Eddie Enriquez, a former director of international students who hails from New York and has made Australia his home since 2017. The conversation covers Eddie's personal and professional journey, dealing with cultural shocks and differences, his experiences in the education sector, as well as his perspectives on political science. Eddie candidly discusses the challenges he has faced, the strategies he's used to overcome them, and his success stories. He offers insights into his philosophy of taking life one day at a time, using failure as a stepping stone, respecting others in their fields of expertise, and staying true to oneself.

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Getting to Know Eddie Enriquez

01:05 Eddie's Journey to Australia

01:36 Eddie's Career in Education

02:09 Eddie's Unexpected Job Opportunity

05:21 Comparing Education Systems: Australia vs. U.S.

06:19 Eddie's Thoughts on Improving Education Systems

09:11 Cultural Differences and Challenges

14:28 Eddie's Success Strategy and Inspiration

14:50 Eddie's Biggest Challenge and How He Overcame It

23:00 Eddie's Biggest Success

34:22 Eddie's Thoughts on Current Events

35:03 Eddie's Future Plans and Reflections