Catch Up After College

Deven is a personal life coach, an officer in the army, & an overall super motivating person!

Today he talks about how he overcame trials of bullying & racism, to achieving his business degree with a 4.0 GPA, & is also now the host of the superb One Life podcast. 

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Beleaf is father, husband, storyteller & it was a pleasure to have him on the show.

Today he shares his story of transitions from mainly being known as a dope rapper to stepping out in faith to start his own small business as opposed to taking the routine route of getting a day job. If you’re down to be encouraged definitely tune into this one ✌️

Shemaiah not only specializes training in losing body fat, gaining lean muscle, & making you the best version of yourself, he is also the father of my favorite niece in the world.

Today we talk about starting a small business from the ground up, how college isn’t for everyone, & balancing work life while being a single dad.

Sho Baraka is a rapper, podcast host, author, & so many other things as well.

Today we talk about the writing process of a creative, the intricacies of wordplay, & making mature music despite the reaction.

Steven Langford aka 'Nice Guy Steven' is a sports radio broadcaster for 95.7 the Game in the Bay Area & even has his own podcast Black Hole Sundays (available wherever you listen to podcasts)

Today we talk about the grind of getting promoted in a field of work you’re passionate about, staying consistent in an always changing work environment, & even the top five 90’s cartoons of all time 💪

Laura Browder is a spin instructor, a championship winning volleyball coach, & the care & leadership pastor at New Abbey Church.

Today we talk about pursuing calling through multiple part time jobs, how to be a super motivating coach, & the differences between gay affirming & gay tolerant churches.

Kirsten is a full time student & a part time barista but most importantly she is a natural at building community & nurturing the friendships around her.

Today she shares what to look for in a good friend, why she knew she wanted to go back to school after graduating Bible College, & even some tips on how to take care of your own personal garden 🪴

Mari Redd is a creative director, entertainer, & lifestyle coach. Today she shares her story of growing up in a house FULL of creatives, being a leader in the midst of folks who don't share the same vision, & being an excellent black role model that black children can look up to. 

What do you do when your college needs a change in culture?

Jackie Sousa is a bank product manager & a HIllsong College alumni & today she shares on changing the culture of an institution for the better from the inside out.

Anugreh is a strengths coach, the host of his own podcast: ‘The Stepping Out Series,’ & is also a very wise man who continues to challenge himself everyday to keep on learning as seen through him studying to get his masters at the moment.

Today he gives his best tips on how to be a great leader, be an in-depth interviewer, & how ordinary people can truly do extraordinary things because he is one of them.

David Cooley is a medical officer recruiter for the United States Navy & also one of the best freestyle rappers I know. Most importantly he is also an amazing mentor & husband (shoutout to Josie Cooley!) 

Today on the podcast he discusses how life looks like when you join the military specifically the @Navy, work & study full time, all the while recruiting young people to join the same organization that helped mold him into who he is today.

I’ve known Javier Reyes for about a year now serving with him side by side through City Impact outreaches & what I can tell you is that this guy is not only genuine but INSANELY talented as you’ll see through one of his spoken words performed in this episode.

He’s a Bay Area native & his current job at 100 College Prep is to help prep kids of color get ready to go to college, which aligns really well with what this podcast is all about.

You definitely don’t wanna miss hearing his story today, it’s 100% worth it. 👍

Don't know who to turn to? I got you.

Andrew is a San Diego deputy sheriff, keto warrior, & a dope baller in my opinion 🏀 Today on this episode we talk about how to figure out your career post-high school, how to keep a healthy group of friends around you, & also how life as a cop looks like in 2020.

Lee is a research associate for Nurix & a musician on the side (make sure to check out @topsilog_music), Julie is a people program & life cycle manager, & together they make the coolest couple I know 😎.  Today they share the behind the scenes thoughts & decisions that have to be made to choose not only one's career but overall life goals, all the while maintaining your core values.

Feeling weak? I got you.

Eric Wright is a web design developer at UCLA, founder & creator of Dreamsyte.com, & most importantly my cousin & good friend. Today he shares how he’s been balancing two jobs during this COVID season while taking a leap of faith to start his web design business because NOW is always the right time to do what you love.

Feel like giving up? I got you.

What's on the other side? I got you.

Brenden Brown is a sports chaplain, the campus pastor at HIllsong San Francisco, & most importantly a loving husband & a father of two awesome kids. In this episode Brenden shares his journey of how he started from the bottom of working every job you can think of but through faith, hard work, & never giving up he now gets to do what he loves at his current position.

Feeling lost? I got you.

Shakeva Hayes is a full time mom who also studies full time at Sacramento State to currently obtain her masters. Thankfully this interview took place in the summer so she had a break from her usual school schedule to jump on to share some student tips. If you’re a parent, thinking about going back to school, or are currently back in class & trying to figure out how to balance life, this is 100% the episode for you.

Having an off-day or maybe even an off-year? I got you.

Minja is from Canada but currently lives here in the US working as a UX researcher, medical illustrator, & a coordinating producer for a podcast company. In other words she’s a hard worker that works a lot! She was one of the inspiring figures who helped to bring this podcast to fruition after she had me on hers first for an interview so it only felt right to have her come one too for a chance her to share her story. If you’re thinking of starting your own podcast, you currently have one, or you would like to know the behind the scenes of how everything works this is definitely the episode for you!

Need encouragement? I got you.

Ken is a sales development manager & CeeCee is a photographer, together they make an awesome couple & just as awesome parents of the adorable Nya (who makes a cameo in the episode). These two give 110% to everything they’re entrusted with as seen in their brief but brilliant season at our old mutual church (shoutout to House SF 🙌). They came in early, left late, & made everything better in between, that’s just the kind of people they are. If you’re a new parent, interested in some marriage tips, or just wanna see how people of excellence operate this is definitely the episode for you. 👍

Bryony is from Canada but has lived a lot of her life in New York, she is currently the senior retail strategist at Edited, & also a very talented artist as seen on her IG page @studio.ebauche. Above all else she is a very intelligent, kind, & caring person. If you would like to learn more about creating your own business especially one in the fashion industry this is definitely the episode for you. 👌

Casual conversation with my old friend & roommate Luke Palasz. 

Joseph is a personal trainer, nutritionist, & even the host of his own podcast “Training Grounds” by Holistic Hero. This man is a born motivator (as you will see in the opening minutes of this episode) so if you wanna learn how to better take care of yourself physically & how to surround yourself with the best mentors, this guy gives a lot of great tips on how to make that happen.

Toby Castle works for the Baltimore Collegiate School For Boys & is a modern day activist in the daily fight against racism particularly here in US at the moment. Originally from the northern beaches area of Australia, Toby now resides here in the Bay Area married to his amazing wife Kelley (check out her episode from season one when you can), & is a continuous learner as he is on his way to completing his doctorate. Join us today as he gives his top tips on how to fight against inequality & how you can make that happen no matter your skin color. ✌️

Originally from South London, Phoebe Montañez had no idea where life would end up taking her. She has lived across the world, studied in Sydney, Australia where she also met her husband (guest from the last episode), & now currently works for a retail company while pastoring at Hillsong Church Copenhagen. Today she shares on her different experiences of living in 4 different countries, her thorough book recommendations, & the simple things she does daily to make this world more equal for everyone.

Yeshua Montañez has lived all over the world. Originally born in the States he moved to Sydney to attend Hillsong college, met his amazing wife there (stay tuned for her episode dropping soon), & now works for a great Australian skincare company while pastoring at Hillsong Copenhagen. If you’re down to see a great example of what leadership looks like & how to make it happen definitely tune into this episode.

From the Marines to 3+ colleges Josh Palasz has lived an eventful & very colorful life. Join us today as he shares how he got out of debt, learned to keep dreaming bigger, & the steps he took to get to a job that encompassed all the skills he’s developed & honed over the years.

The roommates have gathered at last 💯. Get to know Kevin, David, Derek, & Darrel as they share their unfiltered pre & post experiences of college life & the first thing they’re yearning to do after this COVID season is over.

Feeling called to San Francisco, Craig & Anne Marie definitely had their plates full as they began their own start-up from the ground up during the years of 2016-2019. Hear from this amazing, power couple today on how they had to retire something they were passionate about, their journey as new parents, & their recovery from burnout which all occurred around the same time frame.

Fighting on the frontlines for our country fueled Eric Choi’s desire to apply for the Marines, what he didn’t know was that the biggest battle he'd face would be against his own mentality. Hear from Eric today on how he ended up getting his dream job, created disciplinary habits after moving out on his own for the first time, & how he continuously fights to  win his battle with depression.

Originally from New Zealand, David Crafts & his family moved to Sydney, Australia when he was 27 years old & now they have been living there for over the past 30 years! Hear David’s lifelong journey as he shares on how he truly exudes living a life that brings great leadership to fatherhood, his marriage, & his longtime job as the pastoral care oversight at a local church that has global impact.

With a name like his, Luther Martin was made to be a stand out. From living in Mississippi, to New York, & now California, Luther has gained many unique perspectives as he continuously progresses in his tech career. Now a software engineer & an audio engineer on the side, Luther shares his experiences as a black man, the discrimination he faced in the workplace, & the advice he gives to the next generation who get to stand on the shoulders of those who came before.

Having a baby at a young age while accumulating much student loan debt in college could’ve been too much for the average person, but Tanya Van Otterloo is BEYOND average. Today she reveals how she endured the rougher edges of life to now being a successful administrator, founder of her own photography company, & most importantly a loving mother. 

Coming from Mexico to the United States at a young age brought immense culture shock to José Avalos. Yet through a reliable school system, a good community of friends, and caring parents, Jose graduated from high school and college. He is now the director of programs at BASE, a non profit where he provides the same kind of mentorship that helped him get to where he is today. 

Sports have always been at the forefront of his life since his first memories as a kid, shares Mikey Montgomery. Today he discusses the journey of the evolving nature of his dream from a top football player in the NFL, to a top football coach in the college league, and all of the unexpected turns that came in between. 

From America to Australia and back to America, Tommy Bachtle has learned the importance of nurturing good friendships around him. Today he reveals his journey from being an uninterested student to discovering that he was interested all along, he just hadn't discovered what he wanted to learn yet. 

Patience is key and necessary to get to your dream job as seen through the life of Kelley Castle. Today she sits down with us and shares how she got to where she is today, how she gets to do what she loves, and how she continues to challenge herself to dream an even bigger vision for her life.  

Joe Martinez is the host of the "Let Em Know With Joe" podcast. Today he shares his culture shock of moving from a small town in Texas to the big city of Sydney, Australia and the unfiltered growing pains he experienced before, during, and after college.