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Engineering a Legacy: Overcoming Expectations, Gender Roles, and Cancer

10/13/2022

Juliana Pereira returns for Part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, Juliana talks about her career as a Geotechnical Engineer who’s carrying the weight of purpose for women in STEM — and that’s not even her greatest challenge. Juliana was diagnosed with uterine cancer just a few years ago, and her most daunting opponent has taught her that life waits for no one. Juliana’s never been one to accept her circumstances, however, and she’s determined to write a legacy that’ll stand the test of time.

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Breaking Societal Norms: Women Do Belong in STEM

10/3/2022

Juliana Pereira is a trailblazer; raised by a single mother in Florianópolis, Brazil, she learned at an early age that there’s nothing women can’t do. She began college at the age of 16 and earned her degree in journalism. Her desire to impact the world led her to forego that degree in pursuit of civil engineering. The journey that ensued saw her traveling to five countries, with Juliana making a lasting difference wherever she went. Today, Juliana is continuing to pave the way for women in engineering at Purdue University. Join us for part one of our two-part interview!

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Court's in Session: Restarting a Law Career in a New Country: Episode 13 with Rezarta Mataj

9/16/2022

Rezarta Mataj had already achieved a great deal in her career at a young age — a federal judge by the age of 24, a lovely family soon after, and the accolades to be an adjunct professor at public and private law schools all across Albania. There was one caveat, however; she couldn’t rid herself of the thought that she’d be able to build a better life for herself and her family in the U.S. Rezarta took a leap of faith, and the future she envisioned started to take shape. Arizona State University gave her a chance, and she’s well on her way to reclaiming everything she once had and more.

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Reporting to You Live: From Germany to U.S. Television — Episode 12 with Luisa Wiewgorra (Part 2)

6/30/2022

Luisa Wiewgorra joins us for Part 2 of her two-part interview. In this episode, Luisa reflects on her most memorable experiences studying journalism, and the doors that were opened during her time at Madonna University. It’s one thing to dream, but another to see your dreams become reality. Join us to hear how Luisa is living out her dream of being an honorary reporter on television!

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Set, Spike, Scholarship: A Student-Athlete's Journey — Episode 11 with Luisa Wiewgorra (Part 1)

6/17/2022

Luisa Wiewgorra dreamed of one day working as a news reporter or TV anchor. It was her talent in volleyball, however, that would open the door for her to chase her dream. Born and raised in Potsdam, Germany, Luisa worked hard to become an accomplished volleyball player which led her to receiving an athletic scholarship from Madonna University. In Part 1 of our 2-part interview, Luisa opens up about her life in Germany, and the demands of a scholarship athlete in the U.S.

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‘Songs of Life, Death, Depression, and Hope’ - Episode 10 with Bwejua Fachano (Part 2)

6/3/2022

Bwejua Fachano returns for Part 2 of his two-part interview. In this episode, Bwejua joins us as we do a retrospective of his last three songs; Fade, Father Father, and Waylon Smithers. These songs touch on heavy themes including life, death, and depression. In those defining moments, Bwejua could have sunk under the weight of expectation. That’s not who Bwejua is, however, and it’s why he’s found renewed hope for tomorrow.

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Songs of Friendship, Family, Spirituality, and Love' — Episode 9 with Bwejua Fachano (Part 1)

5/20/2022

Bwejua Fachano is a lot of things; he’s a talented musician, a cancer survivor, and an international student — but more than that, he’s a dreamer. Through his journey from Abuja, Nigeria to being months away from graduating from Los Angeles City College, Bwejua’s experiences reflect that of a man who dares to dream. Bwejua and Simon explore topics of friendship, family, spirituality, and love, in part one of their two-part podcast!

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Turning Inspiration Into Your Career Path, Part 2

5/18/2022

Valeria Rivera personifies the growth you can experience by stepping out of your comfort zone. Her origins brought her from San Salvador, El Salvador, to now being one semester away from graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Commercial Design from Lycoming College.

She’s transformed from a shy international student who just moved to the U.S. to a bold, confident, and creative spirit. She’s found her voice, and she’s ready to share it with the world.

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Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone, Part 1

4/22/2022

Valeria Rivera personifies the growth you can experience by stepping out of your comfort zone. Her origins brought her from San Salvador, El Salvador, to now being one semester away from graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Commercial Design from Lycoming College. She’s transformed from a shy international student who just moved to the U.S. to a bold, confident, and creative spirit. She’s found her voice, and she’s ready to share it with the world.

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Finding Your Ideal Path in Higher Ed

4/7/2022

Duc Pham returns for Part 2 of a two-part interview. In this episode, Duc talks about his experience going from community college student to college professor. The unique insights he was able to obtain through his experiences have helped him understand that the journey through higher education doesn’t follow a single pathway. Learn about the differences between community college and university, and Duc’s perspective on navigating through it. Even for those who are well past their student years, this is a fascinating exploration.

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