Life Told By a Stranger

In this bonus episode, Daniella shares some of her favorite college memories and a piece of advice along with them. If you or anyone you know has questions about UC Berkeley, you can share them with Daniella on the podcasts’ instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. Thank you for listening to season 4!

In the final episode of season 4, Daniella answers the big four questions. In a special bonus episode coming soon, you'll hear Daniella share some of her favorite college memories. Follow the podcast on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger to keep up with what's next for the podcast! Thank you for listening! 

In this special episode, Daniella Lake interviews Lelani Tajimaroa-Cortez, who she met while studying in Rome, Italy. You’ll hear some of Lelani and Daniella’s most memorable travel stories, things you should consider before traveling abroad, and more! 

If you’re curious about what you should research about your study abroad or travel location, check out this article, where Daniella and other students were interviewed about their location research tips: https://blog.uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu/study-abroad-location-research/
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In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Kim Green, a UC Berkeley alumna, writer, and mentor to Daniella. In this episode, Kim discusses how to share your story authentically, going boldly after your first-choice career, and a travel story from Amsterdam about trusting your gut instinct.  
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In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Catherine Bauer, who she met while spending a summer living and working in Washington D.C during college. In the first half of the episode, Catherine and Daniella talk about internships and give advice on starting your professional journey in college. In the second half, we hear more about Catherine’s life, political aspirations, and she shares a notable piece of advice her mom gave her. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake

If you’re interested in hearing more about Daniella’s experience interning at the Smithsonian, check out this article by Berkeley Life: https://life.berkeley.edu/interning-at-the-smithsonian/

In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Bella Lopez, a friend Daniella made virtually during her freshman year of college in 2020. Bella discusses her leadership role in rally committee (the group that brings school spirit to UC Berkeley’s campus), graduating high school during the pandemic, and musicals! Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake

In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Susan Sperber, one of Daniella’s mentors. Originally from the Bronx, New York, hear how Susan paved her own path, starting off with moving to San Francisco during the summer of love in 1967, hitchhiking through europe for a year, and then ultimately becoming one of Oakland’s most successful school principals. 
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In the fifth episode of season four, Daniella Lake interviews Manaz Orgunwall, one of her college housemates. Manaz talks about her experience coming to college as a junior transfer, connecting with the Afghan and muslim community on campus, and what her dream careers would be. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake

In this special episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake interviews three guests: Bella Volz-Broughton, Victoria Rowe, and Jasmine Griffiths. The girls share some anecdotes from childhood such as growing up as one out of two Black students in a school of 800, navigating a mixed identity, and wearing your natural hair to school for the first time. You’ll also hear the girls talk about how they built a sense of community and how they think they’ve grown during college. 
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In the third episode of season four, Daniella interviews a close friend she made in her freshman year at UC Berkeley. The conversation explores her journey with imposter syndrome, her connection to her Turkish culture, and the unexpected defining moment of her and Daniella’s friendship.

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