Category: Experimentation
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Determination, gender equity, and the social latitude to pursue our own interests
In this episode, I speak with Harshi—a designer, artist, and illustrator—about her earliest memories of attending a convent school in India, pursuing her curiosities, and learning what she wanted on her terms. We talk about the gender discrimination she experienced while working as an architect, the social and systemic expectations of women and their value…
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Introspection, charisma, and the psychological safety to take up space
In this episode, I speak with Milena—an educator and mom—about her earliest memories of being told by her teachers to take up more space. We talk about the internal journey that this message incited, and the personal exploration that led her to teaching communications and interpersonal relationship building to military professionals. We discuss how this…
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Positive reinforcement, creativity, and the audacity to question authority
In this episode, I interview Lauren—a poet, musician, voice coach, and mom—about her earliest memories of being creative. She talks about the influence her family and societal messaging had on the development of her voice, how schools limited her freedom, and what it took to recover her creative confidence. My first question to her was…
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Curiosity, visual thinking, and a sense of exploration
In this episode, I speak with Maaike—a visual dialogue maker, mediator, social worker, and mom—about her earliest memories of being a student. We talk about the educational philosophy of her parents and teachers, how they encouraged play and exploration throughout her education journey, and how her experience informed her own journey with educating her children.…
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Self-expression, perseverance, and the ability to lean into discomfort
In this episode, I speak with Oswald—a poet, writer, and content creator—about his memories of growing up with cerebral palsy. We talk about what his environment both at home and at school was like, and what kind of messaging he he received from his teachers and peers about his talents and interests. We also talk…
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Creative confidence, intuition, and the courage to change your mind
In this episode, I speak with Lia–a web designer, community builder, mom, and content creator—about the various events in her life that catalyzed a career shift from psychology to design. We talk about her earliest memories of various adult figures preventing her from pursuing her creativity, and what she thinks we need to do differently…
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How might we bridge student interests and abilities with real-world opportunities?
In this episode, I speak with Stella—a fashion and film enthusiast who is currently in grad school studying cognitive psychology—about her winding journey across varying interests and industries. We talk about her early experiences of leaving her home of South Korea to study in a country where she couldn’t speak the language, with homestay parents…
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How might we encourage exploration and experimentation over compliance and conformity?
In this episode, I speak with Miche—an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, investor, and mentor—about her journey navigating 7 majors in undergrad, and 7 careers post grad across multiple industries. We talk about the importance of encouraging a sense of curiosity and exploration in our children, and what teachers and parents can do at home and at school…