ROBIT TAKEOVER! Plus, Is Payton smart enough to GRADUATE? In fact can she even get past the THIRD GRADE? We find out. Then, Johnjay got a NEW BIKE and HE WANTS TO RACE NOAH ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT SCOOTER! All of this and MUCH MUCH MORESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(00:00) — Early spark for medicine: Jasmine's childhood curiosity and desire to help takes root at age four or five.(02:40) — High school split focus: AP sciences vs. seven-hour show choir and a one-week summer health program.(03:55) — Choosing Howard: Proximity to a hospital/med school and an open-door culture sealed the decision.(05:15) — Major, minor, and momentum: Biology major, chemistry minor, and 40 COVID credits accelerate progress.(06:40) — The hardest part: Juggling 21 credits—including biochem and orgo—while working left her exhausted.(07:30) — Working to afford school: From food service to barista to the gym, she logged 26–40 hours weekly.(09:10) — Intentional time use: Doing homework during/after class and finishing tasks before they lingered.(10:40) — When it became too much: Princeton Review course, burnout, and a first MCAT score worse than practice.(13:20) — Regrouping the plan: Graduating early, studying Jan–Apr, and defining a target MCAT within context.(15:15) — Mindset after a bad score: Grieving the disrupted timeline and pausing to finish strong in undergrad.(17:20) — The timeline trap: Why gap years feel scary and Dr. Gray's note that 75% take one.(19:50) — Building without connections: Deep website research, spreadsheets, and avoiding Reddit/SDN noise.(23:10) — Doors opened by advising: Programs that delivered mentorship and free MCAT materials.(25:00) — School list and interviews: 22 applications (20 MD, 2 DO), a DO fair, and six interviews.(28:00) — First invites and first A: Riding the wave of early interviews and an acceptance during homecoming.(31:20) — Med school reality: First year was brutal, second year harder, and memorization no longer enough.(34:20) — Final encouragement: Keep going, dream big, and be realistic about the path that gets you there.Jasmine shares a candid, practical look at making premed work when time and money are tight. She discovered medicine early, chose Howard University for its hospital and medical school access, and powered through a biology major and chemistry minor—accelerating with 40 credits during COVID. Meanwhile, she worked 26–40 hours a week in food service, as a barista, and at the gym, all while managing 20–21 credit semesters that included biochem and orgo. When a burnout-fueled first MCAT score came in below any practice test, she grieved the lost timeline, graduated early, and reset: January to April dedicated MCAT prep, a clear “good enough” score target based on her strong GPA, and an application strategy built on deep DIY research and school-by-school spreadsheets (not Reddit or SDN). She applied to 22 schools, earned six interview invites, and celebrated her first acceptance during homecoming. Now in medical school, she reflects on why second year felt even harder than first and how shifting from memorizing to true understanding changed everything. Dr. Gray and Jasmine unpack the pressure of timelines, the reality that many students take gap years, and how to keep moving forward when plans change.What You'll Learn:- How to balance heavy course loads with paid work- Handling a disappointing MCAT and deciding when to retake- Setting a “good enough” MCAT score in context of GPA- Building school lists and opportunities without connections- Why medical school study demands differ from undergrad

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