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Jean-Luc Charles Finds Fulfillment In Helping Others Through Hard Times
What is it about Jean-Luc Charles that keeps him looking so young, like he could hit the track and give the 21-year-old version of himself a decent race? I’m sure diet and exercise play a role, but he’s also figured out what makes him happy. Jean-Luc is the Vice President… Listen ⇢
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Jay Dickerson’s Extraordinary Career In Science – And The Coin Flip That Started It
Jay Dickerson, Amherst Class of 1994, could give the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man In The World a run for his money. With a career in the sciences that spans not one but two tenured faculty positions, the Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Consumer Reports as Chief Scientific Officer, Jay is… Listen ⇢
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Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of Malta, Is Building The Essential Piece To Scaling Renewable Energy
Listen to Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of energy storage company Malta, and you’ll understand what it means to have learned how to think. With degrees in anthropology and economics from Amherst College, Ramya is the CEO of her second renewable energy company. Her superb logic, ability to understand and weigh options… Listen ⇢
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Andy Liu Plans To Live To 100. He Thinks We Should Plan For It, Too.
Andy Liu plans to live to be at least 100 years old and has no intention of easing into retirement. His 30+ year career in healthcare has him feeling confident that he’ll not only live to see 100, but that he’ll remain healthy and active in his elderly years. In… Listen ⇢
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Justin Neely Navigates Shift From IT And Digital To The Arts
Justin Neely may be the most liberal arts-y person you’ll ever know. A polyglot (I had to look it up, too; it means one who is fluent in speaking and/or writing many languages), Justin has achieved impressive things in both the world of business and in the arts. As with… Listen ⇢
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Hector Caraballo M.D.: From Amherst to ER Doctor to Tech Entrepreneur
The more you listen to Hector Caraballo M.D., Amherst College Class of ’94, the less you’ll believe in coincidences. In this episode, you’ll learn about: His extraordinary single mother and the heart-to-heart conversation she had with Hector that resulted in him applying to medical school The harrowing event that nearly… Listen ⇢
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Howard Chung’s Journey from Amherst College to Main Street & YouTube
Howard Chung talks about his life as a main street entrepreneur, a streaming and digital video producer-promoter – and how Amherst College prepared him for his career. In the last 20 or so years, Howard has owned or co-owned restaurants, a construction company, and even a concert promotion outfit. These… Listen ⇢
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Marisa Silverstein Finds Life’s Passion In Helping Kids Find Theirs
“It matters less where you go than what you do when you’re actually there.” So says my guest, Marisa Gonzales Silverstein. She said it in the context of deciding on where to go to college. She should know. After all, she’s the founder of MGS Educational Consulting, a firm dedicated… Listen ⇢
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From Agency Intern To Brand Strategist: How To Build A Career In Advertising
Advice on how to find an internship in advertising from Cheryl Faux, who used an augmented reality app in 2013 to land an internship that has paved the way for her to become a brand strategist for the likes of Diet Coke, Lucky Charms, United States of Women, and more. Listen ⇢
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