How We Bounce Back

Bjorn Rulloda is a talented graphic designer for the Philadelphia Union. He has a passion for creating and designing sports-related content. After college, Bjorn went through 7 months of turmoil with no job, no income, and difficulties finding work where his passion was nearly sacrificed. This conversation is meaningful for those that have finished college and facing uncertainty as well as those at a standstill in life, especially with the ongoing pandemic.

From humble beginnings in West Virginia to elevating her career in Security Studies & U.S. Policy, Olivia Vanway shares her willingness to be open and normalize sensitive issues: dealing with anxiety, how she takes advantage of time with herself and prioritizing mental health way before the pandemic started. As a Master's student at Georgetown University and currently living in Washington, DC - Olivia has aspirations to be a future leader for this country.

A student at the University of Richmond in Virginia, Clarisse Liclic opens up about her mental health throughout the years, the challenges of being a minority woman in America, and managing her parents' expectations and her own aspirations as she looks towards life after college. This is also a Thanksgiving-related episode for which we play a game on our favorite Filipino dishes.

With his parents in the military, Kelvin Lewis discusses growing up in Germany before middle school, overcoming injuries in high school football, compartmentalizing his goals and aspirations, and carrying that focus throughout his 20s. This episode also aired on Kelvin's 30th Birthday, for which we are grateful to be a part of his special day.

After receiving her Masters in Real Estate Finance at Georgetown University, Gabby Garcia details her long journey in her 20s living in Miami and NYC, the challenges of being a young Hispanic woman in a male-dominated profession, what her physical image brings to her, and most importantly…the value of family when living far away from home. This episode also aired on Gabby's 30th birthday, for which we are fortunate to have her share her story on her special day.

Cameron Nash is the life of the party and a Social Media Manager at MediaCom. He shares his story growing up in Los Angeles, making his parents proud, and the dreams he wants to fulfill. He also discusses public figures that inspire him and what he does to spread positivity to everyone around him.

Always well-spoken and one of the most fun people be around, Christian Sosa discusses his experiences growing up as a Latino-American, tough times after moving from Virginia, and the societal + cultural issues of how people (specifically men) are perceived. This episode is also a Halloween Special episode to gear you up for this weekend.

Cristina Gallardo is an Associate Clinical Director at Behavioral Frontiers. She shares her incredible grit and perseverance through her weight loss journey within the last two years, but not before experiencing the internal feelings of discomfort prior, that drove her towards the newfound confidence and health goals that she continues to strive for every single day.

Austin Brown is the current co-owner and athletic performance trainer at C4 Explosive Sports Training in Northern Virginia. He discusses his journey in football and mentoring young students, but not before overcoming major injuries in the NFL and Arena League Football, that helped shape him into the leader he is today.