Does College Matter?

Episodes

1. 48

   #48 Love What You Do: An Interview with Joselyn Cousins

   In our interview with Joselyn Cousins, first generation college student and community development practitioner, you'll learn about Joselyn's journey as a first-gen student, two key mentors who changed her trajectory, and why she thinks college is essential.

   Sep 18, 2017

   20m
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   #47 Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy

   Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy Description: We visit a new kind of high school that's blurring the lines between school, college, and work. In this episode, you'll learn about how a novel coding academy works in a large urban district, where the idea for...

   Sep 5, 2017

   24m
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   #46 Redefining Education: An Interview with Nikhil Goyal

   In our interview with Nikhil Goyal (journalist, activist, and author of Schools on Trial), you'll learn about what makes him an extreme learner, whether he believes college still matters, and how his desire to see a more just world continues to motivate him.

   Aug 28, 2017

   24m
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   #45 Don't Be Afraid to Not Know: An Interview with Alivia Blount

   In our conversation with Alivia Blount, a Code2040 fellow, Data Analytics intern at Intuit, Winner of the 2015 USC "Hack the Gender Gap", and sophomore at UC Davis, you'll learn about how she pivoted into tech, what makes her an extreme learner, and the value of accidental mentors.

   Aug 14, 2017

   23m
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   #44 The Future of Work & Learning : An Interview with Parminder Jassal

   In our interview with Parminder Jassal (Learn & Work Futures Group Director at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about why she thinks the future of work and learning is already here, how to prepare for a world of automation, and why the future is coming faster than it ever did before.

   Aug 7, 2017

   33m
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   #43 How Gaming Can Make You a Better Problem Solver: An Interview with Jane McGonigal

   In our interview with Jane McGonigal (Chief Creative Officer, SuperBetter Labs and Research Affiliate at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about how gaming can help you become a better problem solver, why games are transforming the way we lead our real lives, and how a brain injury lead her...

   Jul 31, 2017

   35m
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   #42 Imagining Possibilities for the Future: An Interview with Marina Gorbis

   In our interview with Marina Gorbis, Executive Director for the Institute for the Future, you'll learn about how IFTF helps people imagine the possibilities of what's to come, how to spot signals of the future, and whether Marina thinks college still matters.

   Jul 24, 2017

   34m
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   #41 Your Financial Well-Being: An Interview with Jason Young

   In our conversation with Jason Young, the founder of Mindblown Labs, you'll learn about how gamification can help millennials make better financial decisions, the importance of empowering communities, and why in today's world, college still acts as a gatekeeper for opportunity.

   Jul 17, 2017

   32m
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   #40 There Are No Throwaway People: An Interview with Kenyatta Leal

   In our conversation with Kenyatta Leal, you'll learn about his transformative journey from former convict to management, how education turned his life around, and why ultimately, in life, there are no throwaway people.

   Jul 10, 2017

   36m
10. 39

    #39 Learn to Code with Her: An Interview with Laurence Bradford

    In our conversation with Laurence Bradford, the creator of Learn to Code with Me, you'll hear about Laurence's own transformation from non-techie to programmer, techniques she uses to keep herself accountable, and how men and women differ, when learning to code.

    Jul 3, 2017

    24m
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    #38 Welcome to Change: An Interview with Dr. Teri Delane

    In our conversation with Dr. Teri Delane, the founding principal of Life Learning Academy Charter School, you'll learn about Teri's own journey as an everyday hero, why students who may not have been successful in traditional settings are thriving at the school, and how Teri has changed the lives...

    Jun 25, 2017

    24m
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    #37 Special Episode: Exploring the Power of Texting with Up Next

    Believe it: 10 text over the summer can increase college enrollment by 10%. A joint effort between digital creative agency Huge, non-profit Civic Nation & the White House's Office of Public Engagement, UP NEXT is a texting program designed to provide students with guidance on college. Today…

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    Oct 12, 2016

    16m
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    #36 Special Episode: Overcoming the Odds with Reach Higher

    The Reach Higher initiative is the First Lady's effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university. In our conversation with...

    Oct 5, 2016

    28m
14. 35

    #35 Reflecting on Education & This Season: Conversations with Mary Daly and Our Team

    In our final episode of Season 2, we talk to Mary Daly, "the people's economist," about what roles economic mobility and economic inequality play in education. Also in the episode: Jody's own college story and reflecting on this season with our producer, Ellen Chan.

    Jun 16, 2016

    38m
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    #34 The Truth About Higher Ed Debt: An Interview with Isabel Sawhill & Beth Akers

    In our interview with Isabel Sawhill and Beth Akers, two Research Fellows from the Brookings Institution, we talk about college affordability, why college debt is usually worth it (though it's not without risks), and what advice they would give to a room full of high school students.

    Jun 9, 2016

    18m
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    #33 Demystifying Student Debt: An Interview with Susan Dynarski

    In our interview with Susan Dynarski, a professor at the University of Michigan and writer for the New York Times' Upshot column, she dispels commonly held myths about college debt and explains how she stays innovative with her research.

    Jun 1, 2016

    19m
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    #32 The Well-Educated Barista: An Interview with Jaison Abel

    In our conversation with economist Jaison Abel, he talks about the "well-educated barista" and how new grads fare in the job market.

    May 25, 2016

    16m
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    #31 The Art of Smart Apparel: An Interview with Maddy Maxey

    In our conversation with Maddy Maxey, the Co-Founder and President of The Crated, she talks about how she came up with her company's name, her experience as a Thiel Fellow, and why the ah-ha moment is a myth.

    May 19, 2016

    21m
19. 31

    Taking a Break This Week

    We're taking a quick break from "Does College Matter?" this week. We'll be back next week with the founder of The Crated, Maddy Maxey.

    May 12, 2016

    1m
20. 30

    #30 The Power of Storytelling: An Interview with Matt Lieber ft. Vanessa Ishii

    In this interview, guest-host Vanessa Ishii (from Stitcher Radio) and Matt Lieber (co-founder of Gimlet Media) explore the world of storytelling, the power of audio, and what role podcasts will play in the future.

    May 5, 2016

    16m
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    #29 Being Honest About Your Biases: An Interview with Teuila Hanson

    In our conversation with Teuila Hanson, SVP of HR, Diversity and Inclusion at the San Francisco Fed, she talks about what's at stake in conversations about diversity and why we need to be honest about our own biases.

    Apr 27, 2016

    26m
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    #28 Accelerate Your Career: An Interview with Kathleen Mullaney

    In our conversation with Kathleen Mullaney, Udacity’s VP of Careers, she talks about Udacity’s mission, her mentors, and what advice she would give to career switchers and

    Apr 20, 2016

    27m
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    #27 Exploring What's Possible: An Interview with Steve Davee

    In our interview with Steve Davee, Maker Ed's Chief Maker Educator, we talk about the power of play, what inspires people to learn, and how he thinks the modern maker movement can impact college.

    Apr 14, 2016

    16m
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    #26 Inside a Reporter's Head: An Interview with Tyler Kingkade

    In our interview with Tyler Kingkade, Senior Editor and Reporter at Huffington Post College, we ask him about hot topics on campus and whether he thinks college still matters.

    Apr 7, 2016

    22m
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    #25 Don't Doubt Yourself: An Interview with Scholar Match Staff & Students

    Scholar Match is a non-profit, founded by author Dave Eggers. Designed to guide low-income students through the college application process, they continue to be a resource to students after high school, steering them through college and on toward a career. In our interview with the staff and...

    Mar 31, 2016

    27m
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    #24 Your Passion is Right in Front of You: Talking to Riley Ennis

    In our conversation with the CEO of Immudicon, Riley Ennis, he talks about what life as Thiel Fellow was like, where the idea for Immudicon came from, and what advice he gives people, trying to find their passion.

    Mar 24, 2016

    30m
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    #23 Crickets, Lessons & Social Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Rose Wang

    In our conversation with the CEO of Six Foods, Rose Wang, she talks about the inspiration behind Six Foods, how she learned to push past barriers, and why eating cricket chips could help improve the environment.

    Mar 17, 2016

    31m
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    #22 Having the Courage to Take Risks: An Interview with Adrian Rodriguez

    In our conversation with Adrian Rodriguez, SVP of Communications & Community Engagement at the SF Fed, he talks about his experiences growing up in the small barrio town of La Puente, being a first generation college student, and how his parents have inspired him throughout his life.

    Mar 10, 2016

    22m
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    #21 Improving the World Through Management: An Interview with Sarah Green Carmichael

    In our conversation with Sarah Green Carmichael, the host of Harvard Business Review's Ideacast, we talk about changing the world through management, why she joined HBR, and how she stays innovative.

    Mar 3, 2016

    26m
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    #20 Creative Problem Solving with Khan Academy's Elizabeth Slavitt

    In our conversation with Khan Academy’s charismatic VP of Learner Strategy & Operations, Elizabeth Slavitt, we got a behind-the-scenes look at Khan Academy’s creative process and ask Elizabeth what inspired her to join the team and how she stays innovative.

    Feb 25, 2016

    27m
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    #19 Dream Big: An Interview with Shai Reshef

    University of the People is the world’s first non-profit, tuition-free, accredited online university. In our interview with UoPeople's President, Shai Reshef, we talk about the inspiration behind the online four-year college, what it takes to run the school, and what kind of advice he has for...

    Feb 18, 2016

    25m
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    #18 Breaking All the Rules: An Interview with Make School Co-Founder Jeremy Rossman

    Jeremy Rossman has co-founded a school that’s breaking all the rules. It’s exclusively focused on Computer Science and it’s called Make School - partly because you can’t get accepted if you haven’t made anything and partly because the purpose of the school is to teach students how to make things...

    Feb 10, 2016

    35m
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    #17 Entrepreneurs: If You're Not Passionate, You Will Burn Out

    The charismatic CEO of Schoology talks about how he stays innovative and what advice he would give to first-time entrepreneurs.

    Feb 3, 2016

    19m
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    #16 Find a Way to Figure It Out: An Interview with Brett Kopf

    In our interview with the CEO of Remind, Brett Kopf, we ask him about the inspiration behind Remind, his framework for starting a company from scratch, and the impact that an individual teacher has had on his whole life.

    Jan 27, 2016

    19m
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    #15 Transforming Education with Google's Chief Education Evangelist

    Google's Chief Education Evangelist, Jaime, talks about his experience as a first generation college student, what it means to be an education evangelist, and growing up in 1970's New York.

    Jan 20, 2016

    23m
36. 14

    #14- The Value of Lifelong Learning: An Interview with SF Fed President John C. Williams

    SF Fed President John C. Williams shares his views on the value of college, why education is critical for a healthy economy, the importance of lifelong learning, and what it was like to have Janet Yellen as a mentor. Show Notes: President John Williams’ Bio The Value of Lifelong Learning The View...

    Jul 21, 2015

    29m
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    #13- Learn Faster: An Interview with Pat Flynn

    In our conversation with Pat Flynn, host of the massively popular Smart Passive Income podcast, we talk about how he manages to continuously evolve his thinking, how he fared during the economic downturn, and what the most important thing he learned in college was. Show Notes: Pat's Website Pat's...

    Jul 14, 2015

    36m
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    #12- Doing the Side Hustle: An Interview with Nick Loper

    In our conversation with Nick Loper, host of the Side Hustle Show podcast, we talk to Nick about his views on the value of college, why it’s essential to keep developing opportunities for yourself, and his hypothesis that the next 100 years will be the age of mass entrepreneurship. Show Notes:...

    Jul 8, 2015

    19m
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    #11- Feeding Your Soul: An Interview with Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson

    In our conversation with the hosts of the Being Boss podcast, Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson, we talk creative entrepreneurship, doing work that feeds your soul, and how motherhood fits into it all. Show Notes: The Being Boss Podcast Indie Shopography Braid Creative

    Jul 1, 2015

    33m
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    #10- Solving a Problem Other People Have: An Interview with Tony Wan

    In our interview with the managing editor of EdSurge, Tony Wan, we talk about the impact of technology in the classroom, his previous start-up Lucky Bird Games, and how his degree in East Asian Studies has shaped the work he does today. Show Notes: EdSurge.com Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Profile on Tony...

    Jun 25, 2015

    30m
41. 9

    #09- Infusing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: An Interview with Mignon Fogarty

    In our conversation with Mignon Fogarty, Grammar Girl and Head of Media Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno, we talk Silicon Valley, how to live (and learn) entrepreneurship, and the future of journalism. Mignon Fogarty’s Bio The Grammar Girl Podcast The Reynolds School, University...

    Jun 16, 2015

    25m
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    #08- Teaching Entrepreneurship: Nature or Nurture? An Interview with Susan Yamada

    In our conversation with Susan Yamada, Executive Director of The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship, she shares her thoughts on collaboration, whether entrepreneurs are born or made, and what an entrepreneurship degree offers. Susan Yamada’s Bio The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship

    Jun 9, 2015

    25m
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    #07- Take the First Step: An Interview with Fernando Santos

    In our conversation with Fernando Santos, founder of Beast Oakland, he shares his story as a former graffiti artist, explains how his professor inspired him, and how he gets his numbers right. Beast Oakland Beast Oakland on Instagram Fernando Santos’ Bio and Profile with The Pioneer Chabot...

    Jun 2, 2015

    15m
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    #06– Getting Used to Set-Backs: An Interview with Divya Nag

    In our conversation with Divya Nag, voted “30 Under 30 in Science & Healthcare” by Forbes, she explains how she deals with set-backs, what compelled her to start Stem Cell Theranostics and StartX Med, and why mentors are so important. DivyaNag.com Stem Cell Theranostics StartX Med Stanford...

    May 26, 2015

    19m
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    #05– Live Vividly: An Interview with Trever Bostrom

    In our conversation with Trever Bostrom, co-founder of Vivid Roots, he shares the story behind his apparel start-up, why it was important for them to have a social mission, and how advisors have helped make Vivid Roots a success. Vivid Roots Boise State University, Venture College University of...

    May 26, 2015

    17m
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    #04– Throwing Out the Textbook: An Interview with Aaron Gagleard and Stephen Walden

    In our conversation with Aaron Gagleard and Stephen Walden, the co-founders of Bosse Tools, we discuss where they got their idea, what Arizona State University is doing to support their start-up, and the significant roles mentors have played in their success. Bosse Tools The Ergonomics behind the...

    May 19, 2015

    32m
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    #03- Bringing Passion with You: An Interview with Jordan Harbinger

    In our conversation with the Art of Charm’s Jordan Harbinger, he shares tips on the power of networking, why bringing passion with you is a great career strategy, and when choosing a work experience over a college experience just might be the best route to follow. Art of Charm The Art of Charm...

    May 13, 2015

    36m
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    #02- 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less). An Interview with Thomas Frank

    In our conversation with College Info Geek’s Thomas Frank, he shares his learning journey, the secret to how he paid off his student loans before he graduated, and insights from his book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades. Get Thomas Frank's book here. Check out The Value of College Calculator.

    May 7, 2015

    22m
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    #01- Does College Pay? An Interview with Mary Daly

    In our conversation with Mary Daly (an SVP at the SF Fed, who has been described as “The People’s Economist”), Mary shares her thoughts on why a four year degree is still a great investment, how to use a new online tool to calculate your return on college, and just how important mentors are to...

    May 7, 2015

    29m