Episode 033: Yuka

Tune in to Episode 033 with Yuka Polovina a lecturer at the University of Hawaii whose work focuses on multiculturalism and immigration. She’s also a writer who aims to shed light on the care (or lack thereof) available for postpartum people. Listen to learn about how she came to discover her academic interests and her decision to write honestly about her postpartum experience.

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Episode 031: Iman

Tune in to Episode 031 with Iman Wilkerson, an entrepreneur who started two companies: Step by Step Run and PacePartner. Learn about how she went from the fashion industry to entrepreneurship, the importance of listening to your intuition and why she decided to dive into the world of tech with an app that allows people to find training partners.

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Episode 030: Terri

This week we chatted with Terri, a VP of Global Sales at a tech company that focuses on anti-piracy and...who just quit her job! Learn about her journey coming to the United States for her career with six weeks notice, why a good sales experience is never “seen”, and her ongoing battle for equal pay.

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Episode 029: Allie

Tune in to Episode 029 with Allie Barnes, an elementary and middle school teacher in Mendocino County who focuses on History and English. Learn about how she decided to become an educator, why Harry Potter teaches important lessons, and how she deals with differing perspectives inside and outside of the classroom.

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Episode 026: Karin

This week we chatted with Karin Oen-Lee, the Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Learn about how she went from focusing on attending medical school to finding her true passion and ultimately getting a degree (or, “all the degrees”) in Art History.

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Episode 025: Tatiana

Tune in to Episode 025 with Tatiana Jimenez! You know her as your friendly podcast host but by day she is as an AVP of Marketing at a credit union! Listen to learn about her inspiration for starting the podcast, why she decided to pursue a career in marketing and graphic design and why she secretly (or not so secretly) wants to be a spy and is aware that by saying this out loud, she probably ruins her chances of becoming one.

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Episode 024: Melissa

This week we chatted with Melissa Pinion, a Communications Manager for a community college as well as a lead singer for multiple metal and rock bands! Learn about how she went from the chaotic world of breaking news journalism to communications for higher ed and still finds time to fit in her passion for music.

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