071 – S3 E8 – “GPA is one predictor. But, also, have they started something from scratch? Did they take on something that was difficult?” - Adrienne

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Adrienne, a senior marketing executive, lifelong reader, and mom of two, about her education journey as the first person in her family to go to college. We talk about how her childhood love of reading fiction and memoirs translated to her studies in business school and the world of finance, and what Wharton taught her about surviving in the real world—along with what it didn’t. On that note, we also discuss what it means to be a mom who has to juggle parenting and career, and what she thinks we need to do better to prepare the next generation for the future ahead. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed You can also find a computer-generated transcript of our episode at https://www.homeroomed.com — Adrienne is a results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries. She has a proven track record of propelling growth, securing critical funding, building strong partnerships, and orchestrating impactful events. From launching multi-million dollar capital campaigns to scaling startups, Adrienne thrives on driving success and fostering a culture of inclusion. Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian