When You Grow Up Podcast

Have you ever traveled solo? Has discrimination impacted your job prospects? How do you face personal or professional challenges? For the 25th episode of When You Grow Up, I interviewed a dear friend of mine who inspires me to be a strong, independent and kind person. Leena Desai and I met several years ago when she was traveling for work. She is a Clinical Research Associate at Clinipace, where she oversees clinical research for new drugs and treatments in hematology oncology. 

I have changed so much since we first met, and have come to appreciate more and more the example she is for young people like myself. Not only is this episode special because it includes Leena, but we recorded an extended interview, which will be split into 2 segments. This is part 1. You can catch the second part next Saturday, October 30th.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Types and Phases of Clinical Trials, https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/clinical-trials/what-you-need-to-know/phases-of-clinical-trials.html 
• Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual, book by Dennis Prager

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In this episode of When You Grow Up Podcast, I’m interviewing another podcaster! Jeremy Cline produces the Change Work Life Podcast, which at the time of this writing has 109 published episodes. His podcast is for professionals in their mid-life, with 20-25 years left before retiring,  who aren’t happy with their working life. He interviews people who’ve been through pretty radical career changes, or various types of coaches. I also ask Jeremy about the value of networking.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Change Work Life Podcast, by Jeremy Cline, https://changeworklife.com/ 
• Episode 96: Finding Opportunity Through Redundancy, https://changeworklife.com/finding-opportunity-through-redundancy/ 
• Bitlift, crypto currency resources & education, https://bitlift.com/
• Podmatch, site for podcasters to meet potential guests, https://podmatch.com/ 

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Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome? Is growing up and growing old the same thing? Do we create better things when we do them for someone else?  Stephanie Leishman and I talk about pride, love, and purpose. This may be one of my most vulnerable episodes yet and I’m so grateful to share it with you. 

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Apiarity, https://www.apiarity.com/ 
• Read Rowing Your Boat by Chieko Okazaki or watch/listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTE-A94xEw0 
• The purpose of the Relief Society
• The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent  by John Erskine 
• Book of Mormon online, get a free digital copy, or download it for free on your Kindle
• Understanding and Overcoming Pride: Context and Perception, sermon by Stephanie Leishman
• Why God Asks Anything of Me, sermon by Stephanie Leishman

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Alex Kachurak studied public health and epidemiology at Temple University. She worked in the Center for Obesity Research and Education there for over 6 years under an excellent leader and manager, but she knew she needed to try something different in order to grow, so she took a chance on an unexpected industry for someone with her degree--she left the public health research world for a role in pharmaceutical research. Now, she and a colleague speak with other Temple University public health students about the opportunities for them in pharma. 

A few references you may be interested in reading more about: 

• COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/keythingstoknow.html?s_cid=11629:what%20is%20the%20covid%2019%20vaccine:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN.Grants:FY22
• Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University’s College of Public Health: https://cph.temple.edu/departments-research/departments/social-and-behavioral-sciences/research/research-centers/center
• Kenneth “Ken” C. Frazier, Merck’s executive chairman of the board: https://www.merck.com/leadership/kenneth-c-frazier/

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How can we possibly begin to solve the big problems we face today, like illiteracy, poverty, and underprepared young people?

I’m joined by Nathaniel A. Turner, author of Raising Supaman, It’s a Jungle out there, Stop the bus, and co-author of The Amazing World of STEM. Nate shares his perspective on parenting and its impact on the future for not only our children, but the community at large and policies that affect many people. He really got me thinking about the type of parent I want to be someday. We discuss Nate’s book Journey Forward, How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted. You can find it wherever books are sold beginning on October 1st, 2021.

Nathaniel's website: https://www.nathanielaturner.com/
"We Owe Generation Z an Apology Today | Nathaniel Turner | TedxHobartHighSchool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Y8W0OC9Jw&t=163s
Journey Forward, How to Use Journaling to Envision and Manifest the Life You Always Wanted, book by Robin E. Henderson-Wilson, Ph.D. and Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS
Raising Supaman, book by Nathaniel A. Turner, JD
The Amazing World of STEM, book by Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS and Naeem K. Turner-Bandele; illustrations by Keva M. Richardson
It's a Jungle Out There, Inspired by THE Lion King: Powerful Parenting Lessons, book by Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS
Stop the Bus, book by Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS
What Are We Gonna Do Today? book by Naeem K. Turner-Bandele, illustrated by Chrystopher Burns
National Novel Writing Month, https://nanowrimo.org/
IngramSpark, independent book publishing association


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What does it mean for you to take risks in your career? What’s it like to work for Google? How can you best prepare for maternity leave from your job? Alina Ispas Montriand recently left SAP to join Google as a Global Solutions Manager for Google Workspace. She earned an MBA from Wharton. Alina is one of those people who is always looking to grow.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Google Interview Prep - I would note that 2&3 on this list have been combined since this guide came out. I can't find anything more recent that shows the combined list.
• Nationalities Service Center, how to donate money: https://nscphila.org/donate
• Nationalities Service Center, how to donate time or goods, https://nscphila.org/how-you-can-help
• Why Philly is a good place to get started in impact investing, article by Technical.ly Philadelphia, https://technical.ly/philly/2021/02/12/how-to-start-impact-investing/?utm_campaign=Philly%20Editorial%20Email&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=110862575&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_wDoMAvWgBVlCHys1sEG_JPNdQHX1exmZh-up7HJK_Zdwdaa8KHq3q_RXFR5kEhJjtQ6bICc4Xt1GNuGsDiDgUxd8oMg&utm_content=110862575&utm_source=hs_email 

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Growth is good, but who typically gets left out when decisions about development are made? What does art have to do with equity? I loved this conversation about my hometown of Philadelphia; it broadened my understanding of issues faced by my and other communities, even beyond Philadelphia. Verónica Ayala Flores studied architecture at Temple University and is now Program Manager for the educational arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, called Citizens Planning Institute. 

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Citizens Planning Institute: https://citizensplanninginstitute.org/
• Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) Spring 2021 playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72k8yLtmMFz8uz1aQsvcda?si=v_3p3Pe0Q_S460X-4k7fqQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
• Grace Lee Boggs, about: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Lee_Boggs
• The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism, book by Grace Lee Boggs
• The Death and Life of Great American Cities, book by Jane Jacobs, about the author: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Jacobs
• Spiral Q: http://www.spiralq.org/ 
• Adrienne Maree Brown: https://adriennemareebrown.net/ 
• Podcast: Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots
• Organization: The Design Studio for Social Intervention

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These shownotes reflect additional information provided by Verónica after the recording of this episode.

Verónica’s values:

• Justice
• Joy
• Love for other people
• Cooperativismo – Cooperation (Verónica believes we need to lead horizontally, through collaboratives across organizations, not just vertically, like being a CEO)

Verónica’s tips on gift giving:

• Keep a note on your phone with your loved ones names. Actively listen when they speak: for example, my friend recently was saying she was having hard time finding a cappuccino mug made by a local maker that she could afford. When their birthday comes around, you can reference the list!

Verónica’s definition of architecture: Architecture is the study of space! That definition helps [Verónica] broaden what architecture is understood as.

What’s the secret to finding work-life balance, whatever that means for you? Have you been missing travel? What can we do to become better than yesterday? Mani Vaithiyanathan shares his response to the #1 question he gets from mentees seeking guidance on professional development, and how he plans to meet his goal to visit 135 countries by the age of 50.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Ikigai, book, “Reason for being” a tool for finding your personal work-life balance
• Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, book
• Your Brain at Work, book by David Rock
• Warren Buffet, how to be wise with your investments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett 
• A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (late president of India, wrote the book Wings of Fire) Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts will result in good action: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._P._J._Abdul_Kalam
• Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson 
• Japanese culture
• Drive & Listen, immersive travel experience site: https://driveandlisten.herokuapp.com/
• The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, Netflix show
• Yes Theory Travel:https://yestheory.com/ 

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What are the benefits of buying a franchise, as opposed to starting a business from scratch? David Sauer has worked for big name companies like GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, IBM, and SAP, but always wanted to run his own business. We discuss what he learned from working in corporate America and serving in the Navy Reserve, and what it's been like to run every piece of his new business.

If you’ve dreamed of starting and operating your own business, have you considered buying a franchise? I’ve learned from David that it may offer many resources--like connections to the manufacturer, training and guidance--one doesn’t get when starting from scratch.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Home Advisor, online resource for service providers and customers to get connected
• The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy, book by Thomas Stanley and William Danko
• Six Sigma, tools and techniques for process improvement, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Sigma
• Bloomin’ Blinds, window coverings and repairs

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What does community mean to you, and how do we create community? How can we support one another, and especially independent creators? Keisha Whatley shares her story of creating a community asset through the restoration of the Swain Building in the Philadelphia area, which will become a space for people to gather and interact with art, and for artists to learn and grow. Keisha talks about the importance of doing this work as a African American, Indigenous woman, and the paradox of getting media exposure but still needing support from the community to make it happen.

A few references you may be interested in reading more about:

• Germantown Arthaus website: https://gtownarthaus.com/
• Germantown Arhaus Events: https://gtownarthaus.com/events/
• Germantown Arhaus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtownarthaus/ 
• Custom Arts Studio website: https://www.customartsstudio.com/
• Custom Arts Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/customartsstudio/
• Artist Bank, “The Artist Bank's mission is to inspire creativity, growth and community through high-quality community arts,  education and professional development programming”: https://www.theartistbank.org/ 
• Rotundo at University of Pennsylvania: http://www.therotunda.org/ 
• Mt. Airy Art Garage: https://mtairyartgarage.org/ 
• The Da Vinci Alliance: https://davinciartalliance.org/ 
• Zig Ziglar (Hilary Hinton “Zig” Ziglar): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zig_Ziglar 

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