Dear Student:
By John Woolley & Brad Haralson
Dear Student:Dec 06, 2021
That's All it Takes (ft. Brad Mortensen) 2/2
Ready for part 2? Here's the rest of what Weber State's president had to say about inclusion, diversity, and putting students firts
That's All it Takes (ft. Brad Mortensen) 1/2
Brad Mortensen, the 13th President of Weber State University in Ogden Utah has a highly people-focused approach as he helps students of all backgrounds succeed in their higher education pursuits. Listen to hear some of the things he does that makes a big difference in the way he forms and cultivates relationships
Creating Your Own Experience Through a Sense of Belonging Part 2
You are where you're at for a reason. Finding a sense of belonging has a lot to do with finding meaning and appreciation for things in your current circumstance. Be the kind of person that connects with the world and people around you to create the kinds of experiences you want.
Go Small or Go Home! (ft. Scott L. Wyatt) 2/2
The goal is about becoming... become the type of person who is able to accomplish some of the things you want to accomplish. Scott Wyatt is one of the best examples of taking small and simple steps, then seeing the incredible results that come from it. Here's part two of our conversation with him.
Go Small or Go Home! (ft. Scott L. Wyatt) 1/2
"Go small or go home!"
This is the philosophy of Scott L. Wyatt, an attorney, former university president, world mountain climber and current Senior Executive Director of Statewide Online Education within the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education for the state of Utah.
Tune in to see how you can create your own experience through small, simple, consistent efforts.
"Show me your HABITS, I'll show you your FUTURE."
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Creating Your Own Experience Through a Sense of Belonging Part 1
You are where you are for a reason! Whatever it may be, you have what it takes to create your own experience, and it can't happen until you start with where you're at.
Find the value in where you are in your life. Whether it's the school you're at, the job you have, classes you're in, a sense of belonging helps you bloom where you're planted.
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What Do Entrepreneurship & Biomedical Engineering Have To Do With Each Other? (ft. Jeremie Oliver)
Who is this guy?
The perfect question to ask about the guest on our episode today. The answer: Jeremie Oliver -- one of the most academically accomplished individuals we've had on, and he's still in school.
Jeremie has great insights about mentorship, pursuing passions, motivation, and being able to do different things that are seemingly unrelated, despite a fragmented educational journey.
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Medical literature by Jeremie Oliver and Rena D'Souza.
Enjoy! :)
Creativity in College (ft. Lynn Vartan, Ph.D.) 2/2
In a two part interview, John and Brad talk with Dr. Lynn Vartan, an international performer and educator who is an advocate for diversity in music, about communication, collaboration and creativity.
Vartan began building her solo freelance career while attending graduate school in southern California. After earning both her master's and doctoral degrees in music at University of Southern California, she knew she wanted to find the perfect place to settle down and teach. Today, Vartan is the Director of Percussion and the Director of APEX Event Series at SUU.
Fluidity Confined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4o0_OYKE7g
Fluidity Confined is a performing arts collaboration between the Art & Design, Music and Theatre departments at Southern Utah University. Directors Rheana Gardner and Lynn Vartan came together to find what possibilities could exist for this kind of experience between traditional darkroom photography and percussion performance!
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Creativity in College (ft. Lynn Vartan, Ph.D.) 1/2
In a two part interview, John and Brad talk with Dr. Lynn Vartan, an international performer and educator who is an advocate for diversity in music, about communication, collaboration and creativity.
Vartan began building her solo freelance career while attending graduate school in southern California. After earning both her master's and doctoral degrees in music at University of Southern California, she knew she wanted to find the perfect place to settle down and teach. Today, Vartan is the Director of Percussion and the Director of APEX Event Series at SUU.
Fluidity Confined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4o0_OYKE7g
Fluidity Confined is a performing arts collaboration between the Art & Design, Music and Theatre departments at Southern Utah University. Directors Rheana Gardner and Lynn Vartan came together to find what possibilities could exist for this kind of experience between traditional darkroom photography and percussion performance!
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Something That Will Change Your Life
Developing authentic relationships with as many people as you can will change your life. Getting outside and expanding your comfort zone can prove to be one of the most valuable things you do in college!
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Welcome Back for Round Three
Join John and Brad for the best season yet! Season Three will highlight professional athletes, mental health professionals, student body presidents, university presidents, medical professionals, professors, and more. Each episode will provide valuable tips and practices to help you learn how to create your own experience in school and everything after.
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Season 2 Finale
A big thank you for helping to make season 2 AWESOME! We've covered a lot of good stuff this semester and we wish you all the best for the summer. Stay tuned for some bonus episodes we'll publish during the summer, but other than that we'll be back in August to pick up with season 3 :)
Unexpected Opportunities that Come from Disappointing Challenges
Things don't always go as planned; you know that, and I know that. But what if you could learn how to turn challenges and disappointment into opportunities?
The Most Important Soft Skills that Employers Want You to Have
Interpersonal relationships are all around us; there isn't a time in your life where you won't be involved with relationships with other people. Particularly in a professional setting, learning how to manage these relationships, and the communication within, is a meaningful practice that will take you far!
Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 3
Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 2
Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
Excellence and an Olympic Gold Medal (feat. Ryan Millar) Part 1
Ryan Millar was on the USA men's volleyball team that won gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! Listen to his insights on what success is and the role that excellence plays in it.
Registering for Classes
Learn about some of the important things you should keep in mind when it comes to registering for classes. It's coming up for all of us so make sure you stay on top of it and put yourself in the best situation to succeed!
What It's Like to be Part of an Entrepreneurship Competition
A few weeks ago, we were a part of a competition for people who ran different businesses. Here's our experience along with a few things we learned.
Behind the Scene Conversations
Burning bridges, motivation, why it's important to take things one step at a time. These are all things we talk about and how it applies to your story of success
Get to Know Your Host (feat. John Woolley)
We have some pretty cool guests on the show, and you get to know a little bit about them and their perspectives. This is an episode for you to get to know your host a little more.
Get to Know Your Host (feat. Brad Haralson)
We have some pretty cool guests on the show, and you get to know a little bit about them and their perspectives. This is an episode for you to get to know your host a little more.
What's the Most Valuable Thing You Learned in College?
Hear it from the best! We asked people about the most valuable thing they learned while they were in college, and this is what they said.
What You Want to Know if You're Looking for an Internship
Are you planning on getting an internship this summer? Is an internship or cool job in your future plans at all? Listen to learn what you can do to put yourself in the best position to create that kind of experience!
I Met Ariana Grande (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 3)
More words of advice from Sergio and his time in LA. Interpersonal communication, what he learned from a monk, and how he interacts with others... all right here!
Upgrades
It's the little changes that make the big difference! When you're on the path to success, it's important to understand that you need to make the little, necessary adjustments on your way there.
Relationships That Pay for School (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 2)
Most people will tell you how important relationships are in your college experience. Here's your opportunity to learn from the best about how to do it and what it can do for you!
Roll With the Punches
Sometimes when you go to try something new, you get you get kicked pretty hard! It doesn't work out how you wanted or thought it would. But that's okay, just like our good friend Rocky says, "it aint about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward... that's how winning is done!"
Culture Shock--Why Do You Add the Tax After? (feat. Sergio Arellano pt. 1)
A lot of students go through culture shock. Even if you don't travel to or from a different country, learning how to manage the change is very valuable to understand as a college student!
We Overlook the Fact That We Did It
80% of people give up on their New Years resolutions six weeks into the year. That's fine... if it's you, just learn how to think about it the right way and you can use it for your good!
What's Your Dream Experience?
What you need to know about creating your dream college experience.
Excuses... What Does Bamboo Have to do With It?
We've come a long way in our podcast, and we've learned a ton along the way. But most importantly, the things we've learned are things that will help you create your dream experience. Listen for the best tips and practices that will help you have great perspective towards your experience, and how to move forward and create in a meaningful way.
Play to Your Strengths
It's real easy to get caught up on the things we don't do well... learn how to play to your strengths. Focus on the things you're good at and that come naturally, and use that when you start to create the experiences you want.
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Our Top Tips to Practice in 2021
Happy New Year everyone! We've learned a lot throughout the last year, so to kick off the new one, we wanted to share with you our top tips that you can put into practice this year.
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Ordinary People Who Train Themselves to Be Extraordinary (feat. Sharon Otasowie pt. 2)
Finding a sense of community, having an anchor, and trusting your gut: these are some of the tips and practices Sharon talks about through her experience.
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Call Your Mom, Cry, and Then Look at the Good Stuff (feat. Sharon Otasowie pt. 1)
Sharon has been able to do a lot with her time in college. Studying law at Syracuse and serving in the military have both taught her valuable lessons about how to create your dream experience. Listen in for some of the tips and practices she has to share.
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You Might Be a College Student If...
Here are some funny responses from listeners when we asked about what it's like to be a college student Merry Christmas!
The Best Kind of Advice part 2 of 2 (feat. Scott Mathie)
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The Best Kind of Advice part 1 of 2 (feat. Scott Mathie)
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Happy Thanksgiving Everybody
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Something Special for the Upcoming Holidays
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Insights from an Olympian part 2 of 2 (feat. Jared Ward)
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Insights from an Olympian part 1 of 2 (feat. Jared Ward)
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"It's the Climb..."
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Chew Your Own Food: Facing Failure (Ft. Marcelo Wilen Menezes)
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Let's Talk About Entrepreneurship (feat. Roaming Heart)
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Your Final Episode on LinkedIn and Internships (feat. Amine Toualbi)
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Talk about Internships... and LinkedIn Comes up Again (feat. Sam Cahoon)
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Become a Pro on LinkedIn ( Feat. Austin Henline)
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YouTube & Embarrassing Stories
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