She's Up Next

hey everyone! we know it’s been a minute since our last episode, but we’re finally back behind the mics with a new chapter to share.!! we’ve officially made it to our senior year of college !! listen in as we reflect on everything our college journey has given us so far, what we’re most excited for in this final year, and what we're hoping to do once we graduate (spoiler: we’re still figuring it out lol). from big-picture hopes to the small but meaningful things we want to savor this year, this conversation is full of reflection, anticipation, and lots of laughs.

whether you’re a fellow senior navigating the same whirlwind or just curious about what’s on the horizon for us, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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in this new episode of she’s up next, listen as we dive into all the excitement surrounding the 2024 presidential debate! we break down the key moments, share our candid thoughts on each candidate, and give you our take on how this race is shaping up. but don't worry this episode it’s not all politics! we also catch up on our summer adventures and chat about the things we’re most excited for in the months ahead — from personal goals to fun upcoming events.

this episode is an easygoing mix of debate analysis and life updates, and we can’t wait for you to join the conversation!

election information/ sources:

Where Kamala Harris stands on 10 key issues, from immigration to gun

“How Harris Incorporates Biography into Her Election Pitch”

“So Who Are These Vice Presidential Picks Meant To Appeal To?”

“Reproductive Rights Fight Continues To Define Campaign”

“Election 101: How Voting Looks Different in 2024”

dory's research apprenticeship: Climate Break

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happy 2024 everyone! hoping everyone has started off this new year on the right foot! for this week's episode, we had the ultimate privilege of getting to sit down with uc berkely's own asuc student body president for the 2023-24 academic year, sydney roberts! sydney roberts is a current fourth year at the university of california, berkley and has built her platform on fostering a sense of belonging for all students at cal. listen in as we discuss with sydney what it is like being a black female leader at the forefront of such a large university and the importance of using your voice to amplify the experiences of those that are often marginalized. this was truly such a fun episode to record we can not wait for all of you to hear what sydney has to say! happy listening!

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@ucbpresident

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happy october everyone!! as summer slowly comes to an end and we begin to transition into fall, we thought it would only be fitting to catch you all up on what we have been up to this summer. from a summer spent outdoors to an internship with the sf pubic defender's office, listen as we recap all the fun things we accomplished this summer. additionally, for the second half of the episode, tune in as we take a deep dive into one of this summer's biggest blockbuster movies, Barbie. we are so excited to be back and can't wait for you all to hear this episode!! enjoy!!

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hey everyone! welcome back to our podcast! we hope everyone has a good start to this spring season! for this week's episode we are excited to have on nicole burke, a current third-year data science major at uc berkley and senior marketing manager for the grocery delivery service duffl. listen in as nicole shares her experiences working with duffl and what it is like being a part of a start-up business. listen in as we also talk to nicole about what it takes to be a successful leader and the necessary skills needed to be a sucessful women in business. we got to learn so much from nicole and we hope you all enjoy listening to what she has to say just as much as we did! happy listening!

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instagram: @nicoleisburke

duffl website: https://www.duffl.com/?view=Landing

duffl instagram: @dufflstores

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happy 2023 everyone! we hope you all are having a wonderful start to the new year! for this week's episode, we are so excited to introduce you to sophia bromberg, an r&b/soul singer/songwriter from san francisco and current first-year student at UC berkeley. some of you might also recognize sophia from season 21 of the voice, as a member of team arianna. listen in as sophia walks us through the process of writing her grammy nominated single "champions of change," and how she uses her passion for music to inspire change in every aspect of her life. we are thrilled to start this year off with such an awesome guest, and we hope you all enjoy getting to know sophia just as much as we did! 

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instagram: @sophiiabromberg

spotify: @sophiabromberg

champions of change 

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hey everyone! we know it has been quite a while since our last episode, but we have finally returned to our mics for a catch-up episode unlike any other we have done before!   we have finally made the leap and are officially two weeks away from completing our very first quarter/semester of college! with dory at uc berkeley and jackie at uc irvine, you won't want to miss out on all of our highlights and joyful moments from this past quarter/ semester! listen in as we also discuss the GSI strike that has taken place across all uc campuses and the different effects it has had on both of us. we have missed you all very much and are super excited to get back to a (somewhat) normal recording schedule. we look forward to keeping you all updated with all of our new and exciting college experiences, and we hope you enjoy this episode just as much as we had recording it!  believe us when we say this is definitely an episode you will not want to miss!

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hey everyone! for this week's episode, we are excited to invite ashlyn So, a 14 year old fashion designer who has appeared on the ellen degeneres show, designed clothes for the new york fashion week, and is an activist who stepped up in AAPI rallies. listen in as ashlyn talks about her quick uprising in the fashion design industry as well as why she calls herself an "accidental activist". also, catch up on our summer experiences as we move closer to leaving for college.

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@ashlynso_

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happy july, everyone! hope you all are having a wonderful summer vacation! for this week's episode, we are thrilled to invite tiana day, activist and founder of the nonprofit youth advocates for change, as well as one of "cnn's 2020 heroes, young wonder," and golden state warrior's "impact warrior" on to the pod. listen as tiana discuss various topics, from the importance of racial diversity and representation in school curriculums to the media's impact on social movements. additionally, to highlight tiana's experiences and emphasize everything she had to share with us, we have decided not to include our regular catch-up intro segment in this episode and have the interview stand alone instead. believe us when we say this is not an episode you want to miss. 

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@tiana.day 

youth advocates for change- @youthadvocatesforchange 

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hey everyone! we know it has been a little while since we have uploaded anything. life has been a little crazy recently, but it is now summer, and we are ready to get back to our regular uploading schedule. for this week's episode, listen in as we catch you all up on all the crazy things we have done since we last spoke to you all. we cover things like prom, senior activities, and graduation prep. listen as we also discuss our summer plans and things we are looking forward to in the coming months. there is so much we have to catch you up on, so this is not an episode you will want to miss. 

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@shesupnextpodcast

@dory.miller 

@jacqui.acosta