The Project Success Podcast

The Project Success Podcast is a collection of student-produced work, audio workshops, and student interviews from Project Success, a youth-development nonprofit in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

Episode 21: Navigating Healthcare Pathways 11/16/2021

Episode 21: Navigating Healthcare Pathways Join Savannah and co-host PS Facilitator Alana as they connect with Katie Hodgden (Assistant Director, Career Development Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato) and Dr. Michelle Palmborg (Assistant Professor of Nursing and Registered Oncology Nurse) to talk through how you can begin thinking about and planning for a possible future in healthcare, and what could that specifically look like in a pathway like nursing. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/21186644

Episode 20: Can I Go to College If I’m a Parent/Pregnant? 11/10/2021

Episode 20: Can I Go to College If I’m a Parent/Pregnant? Join Savannah and co-host PS Facilitator April as they connect with Dr. Padmini Udupa (Principal of Longfellow High School), Brooke Eichele (College Advancement Teacher at Longfellow High School), Michelle Montoya (alum of Longfellow High School), and Susan Warfield (Program Director of the Student Parent HELP Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) to talk through how pregnant, expecting, and current parents can plan for your academic future! /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/21124604

College Conversations: How Can I Navigate Stress? 11/01/2021

College Conversations: How Can I Navigate Stress? Join Savannah and co-host PS Facilitator Andy as they connect with Derek (Manager of Counseling Services for Minneapolis Public Schools) and Wynn (12th grader from South High School) to talk through what “stress” means from the point of view of our bodies experiencing it and what happens when we try and work through stress. Visit www.projectsuccess.org/ccpodcast for resources, links, and next steps after the episode! /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/21013256

College Conversations: Paying for College and Other Money Conversations 10/25/2021

College Conversations: Paying for College and Other Money Conversations What do I need to know about paying for college in 2021? Join Savannah and co-host PS Facilitator Hana as they connect with Daniel (Associate Director of Financial Aid at Loyola University Chicago), Kevin (Managing Director of Investment Management at Wells Fargo), and Ryan (newly graduated Washburn High School) to talk through what “paying for college” means for students in 2021. Visit www.projectsuccess.org/ccpodcast for resources after the episode! music by scottholmesmusic.com /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/20934893

College Conversations: Essay Writing 10/19/2021

College Conversations: Essay Writing What are the tips and tricks to writing a clear and creative essay? Join Savannah as she connects with Casey Briskin (11th grade Teacher at Southwest High School), Rhemi Abrams-Fuller (Carleton College’s Associate Dean of Admissions), and Jesus Moreno (newly graduated Roosevelt High School) as they break down the difficulties students face in trying to write that perfect college essay or scholarship. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/20872706

College Conversations: Connecting to Your Purpose 05/12/2021

College Conversations: Connecting to Your Purpose What does it feel like to follow your dreams and passion? /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/19076432

College Conversations: Summer Melt and How To Keep Cool 05/05/2021

College Conversations: Summer Melt and How To Keep Cool How can you strike a balance between enjoying your summer and preparing for college after high school graduation? /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18975425

College Conversations: Undocumented Students and College; Myths & Advice 04/28/2021

College Conversations: Undocumented Students and College; Myths & Advice Join Kyle as he connects with Neeyra (Latino Admissions Representative at North Hennepin Community College), Chris (School Counselor at Wellstone) and Laura (Director of Schools & Curriculum at Project Success) who will discuss the challenges of being a student who is undocumented and where you can find resources and support in your school, college, and community. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18885461

College Conversations: Why Choose an HBCU? 04/21/2021

College Conversations: Why Choose an HBCU? Join Kyle and co-host April (Project Success Facilitator and HBCU alum) as they connect with Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean (Former Supt. Minneapolis, Memphis and Boston and recently Interim President, LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis), Quinn (Howard University and Southwest high school alum), with Zacaria (12th grade student at North) to share the benefits of attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University). /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18792683

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (3/3) 04/14/2021

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (3/3) Warning: this podcast contains profanity at minute 36 & 43. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18721652

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (2/3) 04/07/2021

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (2/3) If you have an idea of what you want to do, which path will help you reach your goals? What is a Gap year? Join Kyle as he connects with Adrienne (Conservation Corps), Matt (NOLS), Alison (Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness), and Franci (12th grade student, Patrick Henry) as they talk through after high school pathways through the lens of environmental career fields. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18621593

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (1/3) 03/31/2021

College Conversations: Pathways after High School (1/3) In pathways part 1 of 3, learn about taking an apprenticeship, going to college undecided, or starting a career directly after high school. Join Kyle as he connects with Sarah (Senior Director, Construction Careers Foundation), Amanda (Senior Admission Counselor, St. Thomas), Kit (Store Manager, Lunds and Byerly’s), and Gunxang (12th grade student at Patrick Henry). /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18536276

College Conversations: Being a College Athlete 03/24/2021

College Conversations: Being a College Athlete Join Kyle and guest co-host Chase (alumni of Washburn, Division I basketball, University of Iowa) as they connect with Tylor Coley (FBC The North Coach, former Washburn girls' basketball coach, and graduate of Grace College, NAIA Basketball), Morgan (alumni of Washburn, Division II soccer at Mankato) and Kenda (alumni of Washburn, intramural basketball at UW Milwaukee). /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18202625

College Conversations: Business Degrees; Myths & Advice 03/17/2021

College Conversations: Business Degrees; Myths & Advice Join Kyle and guest co-host Mary (11th grade student at South) as they connect with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management featuring Geida (Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion), Ed (Professor, Information and Decision Science), Chinh (Academic Advisor), Farida (Entrepreneurial Management, Finance) and Chike (Marketing, Finance). /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18202352

College Conversations: STEM College & Career Exploration 03/10/2021

College Conversations: STEM College & Career Exploration Join Kyle as he connects with Bridgette R. Shannon, Ph.D. (3M Abrasive Systems Division), Peter Thao (alumni of Patrick Henry and Graduate of U of M in Information Technology) and Gina (12th grade student at South) about going to college and selecting a career in a STEM field. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18202229

College Conversations: What Type of College is for Me? 03/03/2021

College Conversations: What Type of College is for Me? Explore the different types of colleges (private, public, community, technical, univeristy) and how to pick which option works best for what you need! Join Kyle as he connects with Mai Nhia (Hamline University), Antoinette (Normandale Community College), Corey (Hennepin Technical College) and Elsa (10th grade student at Southwest) to talk about college types. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/18141263

College Conversations: Financial Aid 11/02/2020

College Conversations: Financial Aid Kyle connects with Sam (Financial Aid Counselor at the Dougherty Family College, St. Thomas), Keeley (Senior Financial Aid Counselor at St. Catherine University), and Zoe (10th grade student at Southwest) about the cost of college. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/16549421

College Conversations: Community & Campus Support 10/26/2020

College Conversations: Community & Campus Support Kyle connects with Derek (Manager of Counseling Services, Office of College and Career Readiness at MPS), Shonna (Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Augsburg), and Chelsea (10th grader, and PS alumni) about what do you need to feel supported on a college campus. How do you ask for support? Who can you go to? What resources are there and how can your community support you? /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/16549367

College Conversations: Self-Advocacy 10/19/2020

College Conversations: Self-Advocacy After taking a week off to go on some virtual college tours, we're back! This week Kyle connects with Josh (Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College admissions officer), Leo (12th grade student at Roosevelt High School), and Alwyn (MPS North High Alumni) on Self-Advocacy. How can you be your own advocate both in college and during the college process? Why should you ask for what you need and what does self-efficacy have to do with it? /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/16368704

College Conversations: First-Generation Scholars 10/05/2020

College Conversations: First-Generation Scholars Kyle connects with Kenzie (UMNTC Coordinator of Multicultural Outreach & Community Partnerships, Undergraduate Office of Admissions), Jeremiah (GEAR UP Program Manager), and Hana (Project Success Facilitator) on what it means to be the first to attend college. What are the challenges of being the first? How can you celebrate being the first? /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/16219157

College Conversations: Decision Making 09/28/2020

College Conversations: Decision Making Where do you want to go after high school? If you’re thinking college, the next big question you might have is which one? What are the factors to weigh and compare? In this week's College Conversations episode, Kyle connects with Cheryl (admissions coordinator at MCTC), Lana (Patrick Henry 10th grader) and Jordan (South Alumni now studying at the U of M) on their perspective of which factors are the most important when choosing a college. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/16141205

The Link - Alex Sogso 06/05/2020

The Link - Alex Sogso In the final episode of this season on The Link, Kyle interviews Wellstone grad Alex Sogso. They talk about the importance of having a plan, and how that can lead to future success. Alex also talks about his transition from living in Ecuador for 18 years to finding his path to success in Minnesota. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14529848

The High School Panel - Planning for the Future 06/03/2020

The High School Panel - Planning for the Future On the final High School Panel of the season, Ryan talks with Washburn students Tuesday and Zoe about their perspective on plans and what advice they'd give a middle schooler. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14530025

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 6/1/20 06/01/2020

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 6/1/20 The school year is wrapping up, and so is season 2 on the Project Success Podcast Feed. This morning, the guys talk about why having a plan is important, and how every week's podcast was leading to this. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14595509

The Link - Avery Young 05/28/2020

The Link - Avery Young This week on The Link, Kyle talks with Southwest grad Avery Young on the topic of "Taking Action." Avery started her post-high school journey on a "typical" college path, but since then her path has been anything but typical. She talks about leaving Hamline University after a year, moving to Seattle, and joining the circus. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14530835

The High School Panel - Community and Taking Action 05/27/2020

The High School Panel - Community and Taking Action This week, Ryan interviews Southwest student Zoe on her perspectives on community and taking action in high school. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14584679

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 5/26/20 05/26/2020

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 5/26/20 Happy Memorial Day weekend! Today, Micah and Marc discuss the question: "How do I take action?" Listen as they come up with a cool way to create a to-do-list and talk about how motivation and accountability relate to taking action. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14566205

The Link - Tess Montgomery 05/22/2020

The Link - Tess Montgomery In this week's episode of The Link, Kyle interviews former North Polar and Patrick Henry Patriot Tess Montgomery. She talks about the importance of community in her life, and how community is tied to local, sustainable food. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14528507

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 5/18/20 05/18/2020

Marc and Micah in the Morning: 5/18/20 Marc and Micah are back, and this week they're discussing Community. Community is a difficult thing to grasp in these changing times, and M&M try to walk through how to find community even today. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14462327

The Link - Michael Pellizzer 05/17/2020

The Link - Michael Pellizzer This week on The Link, Kyle interviews Roosevelt grad and founder of Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream, Michael Pellizer. They talk about the idea of Question-Asking, how it relates to the early days of the business, and the types of questions businesses ask during the times we find ourselves in. /episode/index/show/projectsuccess/id/14458652

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