The SIP: The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast

Sep 26 2024 10 ep. 46 mins 34
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The SIP shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.

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How to Manage Your Finances with Kristina, Bryan, & Justin

Sep 26 2024 39 mins  
Budgeting, Investing, Roth IR-Whats? For many, the understanding the world of personal finance can feel completely out of reach. The complexity and sheer volume of information often leave people feeling overwhelmed and intimidated. Some even give up, convinced they’ll never crack the code. This first episode of Season 4 of The SIP brings together 3 Coke Schola

Improving Healthcare with Heart and Intention with Joel, Anthoney, Athena, and Kaitlyn

Dec 09 2022 41 mins  
How can we make healthcare better for everyone? In this final episode of season 3 of The SIP, Coke Scholars from different parts of the healthcare industry come together to discuss how they are tackling challenges they’ve encountered within the field. Meet our brilliant panel of Coke Scholars: * Joel Bervell (2013) – Medical Student, Washington State

The Power of Building Your Brand with Safiya, Tiffany, Kaiti, and Ben

Nov 02 2022 68 mins  
What makes a truly great brand? How can you build a personal brand to amplify your impact? If it sounds intimidating, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be! Learn from branding experts, innovative content creators, and Coke Scholars Safiya, Tiffany, Kaiti, and Ben: * Safiya Jihan Miller (2005) – Founder & Fashion Designer, SAFIYA JIHAN

The Evolution of Education with Pegah, Star, and Brandon

Oct 05 2022 46 mins  
It’s a complex time in education. Politicized school boards, intense debates surrounding curriculum, a massive teacher shortage, piling compensatory services for students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism, a mental health crisis, and unfinished learning are just a handful of challenges for educators right now. But, as Brandon says in the episode, it’

Caring for Our Mental Health with Robert, Diana, Chris, and Nina

Sep 14 2022 48 mins  
“We’re finally able to have a conversation that I think many people have been waiting entire lifetimes to have.” As this episode of The SIP begins, Nina acknowledges the importance of discussing mental health. Meet Robert, Diana, Chris, and Nina – four Coke Scholars and mental health advocates passionate about destigmatizing the topic: * Dr. Rob

From Covid Challenges to Cell Phones: Parenting Wisdom with Samuel, Nelda, and Dr. Laura

Aug 30 2022 55 mins  
Parenting can sometimes be tough to navigate. Throw in a global pandemic and things get even more complicated! Join 3 Coke Scholars in a candid conversation about the twists and turns of raising children and teenagers: * Samuel Wakefield (2001) – Leadership Director, The Organizer Zero Project; Partner, DEI Works; & father of 4* Nelda Brown (1989) – Scho

Seeing the World Through the Lens of Storytelling with Nicole, Adam, and Jared

Aug 10 2022 41 mins  
Storytelling through the arts can bring immeasurable value to our lives. It can provide an escape from an overwhelming life. It can lower our guards and show us new perspectives. It can be political. It can bring people together. These three Coke Scholars all agree – art is who they are.   The latest episode of The SIP features incredibly talented artists

Just Do It: How Jorge, Jarvis, and Rosalyn are Leading with Purpose

Jul 26 2022 53 mins  
Something that makes the Coke Scholars Program so unique is the incredible community of alumni. Could you imagine working together with Coke Scholars? This first episode of Season 3 of The SIP brings together 3 Coke Scholars working at NIKE in Portland, Oregon: * Jorge Casimiro (1994) – VP, Chief Public Policy & Social Impact Officer, NIKE Inc. & President,

Going Pro in Basketball and Business with Junior Bridgeman, CEO of Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Jul 06 2021 36 mins  
Junior Bridgeman barely made his high school basketball team. He played 12 years in the NBA. Junior’s first restaurant was robbed and set on fire. He became the owner of over 450 restaurants in 20 states. His secret for growth? “I think I was never afraid of failure. Put it that way.” In this special bonus episode, Status Quo Ninja Daron K. Roberts (1997) interviews J

Cultivating Empathy and Delivering Hope for LGBTQ Students with Joe English (2013)

Jan 08 2021 34 mins  
“I grew up in a 1900-person farm town… I never saw or watched or read anything that I felt really spoke to me as a gay person. It would have meant the world to me to have read even one book with one gay character in school, or one unit in history class talk about LGBTQ people just to understand — hey, there are other LGBTQ people in the world, and my identity is something I c