High School Time Machine

Nov 23 2022

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Join high school counselors, Kevin Patton and Eric Bringardner, as they interview former students about how their lives have played out since going off on their own. Find out what fresh perspective they would bring if they had the chance to go back in time and do high school all over again. Being a teenager can be tough. Our goal is to share stories that can benefit teens or anyone who has a vested interest in helping them get the most out of these formative years!

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The Scaling Power of Tech

Nov 23 2022 30 mins

Muzz Ahmed is a 2014 HS grad who currently works for one of the premier players in the tech industry. He was recently part of a team that created a new Virtual Reality headset that will revolutionize our ability to connect with one another online!Muzz was initially on a pre-med track after high school, mostly due to well-intentioned advice from family and friends; however, he was a

Rethinking the College Selection Process

Nov 16 2022 45 mins

Quinn Eberhard is a 2017 HS grad and is currently a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC. Quinn was an International Baccalaureate Diploma Student while in high school where she developed disciplined habits and experienced success in and out of the classroom. When deciding on a college, Quinn placed a strong emphasis on being able to graduate with as littl

Leaving a Legacy

Nov 09 2022 38 mins

Kwabena Amponsah is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Principal Consultant at PayPal, where he has become an expert on e-commerce and the systems used to help businesses create a seamless buying experience for their customers. Bena's path to success has involved multiple twists and turns but his desire to help others has always been at the core of his personal mission. This episode

Finding the Right Course

Nov 02 2022 44 mins

Brennan Whitis is a 2014 HS grad who is currently the Ohio University Men’s Golf head coach. Brennan graduated with a degree in business marketing and a minor in sports management and had aspirations to work in the social media/digital marketing field after college. However, after winning 4 conference championships and the 2017 NCAA Championship with his team at Wittenberg Univer

A Scientist's Approach to Goal-Setting

Oct 26 2022 45 mins

Thomas Solomon is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Clinical Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. Thomas graduated high school with the intention of becoming an engineer but ended up switching gears after a summer bridge program at The University of Cincinnati, where he ended up going to school and studying to become a pharmacist instead. Learn about ho

Grabbing Life by the Horns

Oct 19 2022 35 mins

Adam Striker is a 2014 HS grad who is currently working as a digital content producer for Professional Bull Riders. Adam began college as an exercise physiology major, but his passion for producing film became too strong to ignore. Tune in to hear how three key internships with The OSU Wexner Medical Center, USA Football, and The Columbus Crew impacted his career path and contribut

Putting a Positive Spin on Life

Oct 12 2022 37 mins

Sammy Edwards is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Senior Compliance Analyst at Matic Insurance. Sammy was a stand-out soccer player at Ohio State and originally thought she would either pursue a soccer career after college or something in the field of criminal justice. Learn how a spin-move gone wrong led her down a different path and how she has managed to maintain a positive outlook e

Justice is Served

Oct 04 2022 41 mins

Cam Justice is a 2015 HS grad who is currently in his second year at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After beginning his career in social work, Cam changed his focus after realizing that he could have a greater impact on the lives of others by focusing on public policy. Cam is the vice president of the Black Law Students Association, serves on the Law and Leadershi

Choose Your Own Adventure

Sep 28 2022 41 mins

Julie Pochodylo is a 2014 HS grad who went on to study at the University of Dayton and now works for an organization called Olive Ventures that focuses on creating innovative solutions in the healthcare industry using Artificial Intelligence and other forms of technology. Julie was hired as employee number 100 (there are now over 1,500 employees!) and describes what inspired her to

Lights, Camera, Axner!

Sep 21 2022 41 mins

Rylee Axner is a 2013 HS grad who is currently working in the film and media industry in Los Angeles, California as a post production coordinator. Hear how a decision to take a “fun elective” during her senior year had a monumental impact on her career trajectory. Rylee shares the path she took to make it in the film industry, the advice she would give her high school self, and