Can financial stress and limited resources turn homes into battlegrounds for those already struggling to make ends meet? Listen as we unravel the complex web linking poverty, domestic violence, and health. We spotlight the heightened risks face

The Expendables - Foster Kids in America

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Have you ever considered the silent struggles of America's foster children, hidden in plain sight until a dire headline seizes our attention? Together with our passionate guest, Kristen Beal, who has tirelessly worked with juvenile offenders an

A Journey: From Medical Assistant to Student Advocate

Jul 19th, 2023 24m 7s

Host George Grayeb is joined by Rochelle Hoskins to discuss Rochelle's journey to becoming a Medical Assistant, career path after graduation, passion for student success, and desire to help people find the resources they need to succeed.We’d lo

A Complex Triangle: The Intersection of Religion, Education and Poverty

Jun 15th, 2023 45m 27s

Host George Grayeb is joined by Randy Wassink, a co-leader at Keystone Community Church in Ada, MI. The pair discuss the intersection of religion, education and poverty.We’d love to hear from! Send us a message or topic idea.Stay up to date on

Child Poverty- Education Against All Odds

Dec 12th, 2022 52m 32s

Host George Grayeb is joined by Danielle Millman, President at Otter Learning, to discuss the importance of education in overcoming poverty and the education obstacles that impede social mobility.We’d love to hear from! Send us a message or top

When a Good Thing Goes Bad: College Students and Digital Poverty

Oct 31st, 2022 47m 13s

Ross' George Grayeb is joined by Kathy Lueckeman, a higher education professional, Salesforce MVP, and experienced leader in closing the digital divide. The pair discuss multiple aspects and obstacles faced by students lacking digital resources

Over 2.9 Million Students Start College. Who Graduates?

Sep 13th, 2022 1h 11m

One in eight low-income students earns a degree or professional certification. Why is being poor an impediment to getting the education that gets you out of poverty?Join host George Grayeb and guest Micaela Alpers, Chief Business Officer at Car

Student Loans, Value of College & Options for Reform

Jun 29th, 2022 1h 9m

Ross' George Grayeb chats with Tom Netting, an experienced public policy advisor working in higher education legislative and regulatory affairs. The pair discuss student loans, the value of college and options for reform.We’d love to hear from!

Poor in Education and Poor in Health: Link between Education, Poverty and Health Inequality

May 9th, 2022 42m 30s

In this episode, we chat with Ovell Barbee, the Chief Human Resource Officer at Indiana University Health, about the link between education, poverty and health inequality.We’d love to hear from! Send us a message or topic idea.Stay up to date o

Suhir Alejeli - The Education of an Immigrant

Mar 30th, 2022 25m 31s

In this episode our own George Grayeb chats with Ross student Suhir Alejeli, an immigrant from Libya, about her experience and education.We’d love to hear from! Send us a message or topic idea.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on

Poverty to Prison: Relationship between education and incarceration

Feb 28th, 2022 43m 30s

In this episode we listen to a conversation between Ross’ George Grayeb and Buddy Hoskinson, the Executive Director for Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance and Chairman of the Unemployment Insurance Commission under the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. Th

The Role of Education in Overcoming Poverty

Jan 24th, 2022 36m 12s

In this episode we listen to a conversation between Ross’ George Grayeb and India Tips of ABHES as they discuss India’s background, the role of education in overcoming poverty and other factors that impact social mobility.We’d love to hear from

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