The Borderless Odyssey Podcast

Kayla Storrs is a first generation college graduate, using her experience to aid current and future first generation college students through their higher education journeys. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Diversity Enrichment Programs at the University of Oklahoma

On this episode we talked about embracing her identity as a woman of color, how she developed a passion for helping minority students, and her look for cooking healthy food.

Eduardo Bethancourt is from Panama. He is an advocate for social justice, and human rights through inter-sectional activism.

On this episode we talked about life in Panama, his love for the arts, and how a trip to Brazil changed his life.

Tony Lee is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He was born and raised in Malaysia. He enjoys traveling, meeting new people and learning about their different cultures.”

On this episode we talked about life as foreign student in the 80s-90s, his experience traveling around the world to recruit some of the best students in the world , and his desire to help other foreign students achieve their dreams.

Munashe Mataranyika is a feminist, Pan Africanist, and a Christian. She is an International and Area Studies major with a minor in French. She one day wants to work in Policy Analysis, and eventually in International Relations.

On this episode we talked about challenges adjusting to new cultures, the Zimbabwean economic crisis, and overcoming personal struggles.

Baldwin was born and raised in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. He recently graduated with a master’s degree and is currently living in Dallas, Texas. He is locked into the tech world and all the changes it means for the business environment.

On this episode we talked about life in one of the world’s absolute monarch, fashion and music, and his experience job hunting as a foreign student.

Jocelyn Pedersen is an award-winning, novelist and an AP-published, award-winning journalist. She is a national gold-medal-winning Olympic style weightlifter who enjoys time with her family and friends, the beach and, teaching writing at the University of Oklahoma

On this episode we talked about her life growing up in different cities around the world, her love for writing & journalism, and how she interestingly found a passion for weightlifting.

Orhan was born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He graduated with a Bsc and Msc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and currently works for Audi AG in Germany.

On this episode we talked about tips on how to stay on-top of school work, travelling, his parents influence in his academic life and his passion for electric cars.

Ismail is a native of South Sudan. He is the first child in a family of seven children- a role which he says comes with exciting yet terrifying responsibilities. Ismail is a Chemical Engineer and works for IMMY, a small biotech company based in Norman, Oklahoma.

On this episode we talked about his epic journey from South Sudan to Italy to U.S.A, the responsibilities of being the oldest child in the family and what it feels like to be a first-generation college student.

Elisheba Karen is originally from India but was born and raised in Abu Dhabi. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering and Geology. Eli has been playing music since she was 7 years old and she enjoys meeting people from different cultures.

On this episode we talked about faith, being bi-cultural and, how she was inspired and supported by her mom to do the best she can with her love for music.

Michael Hudson Jr. is an entrepreneur, writer, and former vice president of the Pan-African Student Association at OU. He's a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received his Bachelors of Business Administration.

On this episode, we talked about his self-improvement journey, life growing up in the capital of the United States, and his experience at the University of Oklahoma.