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BSSP | TR Badger

BSSP | TR Badger

TR Badger joins the show to talk about how architecture is more than just constructing a building. He also details his work as a designer, the skills required to do his work, and his holistic approach to completing projects.

BSSP | Rene Howard-Paez

BSSP | Rene Howard-Paez

We talk with Rene Howard-Paez who uses his skills from working in education to help create more diverse and inclusive environments in a corporate setting.

BSSP | Dr. Brandon Nicholson

BSSP | Dr. Brandon Nicholson

The Hidden Genius Project CEO, Dr. Brandon Nicholson, chats with Inquire Higher about his story and how it coincides with his role at the Oakland-based nonprofit.

BSSP | Jon Viard

BSSP | Jon Viard

Jon Viard joins the show to talk about his growing career in the financial services industry. He details his deciding between studying business and communications, being one of the only Black students in the business school, and diversifying his experience and...

BSSP | Laron Wash

BSSP | Laron Wash

Founder and Owner of Trill and Lux clothing, Laron Wash, joins the show, and talks about his journey as a businessman in streetwear. We go through the beginnings of Trill and Lux, how to attract customers, and the elements of his college experience that taught him how...

BSSP | Nancy & Patrick Emelife, MD

BSSP | Nancy & Patrick Emelife, MD

Dr. Nancy (radiologist) and Patrick Emelife (anesthesiologist) join the show to talk about their respective journeys in medicine, including their medical school experiences, being Black in medicine and the advice they wish they received before becoming doctors.

BSSP | Stefan Bradley, PhD

BSSP | Stefan Bradley, PhD

Author and African American Studies Professor Stefan Bradley, PhD joins the show and details his journey as a college educator. He talks about his work ethic and natural competitiveness that led him to flourish into a knowledgeable and well-respected professor of...

BSSP | Adam Gabornitz

BSSP | Adam Gabornitz

We talk with Adam Gabornitz from Northwestern Mutual who discusses his work in diversity and overarching passion to serve all kinds of people. He also discusses the importance of his identity to his work in the city of Milwaukee.

BSSP | JB Bell

BSSP | JB Bell

JB Bell is the longest standing, Black financial advisor in in his agency’s history, and talks about going from almost becoming a history professor to making history in financial services.

BSSP | Mark Freeman

BSSP | Mark Freeman

Senior Data Engineer and @onthemarkdata CEO Mark Freeman chats with Selvin about his career path change that led to the world of data and tech and some obstacles he faced along the way.

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