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A podcast of conversations with some not so average 20-something year olds. We talk about their passions, projects, and pursuits. We learn about what makes them tick. So far, we’ve had guests ranging from Nick Bastian, who made his own major in college and is now a full time pastor; to LJ Troilo, who’s been running his own business since elementary school, and left a full ride in college to pursue a startup full time.

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#7: Dani Marks | Soccer Player, Student - Athlete

The captain of the Penn State men’s varsity soccer team for three years, Dani Marks is a role model in our community, highly regarded by both his peers and teammates. When I mentioned to a few of my friends that we would be chatting, I was met with nothing but overwhelmingly positive comments. (pause) In our short one hour conversation, Dani struck me as one of the most articulate and well spoken people I’ve ever met, and had insights much deeper than most people our age. We talked about his mul...

Jun 11, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6: LJ Troilo | College Dropout, Entrepreneur

After being a stellar student in high school, LJ Troilo received a full scholarship to attend Temple University in Philadelphia. This would be a dream come true for most; but for LJ, going to college felt like a setback from his projects and goals. So after just one semester, he dropped out to focus on his entrepreneurial ventures. While this decision may seem unfounded from afar, it makes total sense when you learn about LJ’s past experiences and mindset. Throughout his entire life, LJ has been...

May 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 Sabrina Knott | Feminism and Women in the Workplace

The impetus for activism can be a negative experience, or a positive one. For Sabrina Knott, it all started when she joined RAM Squad, a hip hop dance group at Penn State. Today, she uses the mediums of social media to spread messages for equality and empowerment. She posts regularly on issues in communities that are underrepresented, such as: LGBTQ rights, race relations, and most prominently, women’s rights. Being interested in the business world, she focuses on these issues with a business co...

May 06, 2019•36 min

#4: Alex Bourcier | Providing Healthcare to Those in Need

Born and attending high school in France, Alex Bourcier was struggling to find motivation in the subjects he was learning. So Alex decided to come to the United States for a year as an exchange student. One thing that immediately shocked him after arriving, was just how difficult and expensive it was to receive healthcare here compared to France. Alex saw this as an issue, and one he was going to try and solve! Alex returned to the US for college at Penn State, where with his friend Kyle, starte...

Apr 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 4

#3: Brendan Bernicker | Criminal Justice Changemaker

A lot of us have discussions about the critical issues in the United States, whether it be healthcare, education, etc. Yet most of the time, it’s just talk. Brendan Bernicker is one of the few who are actually taking action, dedicating his career to reform our country’s criminal justice system. Brendan is currently pursuing masters and bachelors degrees from Penn State University, with a thesis on “Measuring Extralegal Influences on Juvenile Court Outcomes”. Next year, he will be studying law at...

Apr 09, 2019•34 min•Ep. 3

#2: Nick Bastian | Full Time Pastor @ 22 Years Old

From reading the bible cover to cover at eight years old to attending church most Sundays, faith was always a consistent part of Nick’s upbringing, albeit it wasn’t a priority. It wasn’t until meeting a classmate with mutual music taste for the Christian rapper LeCrae that started him down the path to where he is today. Since then, Nick took a gap year to pursue his faith, went on mission trips, and lead bible study groups. Today , he’s the pastor of a growing church in a vibrant community. Reac...

Mar 25, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1 : Michael Miller | Student, Entrepreneur

Raising over $30000 in high school to fund clean water wells for Thirst Project, Michael Miller is a budding entrepreneur and go-getter. We chat about fundraising, Swaziland, Chick-Fil-A, and almost burning down a hotel! Reach out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmiller-/

Mar 25, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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