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College Life Podcast

The College Life Podcast is for the college student who wants to make a difference in the world - for those who know that they are meant to do something that matters, but aren’t sure what that is quite yet or how to make it happen. We interview current college students, recent graduates, and inspiring guests to share their stories and empower you to make college yours.
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Episodes

What Makes You Happy? Explore Chase's Experience with Study Abroad, Navigating Grief, Uncertainty, Anxiety, and Getting in to a Post Bacc Program

In this episode, I meet with Chase Crosby, current Senior who is graduating this month! We talk about: study abroad, research, grief, uncertainty, getting out of your comfort zone, anxiety, and what makes him happy. It's a good one! Connect with Chase on IG: chasethelimit or on LinkedIn! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-sepulveda/

Apr 28, 202548 minEp. 192

Finding Balance, Happiness and the Impact of Technology on Mental Health with current college Junior, Saul

In this episode, we talk about: finding balance the pressure to pick a major in freshman year the impact of technology and social media on Saul's mental health strategies for better mental health seeking meaningful connections life without anxiety and depression For more, make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! If you have a question you want answers on the show, or if you have a positive/negative/neutral relationship with technology, I'd love to connect and hear, with the potenti...

Apr 15, 202552 minEp. 191

Navigating Thoughts & Emotions with Authors of Decompile Your Mind, Audrey Gilfillan and Alison West

In this episode, we interview Audrey Gilfillan and Alison West, Authors of Decompile Your Mind: An Engineers Guide to Thoughts and Emotions and Founders of Applied Wellness Initiatives. We discuss: emotional regulation happiness and values college panic anxiety uncertainty perfectionism Check out their website at Applied Wellness Initiatives and their book, Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions . You can also follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a...

Mar 03, 202554 minEp. 189

Interview with Recent College Grad Liz Brooks, Digital Marketing Strategist with Student-Made Store

In this episode, we talk about recent college graduate, Liz Brooks first job after college with Student-Made Store. Learn more about her college journey and how she landed an incredible opportunity! Connect with Student-Made Store and Liz at: https://www.studentmadestore.com/ Instagram: studentmadestore Podcast: Student-Made Stories Check out what others are creating and selling! What a cool opportunity to gain entrepreneurship skills while in college. Sending questions or topic ideas to thecoll...

Dec 02, 202445 minEp. 188

Q&A: Purpose, College Student Trends, & Improving Mental Health

In this episode, Alicia addresses the following questions: You've worked with many different students across the country. Are there trends in the problems they faced? Are there differences? Is helping students to find their purpose a hard process or does it different for each person? What are ways to improve mental health in college students? If you have a question or scenario you want me to talk about on the podcast, or just need help (not answered on the podcast), email me at thecollegelifecoa...

Sep 16, 202420 minEp. 186

Surviving Freshman Year: 5 Tips for Adjusting to College Life

If you have a question for host, Alicia Sepulveda, email questions to: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.collegelifepodcast.com/ Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn Instagram @thecollegelifecoach

Aug 19, 20249 minEp. 184

Academic Strategies You Can Use in College and After Graduation

In this episode, we answer a student question: What are the best strategies you've found that students can utilize for academic success? We discuss academic strategies that are useful while you are in college, and for life after college. Send listener questions to: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.collegelifepodcast.com/ Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn #makecollegeyours Instagram @thecollegelifecoach...

Apr 08, 202414 minEp. 183

AI & Future Skills You Need to Be Successful in Work After College with Professor, Entrepreneur, & Podcaster Mark McNees

In this episode of the College Life Podcast, we talk about the following skills, based on a LinkedIn post made by Mark McNees . To learn more about Mark: Podcast: The InNolevation® Mindset - available on YouTube & wherever you listen to podcasts. ESG Consulting Faculty Page Master's Degree in Social & Sustainable Enterprise at FSU Mentioned in the Episode: Original LinkedIn post about AI generated skills of the past, and predictions of skills in the future The most sought-after skills in...

Mar 13, 202451 minEp. 182

Why College Shouldn't Be the Best Four Years of Your Life

In this episode, we talk about why college shouldn't be the best four years of your life! We encourage you to explore your interests, learn how to learn, play, get good at making friends, and work on improving yourself while you are in college. Then, every year post college can be building off of these skills! Got a question or topic to suggest? Email me at thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com and I'll answer your questions or topic on the podcast! Follow the Host of the College Life Podcast, Alicia Se...

Feb 26, 202427 minEp. 181

What to do When Your Parents Don't Support Your Major

Parents are not always supportive of what YOU want to pursue, and this can cause conflict in your relationships. In this episode, I offer ways to help you navigate your major with your parents. Send questions to thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com If you want some help in preparing for your conversation with your parents, don't hesitate to email me at thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com and I will do my best to support you! It's such a hard conversation. Please share this with a friend or on social media if...

Feb 12, 202426 minEp. 180

What Every College Student Wants, and How to Get It

In this episode, we talk about what every college student wants, and how to get it: Clarity, Confidence, and Connection. Clarity: You want to be clear on your major, your career, and life after college. But it's hard trying to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. Confidence: You want to be confident in yourself and your goals. But you compare yourself to others in real life and on social media. Connection: You want to feel connected to other people at your college, in classe...

Jan 29, 202422 minEp. 179

The Number One Avoidable Mistake in College & A Success Story

What are some avoidable mistakes you see new students make? and What's a success story of someone you've helped? Answered in this episode of the College Life podcast! To get your questions answered: IG: @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com

Dec 04, 202310 minEp. 178

Informational Interviews: What it is, Why to do it, and How to Get Started

In this solo episode, your host shares everything you need to know to start doing information interviews with people. Informational interviews will give you so much insight into careers and industries - and this podcast will help you feel more confident about doing them. Questions? Send your questions in the subject line to thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com or share your informational interview experiences! You can also do an informational interview with Alicia - just reach out via email!...

Sep 11, 202317 minEp. 177

What to Do When Life Throws You A Curveball (or Two)

In today's solo episode, Alicia shares some life updates, curveballs she experienced this year, and what to do when you find yourself experiencing a curveball in life. If you have questions you want Alicia to answer - send them to thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com . Put your question in the Subject line and hit send!

Sep 04, 202317 minEp. 176

Opportunity to Make a Difference with Certified Digital Wellness Educator, Kait Kovach and LookUp.Live

Check out LookUp.Live: https://lookup.live/ Innovation Challenge - Grant Opportunity: https://lookup.live/innovation-challenge-24 Connect with Kait: kait@lookup.live Join their listserv and check them out! If you want support in the grant application, don't hesitate to reach out to the Host of the College Life Podcast, Alicia Sepulveda @ thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com...

Aug 29, 202351 minEp. 175

How to Get the Most Out of College with Author, Consultant, and College Expert Elliot Felix

In today's episode your host Alicia Sepulveda interviews Elliot Felix, an Author, Consultant, and College Expert (among other things!). For more information on Elliot Felix: Check out his website: https://www.elliotfelix.com/ Purchase his book, How to Get the Most Out of College If you have questions related to colleges, please email me at thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com - Alicia will respond directly to you and your question may be featured in the next podcast episode!...

Aug 21, 202338 minEp. 174

How to Gain Entrepreneurship Skills (and why you should) at Startup Summer with Sara Schnittgrund

Check out more information with Startup Summer: Startupsummer@colorado.edu - email for the application! Sara.schnittgrund@colorado.edu https://siliconflatirons.org/initiatives/entrepreneurship-initiative/community-programs/startup-summer/ This is such a great opportunity if you can make it! If not, I'm happy to help you find an alternative way to gain entrepreneurship skills - email me at thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com...

Mar 21, 202336 minEp. 173

Getting an Internship at a Startup, Learning New Skills, and Being Open to Changing Your College Major With Senior, Meghan

Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #makecollegeyours This podcast is sponsored by WildFlower Education - to learn more, please go to https://www.wildflower.education/. I would love to brainstorm ways we can work together!

Jan 06, 202347 minEp. 171

Taking Ownership, Being Driven, Transferring from a Brazil University to a US University, and Coaching Crossfit in College with Current Student, Peter Yozell

Taking Ownership, Being Driven, Transferring from a Brazil University to a US University, and Coaching Crossfit in College with Current Student, Peter Yozell Peter’s Instagram - petyozell --------- Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak at your college: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #makecollegeyours...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 167

Are You Prepared? The Top Skills You Need by 2025

In this episode, we review the list of the top 10 skills you need for 2025 and beyond. You can see an article about the skills here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/top-10-work-skills-of-tomorrow-how-long-it-takes-to-learn-them/ If you are interested in attending a Podcast conference called PodFest, email me ASAP at thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com or message me on IG @thecollegelifecoach - I'd love to meet you there and just offer you a free ticket. Feel free to message me with any question...

Apr 24, 202217 minEp. 166

College Quickie 3.14.21

In today's college quickie, we take a quote from The Inevitable: Understanding The 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future and connect it to your life as a college student. Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com If you are a listener and interested in coming on the show, fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CKVC3 Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #makecollegeyours...

Mar 14, 20224 minEp. 165

The Number One Thing People Hire For and Ways To Get It In College

The Number one thing people hire for - and ideas on how you can start gaining experiences while you are in college so you can be marketable! ---- Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com If you are a listener and interested in coming on the show, fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CKVC3 Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #makecollegeyours...

Feb 21, 202211 minEp. 164

College Quickie 2.7.22

Check out this episode for a quick quote about growth in college - it's messy - but keep moving forward! Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com If you are a listener and interested in coming on the show, fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CKVC3 Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #makecollegeyours...

Feb 07, 20225 minEp. 163

Working to Turn A Dream into A Plan and the Real Struggle with Making Meaningful Connections in College During the Pandemic, with Current College Student, Anna

In this episode, Anna and I discuss: -Turning a Dream (van life!) into a plan -Changing majors -How it's a struggle to make meaningful connections during the pandemic -Finding your people -Purpose Work ---- Instagram @thecollegelifecoach Email: thecollegelifecoach@gmail.com If you are a listener and interested in coming on the show, fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26CKVC3 Sending you all the good vibes! -Alicia To bring Alicia to speak: https://www.aliciasepulveda.com/ #make...

Jan 31, 202250 minEp. 162
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