In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Jen opens up about her path to finding a meaningful career for herself. From her high school teacher telling Jen she would never be a good writer, to her best friends calling

When Your Life Falls Apart and You Want to Quit, with Tyrone Ross

Oct 13th, 2020 56m 55s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Tyrone shares how he lifted himself and his family out of poverty, became a track star, qualified for Olympic tryouts, only to see his life fall into pieces within one year. A

Finding Motivation and What To Do When Work Becomes Your Identity, with Justin Welsh

Sep 14th, 2020 52m 51s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Justin opens up about how he built a successful tech career in sales despite experiencing failure after failure in his earlier years. From struggling in school as a teenager t

Finding Yourself in a Stunted Relationship and Reinventing Yourself, with Carlita Coley

Aug 31st, 2020 53m 30s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Carlita tells us why she ended an 18-year marriage and shares the journey that led to this life-changing decision. Carlita also talks about navigating the world of new challen

Healing From Abuse, Sexual Trauma and Advocating For Yourself, with LaToya Zavala

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 23m

In this episode, LaToya opens up about the sexual and emotional abuse that started for her at the age of five. She tells us about the societal messaging that prevented her from recognizing the toxicity of her environment and worse, influenced L

Choosing a Different Life and Finding a Support System, with Emily Adams

Jul 27th, 2020 59m 38s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Emily talks about her decision to leave her family, the Amish culture, and everything she knew at the age of 17. We discuss the many culture shocks and challenges that she had

Fighting Depression and Choosing to Live For Yourself, with Chris Atoki

Jul 20th, 2020 50m 50s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Chris talks about experiencing homelessness at the age of 19 and finding himself without a job, unable to pay for school, and without support from family or friends. This mont

Getting Sick From Stress and Choosing Happiness, with Alex Smith

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 15m

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Alex shares how she built a successful sales career in New York City, only to leave the glamorous lifestyle and buy a one-way ticket to Brazil. She tells us about dealing with

Feeling Unhappy and Finding Self-Empowerment through Solo Traveling, with Nabila Ismail

Jul 6th, 2020 52m 13s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Nabila shares her experiences as a solo-traveler and how she visited 30+ countries while being a full-time student. Coming from a traditional South Asian family, Nabila talks

Dealing with the Dark Side of Non-Profits and Betting On Yourself, with Rebecca Jacobs

Jun 29th, 2020 51m 46s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Rebecca discusses her decision to reject the corporate route after business school and fly to Tanzania instead. She talks about losing her father at the age of 9 and her mothe

Feeling Stuck and Finding Your Passion through Side-Hustles, with Austin Belcak

Jun 22nd, 2020 57m 26s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Austin shares his struggle with school, how he learned to ignore bad advice, and how he discovered his passion. We discuss his five failed businesses and his fear of failure.

Escaping Poverty and Choosing Yourself to Build Wealth, with Melissa Strawn

Jun 15th, 2020 42m 31s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Melissa shares her story of living in poverty, getting pregnant at 16, and ultimately deciding to take control to create a more aligned life for herself. We discuss her evolut

Understanding Racism and Unlearning Limiting Beliefs, with Veline Mojarro

Jun 8th, 2020 41m 10s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Veline tells us her story about growing up with a father who served as an officer in the Los Angeles Police Department and a passionate mother who took her to her first protes

Sasha Shilko: Tech Burnout, Dealing with Anxiety, Sabbaticals

Jun 1st, 2020 1h

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Sasha tells us her story about working in San Francisco at a “sexy” tech company and living the life she dreamt of as a child. As she recalls her experiences, Sasha shares bot

Trish Lindo: Gut Instincts, Developing Perspectives, Self-Reliance & Resilience

May 25th, 2020 42m 57s

In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Trish joins Shireen to discuss her move from Hollywood, FL to Hollywood, CA to pursue a career in entertainment, despite many people advising her not to. She further shares h

Jill Knobeloch: Dealing with Emptiness, Rationality vs Intuition, Relationships

May 18th, 2020 1h 1m

Jill Knobeloch: Dealing with Emptiness, Rationality vs Intuition, RelationshipsIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Jill tells us why she chose to walk away from her “perfect life:” a supportive husband, a beauti

Deborah Benton: Chasing Stability, Learning to Think, Success in School & Work - Edvo

May 11th, 2020 1h 15m

Deborah Benton: Chasing Stability, Learning to Think, Success in School & WorkIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Deborah shares how success was defined for her during her childhood, and how following the path t

Daria Tsvenger: Childhood, Emotional Trauma, How Our Brains React

May 11th, 2020 52m 57s

Daria Tsvenger: Childhood, Emotional Trauma, How Our Brains ReactIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Daria and I discuss her childhood in Russia as a “childhood prodigy,” and then her move to America, where feel

Elizabeth Marks: Navigating a Financial Crisis, Freelancing, Career Advice - Edvo

May 6th, 2020 1h 7m

Elizabeth Marks: Navigating a Financial Crisis, Freelancing, Career AdviceIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Liz tells us about how she navigated her career after graduating into the financial crisis of 2008.