JC Dombrowski's story is a testament to the power of passion and hustle.

He put himself through Cornell by creating videos that he uploaded to TikTok and Instagram - and now he has impressions of over 3 BILLION!

JC shares insights into his time at Cornell, where he pursued multiple majors and minors while juggling his exploding career as a content creator.

As a social media sensation today you will find him creating content about marine biology, debunking skincare myths, or giving tips for applying to college.

He has worked with President Biden, Bill Gates, Scarlett Johansson and Hailey Bieber. And, most importantly to us, he is besties with recent guest Macy Hung!

JC's infectious enthusiasm leaves a lasting impression. We loved him! This is a must-listen.

Find JC here:
TikTok and Instagram:
jc.dombrowski
LinkedIn:
John (JC) Dombrowski

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This is one of the most requested interviews we have ever done.

PETER KAPLAN is here!

Peter has left an enviable, incredible and indelible mark on the university and beyond. Known for his vibrant personality and deep connections within the Cornell community, Peter remains actively engaged with friends, coaches, and players, embodying the true spirit of what we will call an "Über Alumnus."

A two-sport athlete, he also recalls the highlights of Cornell's most exciting sporting events, making one feel like they are watching the games in real time. He has owned and coached at some of the most well known tennis clubs and he even won the prestigious USTA tennis award. If you love Cornell nostalgia (concerts, sports, campus life) this is the episode for you.

He's the best and the most fun and wait till you hear about his Cornell Country Fair!

Let's go!!

Find Peter on Instagram at:
Peterdkaplan

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She was once just an adorable pledge in our sorority. Now she is killing it in everything from academia to peaceful advocacy.

Dr. Nicole Berliner Koppel is our guest this week, just days after she attended a peaceful pro Israel rally on the Arts Quad at Cornell. We can't think of anyone better to attend the rally and then report back to all of us.

She is also the MBA Director and a professor at the Department of Information Management & Business Analytics at Montclair State University. Her research can be found in many peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at numerous regional, national and international conferences.

Nicole received a PhD in Operations Management and an MBA from Rutgers University, an MS degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Columbia University, and (most importantly) a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell.

Also - wait till you hear her dissertation from 25 years ago - she was waaaaay ahead.

And we owe her an apology for pranks played on her roommates Knopp and Chin that affected her too. Sorry, Nicole

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Wendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDS-S, is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist. With her infectious energy and passion for helping others achieve their peak performance, Wendy made our day and taught us a lot.

Wendy is not just a nutritionist; she's also the co-creator of the innovative Plate-by-Plate Approach®, a visual method for refeeding individuals with eating disorders and she is also a fabulous author.

From consulting for professional sports teams like the Oakland Athletics to working with elite athletes preparing for the NBA draft, Wendy knows what it takes to fuel greatness. As a former competitive cheerleader and dancer, Wendy understands the importance of nutrition in optimizing performance.

Plus, in another episode of "Best Friend Wars," she weighs in on our culinary conflicts.

AND SHE WORKED WITH PROFESSOR JAMES MAAS. They are now peers!

HUGE shout out to our Aunt Robin who met Wendy and booked her for us!

Follow Wendy on Instagram
@platebyplateapproach and
@wendy_sterling

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We have never, and you have probably never heard a Cornell journey like the one of Macy Hung. You'll never guess her path.

She's a trailblazer who has consistently shattered expectations in and out of school.

She graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University at just 19! But Macy's brilliance extends beyond academics. As a social media and content creation expert, she's carving out a niche with her innovative strategies, photography, videography, creativity and marketing prowess. She was also the moderator of our panel at a recent CALC conference, showcasing her exceptional communication skills and charisma.

But that's not all—Macy astounded us with her ability to shine during a RIDICULOUS game we created just for her. Get ready to be captivated by Macy's journey and inspired by her unwavering commitment to excellence.

Check out her
Instagram:
Notmung
TikTok:
Mung.hung

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She may not know the famous song by the Go-Go's (We've got the Beat), but Sara Martin knows everything else.

Here is where genius intersects with the kind of friendship everyone needs in their lives.

She is the best friend of our friend and guest Sarah Reeves (episode 11) and it makes perfect sense that they found each other at Cornell. They worked hard and managed to enjoy everything Cornell had to offer. We would have loved to be their friends on campus!

Tune in to hear about Sara's early days at Cornell Engineering, how she transitioned into the world of cardiovascular ultrasound, and what's required of a project manager at Philips. Staggering.

And she took Wines over Zoom - hear how they handled that.

She entertained our pitches and we loved spending time with her. You will love her story.


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Twenty-three years ago, after several years in finance, Vicki Gladstone Dubin founded Victoria Dubin Events. Her vision and creativity set the stage for what would become a premier event planning and design firm. Amanda Dubin, Vicki’s daughter, joined the company a few years after graduation, adding fresh perspectives and twenty-something energy, not to mention valuable business and design expertise. They are two brilliant women, renowned in their field. Vicki and Amanda are an incredible team that creates and produces unforgettable and unmatched luxury events.

Both graduated from Cornell Human Ecology, where they honed their skills in people-centered approaches to business, and then expanded their business knowledge by taking many classes at the Hotel School. Neither may have guessed that this would be the career path, but looking back, it actually makes perfect sense.

We are going to have to sneak into an upcoming event because we are dying to see it all in action. They were really fun and interesting guests, and we could have talked all day. We loved them. Fascinating.

Fun fact: they are cousins of Michelle’s husband

You can find out about their company here:
www.victoriadubin.com

And you MUST check out their instagram:
victoriadubinevents



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Rob Karp, the visionary founder of MilesAhead, a luxury travel agency, is here!

In high school he started a points and travel business that got a lot of attention. Clients saw early on that he was brilliant and trustworthy, and in his own words, scrappy. He has always managed to solve even the most difficult travel problems for his clients, and now he is orchestrating extravagant adventures for celebrities, heads of industry, family and friends.

Rob's journey is one of inspiration and innovation-- he is thriving. He is also funny and fun, and we have inside information that he was once a dangerous baseball pitcher!

Shout out to Amy Susman Stillman for the referral (she's Rob's aunt) - thank you, Amy!

You can find his company here:
milesahead.co

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