In this episode, Amour sits down with Michael Henry, a Fayetteville, North Carolina native, Morehouse College and Pepperdine University alum, whose career path took him from global study and international travel to the realities of politics, education, and higher ed leadership.

Michael shares his journey studying abroad in London, traveling to Taiwan and Rwanda, and interning with the U.S. Department of State while preparing for a career in foreign public diplomacy—until administrative changes forced a major pivot. Instead of chasing a closed door, he returned home to teach American History and later stepped into a newly created role impacting higher education at Pepperdine.

This conversation is about:

1. What happens when a “prestige path” disappears

2. Navigating career pivots that aren’t your choice

3. Translating global experience into real-world impact

4. Why education is not a fallback—it’s influence

If you’re a student, graduate, or professional questioning what comes next when the original plan falls apart, this episode is for you.