Republished the episode originally from my The Stormy Petrel Times podcast. Please welcome Georgia’s 1st Muslim woman and Palestinian American to ever serve in the state’s House of Representatives, Ruwa Romman. Listen in on the conversation between former Oglethorpe University Student Body President of 2014-2015 and now with me, 2023-2024 president. Her journey into bringing representation into local politics and setting a hopeful example for those who come after her, Ruwa, will inspire you never to give up and not to be afraid of being a force to be reckoned with.

The first guest of Season 3 is Sophie Beren, a Forbes 30 and CEO of The Conversationalist. The Conversationalist’s mission is to enable young minds to come together in all differences to share their voice and exchange ideas. Her work has been featured in Times Square and the White House. Join us in our conversation about Sophie’s work, how anyone interested in creating an initiative can start, and what it means to find your North Star.

Please welcome Member Engagement Manager Parker Allen of the international organization DoSomething, which strives to empower young folks to make positive changes in the world. This organization also helped me apply for scholarships in my high school senior year. Listen to hear how one can become a part of the multiple campaigns that DoSomething org has spearheaded. Thank you for listening!  https://www.dosomething.org/us

Introducing my next special guest, Julian Kerins of the Billboard charts. Many national outlets, including NBC, ABC, iHeart radio, and Billboard, have recognized Julian Kerins's music and work. Listen to this episode featuring Julian sharing his background and what listeners who aspire to become a musician can do to get a foot in the music industry. Along with his music, Julian shares how his platform can be used for charity work and offers tips for people to focus on their professional path while helping others. Please enjoy, learn from these guests, and share! 

Meet The New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen, who shares insight on college life and key life lessons he helped students across the nation learn. Frequently, college is associated with a promising successful future, and Harlan is here to speak on the notion that it is what you do, not where you go. His qualifications guide students and parents on their college journeys while providing resources to help them not repeat common mistakes. Our college experiences were shaped by similar stages, including facing educational costs, understanding student loans, and creating opportunities. Please enjoy this insightful episode as Harlan Cohen addresses all three stages and more! 

Welcome Canadian Pop Singer Adil C, a determined artist from Montreal, Québec, and creates music to uplift his fans in loving themselves. Just at 25, Adil keeps making hits across platforms like Spotify and continues to dedicate bringing together the community through his music. Hear more about his journey into music and what it means to do what you love in this episode! 

This episode is a republish from my school's podcast and features well-known Cambodian American author Loung Ung and a Khmer Rouge genocide survivor.  ‌In this interview, Loung Ung discusses her previous project, the Land Mine Project, and how she worked with Angelina Jolie to bring her story to life. ‌Listen in as we learn more about how her story and what kept her going during an unforgettable event in history. I hope you all enjoy it and become empowered to get out there and make the world a better place. 

Meet Georgia State Representative Sam Park as he discusses what a day of a local politician looks like. Hear how Rep. Sam Park was inspired to serve the community and run for office. The representative offers tips on how young people can be involved locally to make a difference. Enjoy hearing how college students and young minds can engage with the local community. Thank you!

Meet Ethan Paisley, a filmmaker for social change from California, 21 years old. The actor has appeared in multiple films and continues to impact screens each day positively. In this episode, Ethan offered tips for students majoring in film, theater, or aspiring for a career in entertainment about networking. He discusses overcoming barriers and how young people can create change through his journey. Listen to him and take away some inspirational insight! As we have heard before, it is about who you know and not what you know.

Welcome to my teen special guest. Jack Gruber is the musician of some of my favorite songs and is a high school junior. During this episode, he discusses the importance of starting young and working toward your dreams, as well as the importance of patience when creating meaningful music. He also shares how it inspiration from within is what drives true success. Please listen and enjoy!