Episodes
Sam Richards | The Iconoclast's Path: From Skipping School to Global Influence
Sam Richards never planned to become a sociology professor whose lectures would be viewed hundreds of millions of times. Starting as a working-class kid from Toledo who skipped school to read in libraries, his path has been defined by curiosity rather than calculation. In this fascinating conversati...
Running her own Telehealth practice in her 20s. Angela Pham's "Resilient Path"
What if your biggest failure became the foundation for your life's purpose? Dr. Angela Pham's journey from academic struggle to mental health occupational therapist reveals the transformative power of resilience and self-discovery. As a first-generation college student from a low-income single-paren...
Advertising Executive to Nonprofit Founder - EdAccess Founder (former Viacom SVP,Time Warner VP)
What happens when you trust your gut and step off the expected career path? For Pam Haering, that decision transformed her life and eventually led to her most meaningful work. Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Pam was among the "lucky ones" whose parents prioritized education, setting her on a ...
Adapting fast is important for your career with Nathan Hillson (Chief Information Officer, Department Head of BioDesign)
My "Tetherball" Path How do you navigate career decisions when you can't predict the future? For Nathan Hillson, Department Head of Biodesign at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the answer lies in what he calls "career tetherball" – a journey tethered by your context but bouncing in different ...
I am a doctor who was also a DJ
When Dr. Kenneth Kwon applied to Columbia Medical School, he never expected his college DJ experience would become the connection that helped him secure admission. This unexpected twist exemplifies his entire career—a journey of calculated risks and pivots within a traditionally conservative field. ...
One of a kind career: Disney, Deloitte, Universal, Stanford with Deborah Min
What happens when life takes unexpected turns? Deborah Kwon’s remarkable career journey proves that sometimes the most fulfilling paths are the least linear ones. Deborah takes us through her professional evolution from structural engineering studies at MIT to leadership roles at Deloitte, Disney Im...
When No Clear Path Exists, You Create Your Own
What happens when you approach life with no boundaries? When you see the entire world as your playground and every experience as an opportunity to learn? Rawan's extraordinary journey provides a masterclass in creating a life and career defined by passion rather than convention.<br><br>F...
From Accountant to Investor: Kurt Wilkin's Entrepreneurial Journey
Check out Kurt's podcast on how to find your unlocking skills to become an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLby7E682NE-On_xZt7XqGlJpi8PiJAfCt My "Strength-Finding" Path Ever wondered how some people navigate from corporate careers to becoming successful entrepreneurs and investor...
Velveth Schmitz - How did you become a leader? (CEO, Mayor, Commissioner)
Check out our Video Podcast! https://youtu.be/hNUAJe7e86Y My "Adventurous" Path What do cleaning toilets, turning down investment banking, founding a stationery company, and becoming mayor have in common? For Velveth Schmitz, they're all stepping stones on her adventurous career path. Growing up as ...