The Intentional Intern

A students' declassified market survival guide is BACK!

In this first episode of the new season, I sit down with the incredible Kisha Wynter—a seasoned leadership consultant, executive coach, and global inclusion strategist. With 20+ years of experience training leaders in over 50 countries, Kisha brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping leaders break through barriers and reach their full potential.

We dive deep into her new book, Your Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to Get Promoted, Get Paid, and Find Fulfillment. If you're ready to elevate your career, this episode is a must-listen. Kisha’s insights will inspire you to recognize your unique strengths and use them to thrive.

Connect with Kisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishawynter/

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In this episode, I chat with Brandon K. Hedgepeth, a fellow podcaster!

In this episode, we dive into the power of communication, how embodied communication shapes our understandings, and of course, podcasting!

If you’re interested in media, communication, or just hearing great insights from a fellow creator, this episode is for you!

Connect & Collaborate with Brandon

You can find Brandon on LinkedIn below, and be sure to check out his podcasts!

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Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast, Season 2!

In this episode, I sit down with Lauryn Taylor, a junior at UNC Chapel Hill, who's making waves as a campus ambassador and entrepreneur. Lauryn’s resume is stacked with internships and campus ambassador experiences at Pentel, Bumble, Kendra Scott, and more—and she’s only getting started.

We dive into her journey of discovering purpose, navigating the world of social media, and her best advice for early career success. Tune in for a conversation packed with insights on branding, social impact, and what it takes to start strong in college and beyond!

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The Intentional Intern Podcast has a website! View it here!

This week, I'm thrilled to chat with Les Alfred, the dynamic host and founder of the Balanced Black Girl podcast! If you haven’t tuned in yet, BBG is your go-to for transparent and authentic conversations around holistic health, self-care, and personal growth.

In our engaging conversation, Les and I dive deep into her 20s and my 20s through different situations and experiences all centralized around balancing it all.

Curious about Les and her podcast? Check out the links below!

Enjoy the episode!

This week's interviewee is Mallory Strmel, a recent graduate from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina! Mallory majored in entrepreneurship management and marketing.

Throughout the episode, Mallory and Amaya discuss her journey from college to consulting, her growth through professional experiences, her approach to embracing change, and more.

Want to connect with Mallory? Click here!

View Mallory's portfolio here!

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It's the first bi-weekly bonus episode of the year!

This week's interviewee is Naomi Davis, a jack of all trades from personal to professional endeavors.

Throughout the episode, Naomi and I have an open dialogue centering around her why's for everything she does, her brand and company What Can't You Do, her life lessons learned throughout, and more!

Connect with Naomi here, and visit her brand services at whatcantyoudo.com!

This episode is a special one!

This week's interviewee is Amanda Uwase, a third-year business and French student at NEOMA Business School!

Amanda majors in Business Administration and Management, and runs the Business Student Podcast, a podcast offering valuable business insights for students.

In this episode, we exchange international knowledge, advice, and experiences from intern life to our personal interests in podcasting.

Want to connect with Amanda? Click here.

Listen to the business student podcast here.

Let's get into the episode!

Today I’m thrilled to introduce Dangela Fonseca, a recent UPenn graduate with a passion for gaming and UX research.

In this episode, we chat about how Dangela discovered UX, the research process, the challenges in the gaming industry, and diving into her nutrition minor and the importance of staying healthy.

If you love games and want an insider’s view on making them great, this episode is for you!

Want to connect with Dangela? Click here!

Let’s dive in!

This week's interviewee is Lenny Zaleski, a communications major with concentrations in public relations and political science!

Throughout the ep, Lenny and I converse about public relations, the public eye's perception of Gen-Z's work ethic, personal branding as emerging professionals, and more.

Want to connect with Lenny?

Click ⁠here⁠ for his LinkedIn, and here for his great portfolio!

This week's interviewee is Yovela Debesay, a recent M.A graduate from George Washington University!

Throughout the ep, Yovela and I chat about so much, from her passion for international affairs to the importance of community in her life.

Want to connect with Yovela? Click here!