This episode of How I Made My Path is a special edition, bonus episode for Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world". Today, No

From Learning to Listening

Nov 23rd, 2021 51m 49s

For episode 16 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above's Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Jordan Devaney. In this episode we discuss the vast benefits of self exploration and reflection, a life changing event she experien

From Bank Teller to Bank Leader

Nov 16th, 2021 52m 16s

For episode 15 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above's Board Chair, Julius Robinson. Julius is the Managing Director and Group Head of MUFG Union Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility Group for the Americas. In this epis

From Hotel Management to Human Resources

Nov 9th, 2021 42m 31s

For episode 14 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above's Board Member, Dipti Sirisinahal. Dipti is a Lead People Partner at Google. In this episode we discuss the value of leaning into your curiosities, the impact of visual

From the Navy to Silicon Valley

Nov 2nd, 2021 41m 51s

For episode 13 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Board Member, Matthew Houston. Matthew is a SOLIDWORKS Early Engagement Solutions Team Manager at Hawk Ridge Systems. In this episode we discuss leverages new opportuni

From Junior College to CEO

Oct 26th, 2021 47m 4s

For episode 12 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Board Member, Walter (Buzz) Stewart. Walter is the co-founder and CEO of Medcurio, Inc. In this episode Walter shares about his transition from junior college to a 4 ye

From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur

Oct 19th, 2021 43m 41s

For episode 11 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Board Member Maurice Brewster. Maurice is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mosaic Global Transportation. In this episode we discuss the importance of lifelong

From Journalism to Philanthropy

Oct 12th, 2021 48m 53s

For episode 10 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Board Member, Diana Campoamor. Diana is the Founder of Nuestra America Fund (NAF), editor of “If We Want to Win: A Latine Vision for a New American Democracy," and advi

From Sales to Technology Executive

Oct 5th, 2021 43m 40s

For episode 9 of How I Made My Path we're joined by Students Rising Above Board Member, Stephen Thompson. Stephen Thompson is a technology executive, currently working as the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Technology at Nike. In t

From Pre-med to Nonprofit

Aug 24th, 2021 47m 17s

For episode 8 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni and staff member, Edylwise Romero. Edylwise is the Career Development Program Coordinator at Students Rising Above. In this episode they share experiences navigat

From Economics Student to Bay Area Techie

Aug 17th, 2021 39m 23s

For episode 7 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Nathan Porras. Nathan is currently working at Brilliant Home Technology as a Product Manager. In this episode he shares his experiences thus far as a product man

From Journalism to Justice

Aug 10th, 2021 45m 39s

For episode 6 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Maria Bernal. Maria is currently a health reporter and social media marketing coordinator for the Richmond Pulse. Maria is a social justice activist, Mexican imm

From Dreaming to Achieving

Aug 3rd, 2021 42m 47s

For episode 5 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Earvin Buckner. Earvin is a counseling department chair for a Bay Area school district in Burlingame, CA. In this episode he shares the importance of representat

From Liberal Arts to Navigating the Corporate World

Jul 27th, 2021 40m 10s

For episode 4 of How I Made My Path, we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Alex Lujan. Alex is a recent MBA graduate and currently works for GoGuardian. In this episode, Alex emphasizes the importance of building community, and connects

From Speaking Up to Speaking Out

Jul 20th, 2021 40m 31s

For episode 3 of How I Made My Path we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, LeJon Butcher. LeJon is a Talent Scout at Autodesk and a Hip-Hop and R&B artist. In this episode he shares his experience and ability to bring his passions togeth

From Courage to Confidence

Jul 13th, 2021 37m 56s

For episode 2 of How I Made My Path we're joined by Students Rising Above Alumni, Haley Rosano. Haley is on the Operations Strategy - Early Career Talent Acquisition team at ViacomCBS. In this episode, we discuss her career path and her current

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Introducing How I Made My Path

Jul 1st, 2021 4m 26s

Students Rising Above's How I Made My Path podcast offers access to exclusive conversations with diverse working professionals to provide insight on career exploration to first-generation students of all backgrounds. Join us for exclusive conve

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