On today’s episode, Mak and Matt talk to Erin Slowey, editor-in-chief of The Daily Gamecock, and Craig Clyburn, sales consultant with Crown Lift Trucks, to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on students and the workforce. They also discuss what the future of academia and the day-to-day functions for workers will be after the current crisis and some helpful tips for making the most of life stuck at home.

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

On today’s podcast, Mak and Matt, sit down with Amelia Wilks and Jawaun McClam to talk about superhero syndrome. What is superhero syndrome? Superhero syndrome is essentially when you become way to over involved in everything you are doing to the point where you are not putting in all you can so every single one of your priorities. Amelia and Jawaun walk us through how they have dealt with superhero syndrome to burnout and overcoming these obstacles in college.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Don’t come back from spring break with an empty wallet! On today’s episode, a special Thursday release, Matt and Mak give their top tips for saving money when headed on vacation for spring break! Sip of Success won't be releasing an episode on Monday, March 9, since USC will be on spring break, but we'll return to our normal schedule on Monday, March 16!

What we’re sipping on: Cool Bean’s Perfect Man

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How do you make yourself stand out when applying to jobs, internships, or grad school and marketing your personal brand. No matter what your studying or want to do for a career, today’s episode will help you learn how you can start creating your own personal and professional brand.

What we’re sipping on: Homemade cold-brew and CFA Sweet tea Our Rating: Matt 3 out of 5; Mak 5 out of 5

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Spending too much eating out or maybe you don’t have time to cook at home? Listen to this week's episode to find out about how you can make the most of every dollar at the grocery store, plan your meals ahead of time, and learn your options for food shopping.

What we’re sipping on: Peace Tea

Today we sit down with the experts. Mak’s coworkers Corey and Mia as well as Mak’s boss from UofSC’s Student Success Center join us to talk about how you can be the best student you can be. We ask them how they stay on top of a busy schedule with work, classes, and extracurriculars as well as some of the best ways they study and get motivated. Get your semester back on track with this week's episode.

What we’re sipping on: Starbucks Pink Drink

Let’s get smart with money. Today we have guest Bryant Sasser, a Masters of Accountant student here at UofSC. Matt and Mak sit down with Bryant to talk about the best personal finance and investment apps you can start using today.

What we’re sipping on: Panera House Blend

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Having trouble setting goals for the semester? Join Matt & Mak as they discuss SMART and SMARTER goals to set your semester off right!

Sipping on: Coffee from Mak’s apartment

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

We’re back for another semester and today we are focusing on motivation! How do you stay motivated for the semester? Hear what Mak has to say about staying motivated and getting a jumpstart on your semester.

What we’re sipping on: Dunkin hazelnut and caramel iced coffee

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The holidays can be stressful, and gift giving and spending money only adds to that stress. Go into this holiday season of spending with some advice from Matt on what you can do to make sure you spend with intention and don’t break the bank.

What we’re sipping on: Starbucks and Red Bull

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