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I share what I have done to be a better leader, and also share that leadership is a two way street, meaning you have to guide yourself first, and then help others after.

We talked about her experience as a first generation Asian immigrant and also her experience with parenting and how she had leadership doing those things

Claire chats with Scott Christy about her 2015 NOLS Semester in Baja.

Were conversation was about my mom's leadership role at her company.

Megan Cherry discusses about her leadership experience and some challenges that she faced.

A college student talks about what helped him to become a leader and mentor and how his learning disability helped him.

Linda Salzman Gottlieb ’60 speaks with her friend Nicki Newman Tanner ’57 about the frustrations she encountered in regard to sexism after graduation, and how Wellesley prepared both of them to make their voices heard.

My dad talks about what it was like growing up working for his dad and the different challenges and life lessons that came from doing so.

There is some qualities that a female leader has that male leaders don't have.

Joanna Young (33) and Dr. Erin Pettit (48) talked about their career choices as scientists who focus on outreach / education / research, and the role of leadership in glacier science in Alaska. They discuss the Girls on Ice program...

Heather, Clinical Nutrition Manager with Providence Infusion and Pharmacy in Eastern WA and Oregon Talks about her not straight path into the role she has at present moment. Alternative nutrition support and how important it is for those who cannot...

Alex Semper Upton was a camp counselor for several years through many programs and leaderships. In this interview, she talks about becoming a certified lifeguard, putting on fun shows, and working with kids with Cystic Fibrosis. She talks about how...

John Richmond remembers Jack McGinity

Nick talks about why benign a swim coach is is a good experience to better leadership skills.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: I met with Dr. Magda Parvey, a highly accomplished, passionate and pragmatic educator and leader, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about her New York City upbringing, her Haitian culture, her family and her career.

Work, Religion, and Love

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

Helyn Hall, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, speaks on joining the Everloving, Everlasting Epsilon Chapter in college, and how the sorority has enhanced her life. Hall looks back at her life post-grad, and the barriers she broke...

We shared our personal Girl Scout journeys and how Girl Scouts prepares us to be advocates for girls and women locally, nationally, and globally. We also discussed the impact of growing up in Orange County :)

We talked about a lot, from becoming a stay at home mom, to marriage, to trusting your gut, and so much more.

Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis (81) speaks with her son Randal Schwallie (60) about her life and career path

Erik Bitterbaum begins by recalling his life traveling the world. He describes his upbringing, education, and professional career, all the way up through becoming the university president at SUNY Cortland. He talks about how he remembers people so well, and...

One Small Step conversation partners Donald (Don) Harner (51) and Amy Akao (41), talk about their experiences on September 11, 2001 (this interview was conducted September 11, 2021), what the idea of “equality” means to them, and how the events...

One Small Step conversation partners Angelina "Angie" Barfield (50) and Susan Xiong (39) talk about their family backgrounds and upbringing, the importance of education and community, and their frustrations with the current state of politics.

I interviewed my grandmother (my "Oh-wa"), and we discussed her experiences in the United States, how she perceives herself, and advice that can resonate with everyone.