Danielle, Jac, & Mikey sit down to talk about their favorite stationery picks in time for the new year. What are some of your favorites?This episode was made possible by our Producer, Jac Boothe, and our Brand Strategist, Mikey Lullo. For more

Holiday Unwind

Dec 16th, 2022 38m 34s

Sit down with your favorite cup of hot cocoa and join Danielle & Jac as they share their favorite ways to relax and enjoy the holiday season!!🎄This episode was made possible by our Producer, Jac Boothe, and our Brand Strategist, Mikey Lullo. F

How We Get Sh!t Done (Not a Typo)

Dec 2nd, 2022 19m 56s

Join Danielle, Mikey, & Jac as they share their productivity tips & tricks.This episode was made possible by our Producer, Jac Boothe, and our Brand Strategist, Mikey Lullo. For more resources to help find your purpose, follow us on Instagram a

Navigating Life Choices ft. Michal Lullo

Nov 18th, 2022 43m 17s

This week one of the Paths to Purpose team members, Michal "Mikey" Lullo shares her experience navigating tough life experiences with Danielle and Alan. She discusses how she chose the university she attended, the major she chose, and other big

Our Reactions to Roe v. Wade and Where to Go From Here

Nov 4th, 2022 48m 46s

Hello friends!! WE. ARE. BACK. for Season 3 and we are starting off strong!!In this week’s episode, join Danielle, Mikey, and Jac for their vulnerable & authentic reactions to the overruling of Roe V. Wade from July 2022. The initial conversati

You Got Rejected. Now What?

Jul 1st, 2022 35m 34s

Applying to jobs and internships can be tough. Dealing with rejection can be crushing when you are working towards your dream career. In this episode, Danielle and Alan explore rejection, and strategies for managing your feelings and moving for

Roll With Stuff ft. David Long

Jun 17th, 2022 53m 4s

In this week’s episode, Danielle and Jac interview musician, composer and producer, David Long, who discusses his philosophy about being fluid with project engagements and rolling through criticism. David’s career has spanned over 40 years and

Immersive Learning ft. Mark de Rond

Jun 3rd, 2022 37m 36s

Mark de Rond, Professor of Organisational Ethnography and Fellow of Darwin College at the University of Cambridge, discusses the value of deep immersive learning from his experiences earning the Guinness World Record for the first unsupported r

Eternal Optimism ft. John Psathas

May 20th, 2022 50m 3s

This week Danielle is joined by podcast Audio Engineer, Jac, to chat with New Zealand-Greek composer John Psathas. Psathas has composed music for a variety projects including the 2004 Olympic Games, a classical chart-topping album with Serj Tan

Building Trust Networks

May 6th, 2022 33m 23s

This week, Alan and Danielle discuss one of the fundamental steps of finding a career rooted in purpose: building trust networks. They share tangible steps for how to reach out to new contacts if you hate small talk, and reaching out to someone

Trusting Your Gut ft. Dr. Lauren Britton-Steele

Apr 22nd, 2022 32m 39s

This week we are joined by Dr. Lauren Britton-Steele, an Assistant Professor of Television and Digital Media Production and Emerging Media in the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. Dr. B discusses how she found her purpose, from c

The Power of Resilience and Community ft. Brianna Goodlin

Apr 8th, 2022 38m 54s

This week, we chat with Brianna Goodlin, the CEO and Founder of investED, an investment platform that facilitates direct donations to students in need. Brianna shares how navigating her early struggles through poverty helped inspire investED, a

Standing Up Against Injustice ft. Shirah Mansaray

Mar 25th, 2022 34m 46s

In this episode, we chat with Shirah Mansaray, the Co-Founder and CEO of I am Somebody's Child Soldier, and Amnesty International Board Member. Shirah shares how a moment where she stood up against injustice at a very young age catalyzed her pa

Season Two: A Fresh (Re)start

Mar 11th, 2022 33m 53s

Paths to Purpose returns for season two! After an unexpected hiatus from podcasting, Danielle and Alan are back discussing how to find purpose filled careers, with the help of two new teammates, Jac and Mikey. In this episode, they revisit thei

Serendipitous Encounters ft. Alan Jagolinzer

Jun 17th, 2021 31m 22s

This week, Alan shares details about his non-standard path to becoming a U.S. Air Force pilot and his subsequent pivot to becoming a business school professor. Alan narrates some critical life lessons he internalized from serendipitous encounte

Facing Adversity ft. Taylor Lifka

Jun 9th, 2021 32m 6s

This week we are joined by Taylor Lifka who is an english teacher at Roma High School in Roma, Texas, and is an alumni of Teach for America. In 2020, Taylor was placed temporarily on administrative leave after she refused to take down posters i

Becoming a Global Citizen ft. Abby Falik

Jun 2nd, 2021 30m 27s

This week we are joined by Abby Falik, who is the Founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year — a nonprofit that enables the power of global immersion to unlock curiosity, conviction, and courage in next generation leaders. Abby discusses why charting

Embracing Risk ft. Jes Wolfe

May 25th, 2021 33m 1s

This week we are joined by Jes Wolfe. Jes is the CEO Rebel Girls, the girl-driven edutainment company that brings inspiring stories of global women leaders to books, podcasts, toys, and digital media, Jes has prior experience as an Angel invest

Connecting to the Intention ft. Abdullahi Alim

May 12th, 2021 31m 33s

This week we are joined by Abdullahi Alim. Abdullahi currently leads the Davos Lab at the World Economic Forum, a citizen-centered policy and impact incubator for nations seeking to rebuild after the worst economic, public health, climate and s

Why Study This? ft. Maslin Slade

Apr 28th, 2021 24m 2s

This week we are joined by Maslin Slade, an undergraduate student at Miami University of Ohio who is double-majoring in biology and finance. Maslin discusses almost dropping a degree that did not resonate emotionally, until she found it could

Invest with an Edge ft. Brendan Wallace

Apr 21st, 2021 31m 53s

This week we are joined by Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm that focuses on transformation and technological innovation with portfolios in real estate, climate technology, and retail. Brend

Managing Mental Health ft. Alex Stavros

Apr 13th, 2021 38m 45s

This week we are joined by Alex Stavros, CEO of Embark Behavioral Health, which offers a network of treatment and therapy programs specializing in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health a

Drawing a Map ft. Phoebe Kluck

Apr 7th, 2021 36m 24s

In this episode, Phoebe Kluck discusses how she found clarity of purpose, project training, and "dream job" placement by charting her own course. Phoebe is currently a Strategic Project Coordinator with Girl Effect, and recently completed her M

Learning Through Pivots ft. Kara Zucker

Mar 31st, 2021 28m 35s

This week we are joined by Kara Zucker, a Product Manager at Kinzoo, and the founder of Tech Ladies Vancouver, and former Peace Corps volunteer. Kara shares how she has used her experiences to learn and explore her purpose. Follow us on Inst

Finding Your Voice ft. Avery McCall

Mar 25th, 2021 40m 19s

This week we discuss how to navigate from your internal compass to find compatible career mentors and growth opportunities. We are joined by Avery McCall, a current undergraduate student at Stanford, human rights advocate, technologies venture