On episode 7, we bring to you Dr. Aaron Jennings. Aaron commits himself to building lasting and meaningful relationships as well as being an Equity Warrior. Listen as he discusses the role mentorship plays in his life, the importance of equal access to education, and his experiences with international educational systems. Aaron was a pleasure to have on and we are eager to see what he does next!

On this episode, we bring to you Briana Mastel. Breezy is a well-spoken and knowledgeable individual. She brings her wisdom and experiences to TBBP and shares her brand, "Strength in Vulnerability". Throughout the episode, Breezy touches on her experience playing hockey internationally, at Harvard, and professionally in addition to her public speaking engagements.

This episode of TBBP welcomes guest Claire Albert. A Harvard classmate of Syd's, Claire brings her thoughtful, astute, and soft spoken self to Episode 5. Claire discusses her brand, Smooth River Rock, demonstrating how her beliefs have been shaped over time throughout the ebb and flow of life. Tune in to hear about Claire's PAFing experience in addition to the behind the scenes of the sport of crew.

Anne and Syd had a blast in Episode 4 with guest, Addie Martin. Addie is a talented musician, brilliant student, down-to-earth Louisiana girl, and among other things: Anne's roommate. Hear Addie go into great detail about her Cajun roots, journey to Harvard, and poster-making talents. She even brings Anne and Syd to tears with her story of her failed Gumbo experiment. Most importantly, she speaks about her brand, Cup Noodles, and how she believes this simple snack is a great metaphor for her personality. 

2019 Harvard grad and two-time captain of the women's ice hockey team, Kate Hallett joins Anne and Syd on this episode of TBBP. Kate discusses her experience playing Harvard Hockey delving into her leadership role and detailing some memorable moments throughout her career. She also speaks about her time living and teaching in Spain as well as what her brand, A Lean-To-Shelter, entails.

In Episode 2, Anne and Syd bring on one of their good friends and fellow Harvard student, Matt Thomas. Matt is a rising senior at Harvard, captain of the baseball team, president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Harvard, one of the leaders of the freshmen mentor program, and simply a nice guy. In this episode hear more about Matt's one-of-a-kind brand. Plus, hear about his experience walking on to the baseball team, growing up in a family of over-achievers, and his approach to different leadership styles. 

On the first episode of Talkin' Brands & Big Plans, we learn more about the hosts – current Harvard student-athletes, Anne and Syd. This first episode lays the groundwork for the premise of the podcast. Anne and Syd discuss their motivation for starting this podcast and its purpose: to explore the personal narrative of each guest. Takin' Brands and Big Plans looks to center its discussion around guests' personal identities, or what we like to call their "brands". In this episode Anne and Syd reveal their own personal brands. Hear more about Anne's family fitness challenge, Syd's love for egg salad, and their experience playing boys youth hockey in Chicago.