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High School Time MachineThe Scaling Power of TechMuzz Ahmed is a 2014 HS grad who currently works for one of the premier players in the tech industry. He was recently part of a team that created a new Virtual Reality headset that will revolutionize our ability to connect with one another online!Muzz was initially on a pre-med track after high school, mostly due to well-intentioned advice from family and friends; however, he was always drawn to technology's ability to create change on such a massive scale and eventually the excitement of tho...
2022-11-2330 minHigh School Time MachineRethinking the College Selection ProcessQuinn Eberhard is a 2017 HS grad and is currently a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC. Quinn was an International Baccalaureate Diploma Student while in high school where she developed disciplined habits and experienced success in and out of the classroom. When deciding on a college, Quinn placed a strong emphasis on being able to graduate with as little debt as possible while seeking a program that would provide her with a strong foundation, knowing tha...
2022-11-1645 minHigh School Time MachineLeaving a LegacyKwabena Amponsah is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Principal Consultant at PayPal, where he has become an expert on e-commerce and the systems used to help businesses create a seamless buying experience for their customers. Bena's path to success has involved multiple twists and turns but his desire to help others has always been at the core of his personal mission. This episode title is a tribute to a program that Bena and his friends started at our high school called Black Brothers United...
2022-11-0938 minHigh School Time MachineFinding the Right CourseBrennan Whitis is a 2014 HS grad who is currently the Ohio University Men’s Golf head coach. Brennan graduated with a degree in business marketing and a minor in sports management and had aspirations to work in the social media/digital marketing field after college. However, after winning 4 conference championships and the 2017 NCAA Championship with his team at Wittenberg University, changing his path from business to the golf course presented itself due to the help from some key mentors in ...
2022-11-0244 minHigh School Time MachineA Scientist's Approach to Goal-SettingThomas Solomon is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Clinical Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. Thomas graduated high school with the intention of becoming an engineer but ended up switching gears after a summer bridge program at The University of Cincinnati, where he ended up going to school and studying to become a pharmacist instead. Learn about how his path as a pharmacy student led to specializing in finding cures for deadly diseases.We also discuss why Tho...
2022-10-2645 minHigh School Time MachineGrabbing Life by the HornsAdam Striker is a 2014 HS grad who is currently working as a digital content producer for Professional Bull Riders. Adam began college as an exercise physiology major, but his passion for producing film became too strong to ignore. Tune in to hear how three key internships with The OSU Wexner Medical Center, USA Football, and The Columbus Crew impacted his career path and contributed to the success he has found today. Hear what Adam has done to live life to the fullest, develop his skills, an...
2022-10-1935 minHigh School Time MachinePutting a Positive Spin on LifeSammy Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Senior Compliance Analyst at Matic Insurance. Sammy was a stand-out soccer player at Ohio State and originally thought she would either pursue a soccer career after college or something in the field of criminal justice. Learn how a spin-move gone wrong led her down a different path and how she has managed to maintain a positive outlook ever since. We also discuss an impactful internship that Sammy had with the OSU Police Dept., the strategies ...
2022-10-1237 minHigh School Time MachineJustice is ServedCam Justice is a 2015 HS grad who is currently in his second year at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After beginning his career in social work, Cam changed his focus after realizing that he could have a greater impact on the lives of others by focusing on public policy. Cam is the vice president of the Black Law Students Association, serves on the Law and Leadership Advisory, is a Mortitz Peer mentor, and is a member of the Student Bar Association. He also volunteers for the ...
2022-10-0541 minHigh School Time MachineChoose Your Own AdventureJulie Pochodylo is a 2014 HS grad who went on to study at the University of Dayton and now works for an organization called Olive Ventures that focuses on creating innovative solutions in the healthcare industry using Artificial Intelligence and other forms of technology. Julie was hired as employee number 100 (there are now over 1,500 employees!) and describes what inspired her to join a start-up instead of going with a more stable corporate position elsewhere. After creating multiple roles ...
2022-09-2841 minHigh School Time MachineLights, Camera, Axner!Rylee Axner is a 2013 HS grad who is currently working in the film and media industry in Los Angeles, California as a post production coordinator. Hear how a decision to take a “fun elective” during her senior year had a monumental impact on her career trajectory. Rylee shares the path she took to make it in the film industry, the advice she would give her high school self, and the self-care routines that she utilizes to handle a stressful work environment. For those of you who always sneak c...
2022-09-2141 minHigh School Time MachinePiecing It All TogetherKyle Vandeveer is a 2014 HS grad who earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He started his career working as an engineer for Tesla and now works full time as the founder and President of a company called Intrism, where he and a team of creative professionals design, produce, and sell intricate 3D puzzle mazes. This episode title was inspired by the side project that Kyle began working on in his 9th grade engineering design class that developed into the compa...
2022-09-1436 minHigh School Time MachineAdvocacy and the Big AppleRachel LaPointe is a 2015 HS grad who, as long as we have known her, has been an advocate for others. As a passionate and dedicated IB diploma student, Rachel describes the ups and downs she encountered in high school, how she made the most of her experiences, and how her path has led her to a successful career with a historic womens’ advocacy group in NYC. Tune in to hear Rachel’s story, and what she would tell herself if she had the opportunity to do high school again.
2022-09-0741 minHigh School Time MachineThe Yellow Brick Road Less TraveledFrank Ruiz is a 2016 HS grad who is living in NYC . After graduating from AMDA after only two years, Frank started out as a professional actor and now works as a full-time theater teacher for school aged students through an organization called Count Basie Center for the Arts.This episode title was inspired by Frank’s role in an international tour of The Wizard of Oz and his philosophy that we have to be open to allowing ourselves to be redirected when it feels right, even if that means choosi...
2022-08-3136 minHigh School Time MachineWalk-Ons and Start-UpsClay Raterman is a 2014 HS grad who has had a fascinating journey. Clay is the founder of Piggy Banker, raises capital for hedge funds, and has built several startups. Encountering numerous failures and setbacks along the way, Clay’s ability to respond, along with his intellectual curiosity have led to some incredible successes. Want to hear about walking on to The OSU football team, running 100 miles, the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, and what Clay would do differently if he return...
2022-08-2449 minHigh School Time MachineOvercoming Im-pasta SyndromeClaire Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who earned a degree from Miami University in Supply Chain Management. She resides in Columbus, OH and is putting her degree to work as a Master Scheduler for T. Marzetti Co. in their frozen pasta department, hence the episode title ;). In her spare time, Claire is passionate about creating healthy habits around self-care. Learn how she overcame imposter syndrome and developed the courage to share her strategies in public as a wellness content creator! After ge...
2022-08-1749 minHigh School Time MachineThe Submarine OfficerKyle Ritterbeck is a 2012 HS grad and is currently serving our country as a US Navy Nuclear Submarine Warfare Officer. This episode highlights Kyle's path to the military, how he ended up steering subs instead of flying planes, and offers some great insight on how he was able to get the most out of his extracurricular opportunities in high school. The stories shared will benefit anyone who listens and we are proud to be able to put a spotlight on someone who has selflessly served in our natio...
2022-06-0832 minHigh School Time MachineThe Thoughtful Blue DevilSarah Proctor is a 2015 high school grad who spent three years working as a Quality Engineer in the medical device industry after college. After some recent soul searching, Sarah has decided to take a break from her career to pursue a Neural Engineering PhD track in graduate school as she in considering a future that involves research & teaching at the college level. This episode title is a nod to her alma mater, Duke University, as well as a tribute to her countless examples of selfless ...
2022-06-0143 minHigh School Time MachineDer Briefträger (The Postman)Alex Ross is a 2015 high school grad who is living abroad in Germany and pursuing a career in education. This episode title is a tribute to Alex's short stint as a postman as he was figuring out how to redirect his path after his educational records from the US were unexpectedly wiped out by a new policy that was implemented by the German government. After the initial shock wore off, Alex found a creative way to work around this challenge and decided to redirect his career plans in the proces...
2022-05-2546 minHigh School Time MachineThe Artistic Problem SolverThis week's episode features 2011 HS grad, Kali (Robinson) Rothwell. Tune in to hear about Kali’s journey as a graphic artist. Hear why as an artist, she considers herself to be a professional problem solver. Kali details the impact her college program had on her growth, her current role and responsibilities as a designer, and provides valuable insight for high school students who might be considering this career field. As a bonus, Kali discusses her mother-in-law, who is a Coffman legend!
2022-05-1851 minHigh School Time MachineThe Mentoring MathleteDalton Maynard is a 2014 high school grad who is improving the lives of many students as an educator and coach. This episode title is a tribute to Dalton's chosen field of teaching, his love of sports, and his dedication to mentoring others, which started when he was in high school. He discovered the joy that came from seeing the success of those he was tutoring which sparked his desire to pursue his current career path. This episode is packed with great life advice as well as examples ...
2022-05-1142 minHigh School Time MachineThe Body ManNate Sikora is a 2015 high school graduate, who is currently serving in “one of the most unique jobs in politics” and is working for an Ohio gubernatorial campaign. Nate gives an overview of his career journey in politics and details the importance that passion, relationships, hard work, and a willingness to get involved have had on his trajectory. Nate shares his tips for high school students who are interested in this path and also discusses the strategies he uses to help manage a busy and ...
2022-05-0438 minHigh School Time MachineThe Renaissance WomanKayla Robinson is a 2015 high school graduate and is creating a path for herself in the field of healthcare administration! This episode title is a tribute to the many talents and interests that Kayla displayed in high school including but not limited to: Theatre, Choir, Step Dancing, Track & Field, Robotics, and a great mix of interesting classes. Be sure to tune in to hear which class she claims prepared her most for life after high school and learn about the systems she has devel...
2022-04-2736 minHigh School Time MachineThe Man on the MoundJoey Murray is a 2015 high school graduate, who is currently playing professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Joey gives a glimpse into life as a professional athlete while sharing with us the several twists and turns he has encountered and had to overcome along the way. Tune in to hear how hard work, resilience, and attitude have been key traits that have led to Joey’s success, and what he would do differently if he could return to 9th grade.
2022-04-2040 minHigh School Time MachineThe BVP DropoutMichael Watson is a 2015 high school graduate and is still in the exploratory process of figuring out where he's going to land! We enjoyed hearing Michael's stories that include: getting involved with TEDx during his time at OSU, what he loved about life on the campaign trail, starting his own podcast, and more. This episode title is a tribute to the BVP Dropout parody video he created after he was temporarily relieved of his duties as a morning news anchor for the high school broadcast video...
2022-04-1327 minHigh School Time MachineThe Fanny Pack FashionistaAnuja Jayanti is a 2015 high school graduate and we are excited for the opportunity to share her story with our listeners. Tune in to hear how she cemented her high school legacy in the IB program, navigated college life in Canada, and has had a fascinating career journey ever since. This episode’s title is a tribute to one of Anuja’s elite personal fashion trends in high school.
2022-04-0644 minHigh School Time MachineThe Robot WhispererSteven Popovich is a 2015 high school graduate and is experiencing great success as a software engineer at GitHub where he spends his days creating and building Android Apps! This episode title is a tribute to Steven's dedication to his high school robotics team as well as his current venture in starting his own business that specializes in a robot he created using a 3D printer. We enjoyed hearing Steven's stories that include: learning how to program on his calculator in high school while bo...
2022-03-3044 minHigh School Time MachineThe Rapping ValedictorianKaylen Berling (Chang) is a 2015 high school graduate who has encountered tremendous success through an unexpected career journey and is currently working as a client solutions manager for Facebook/Meta. Tune in to hear about Kaylen’s purpose-driven life, how she overcame perfectionism through a variety of healthy outlets, and what she is doing to live an inspiring and genuine life. This episode’s title is a tribute to Kaylen’s valedictorian speech that left us speechless.. And might feature ...
2022-03-2339 minHigh School Time MachineThe MasterMimeGabe Simms is a 2015 high school graduate and is living out his dream of becoming a professional actor! This episode title is a tribute to a show called MasterMimes that was created by Gabe and his wife. Tune in to hear about their nationwide tour and also learn about the important role that mentors have played in Gabe's life. Don't miss out on the tips and strategies he shares on how to make it in this exciting career field!
2022-03-1640 minHigh School Time MachineThe Linkedin DetectiveSally Yi is a 2013 high school graduate and is experiencing great success as an engineering project leader at Honda! This episode title is a tribute to Sally's ability to land FIVE INTERNSHIPS during her college years, most notably with Apple and Tesla, through the clever use of Linkedin. We enjoyed learning about Sally's post-graduation adventures and taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some high school memories.
2022-03-0957 minHigh School Time MachineThe Most Interesting Podcast Guest in the WorldRoss Perkins is a 2014 high school graduate and one of the coolest dudes we've ever met. This episode title is a tribute to a TEDx presentation that Ross and his best friend, Alex, did when they were in high school called, you guessed it, The Most Interesting TED Talk in the World. We were not surprised to learn that Ross has continued his pursuit of living life interestingly and we had so much fun hearing about his life pursuits, including but not limited to: becoming an ultra runner, starti...
2022-03-0247 minHigh School Time MachineReady for take off!After months of talking/joking about starting a podcast, the high school time machine has been activated and is ready to roll! We are having a blast interviewing former students and cannot wait to share their stories. The wisdom they have gained since graduating has been inspiring and we are confident that current students will greatly benefit from tuning in. Please join us each week as a new episode will be available every Wednesday. All aboard!Special thanks to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong for...
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