The Courage to Wonder and Wander: Jill Griffin on Embracing What's Possible

In this episode of the We Grow Aces Podcast, we talk with Jill Griffin, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at the University of Evansville—a lifelong learner, global traveler, and seeker of connection.Jill shares the story of her early roots—shaped by parents who started small, but dreamed wide—and how that foundation sparked a lifelong curiosity that would carry her across the world. From teaching English in Russia and Bulgaria to living in Germany, her path has never followed a single lane. With studies spanning industrial engineering, business, the arts, and a deep love of language, Jill embodies the beauty of saying yes to the unknown.In this conversation, we explore what it means to live without fear of failure, to loosen the grip of self-imposed limits, and to embrace people, cultures, and experiences with open hands and a wide heart. Jill’s life invites us to ask not “What am I supposed to be?” but rather, “What might be possible if I stay curious?