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After School helps answer the question “what do I want to do when I get older?” by sharing meaningful insight and advice about the authentic journeys of real people who are successful in their professional lives. Come see what’s important to know about career development through the eyes of a teenager—you‘ll learn along the way and enjoy yourself too.
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
The Overlooked Need to Heal - Ayman Mukerji Househam
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
In this episode, we interview Ayman Mukerji Househam, Founder at Jivika - Mindfulness through Micro-habits. Ayman helps frontline caregivers prevent burnout by using mindfulness techniques. She has also hosted her own Ted Talk where she shared her own personal experiences and how they shaped her. Today, we interview Ayman to ask her about where she got her courage from, how she grew to be so outspoken, and everything in between.
Friday Jun 16, 2023
The Effect of Tech - Ricky Yu
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
In this episode, we interview Ricky Yu, a tech-loving connoisseur who has worked as a software engineer at IBM and climbed the ranks to become the Director of Product Marketing at Meta (formerly known as Facebook). Ricky shares his journey, discussing the tech boom's impact on his life, his love affair with technology, the early reception of Facebook among Ivy League students like himself, his path to leadership, and everything in between.
Thursday May 11, 2023
The Mindset to ”Start” - Walter Baddoo
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
In this episode, we interview Walter Baddoo. Walter was born and raised in Accra, Ghana, and is also passionate about the power of technology-enabled businesses to unlock access to Africa’s trillion-dollar informal economy. He is now Co-Founder and General Partner of 4DX Ventures. However, before Walter spent a decade at Morgan Stanley. In this episode, we interview Walter and ask him how he started his company, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how his mindset has helped him get through life, and everything in between.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
The Correct Flight Path - Douglas Carroll
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In this episode, we interview Douglas Caroll, who is an engineer, previously in the US Navy, avid hockey lover and player, and now pilot for American Airlines. Doug served in the military for thirty seven years, and has been an airline pilot for the last twenty two years. Today we interview Doug to ask him about his journey into the flying world, who and what inspired him, how he got there, lots of behind the scene pilot questions , advice for aspiring children, and everything in between.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
The Secret Skills To Writing - Chris Belden
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
In this episode, we interview Chris Belden, a musician, movie lover, and writer. He attended the University of Michigan and received a B.A. in Film & Video Studies. Chris is the author of the novels Carry-on and Shriver, where a version of Shriver, titled A Little White Lie, was turned into a movie! Today we interview Chris to pick apart his writing process, what it takes to be a funny writer, how he decided and got to where he is now, what traits a good writer has, and everything in between.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
The Obsession To Be a TV Writer - Aurorae Khoo
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Aurorae Khoo is a playwright and television writer who has written for the CBS show Unforgettable, Showtime's Nurse Jackie, the USA network's In Plain Sight, and Running Wilde on Fox. She’s also produced episodes of the CBS shows JAG and Walker, Texas Ranger. In this episode, we interview Aurorae and ask about her journey into the writing world, some good habits she picked up along the way, and everything in between.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
The Cook with a Hook - Sylvie Bigar
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Sylvie Bigar, an International food and travel writer, was born in Geneva, Switzerland, and is based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, and many more. She recently wrote a book called Cassoulet Confessions. Today we interview her on her journey through food and how it connected to her writing, how she finds inspiration, and writing tips for others, with everything in between.
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
The Untold Path to Teaching - Rabbi Joshua Davidson
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Rabbi Davidson was honored with a Corkin Family Fellowship at the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. He has also written articles in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Jerusalem Post, and more. Today we interview him to ask about his journey into becoming involved with religion, if this was always his calling or if he pursued something else at the start, and essential pieces of advice he learned from being a leader.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
The One Behind the Stage - Amanda Dubois
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Amanda Dubois has been an independent commercial producer since 2004, a full member of the Broadway League since 2005 with shows such as Lehman Trilogy, Grace, and Spring Awakening, and has several shows in various stages of development. Today we interview her and ask her about her journey to the theater industry, if she always knew this is what she wanted, and tips and tricks for future people interested.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
The Journey to Medicine- Alice Ho
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
In this episode, we interview Alice Ho, Co-Director of the Breast Cancer Clinical Research Unit at Duke University Medical Center. Today we ask Alice about how she got into the business, her childhood and upbringing, what she does daily, and advice she has for younger kids figuring out what they want to do.