Dr. Terra Hall, Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Pepperdine, joined RISE Podcast Producer Bo Jaden James at the RISE Roundtable. Dr. Hall shares her inspiring faith-driven journey of resilience and her work in cultivating community for all students.
We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each how they have found a sense of belonging at Pepperdine to enhance their social and cognitive resilience: Molleigh Pompilio, Greek Life Coordinator; Kōlea Suehiro, Student Resident Advisor; and Harold Aguayo-Raya, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs.Connect with us:
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In this episode, we discuss the following:
0:33 Pepperdine community members share how they have found a sense of belonging
4:50 Dr. Hall’s role and impact at Pepperdine University
8:35 Dr. Hall’s journey to Pepperdine
9:45 How Dr. Hall got into the work of community belonging
12:14 Dr. Hall defines resilience as a commitment and a recognition of the resilience of others
16:20 How Dr. Hall leans on faith and scripture to navigate challenging and difficult situations in her life
20:20 Dr. Hall’s spiritual dimension of resilience practice of early prayer and meditation
23:42 The significance of a spiritual community for resilience
24:49 Intentional resilience habits that Dr. Hall is practicing
29:17 The power of cultivating community amid changing circumstances
32:40 Students who showed Dr. Hall what resilience can look like
37:15 Dr. Hall’s message for students
40:09 Confronting imposter syndrome and increasing belonging
