Launch To Success

Sasha, (@alondongirl_) is studying real estate and planning at UCL, ranked 8th in the world, after getting an undergraduate in geography. We discuss the differences between the US and UK educational systems in secondary education (high school), undergraduate, and beyond! Sasha  shares her experience at UCL in her field of study, from property evaluations and class-wide seminars to international students and grinding over break.

My name is Vera V., I am 17 years old, and I have just graduated high school early to be a singer-songwriter. In S1 E17, I share my school experience, the 6 things I learned in high school, and I answer your burning questions! Buckle up, let's ride.

Bradley Scarff, 19 y.o., (@bradley_scarff_piano) is a 2nd-year pianist studying at Leeds Conservatoire, England. He really started getting into piano and music at the age of 15 - I started at 13 myself!!! It is NEVER too late to start. We discuss the composing process, channeling emotions, polyphony, studying classical music, Bradley being willing to chop off his left foot to hear Horowitz play live, and much more!

I think we are all familiar with the pre-burnout phase... feeling exhausted, irritable, not wanting to do what you love, tears in the eyes, on the very verge of burning out. Season 1 Episode 15 is all about how I navigate through this challenging time.

P.S. I have not burnt out once.

Isabella Flores, 18 y.o., (IG: @isabellaflores_) is a Team USA ice dancer training in Colorado. She has just come back from the national qualifiers competition on Georgia, PLACING 1ST! We discuss her ambition with the sport and the next steps, the rigorous training, the importance of partnership, and much more!

P.S. Isabella turned my whole Instagram reels FYP into ice skating videos because I have watched hers so much :')

Reflecting is essential. Here are 7 things I learned in 2021:

1) Life is about people.

2) I am constantly evolving.

3) Matthew 12:34: "the mouth speaks what the heart is full of."

4) I am responsible for what I say, NOT for what you hear.

5) It's a marathon, not a sprint.

6) The best way to figure things out is ON the way.

7) I must be a beginner to become a master.

Léo, 22 y.o., (IG: @leovauchervisuals) is a visual artist from France, moving to California 6 years ago. Having studied photography at college, we discuss the newest technological advancements and the opportunities they provide for creatives, the importance of working together, inspiration for creating visual art, and much more!

This episode is your sign. As I am working on my debut single, insecurities are starting to creep in - I don't know anybody in the industry. I am sticking with it. I have planted the seed, I am now allowing it to prosper!

Iain, 27 y.o., (IG: @irdphil) has spent the past 6 years sailing on a boat. Moving up from a deckhand to first mate, we discuss the rigorous schedule (working for 2 hours, sleeping for 2 hours), the inspiration behind pursuing this career path, the cultures he has experienced during the sailing years, and much more!

I am graduating high school in less than a month and launching my music career. As you can imagine, I am incredibly nervous yet absolutely exhilarated. I have not the slightest idea what 2022 will bring, so all I can do is trust. Let's talk about it!