Get to know Sierra Skindzelewsk.
This episode features Sierra, a first-generation college student turned higher education professional at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO), to discuss her life and connection to the Fox Cities area. The conversation explores various topics, including Sierra's return to UWO as the Outreach Program Manager following her graduate studies, the importance of community outreach for the university, and a lighthearted debate on the increasing pressure of "tip taunting" in modern transactions. The discussion delves into deeply personal themes, particularly Sierra’s motivation for personal growth, her definition of success rooted in integrity and continuous effort, and a vulnerable story about overcoming the fear of rejection to bravely express her feelings to a close friend, which ultimately strengthened their bond. Sierra also passionately discusses the transformative power of education—especially its role in fostering critical thinking—and the need for more accessible "third spaces" for community connection.
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Links:Wisconsin Women's Network: https://wiwomensnetwork.orgHoricon Marsh: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/WildlifeAreas/horicon
UW Oshkosh Fraternity and Sorority Life: https://www.uwosh.edu/reeve/involvement/greek/Bell Hooks: https://bellhooksbooks.com/product/all-about-love/
