Black Student Success Podcast

Black Student Success Podcast

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Black Student Success Podcast episodes

  • Bennie Williams: Sophomore at Morehouse College

    We’re joined by Bennie Williams who is a sophomore at Morehouse College. He talks about how he was introduced to HBCUs as a west coast native, developing a passion for politics and debate, maintaining his Blackness while being successful, and the undeniable importance of a swag surf.

    Connect with Bennie at [email protected]

    19 min
  • Brad Butler II: Captivating Students Through Motivational Speaking
    School motivational speaker Brad Butler II joins the show to discuss his career and business in speaking. He details his challenging upbringing, adapting to a safer, but different neighborhood, and how being a motivational speaker isn't just about talent.
    Follow and connect with Brad on:
    Social media - @bradbutlerthe2nd
    Website - www.bradbutler2.com
    22 min
  • Ashley and Selvin Quire: A Chat With the Founders

    Season 2 kicks off with an exclusive double interview! College sweethearts turned co-founders Ashley and Selvin Quire discuss and reflect on their upbringings, preparing for college, advice to their younger selves and motivations that help built Inquire Higher from the ground up. You'll want to stick around to the end to hear embarrassing things that happened to them in school!

    41 min
  • Tonya Lane: Bridging Chemistry and Cosmetics Together
    Tonya Lane joins the show to talk about her career journey in chemistry. She details her early love for science, changing her trajectory from becoming a pharmacist, and how she found a way to combine chemistry and her passion for beauty and cosmetic products.
    Follow and connect with Tonya on:
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sharmaine369
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-s-lane-5b61b136
    Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
    Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
    36 min
  • Leron Gray: Road To Become An Industrial Engineer
    Industrial engineer Leron Gray joins the show to talk about his initial inspiration to study engineering, how someone showed him what industrial engineering is, being the first in his family to leave home for school, and giving back to the youth through coaching basketball.
    Follow and connect with Leron on:
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-gray-81252a2a
    Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
    Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
    46 min
  • Arianna Balton: Freshman at Marquette University
    Marquette student Arianna Balton joins the show and talks about her inspiration to study pre-law and entrepreneurship, adjusting her study habits for college, and maintaining a good experience on campus through the pandemic.
    Also check out Arianna's podcast @obsidianhuespod on Instagram!
    Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
    Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
    26 min
  • Marques Williams: An Experienced Chef From Humble Beginnings
    Marques Williams joins the show to talk about different aspects of his culinary career. He details his early exposure to cooking, the importance of getting a culinary degree, and his emphasis on customer service and flexibility as a chef for his clients.
    Follow and connect with Marques on:
    Instagram: @Culinary__Assassin and @Bearded_Pharaoh_LLC
    Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
    Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
    36 min
  • Marcell Jackson: Giving Back To His Community Through Electrical Engineering
    We’re joined by Marcell Jackson who talks about his career in electrical engineering. He details loving his alma mater without a single college visit, the internship that blossomed his career, and impacting his community through exposing the youth to STEM.
    Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
    Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
    28 min
  • Ewune Ewane: Showing the Versatility of a Psychologist
    Ewune Ewane joins the show to discuss her career journey in psychology. She discusses how she went from pursuing brain surgery to psychology, the many opportunities a psychologist has in other industries, and her efforts and approach to add more research that connects theories in psychology to the African diaspora.
    Follow and connect with Ewune on:
    Website - mindsovermelanin.com
    Instagram - @mindsovermelanin and @just_wu_
    Twitter - @MindsOverMel
    Facebook - Minds Over Melanin
    37 min

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We talk with successful, Black students and professionals about their career journeys to provide insight and guidance to Black students and young adults. Brought to you by Inquire Higher, a 501(c)(3)…