I met Dr. Swoboda while taking her course “The Enterprising Musician” at Arizona State University. The thing that immediately impressed me with her classroom management was her passion for encouraging curiosity. Inviting Dr. Swoboda to open my 2021 podcast launch was the obvious choice. In our discussion, we talk about her adaptations to the challenges of COVID-19, pivotal childhood experiences, role models, her thoughts on entrepreneurship, and of course, her “why”.

The next 30 minutes will inspire you.