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Via VoicesFuture Readiness: Gen Next Education’s Girish Ballolla Brings New Tech to Higher EdInternational education isn’t just made up of universities and administrators; business partners are an essential component of global outreach and the internationalization process. Gen Next Education is an international education company providing strategic expertise and tactical coordination to hundreds of universities, connecting students in more than 170 countries to learning opportunities abroad. Gen Next Education CEO Girish Ballolla has big ideas for what’s next in the world of higher education, including how AI might be education’s biggest connection opportunity.
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Innovation World Young Collaborators Podcast SeriesConversation with Mr Girish, Founder and CEO of Gen Next, hosted by Aparajita LohmorThe Young Collaborators Podcast Series welcomes Mr. Girish Ballolla, Founder and CEO of Gen Next Education, hosted by young innovator Aparajita Lohmor. Girish Ballolla has dedicated his career to bridging gaps in global education. From leading impactful initiatives like College Genie to inspiring young minds worldwide, Mr. Ballolla’s work is a testament to the power of innovation in education. About the podcast host: Aparajita Lohmor is a high school junior from Delhi, India, interested in STEM (Artificial Intelligence), finance, economics and music.Learn more about Gen Next Education http://www.gennexteducation.com/Listen to m...
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Destiny BendersWill you regret it if you don't do it?We speak with Marina Casals Sala, Director of Member Relations for Europe and the UK at ISEP Study Abroad
2024-07-1742 minDestiny BendersAlejandra Otero: No One Can Argue with DataWe speak with Alejandra Otero, the Founder & CEO of geNEOus, Education Marketing Experts with a Purpose.
2024-04-2447 minDestiny BendersTamsin Thomas: We have to create scalable opportunitiesWe speak with Tamsin Thomas, the Senior Strategic Engagement Manager (UK & Ireland) at Duolingo.
2024-02-0747 minDestiny BendersBlair Thomson McElroy: Communicating the value of study abroadWe speak with Blair Thomson McElroy, the Director of Study Abroad and Senior International Officer at the University of Mississippi.
2024-01-2440 minDestiny BendersThe Women of The PIE: mothers, entrepreneurs, visionariesDestiny Benders speaks with Amy, Clare and Jane, co-founders of The PIE.
2024-01-1043 minDestiny BendersRavi Ammigan: putting students firstWe speak with Ravi Ammigan, Associate Provost at University of Deleware.
2023-07-1242 minDestiny BendersMelissa Deschamps: I never imagined myself hereWe speak with Melissa Deschamps, EducationUSA REAC: Regional Director, Middle East & North Africa (Interim, Western & Northern Europe).
2023-07-0545 minDestiny BendersLinda Calhoun: Empowering Girls EverywhereWe speak with Linda Calhoun, Founder & CEO of Career Girls: www.careergirls.org
2023-06-2853 minDestiny BendersBoris Walbaum: Impact EntrepreneurshipWe speak with Boris Walbaum, Founder and President of Forward College.
2023-06-2142 minDestiny BendersRich Kurtzman: Why am I smiling so much?We speak with Rich Kurtzman, Founder and Executive Director of Barcelona SAE.
2023-06-1446 minDestiny BendersFanta Aw: A Connector of PeopleWe speak with Fanta Aw, the CEO and Executive Director at NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
2023-04-0556 minDestiny BendersNitina Dua: Learning, Un-learning, Re-learningWe speak with Nitina Dua, Head of the College & Career Guidance Center at the Shiv Nadar School in Noida, India.
2023-03-2235 minDestiny BendersDaniel Obst: Welcoming families are everywhereWe speak with Daniel Obst, President & CEO at AFS Intercultural Programs.
2023-03-1538 minDestiny BendersEmily Merson: An Accidental EntrepreneurWe speak with Emily Merson, Executive Director at AIFS Abroad.
2023-03-0839 minDestiny Benders"Live" from AIEAGirish meets up with international educators at the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) annual conference.
2023-03-0129 minDestiny BendersSanam Arora: It's about feeling fulfilledWe speak with Sanam Arora, Founder & Chairperson of National Indian Students & Alumni Union UK
2023-02-2240 minDestiny BendersAndrew Gordon: Passion, Process, ProgressWe speak with Andrew Gordon, Founder of Diversity Abroad, and now CEO & Founder of Includifi.
2023-02-1538 minDestiny BendersTaniya Mishra: Social Capital Changes LivesWe speak with Taniya Mishra, CEO and Founder of SureStart
2023-02-0842 minDestiny BendersSamir Shah: Drive Your Passion by VolunteeringWe speak with Samir Shah, Vice President, Partnerships & Customer Success at VolunteerMatch.
2023-02-0132 minDestiny BendersJoan Liu: Second ChanceWe speak with Joan Liu, international high school college counsellor and founder of the non-profit, Second Chance which helps deserving, high achieving international students who need full financial assistance find places at colleges & universities across the globe. To learn more and to donate, please go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/launching-second-chance-a-new-nonprofit
2022-11-3035 minDestiny BendersOusame Sene: Differences Enrich UsWe speak with Dr Ousame Sene, Director of the West African Research Center (WARC).
2022-11-2331 minDestiny BendersGirish in SenegalGirish travelled to Senegal to accompany several senior international officers from the Southeast USA. He grabbed a few moments to speak with them.
2022-11-1623 minDestiny BendersGretchen Dobson: Develop Your Personal Board of DirectorsWe speak with Gretchen Dobson, Associate Director Scholarships, International Alumni expert and Global Engagement Specialist.
2022-11-0936 minDestiny BendersRyan Fleming: Follow Your EnergyWe speak with Ryan Fleming, Director of Partnerships (USA) at aecc.
2022-11-0244 minDestiny BendersDestiny Benders at The PIE Live North AmericaAs part of her day job working for The PIE, Jessica was at The PIE Live North America event in Toronto.She took some time to speak with a few people and find out how they got into international education.
2022-10-1922 minDestiny BendersMarcus DeWitt: Making Admissions Advising MagicalWe speak with Marcus DeWitt, the founder and director of Blue Ivy Coaching in Mexico.
2022-10-1244 minDestiny BendersSimone Rensch: I wanted to change the worldSimone takes us through her journey of growing up in Thailand, wanting the change the world, embarking on a career in journalism, and watching the inequities in the business world and deciding to do something about it by setting up the Business Women in Education Network.- a storied career in such a short span. A must listen.Simone Rensch is the Search Director & Insight Manager at The PIE.
2022-10-0536 minDestiny BendersSamir Zaveri: International education is in my bloodFollowing an exciting announcement of THE acquiring BMI, Samir joins us to share his journey on how BMI got started, how they’ve grown over the years, and how the infamous NAFSA Brazil came to be. Samir Zaveri is President & CEO of BMI Global.
2022-09-2838 minDestiny BendersDestiny Benders in Barcelona for EAIEGirish speaks with attendees at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) annual conference in Barcelona!
2022-09-2235 minDestiny BendersFrancisco Marmolejo: The Beauty & Benefit in Being UncomfortableFrom getting kicked out of a seminary to traveling around the world making an impact in international education, Francisco shares his life’s passion of facilitating collaborative engagement amongst universities. Francisco Marmolejo is the Higher Education President at the Qatar Foundation
2022-09-1442 minDestiny BendersLakshmi Kumar: The 4 P's: People, Programs, Policies, ProcessesLakshmi Kumar shares her lifelong dream of addressing mental health in India, based on her own childhood experiences, which led her to design and develop child-centric environments in schools. Lakshmi is the Founder Director of the Orchid School in Pune, India.
2022-07-2039 minDestiny BendersStav Boutsis: We Never Stop LearningStav Boutsis reflects on her 20+ year career in admissions and enrollment management from starting as a campus tour guide to moving to Saudi Arabia to develop graduate recruitment programs. Her thoughtful insights about her journey, the people she's met, the colleagues she cherishes, and her advice for young professionals is a must-listen. Stav is the Manager of Saudi Graduate Recruitment & Development at KAUST, Saudi Arabia.
2022-07-1340 minDestiny BendersLisa Besso: Be Confident in Taking RisksWe speak with Lisa Besso, Founding Partner of Global Ed Professionals
2022-07-0637 minDestiny BendersLakshmi Iyer: I'm a Closet AcademicBeing jobless for a year may have been a blessing in disguise for Lakshmi Iyer whose relentless job search accidentally brought her into international education - a field she was meant to be in. Lakshmi also shares her journey of being an international student and how that experience influencer her role as a counselor. Lakshmi is a senior international education professional based in India.
2022-06-2937 minDestiny BendersTroy Peden: Dabbling in KarmaJoin us on Troy Peden's inspirational journey from growing up in rural Illinois to starting a company and a foundation that's making a global impact.Troy is the founder of GoAbroad.com
2022-06-2240 minDestiny BendersSusan Fang: Have Lots of Plan B'sSusan Fang shares her journey of becoming an architect, switching to a career in journalism, and finally starting her own business helping students access global education. Don't miss her unique response to the question, "who bent your destiny?"Susan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Oxbridge Holdings
2022-06-1540 minDestiny BendersLive from the NAFSA Annual Conference 2022!Live from the NAFSA Conference Expo Hall floor in Denver, Colorado, Girish speaks with fellow international educators.
2022-06-0832 minDestiny BendersStacey Brewer: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"Our guest Stacey shares her journey of how her life of privilege led to her wanting to make an impact on K-12 education in South Africa.Stacey Brewer, Co-founder & CEO of Spark Schools in South Africa.
2022-05-2539 minDestiny BendersAndrew Disbury: Take Opportunities & Make Them WorkAndrew Disbury describes his accidental journey on becoming an international educator beginning with his love for languages, his experience in China, and opportunities that came his way.Andrew is a retired international education professional.
2022-05-1843 minDestiny BendersSarah Rimini: Be a Risk TakerWe speak with Sarah Rimini, Head of International Student Recruitment Europe at Inspired Education Group.
2022-05-1136 minDestiny BendersSteven Boyd: International Education is a CallingSteven Boyd takes us on a journey of his career which started as an impromptu study abroad opportunity in Mexico and has taken him around the world.Steve is the Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Life at Unification Theological Seminary in New York City.
2022-05-0440 minDestiny BendersChristina Thompson: Be Your Own CheerleaderWe speak with Christina Thompson, Director of Partnership Development & Diversity Initiatives at Barcelona SAE, and Founder of Compear Global Education Network.
2022-04-2738 minDestiny BendersDanlu Liu: From TV Correspondent to International Ed EntrepreneurInternational student recruiter turned entrepreneur Danlu Liu shares her journey of starting as a TV correspondent in China to ending up in the UK as a student, how 9/11 impacted her journey, and the challenges of juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. Danlu is the Founder & Managing Director of Edukatus.
2022-04-2038 minDestiny BendersJenny Tassel: A Kind of Cultural HomelessnessJenny Tassel talks about being a TCK growing up in the Panama Canal Zone, discovering her true identity, realizing her passion for counseling, and how her upbringing shapes her counseling philosophies.Jenny is the Head of Counselling at the International School of Panama.
2022-04-1341 minDestiny BendersVern Granger: I'm Glad That I Did ItOur guest Vern Granger talks about his journey of being a first generation college student, discovering his passion for admissions, the importance of representation, and his commitment to enhancing diversity.Vern is the Director of Admissions at the University of Connecticut and Chair-Elect of NACAC
2022-04-0640 minDestiny BendersJohn Wilkerson: We are all humans having human experiencesJohn Wilkerson regales us with stories of his exciting journey of being an international educator, his insights into the current state of international education, and his uncanny ability to get into sticky situations around the world - you have to listen to believe it.John is the Associate Vice President for International Services at Indiana University, USA.
2022-03-3044 minDestiny BendersBridget Herrera: Spend time in the lives of your studentsBridget Herrera takes us on her 30+ year journey of being a counselor, how she accidentally fell into the career, the changes she has seen over the years, and how she continues to change lives.Bridget is the College Counselor at the American International School of Dhaka in Bangladesh.
2022-03-1629 minDestiny BendersSally & Jonathan Andwati: Having an Impact in KenyaSally & Jonathan Andwati, the power couple at St. Andrew's School in Turi, Kenya take us on their journey of persistence and perseverance in bringing global education opportunities to their remote corner of Kenya. Sally is the Career Counselor and Jonathan is the Head of 6th Form College at St. Andrew's School in Turi.
2022-03-0940 minDestiny BendersDerrick Alex: There was no planDerrick Alex shares his journey of happenstances - from deciding to study in the US to ending up with a career in international admissions. Derrick is the Director of International Admissions at the University of Houston in Texas.
2022-03-0226 minDestiny BendersBobby Mehta: It's About PeopleBobby Mehta talks about growing up as a TCK listening to stories about his parents' childhood and the challenges he confronted navigating those same cultures while developing a passion for international education.Bobby is the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Portsmouth.
2022-02-2335 minDestiny BendersKarin Fischer: The Stories are CompellingKarin Fischer walks us through the journey of capturing the essence of international education through her work as a journalist and giving voices to those who don't always have one.Karin is an international education journalist, correspondent, and publisher of latitude(s), a newsletter on global education.
2022-02-1629 minDestiny BendersDr. Barry Craig: The Path to HappinessDr. Barry Craig shares his journey from being an orphan to becoming the president of a university. We discuss his mission of developing Leaders with Heart and the path to happiness.Dr. Barry Craig is the President of Huron University in London, Canada
2022-02-0936 minDestiny BendersCecilia Pereira-Yates: Not just a job, a vocationCecilia Pereira-Yates talks about her journey from Malaysia to the U.K. to pursue graduate education and how she navigated her way through obstacles and opportunities to find a vocation that was meant for her. Cecilia is the founder & managing director of GB8, an international education consultancy based in the U.K. with a focus on Southeast Asia.
2022-02-0229 minDestiny BendersDr. Gabrielle Malfatti: From Colombia to ColumbiaDr. Gabrielle Malfatti takes us on her journey from Colombia to Columbia, Missouri and how she got to where she is today. She talks about how she was encouraged to go on a path she never imagined herself to be on, how she crafted jobs for herself, why she coined the term 'Destiny Benders', and how she's changing lives of educators across the world.She is the Director of Global Engagement for the College of Education & Human Development at the University of Missouri.
2022-01-2635 minDestiny BendersIntroducing the Destiny Benders podcastIf you’re interested to hear more about the international educators whose mission it is to change lives and bend destinies, this is the podcast for you.Jessica and Girish engage in candid conversations with guests to learn more about their journeys, when they realized they were bending destinies, and how their own lives have been changed in the process.But first, learn more about your hosts and how they ended up where they are today and why they decided to launch this podcast.New episodes every We...
2022-01-1940 minDestiny BendersA sneak peekHere's a sneak peek into why we started this podcast. Hope you'll subscribe and listen to what our guests have to say.
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