As a student leader at Muhlenberg College, Adebisi has plenty of experience in enacting change at a personal level. So when Black Lives Matter and COVID-19 require changes from our college, her positions give her the opportunity to aid the school in its response. She is on the Student Conduct Board; she is a Resident Advisor; she is a member of the Bias Resource & Education Team (BRET). But, above all: she is a Black woman. In her interview, Adebisi details how her racial identity informs her perspectives and what that means for her when trying to advocate for students --- while also pursuing an education. She also gives a more nuanced approach to the "seat at the table" analogy. This interview aired on my radio show on July 6, 2020.

Back in March, when Muhlenberg students were booking plane tickets or packing their cars, Laura decided to remain in her off-campus house. She watched as the final semester of her senior year transitioned into an online format. It seemed like the world was coming to a standstill as everyone began working from home. But Laura continued to be on the move, as she managed her contactless gardening business where she landscapes for a predominantly older clientele. In her episode, she tells me about what it's like to try to run this business and also about how going on walks is her new favorite form of meditation. Finally, we reflect on the ways nature, writing, and growth are all connected. It's a truly lovely episode. My radio show aired this interview on May 11, 2020.

For many people, COVID-19 changed their lives in myriad ways; but for Ashley, her routine didn't change. In the third episode of the podcast, we hear about Ashley's experience as a healthcare worker at a mental hospital. When her friends and family began to shelter-in-place, she continued to go to work while also taking online college classes. She sheds light on both her concerns about the lack of protective guidelines in her workplace as well as the coping strategies that have aided her in persevering. You can find her on Instagram @ashdozik . My radio show aired this episode on May 11, 2020.

This episode's all about Ruhani, an international student from India. When Muhlenberg College had to close due to COVID-19, Ruhani was left with two options: pack for a month or for the rest of the semester. So, in about 24 hours, she and her friends packed up her room, left a few things in storage, and she left for India. In our conversation, she tells me about what it was like to watch her life change in a whirlwind and what's stayed constant. You can find her on Instagram @ruhani_15 ! My radio show aired this episode on May 4, 2020.

In this episode, Roshni tells me about her COVID-19 transition from on-campus to on-line and how that's affected her. We also talk about how to change our standards of productivity rather than holding ourselves to pre-pandemic expectations. She also shared some tips with me on cultivating moments of appreciation daily. You can find her on Instagram @ropatel12 and @ropatelphotography ! My radio show aired this interview on May 4, 2020.