Next Semester Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Next Semester Podcast
The Next Semester Podcast (NSP) was started with the idea of using the voices of alumni. To serve students by telling stories that will help propel their journey. We strive to create an awareness of pathways to opportunities that are traditional and nontraditional.
Finally, our mission statement is, “by using the voices of our alumni, we strive to challenge generational iniquities and serve the underrepresented community by providing greater transparency to networks, knowledge and resources.
All SHEroes don’t wear capes. Healthcare professionals have been the backbone of our global society in the midst of the pandemic. Join us for S1’s final episode as we interview Jessica Crews, R.N. (2010) @j_crews23 as she spends time talking to us about career pathing, and the challenge of being a traveling nurse during a […]
Johnathan Nixon, J.D. @jaunie.nixon is pulling up on NSP. Join us as we chat with him regarding his pathway to becoming an attorney. Throughout the conversation, Johnathan drops plenty of gems that reflect his motivation for his continued success. This brother is definitely blessed, and you’ll learn just how much grind and favor will order […]
We’re taking you straight to Hollywood. Join @itsantariag and @isaiahstrozier as they chat with the owner of Ascend PR and publicist Erica Tucker @etucker_pr (2010). Erica provides us with laughs, and an inspiring story that teaches us how the right amount of hustle can be the ultimate key to unlocking success. Working with some of Hollywood’s well known and rising black […]
Hosts @isaiahstrozier and @itsantariag chat with Priscilla Cotten @p_a_c97 (2019). Priscilla discusses the challenges of meeting her parents expectations, while trying to figure out her future pathway. Currently working as a mathematics teacher and a full time graduate student, she takes us into her world and what that looks like as a recent college grad.
Competing expectations can often lead to heartache and trauma. In this episode, we chat with licensed therapist Kobe Campbell (2015) as she shares her story of how she overcame depression in college from going against her parents expectations. As a minority at a PWI there are often even more traumas that we do not address. […]
Second day of class, and we’re still drinking out of a fire hose. Join Isaiah and T this episode as they interview actor and dialect coach Tre Cotten (2013). Tre discusses his departure from basketball, as he discovers his newfound love for acting. Are you having scary thoughts of parting from a path you once […]
Lettie Shumate, MA (2011) is a triple Seahawk, earning her Bachelor in History and Masters in History and Conflict Management & Resolution. Join us for our first episode as we speak to the host of @sincerely.lettie about her journey to becoming a historian and activist.