On this episode, we catch up with Lillian Evans (Director of Multi-Cultural Affairs, The College of Wooster). Listen in as Lillian shares about her journey from the home of social workers to her own twist on continuing that legacy and the the steps of success and hardship in between. Lillian will touch on the value of dealing with unexpected challenges and community while seeking to be authentically you!

Connect with Lillian:

Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn | Website

Connect with Ish

⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Website⁠

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

3:05 - Meet Lillian

8:13 - Dealing with Unexpected Circumstances

14:25 - Top 2 Steps to Dealing With The Unexpected

22:25 - 5 Year Plans are a Scam!

As we kick off the new season of our podcast, Beka Hull (Brand Strategist) shares how clear values and the right people have been monumental to her success. Beka dives into all the details from her upbringing in Louisiana to the journey of redefining what success as well as a gameplan for preparing for the worst day of your life.

Connect with Beka:

Beka's Instagram | Jen And Beka's Instagram | Website | Your Marketing Therapist Podcast

Connect with Ish

Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

2:43 - Meet Beka

13:20 - Redefining Success and Clarifying Purpose

18:01 - Redefining Success and Purpose Repeatedly

25:05 - 3 Ways to Prepare for the Hardest Day of Your Life

In today's episode, Jonny Harvell (Database Administration Professional) looks back on his motivation for designing his career path and the role his college experience played. Jonny shares everything from how to make navigate finals week to being intentional with college decisions, especially in light of the rising costs of higher education.

Connect with Jonny:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-harvell-sfdc/

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

2:39 - Meet Jonny

9:58 - Perspectives on Decision-Making for Holistic Health

15:01 - A Process for Making Tough Decisions During Finals Week

18:46 - Important Considerations For College Students So It's Money Well Spent

In today's episode, Chris Lindsey (School Counselor) looks back on his experience in college and the role video games played in paving the way to an undergrad degree and through a graduate degree. We also talk through insight for having the best college experience and the top trend to recognize students destined for success in college and beyond.

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

2:07 - Meet Chris

7:31 - Reflections on the rest of the college experience (side gigs, roommates, etc)

8:13 - Super Smash Bros & how video games are helpful in college

15:15 - The importance of being yourself in college

19:01 - The top trend to recognize students destined for success in college and beyond

In today's episode, Zach Worley (Creative Marketing Professional) looks back on his experience as a legacy-plus student (parents worked at same college he attended), sharing his insight for how he carved his own path in life. We cover everything from trees falling through houses to successful boundaries with friends & family as a students as Zach offers up his top insights to maximize your college experience.

Connect with Zach:

Web: www.storystak.com

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

1:52 - Meet Zach

6:42 - Zach's lessons while learning to forge his own path in college

11:35 - Setting boundaries with family and friends

22:14 - Safeguards for your reputation to precede you and not hurt you

In today's episode, Eric Hinton (Realtor & Higher Ed Professional) looks back on his 10+ years of experience as a higher-ed professional, highlighting the top variables for success in college. From networking to international experiences and being a person of 'Yes,' Eric offers up his top insights to maximize your college experience.

Connect with Eric:

Instagram: @erichinton_c21

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

1:45 - Meet Eric

6:12 - Top quality of college students who succeeded after college

9:32 - The value of international experiences in college

13:49 - The best investment to make during your college years

17:37 - The Return-On-Investment of saying 'Yes' to new experiences in college

In today's episode, Aubrey Schlackman (Founder & Executive Director of Blue Haven Ranch) looks back on her college journey through a HS duel credit program followed by a private Christian school 'Gap Year' just before graduating from dental hygiene school. Listen to Aubrey as she shares about navigating this diverse college experience, what stood out the most, and how it prepared her to be a leader as founder and executive director of Blue Haven Ranch.

Connect with Aubrey:

Instagram: @blue.haven.ranch

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.bluehavenranch.org

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

1:43 - Meet Aubrey

3:22 - 'Gap' Year from Dental Hygiene & Impact on Aubrey's Life

8:16 - Connecting with a diverse-range of people in college

11:05 - College Aubrey's biggest surprise about Present Day Aubrey

14:45 - Making most of college for unexpected career changes

In today's episode, Taylor Parra (Marketing, Graphic Design, Influencer) looks back on her college days at Liberty University. Listen to Taylor as she shares about navigating college life as an athlete, student, and in her dating life. Taylor also discusses on all the complexities that make up the human experience (physical, mental, spiritual) and how to navigate them as a college student.

Connect with Taylor:

Instagram: @taylorparra

Facebook: www.facebook.com/taylor.parra.52

TikTok: @thelocalwildfamily

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

1:10 - Meet Taylor

7:14 - Dating Life as a College Athlete

12:47 - College Athletes as Whole Humans

18:53 - Figuring Out Your Place in Life as a College Student

21:00 - Best Advice for Aspiring Creatives & Marketers

In today's episode, Jared Milam (Entrepreneur) looks back on his college days at Dallas Christian College. From Katy, TX (Houston Metroplex), listen to Jared as he shares about overcoming unpleasant high school days to making lifelong connections in college. Jared also the possibility of a college degree not leading to a desirable career and the opportunities in that.

Connect with Jared:

Instagram: @jared.milam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jared.milam

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jared-milam-a9b710126/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

2:31 - Meet Josh

7:18 - Taco Bell & Ultimate Frisbee

10:03 - College as a Fresh Start from High School

13:57 - Being Open to Connections in College (after terrible HS years)

16:27 - College Advice: DON'T Do What You Love

In today's episode, Josh Watkins (Choir Director & Educator) looks back on his college days at Dallas Christian College. From the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas, listen to Josh as he shares about being a legacy student in college and finding his own way standing on the shoulders of his family's legacy. Josh also addresses navigating spontaneous opportunities in college and what he knows after 14 years in education that he wished he knew in college.

Connect with Josh:

Instagram: @watjoshkins

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshua.watkins1

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-watkins-629929276

Connect with Ish

Instagram: @ish2k

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k/

Web: www.ishspeaks.com

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Cold Open

1:25 - Meet Josh

6:39 - Navigating Spontaneous Opportunities

10:43 - Being a Legacy Student

15:26 - The Cost of Being an Educator

18:37 - Financial Literacy as an Educator