Scaring The Opportunities Away

We’re sitting down with VVC student and Thrive To Drive winner Kyle Waggoner. Kyle walked away with the truck keys after a year-long campus engagement campaign🎉 From hundreds and hundreds of entries to one unforgettable moment on stage, Kyle shares what it really felt like when his key started the engine—and how his journey made the win even more meaningful.🚘 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The moment Kyle realized he actually won the vehicle How a hit-and-run accident left him without a car—and how he kept pushing forward. Balancing 3 jobs while attending college full-time 💼📚 Why mindset matters: “You’re scaring the opportunities away” How VVC programs, staff, and engagement centers helped change his path His next chapter at Cal State Fullerton 🎓 Advice for students who feel like success “won’t happen for them”💡 About Thrive to Drive Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, VVC students earned points by attending events, games, and activities across campus—each point increasing their chances to win a brand-new vehicle. At the final Ram Rush event, five finalists took the stage… and only one key started the engine.👀 This is the post-win story you didn’t see.⚡ Why This Episode Matters Kyle’s story isn’t just about winning a car—it’s about resilience, perspective, and showing up even when things feel stacked against you. Whether you’re a student, future Ram, or part of the High Desert community, this episode is packed with real talk, motivation, and a reminder that opportunity often shows up when you stay in the game.🎧 Listen now on the VVC Mobile App or your favorite streaming platform