Episodios

  • The Scaling Power of Tech

    The Scaling Power of Tech
    Nov 23 2022
    Muzz Ahmed is a 2014 HS grad who currently works for one of the premier players in the tech industry. He was recently part of a team that created a new Virtual Reality headset that will revolutionize our ability to connect with one another online!Muzz was initially on a pre-med track after high school, mostly due to well-intentioned advice from family and friends; however, he was always drawn to technology's ability to create change on such a massive scale and eventually the excitement of tho...
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    30 m
  • Rethinking the College Selection Process

    Rethinking the College Selection Process
    Nov 16 2022
    Quinn Eberhard is a 2017 HS grad and is currently a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC. Quinn was an International Baccalaureate Diploma Student while in high school where she developed disciplined habits and experienced success in and out of the classroom. When deciding on a college, Quinn placed a strong emphasis on being able to graduate with as little debt as possible while seeking a program that would provide her with a strong foundation, knowing tha...
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    45 m
  • Leaving a Legacy

    Leaving a Legacy
    Nov 9 2022
    Kwabena Amponsah is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Principal Consultant at PayPal, where he has become an expert on e-commerce and the systems used to help businesses create a seamless buying experience for their customers. Bena's path to success has involved multiple twists and turns but his desire to help others has always been at the core of his personal mission. This episode title is a tribute to a program that Bena and his friends started at our high school called Black Brothers United...
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    39 m
  • Finding the Right Course

    Finding the Right Course
    Nov 2 2022
    Brennan Whitis is a 2014 HS grad who is currently the Ohio University Men’s Golf head coach. Brennan graduated with a degree in business marketing and a minor in sports management and had aspirations to work in the social media/digital marketing field after college. However, after winning 4 conference championships and the 2017 NCAA Championship with his team at Wittenberg University, changing his path from business to the golf course presented itself due to the help from some key mentors in ...
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    45 m
  • A Scientist's Approach to Goal-Setting

    A Scientist's Approach to Goal-Setting
    Oct 26 2022
    Thomas Solomon is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Clinical Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. Thomas graduated high school with the intention of becoming an engineer but ended up switching gears after a summer bridge program at The University of Cincinnati, where he ended up going to school and studying to become a pharmacist instead. Learn about how his path as a pharmacy student led to specializing in finding cures for deadly diseases.We also discuss why Tho...
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    45 m
  • Grabbing Life by the Horns

    Grabbing Life by the Horns
    Oct 19 2022
    Adam Striker is a 2014 HS grad who is currently working as a digital content producer for Professional Bull Riders. Adam began college as an exercise physiology major, but his passion for producing film became too strong to ignore. Tune in to hear how three key internships with The OSU Wexner Medical Center, USA Football, and The Columbus Crew impacted his career path and contributed to the success he has found today. Hear what Adam has done to live life to the fullest, develop his skills, an...
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    36 m
  • Putting a Positive Spin on Life

    Putting a Positive Spin on Life
    Oct 12 2022
    Sammy Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Senior Compliance Analyst at Matic Insurance. Sammy was a stand-out soccer player at Ohio State and originally thought she would either pursue a soccer career after college or something in the field of criminal justice. Learn how a spin-move gone wrong led her down a different path and how she has managed to maintain a positive outlook ever since. We also discuss an impactful internship that Sammy had with the OSU Police Dept., the strategies ...
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    38 m
  • Justice is Served

    Justice is Served
    Oct 5 2022
    Cam Justice is a 2015 HS grad who is currently in his second year at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After beginning his career in social work, Cam changed his focus after realizing that he could have a greater impact on the lives of others by focusing on public policy. Cam is the vice president of the Black Law Students Association, serves on the Law and Leadership Advisory, is a Mortitz Peer mentor, and is a member of the Student Bar Association. He also volunteers for the ...
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    42 m