Success in Dialogue

Welcome to SID! This is a podcast where I will be interviewing successful college kids about the cool stuff they've done, advice they have given and received, and a bunch of random stuff in the middle. My goal is to add value to your life with each episode by providing specific, actionable advice. Follow this podcast for new episodes every Thursday at noon and follow on Instagram @successindialogue. Enjoy!

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S1E6 (pt 2): FOOD ft. Maddie McSweeney and Isabelle Reeber

Welcome to S1E6 pt. 2: FOOD ft. Maddie McSweeney and Isabelle Reeber! Maddie is an aspiring dietician (@maddies.wholesome.eats) and Isabelle owns her own baking company (@bakedbyisabeller)-- make sure to give them a follow! This is a fantastic episode where a lot of practical lifestyle advice is given from two people who have gone through and learned a lot throughout their years and experience with food. The productivity advice in this 40 min segment is sneaky good and will surely make an impact...

Aug 06, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1E6 (pt 1): FOOD ft. Maddie McSweeney and Isabelle Reeber

Welcome to S1E6 all about FOOD! Today on the show we have two MSU students -- Maddie McSweeney and Isabelle Reeber -- who know so much about cooking, baking, eating healthy, and balancing food in your lifestyle. Maddie is an aspiring dietician and Isabelle owns her own dessert baking company! This was a super fun episode to record while the guests told their stories and gave fantastic advice. Hope you enjoy! !!!FOLLOW OUR GUESTS!!! Maddie: @maddies.wholesome.eats Isabelle: @bakedbyisabeller Foll...

Aug 04, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6

S1E5 (pt 2): U OF M ATHLETICS ft. CJ Baird & Jess Mruzik

Welcome to segment two of U of M athletics featuring the awesome CJ "3J" Baird and Jess Mruzik... in this segment we talk about goal setting, being a winner, and lessons learned by both of these athletes on their respective journeys (including some decorating advice for the cave!). It's a fantastic and motivating episode, don't skip over this one! Follow us on: Instagram @successindialogue Twitter: @sidpodcast1 Spotify/Apple Podcasts: Success in Dialogue (leave a rating and review!)...

Jul 23, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E5 (pt 1): U OF M ATHLETICS ft. CJ Baird & Jess Mruzik

Welcome to S1E5 of Success in Dialogue all about the University of Michigan Wolverines! This episode features men's basketball player CJ "3J" Baird and Gatorade POY Women's Volleyball player Jess Mruzik. In this episode we cover their personal stories as well as the way to "stay ready" for success as well as the "trait of a winner", but also whether or not Jim Harbaugh will EVER beat Ohio St... (no shot). This is a FANTASTIC episode full of INSIGHT into WHAT IT TAKES to really be SUCCESSFUL. Lis...

Jul 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E4 (pt 2): SPIRITUALITY ft. Brendan Burke and Brendan Nell

Welcome to S1E4 (pt 2): Spirituality! Today we continue our amazing conversation with Brendan Burke and Brendan Nell. This is segment 2 of a 2 part episode, so, if you haven't already, listen to pt 1 where we cover other amazing topics, including the background of our two guests. Huuuuuge thank you to these guys for coming on the show and to all of you out there who submitted questions, I love engaging with you guys and had SO MUCH FUN making this episode! F ollow us on: Instagram @successindial...

Jul 16, 2020•48 min

S1E4 (pt 1): SPIRITUALITY ft. Brendan Burke and Brendan Nell

Welcome to S1E4 pt 1: Spirituality! This episode features two amazingly intelligent young people (not to mention two good friends), Brendan Burke and Brendan Nell. Burke is a Roman Catholic and attends Franciscan University of Steubenville where he studies Theology and Catechetics. Nell, on the other hand, practices Eastern spirituality and attends the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor where he studies Computer Science. This 40 min (!!!) episode covers a myriad of LISTENER SUBMITTED questions o...

Jul 14, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1E3: MUSIC ft. Jacob Palushaj and Kennedy Parker

Super excited to introduce @jpalushaj and @kennedyparker_ for a highly informative and informational episode! Along with discussing the nuts and bolts of the local music industry, we dive into song writing, doing things that are "counter kulture", and chasing your dreams, as well as praising the amazing new TV series @obx ( @madelyncline , consider this an invitation) and @highschoolmusicalseries ( @olivia.rodrigo , "all I want" is to have you on the show). - All jokes aside, you will be FIRED U...

Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1E2: INTERNATIONAL LIVING ft. Sarah Cavanaugh and Isabella Kakish

Welcome to e2: International Living. On this episode I'm so excited to welcome Sarah Cavanaugh and Isabella Kakish to the show. Sarah spent the last year abroad in Melbourne, Australia and Isabella is a rising sophomore at McGill University in Montreal. In this conversation we cover the struggles of leaving home, differences of the United States to the rest of the world, how to properly raise a pig, drive through liquor stores (what?), koala conversations, music festivals below freezing, and muc...

Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1E1: ATHLETICS ft. Joseph Hardenbergh, Joey Kamish, and Sarah Smolinski

Welcome to e1: Athletics. On this episode I'm privileged to welcome three college athletes on the show: Joseph Hardenbergh (Hillsdale College, Baseball), Joey Kamish (Loyola Maryland, Lacrosse), and Sarah Smolinski (GVSU, Soccer). We dive into topics like goal setting, vision, the grind, and the twisted path to success, but also family competition and Ross from Friends! (and his couch...). Remember to share and enjoy!

Jun 25, 2020•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 1

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