Hello! Welcome to Playlist Profiles, The podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives. Thank you SO much for listening! I have officially been doing this for a YEAR which is unbelievable. It has been a pleasure sitting down with every guest and learning more about them through the music that they love--I hope you, the listener, have learned something new, too! Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen--I am putting out a new episode each week in October!

Today's guest is Nikita Kachroo. Nikita grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Penn State University where she was on the executive team for THON--the largest student-run philanthropic event in the WORLD. Nikita now works in Washington D.C. as the Population Health Project Lead for Impact DC through Children’s National Health System. She is also doing 5,000 other incredible things with her time, as well as continuing to be one of the sweetest people I know. I am so excited for you all to hear talk about building healthier communities and staying confident during such a confusing time of life. Enjoy the episode!

Nikita's Playlist:

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Malibu - Miley Cyrus

Me Too - Meghan Trainor

Hello! Welcome back! This episode has no frills, no nonsense--just music, lessons, and pieces of advice! I turned 23 last week and always use my birthday as a time to reflect on the growth I've had throughout the previous year. I hope you can take something away from this episode and strive make time to reflect on your life goals. Be sure to follow the podcast at @PlaylistProfilesPodcast!

My 23rd Birthday Playlist (picked from the curated 'Repeat Rewind' playlist on my Spotify account):

Strutter - Kiss 

Something To Believe In - Young the Giant

thank u, next - Ariana Grande 

Claudia - Finneas

Look What I Found - Lady GaGa

Hi everyone, welcome back to Playlist Profiles—the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives! Be sure to follow along on Instagram @PlaylistProfilesPodcast for more background on each guest and behind-the-scenes footage. 

Today's guest is an Dan Chulak. Dan grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 studying Environmental Economics and German. On campus, he was involved in Student government through the Rutgers University Student Assembly and the University Senate. After living in NJ his entire life, Dan recently moved to Washington DC to work on Capitol Hill. He is passionate about sustainability, environmentalism, and veganism, but also enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Dan's Playlist:

God. - Kendrick Lamar

Crazy On You - Heart

One Day - Matisyahu

Hello everyone! This episode is not the typical 'interview', it is a discussion about a hot topic! As a new school year starts, I thought it would be helpful to talk about the thought processes I've worked to improve during my first year post-graduation. Be sure to follow the podcast at @PlaylistProfilesPodcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platform!

My Playlist for this topic:

Ready to Go - Panic at the Disco

With a Little Help from My Friends - The Beatles

A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman Cast

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Hello everyone and welcome back to Playlist Profiles the podcast where we explore inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives.

Our Guest today is the wonderful and brilliant Julien Rosenbloom. Julien is a Senior Partner at JUV Consulting and a junior at Rutgers University studying political science and economics, where he is a Lloyd C. Gardner Fellow in Leadership and Social Policy and a Ralph W. Voorhees Fellow in Public Service.  He was born in Venice, Italy and currently resides in central New Jersey.  As a Senior Partner at JUV, Julien has led projects in data analytics, healthcare, public health, telecommunications, and entertainment.  At Rutgers, Julien has been heavily involved with the Eagleton Institute of Politics, student government, the Center for Youth Political Participation, the Institute for Domestic and International Affairs, and the Office of Federal Relations.

Julien's Playlist:

Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter - Nina Simone

I Might Need Security - Chance the Rapper

Tadow - Fkj & Masego

Hello everyone! Today’s guest is Helen Liu! Helen is a Duke graduate and DC resident. She works in social impact consulting at the Advisory Board. In her free time, Helen runs in Rock Creek Park, volunteers with DC Public Schools, and attempts to cook. Her current goal is to become friends with her Instant Pot.. and its going okay! 

Helen's Playlist:

Fireside - Brett Bixby

Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld 

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

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Intro/Outro Song: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Today’s guest is Justin Schulberg! Justin Schulberg graduated as a Presidential Scholar from Rutgers University with a degree in Mathematics and Political Science, and additional studies in Spanish and Chinese. Justin has led Alternative Spring Break trips, served as the youngest Vice President of the Inter-fraternity Council, Senate Leader of the Rutgers University Senate, and student body president of Rutgers. Passionate about data-driven decision making in public policy, Justin works as a Business Technology Analyst in Deloitte's Government Consulting sector. At Deloitte, Justin has led the Spanish Language Table and currently leads Deloitte's Language Initiative.

Justin's Playlist:

Forever - Drake ft. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem 

Happy - Pharrell

Wet Dreamz- J. Cole

 On this episode of Playlist Profiles, I interview Tyrus Jackson! Tyrus was born and raised in Washington DC where he found an interest in politics. He went to high school at Bishop McNamara where he put his interest into practice by running for and being apart of student council for all 4 years. He additionally found a love of technical theater. These interests followed him to Rutgers as he was elected to the Rutgers student government and was the University Affairs Chair and got a student job working as technical crew for the student centers. He kept himself busy in college as in addition to those 2 roles he was also in Alpha Phi Omega which is a national service fraternity. After graduating from Rutgers with a degree in health administration with a minor in political science, he came back to DC and is now pursuing a masters degree in health policy and a law degree at George Washington University. His end goal is to create laws that will benefit the health of society.

Ty's Playlist:

I'm Still Here - John Rzeznik

7 Years - Lukas Graham

 Hero, Saint, Tyrant, Terrorist - The Reign of Kindo

Home - Daughtry 

Claudia Marconi was born Miami, FL and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. Living in Venezuela made her want to study politics to help developing countries find democracy. After graduating from Rutgers University she got a fellowship with Running Start, a non-partisan organization that empowers young women to run for office. As Congressional Fellow she interned for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Now, Claudia works on the Hill continuing her career in politics, and learning as much as she can to use it for when she becomes a Member of Congress.

Claudia's Playlist:

1. More Than This - Roxie Music

2. Dear Madam Barnum - XTC

3. Then She Appeared - XTC

Welcome to Season 2 of Playlist Profiles! In this episode, I discuss the ups and downs of mental wellness. 

Songs discussed:

get well soon - Ariana Grande

Diamond Heart - Lady GaGa

King of the Clouds - Panic! at the Disco

Show Must Go On - Queen