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Going Forth
by Center for Careers, Life, and Service at Grinnell College
Grinnellians go incredible places — this is a podcast about how they get there. Host Adarsh Sharma '27 is thrilled to bring you a podcast from the Center for Careers, Life, and Service at Grinnell College. Through conversations with alums and experts at the CLS, we explore what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Episodes
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Episode 48: Grinnell to Microsoft - Halle Remash's Path to Tech Leadership
Halle Remash '20 chats about her path from Grinnell to Microsoft and working in tech.
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Episode 47: Navigating New Dimensions | Kabir’s Insights on Geospatial Careers, Personal Projects, Data Analysis and more
Kabir Jain '21 joins us to chat about his role as a Geospatial Analyst, advice for third and fourth year students, the importance of personal projects, and more! Connect with Kabir
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Episode 46: Crafting Your Professional Identity | Insights from Philip on AI Startups and Branding
Philip Kiely '20 is back on the show and shares tons of advice about finding your first job, working at startups, content creation, personal branding, and more! Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipkiely/ Connect with Philip on X (Twitter):...
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Episode 45: For The Love Of Learning
Opeyemi Awe '15 has done it all, and she's just getting started! Listen to learn about her Watson Fellowship, her experience as a Schwarzman Scholar, and much more! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @goingforthpodcast for updates on new episodes. If you have questions or suggestions, please…
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Episode 44: It's Not Rocket Science!
As a student at Grinnell, David White ‘90 discovered the importance of community, relationships, and a strong sense of self. A Rhodes Scholar with a vast array of professional experience, David reflects on the lessons and philosophies that have shaped his career. Listen to learn more about the...
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Episode 43: Birth Justice & Community Organizing
During their time at Grinnell College, Latona Giwa ‘09 discovered the power of grassroots social movements. As someone who now works as a birth justice advocate in the Gulf South, Latona continues to draw from the skills and knowledge they acquired as a student. On the first episode of the…
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Episode 42: The Power of Podcasts - Season 3 Finale
If there’s one thing we believe on Going Forth, it's in the power of the human voice to tell meaningful stories. So 3 Seasons and 41 Episodes later, we're finally doing an episode all about podcasts. On the Season 3 Finale, Nicholas talks to Sasha Aslanian ‘90, who spent 30 years in public media...
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Episode 41: Building Community Across the Globe - Fulbright Journeys
After graduation, a select number of Grinnell students embark on nationally competitive global fellowships, taking them on journeys to every corner of the globe. On this episode, Mary DaVega '21, Sarina Lincoln ’21, Sarina Kopf '22, and Katelyn Mehlhaus ’22 share their Fulbright journeys live…
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Episode 40: The Rock Czarina of San Francisco
Cameo Carlson `93 is music royalty. On this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Emma Kieran Schaefer `23, an Independent Major in multimedia storytelling from Niwot, Colorado, as a guest-host to discuss Cameo's career from being dubbed the "rock czarina of San Francisco" to "queen of the ringtone"...
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Episode 39: Yes And...Literally
Not many Grinnellians can say that when they graduated, the president of the college told their parents how talented they were. But if you're Ian Roberts '87, that was only the beginning. After graduating from Grinnell, he went on to found the legendary improv and sketch comedy troupe the Upright...
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Episode 38: Driven by Impact - Making Change at the Micro and Macro Levels
Deqa Aden '18 is all about making an impact. Working in the field of international development, she’s applied her research skills, degrees in political science and psychology, and lived experience towards improving the world. A 2022 Obama Scholar, she’s now wrapping up her master’s degree program...
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Episode 37: Transcending the Razor Wire - The Power of a Liberal Arts Education
27 miles to the southwest of Grinnell is the Newton Correctional Facility. It is a medium and low security prison: one of the 1,500 state prisons that blanket our nation. Since 2002, the United States has had the highest incarceration rate in the world. In many parts of America, according to the...
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Episode 36: Field Notes from 2023 Externship Journeys
Every spring break, dozens of Grinnell students venture across the world for externships—job-shadowing experiences with Grinnell alumni or parents. During their externships, students gain a holistic perspective on post-grad life. On this special episode of Going Forth, travel along with student...
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Episode 35: Paying It Forward
Eric Otoo 01’s resume is the stuff most people dream about. He’s worked across a range of business, finance, and consulting roles at firms like McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, only taking a break to graduate from Harvard Business School. Returning to his home country of Ghana, he’s implemented...
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Episode 34: Shooting for the Stars
Dr. Kartik Sheth `93’s career has spanned the solar system. A world-renowned astrophysicist, he’s currently a program scientist at NASA HQ while advising science and technology policy at the White House. A committed activist, he’s also had a parallel career in diversity, equity, inclusion and...
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Episode 33: From Bob's to the Big Screen - Just Listen to Yourself
We are thrilled to welcome Oscar-nominated comedian, writer, and actor Kumail Nanjiani '01 to Going Forth. In this episode, we chart his course rising through the ranks of stand-up comedy, landing his first writing gig, and making it onto the big screen. Whether you know Kumail’s work from the...
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Welcome to Season 3 of "Going Forth!"
Going Forth is back, and there's a new voice behind the microphone. Host Jane Hoffman '25 joins Nicholas Lampietti ‘25 and Executive Producer, CLS Exploratory Advisor Katie Kriegel, to talk about their first jobs and what's in store for Season 3. Hear from a dynamic slate of alums, students, and...
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Episode 32: Going Where The Wind Blows - Season 2 Finale
According to Leslie Bleichner '07: "sometimes, the world moves for you in ways you are not prepared to move yourself." Other times, you are the one to make it move. Change is in the air on the Season 2 Finale of Going Forth as we revisit moments in our guests lives that can only be described as...
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Episode 31: The 'Yes' Lifestyle - Trying Everything & Our 'Center Line'
Christa Desir '96 has a rule: Say yes. Say yes, and try everything. It is a rule that has led her to some pretty fascinating places. She’s been a radio producer. A kickboxing instructor. A young adult romance novelist. A small business founder, totally by accident. A chief financial officer who...
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Episode 30: Inside Scoop - The Modern Landscape of Journalism
Why does good journalism matter? What does "work-life balance" look like for journalists covering a 24-hour news cycle? Do reporters ever struggle with the second-hand trauma of witnessing tragedy? As citizens, how can we discern fake news from truth? What is the line between appropriate…
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Episode 29: Create Your Own Adventure - The Truman Scholarship & Public Service
Established in 1975, the incredibly prestigious Truman Scholarship provides undergraduate students committed to pursuing a career in public service with funding for graduate school. In 2021, 845 students were nominated by their institutions of learning. 62 were selected. Sarah Beisner '22 and...
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Episode 28: Nothing But The Truth - Law, Justice, & Scholarship
Angela Onwuachi-Willig '94 believes that the law is a powerful tool. It can be used for good, or it can be used for harm, and the difference lies in who wields it. That is why Angela chose to dedicate her life to the practice of law: first as an attorney, then as a judge, and now as a law…
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Episode 27: 30 Questions On Starting Up A Startup
Albert Owusu-Asare '16 and Ameer Shujjah '16 met on their second day at Grinnell and quickly realized they had a lot in common: they both played sports and tutored in their free time, they both planned to double-major in physics and computer science, and they were both international students...
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Episode 26: It's Not The End Of The World
This is an episode about climate change, but it is not about the end of the world. This episode is about hope. This episode requires believing in the future. This is an episode about trying to save it. Sachi Graber ‘12 has dedicated her life to the climate movement: She owns a sustainable dry…
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Episode 25: We Are Not in Kansas Anymore
As Dorothy says in The Wizard of Oz, "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." But, if you are Vivek Venugopal '01 or Sneha Saigal '12, you are in Kansas. Or at least that's what it felt like after first arriving in Grinnell as international students from India. So what does it mean to...
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Episode 24: Education is My Playground
For Leslie Bleichner '07, education is everything. If a school building represents the world of education, Leslie has spent time in every classroom; as a teacher, administrator, diversity practitioner, and beyond, working for organizations like Teach for America and the Posse Foundation. In this...
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Episode 23: The Candyland Path - Dismantling Toxic 'Success' Culture
Jenn Mattern Lalich ‘92 considers herself the queen of ‘almosts’: almost a famous actress; almost a world-renowned playwright; almost the author of bestselling books. But every time she got close to something big, she says, her mental health always seemed to get in her way. Today, Jenn and I...
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Episode 22: An Interesting Coincidence of Shadows
When Lawrence Sumulong '10 was a student at Grinnell, he got a job as the student photographer for Grinnell Concerts. Flash forward ten years, and Lawrence found himself backstage at the New York Philharmonic photographing John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma. Today, Lawrence's work has appeared on New…
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Episode 21: It's a Party at CLIMB!
Can you imagine working at an organization, post-graduation, with three other Grinnellians? For Anton Jones '02, Lizzy Hinman '20, Abraham Teuber '22, and Caulden Parkel '22, it's just a typical day at CLIMB Theatre. In our inaugural episode of Season 2, we explore the power of connections, how...
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Welcome to Season 2 of "Going Forth!"
Hosts Nicholas Lampietti ‘25 and Meredith Benjamin ‘24 are back, and excited to explore what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose alongside a dynamic new slate of guests. Hear from alums, students, and CLS staff about education, climate change, technology, law, and more. From making it...
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Episode 20: Back To The Prairie - Season 1 Finale
They say home is where the heart is. While for most graduates Grinnell is home for four years, for some Grinnellians, it becomes home for longer. On the season finale of "Going Forth," we revisit four alums who have found their way back to the "jewel of the prairie." Sarah Purcell '92 ("Inside…
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Episode 19: Let's Be Friends - A Theory On Networking
Think about how you made your childhood best friend. Did you email them a personal resume? A list of references detailing why you'd make an awesome companion? Did you scout out the top student in the class, with the hopes that their excellence might help you succeed? Or did it start because you...
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Episode 18: Finding the Art All Around Us
Once upon a time in a drawing class at Grinnell, Chris Lowery '92 met Suzie Treinen '93, and the two fell happily in love: not just with each other, but with the act of artmaking itself. With $4,000 in the bank, two M.F.As in printmaking, and no desire to get a so-called "real job," Chris and…
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Episode 17: The Business of Life
"The business of life" is one of Philip Kiely's '20 trademark phrases. It won't take you long to figure out why! On this episode, Philip shares his tips, tricks, and wisdom for maximizing your professional trajectory. From finding your niche in the tech world, marketing yourself, and working on...
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Episode 16: Here, There, and Everywhere - The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship
By now it's no secret that Grinnell can take you incredible places. On Part #2 of our miniseries "Here, There, and Everywhere," we interview Crys Moosman: recipient of the 2022-2023 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. Together with their advisor Kathy Jacobson and Assistant Dean & Director of Global...
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Episode 15: Life Transitions - Words From The Wisest Person I Know
As the end of the academic year approaches, you may find yourself on the verge of a new chapter in your life. Maybe you are graduating. Maybe it's a summer internship or a new job. Maybe you'll be studying abroad in a place you've never been, where the language and customs are very different from...
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Episode 14: Inside The Ivory Tower - Research and Higher Education
It can be hard to imagine your professors as students. But once upon a time they were, and in this case, they might have done some of the exact same things you do! In this episode, Meredith and Nicholas sit down with Sarah Purcell '92 and Sheahan Virgin '08, both of whom are currently teaching at...
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Episode 13: The Ultimate Side Hustle
Most of us dream of having a successful career that is both personally and professionally fulfilling. But what about both at the same time? Kari Bassett '98, a self described "IT professional by day and social justice warrior by night," knows a thing or two about what it means to lead a double...
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Episode 12: Here, There, and Everywhere - Externships and Treks
Making your way to the edge of town leads to vistas of gently rolling hills blanketed in corn, interrupted only by power lines. Sometimes it is hard to imagine the world that lies beyond our little corner of Central Iowa. In the first episode of this new series, Nicholas explores travel...
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Episode 11: Surviving Med School...And Everything After
Medical school may be tough, but you are tougher! That's what Dr. Alison Nair '02 is here to tell you. If you are considering a career as a doctor, you know that there's more to the field than gets taught in biology class. From selecting specialties to finding work-life balance to maintaining...
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Episode 10: So You Want to Change the World (From the Bottom-Up)
A spirit of social justice and ethos of activism infuses the Grinnell Campus. For many Grinnellians, it's the reason they find themselves amidst the cornfields of rural Iowa. But what does it look like to live a life dedicated to making the world a better place? Dixon Romeo '16 is an organizer...
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Episode 9: So You Want To Change The World (From the Top-Down)
What did you do today, Grinnellians? If you are like Nicholas and Meredith, you might have slept in, wrote a paper, ate some dinner, etc. But if you are anything like Nathan Clubb '11, your answer might sound more like, "today, I launched a political campaign." When Nathan Clubb was just a senior...
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Hey From Your Hosts!
As campus transitions back from spring break, we're pressing pause on releasing new episodes this week. Instead, Meredith and Nicholas reflect on the wonderful conversations they have shared with alums and CLS staff thus far. The hosts also share their excitement about episodes currently...
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Episode 8: Inside Our Heads - Mental Healthcare
Today's episode of Going Forth doesn't go too far from Grinnell. In fact, it takes place around the corner at SHAW, where Nicholas and Meredith chat with Teague Craig '09. A staff counselor: Teague's journey back to Grinnell is nothing short of extraordinary. From conducting anthropological field...
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Episode 7: Strategize Your Summer
Remember how the students of East High feverishly chanted "summer!" in the opening scene of High School Musical 2, just anticipating the adventures summer break has in store? That's how you should feel when the school year ends, too. However, for many of us, crafting a meaningful summer…
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Episode 6: ...And Get It Published
After listening to our last episode, you went home and wrote a book — now what?! Or maybe you adore books, but aren't certain that you want to write them yourself — what else is out there? Part II of our segment on all-things-literature features Clare Mao '14, a literary agent at Europa Content…
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Episode 5: How To Write A Book
Before Ali Benjamin '92 was a bestselling author, she was a Grinnellian unsure of what to do with her life. On today's episode, Ali tells us how she wove her way through marketing, public health, and even unemployment, before setting out to write her first novel. Since then, Ali's books (among...
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Episode 4: Advocating for the Arts
Considering a career in government affairs? Look no further! Jay Dick '93 has done it all. His career in and passion for government, the legislative process, and grassroots advocacy has spanned from Iowa to Washington DC. On this episode, he describes his work with Americans For The Arts, the...
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Episode 3: Public Health in the Era of Pandemic
Meet Erich Giebelhaus, a '92 alum who works for the largest public health system in the United States. Erich has spent the past two decades planning for the worst — literally. Whether it be terrorism, natural disasters, or — yes — a pandemic, Erich's agency seeks to prepare New York City to…
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Episode 2: Grad School & Grey's Anatomy
Considering a career in healthcare? If so, this episode is for you! Meredith and Nicholas chat with Mary Jane "MJ" Shroyer, Director of the Health Professions Career Community at Grinnell about medical and pre-health professional opportunities. MJ offers wisdom on standing out in the application...
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Grinnellians go incredible places — this is a podcast about how they get there. Host Adarsh Sharma '27 is thrilled to bring you a podcast from the Center for Careers, Life, and Service at Grinnell College. Through conversations with alums and experts at the CLS, we explore what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose.
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