PODCAST · education
How I Got Here
by Jeremy Proper
This podcast is about students telling their stories of how they achieved their goals. They were once in my classroom, club 128, and now they're changing the world. If you want your dreams to come true, you have to put in the work. Please take a listen to the stories they have to tell, and maybe they can help you change your world. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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Madison Maher From The Don to Social work
Madison Mahar — What an AMAZING Story! Want to know how to shave TWO years off college and earn both your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in just FOUR years? Madison Maher shares how she made it happen! Want to become a social worker, own your own business, and make a real difference in people’s...
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Kirby Reitzer
Kirby Reitzer: Did you ever dream of being part of a World Series Championship? Ever wonder if you could make that dream a reality without being a Major League player? If so, this is the podcast for you! Come along as Kirby Reitzer , MS, CMSS,RSCC, shares his incredible journey—from playing...
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Elena ( Tayem ) McDonald From the Don to Dr.
Have you ever chased your dream job… only to realize it wasn’t the dream you imagined? In this episode, Elana shares her incredible journey—one filled with hard work, ambition, and ultimately, a surprising turn. After reaching the goal she worked so tirelessly for, she found herself facing an...
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Zoë Fromer Club 128- NYC Clubs
🎸🔥 Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to become a Rock & Roll star? Get ready for an incredible ride as Zoe shares her journey from Club 128 all the way to New York City! From stepping onto the stage at The Don, to diving into jazz, to finally finding her true passion as the lead singer of a…
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Jacob Angelino From the music room to recording studio
Have you ever wondered how to combine your two favorite passions into one career? This episode, tune in to hear how Jacob blended his love of music and engineering—like the perfect mix of peanut butter and chocolate—into one incredible job. Today, he creates music for his favorite video games and...
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Sara Rudeseal From the Audience to the Spotlight
Sara Rudeseal: Ever wondered what it really takes to become an actor? What’s involved in seeing yourself on TV or on the big screen? If so, come take a ride with me as Sara shares her journey—from watching her dad light up the stage and make people laugh, to carving out a path of her own on both...
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Surya Duggirala From the Don to NYC
Come take a listen to Surya tell his story from Club 128 at the Don (08-11) to High School(11-15), to California Berkley School of Engineering(15-19) all the way to the mean streets of The Big Apple, NYC. Surya is the opitomy of don't let failure stop you. We all fall down, how many times do we…
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Armaan Uplecar Don to Director
What happens when a kid obsessed with technology discovers the world of filmmaking? Meet Armaan—a creator who turned curiosity into a calling. In this episode, Armaan shares how getting into his town’s arts high school set everything in motion, how a Florida Bright Futures scholarship opened the...
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Tiffany Cheung From the Don to Apple S5/E2
🎙️ Come take a listen to Tiffany’s story — from being the quiet, shy (but quietly confident) kid in my History class, all the way to one of the top engineering schools in the country… and eventually, to Cupertino AKA Apple Mothership. Her journey takes some unexpected turns — from art, to…
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Ian Mellul From Don's House to The White House
Ian Mellul, former White House Director of Presidential Production and former student of mine, joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey from Club 128 to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Ian’s interest in government began in my 7th grade civics class, where he first discovered his passion for...
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Taylor Comes Judkins The Don to Ph.D
Come on a wild ride with Taylor as she explains how she made it all the way to opening night of Dallas Cowboys Stadium, to earning hr Ph. D, to becoming a wife and a mom. This women proves that hard work in and out of the classroom really pays off. Taylor will tell you about her ups, and downs…
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Max Rabil Season From the Don to Yale
Come on a ride with Max as he tells his journey from Don Estridge Middle Scholl all the way to Yale Medical School. Max will explain how he graduated College before he graduated High School. He was told he was too young to go to Medical School at the ripe old age of 18. He did not take that as a...
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Kirill Safin Season 4 episode 3
Come along and listen to Kirill tell his story from the Don all the way to Sanford University. Listen to Kirill tell how he went from a middle school kid with big dreams, t making those dreams become a reality. If you ever wanted to be a computer scientist and wok for a space faring company, this...
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Jordan Haber: From The Don to The NBA Draft
Come take a listen to Jordan's story, a kid who was into Pokemon in middle school and turned that into being a social influencer. Then, he used his prelaw knowledge to attend the NBA Draft. This is the ultimate episode about throwing away the rule book and going your own way. Jordan will tell you...
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Fabiana Beuses From The Don to England
Come take a listen to Fabi tell her story form The Don all the way to London England. Fabi has taken some twists and turns, had to make some hard decisions in order fr her to find her way. Listen as Fabi tells how she decided not to go to her school of her dreams, ignorer for her dreams to be…
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Darian Peters From the Don to Beyond
Come take a listen to an incredible story of one year at the Don, to dual enrollment at Boca High and FAU High, to graduating from college at 19 with a degree in Bio sciences. All this to enroll in medical school. But wait, there's more. Then take a quick left turn to try some business management...
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Tyler Tubridy The Don to Diamonds
Open up your ear canal and take a listen to Tyler tell his story from the first Don Championship, to a scholarship to St. Andrews, Boca High, then to Valencia College, all the way to HoopDiamonds. Tyler will explain how he turned a love of playing basketball, into finding the Diamonds in the…
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Dominique Turnbull The Don to London
Come take a listen to Dominique tell her journey from The Don to London. Hear how Dominique found her calling and what it took to get there. Dominique will tell you how she was able to succeed in all facets of her life. Now she is living her best life across the pond in Jolly Old England. As...
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Mathew Schner From the Don to D1
Come take a listen to Matty tell his story from the Don to D1. Let Matty take you on his journey from a gifted kid at the Don to Grandview Prep, to Emory U, and finally to Lipscomb U. Matty will tell you what it took to win at the Don, academically and athletically, and take that winning to High...
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Miles Stewart From the Don to The Ring
Come take a listen to Miles tell his story from Club 128 all the way to the boxing ring. He tells a story that starts on The Don soccer pitch and ends up in the Squared circle. Miles explains being a jokester and turning that into a Soccer podcast. Miles will take you on a joinery of unexpected...
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Annie McGrath Illinois to The Don
If you want to know more about Ms. McGrath and her journey from Illinois farm country, to FAU college of Education, all the way to the Hallow halls of The Don, and to winning Ms. South Florida Fair, come take a listen to this episode. Annie/Ms. McGrath will tell you how hard work in and out of…
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Natalia Cooper The Don to HBCU
Come take a listen to Natalia tell her story of how she made it all the way to Howard University. Natalia will explain her ups and downs, her success, and how it all turned from the LSATs to Public a policy work. Please take a moment to listen to her story. If your interested, please contact me…
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Raisa (Rasin) Karim Cosplay
Did you ever want to do Cosplay? Have you ever wanted to create a character of your own? Do you like to sew? Come take a listen to how Raisa the Raisin was born. Raisa will tell you how she discovered her love of comic books, and cosplay along with finding the love her life (not in my class), in...
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McGwire Fisher Rose Bowl
Come take listen to how a kid who wanted to play baseball wound up in LA in charge of an 80,000 person Friendly tuneup World Cup game. McGwire will tell you about his journey form The Don all the way to UF, then to the bright lights of the World Cup stage in Los Angeles. This is a great...
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Nico Pita RobinHood
Come take a listen to Nico tell his journey story of how he went from Club 128, to Boca Raton High School, to University of Florida for undergrad and masters degrees, all the way to working for the newest and most interesting investing company to come along in a long time. Come listen as Nico…
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Trudi Durgy Bug Lady
Did ya ever wanna study bugs? Well neither did Trudy. She wanted to be a vet, but realized that was not her bag. Come along and listen to the story that Trudy tells about leaving Club 128, to HS to The University of Florida, to changing majors, and finally finding her passion. Who knows, maybe…
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Marley Kimelman Lawyer
Come take a journey on the ride that is Marley K. From Don Estridge Club 128, the baseball field, Boca High, to North Eastern University, to George Washington Law School, to being an Environmental Lawyer. If you wanted to know what takes to make out of high school, go to a prestigious university,...
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Megan Rice The Don to AVP
Come hear Megan tell her story for the Volleyball court of The Don, all the way to the Beach Volleyball Court of the AVP. Listen how Megan turned a love for Volleyball into a side hustle, and then to a life long obsession. Megan will tell you about her hard work in middle school, high school…
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Jazz Rivera SMCMS to Nasa
Come and listen to Jazz tell his story form middle school, to High School, to the Army, and all the way to Nasa. Hold on, it is a bumpy ride to get to where he wants to be. This is a story of unwavering determination for success. If you ever thought your journey was difficult and next to…
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episode 2 Season 2 Eric Desroches Boca to Pharmacy School
Come follow Eric on his journey from Don Estridge (2011) to West Boca Community HS (2015), to undergrad a UF (2019), U Tennessee Pharmacy School (currently). Eric shares his journey from the public library, and the early teachings of his mom, all the way to Pharmacy school. Eric will tell his…
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Episode 1 Season 2 Dominique Desroches Boca to Yale
Come listen to Dominique's story of being a twin of Haitian immigrants to valedictorian of her High School class, to the hallowed halls of Yale University, to working in the City That Never Sleeps, NYC. Listen as Dominique talks about what it takes to graduate #1 in her class and attend one of…
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Episode 8 Sarah Bailey Boca to Paris NON STOP
Listen as Sarah tells her story from Don Estridge all the way to Paris, France. Sarah will discuss her high school experience at Park Vista, her breeze through college at Flagler College in just two years with a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science, moving to NYC...
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Episode 7 Jessica Farr Miami to Hollywood
Come listen to Jessica Far tell her story from the drama department at South Miami Middle School, all the way to the bright light of Hollywood. Jessica will take you on her journey from actress training to actress doing. If you truely want to hear how hard work in and out of the classroom pays…
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Episode 6 Connor Bradley MIT BBall
Come listen as Connor tells his story from Club 128 all the way to MIT Basketball court, and then to the Big Apple of NYC. Connor will explain his highs and lows, chances not taken, and great results.
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Episode 5 Ms. Mada Miami DJ
This episode is about Rachel Tumada, AKA Ms. Mada a Miami-based DJ. Ms. Mada has performed all around the world spinning music at concerts like Ultra Miami, all the way to South America, and EDC Las Vegas. She will tell you her story from my class way back in 2001 on 9/11, all the way to the…
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Episode 3 Camilo Restrepo Bring A Trailer
This is my interview with Camilo Restrepo. He will tell history of How He Got Here from Middle School to working for The Premier Online Vintage and Classic Car Auctions. Camilo was always nuts about cars, and is a bonafide car nut. He tells us his story from Middle School, to High School, then...
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Episode 2 Sumeet UF Engineering Sports Journalism
This is the second installment of the How I got Here Podcast where I am interviewing Sumeet Jena. He will tell us about his experiences before during and after middle school. Sumeet will take you on a journey from going to the library with his family, middle school, high school, and all the way…
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Episode 1 Serena Div 1 golf/ UF Law
This is episode one, the first installment of How I Got Here. It is featuring Serena Combs, a Division One Golfer, a current law student, and her story of how she got here.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is about students telling their stories of how they achieved their goals. They were once in my classroom, club 128, and now they're changing the world. If you want your dreams to come true, you have to put in the work. Please take a listen to the stories they have to tell, and maybe they can help you change your world. Thanks for listening!
HOSTED BY
Jeremy Proper
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