On The Subject with Mike Vilardo
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Mike Vilardo knows the student-athlete journey from every angle. After competing with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and earning All-Ivy League and Academic All-Big Ten honors in baseball, he now serves as Co-founder & CEO of Subject.com, one of the nation's leading providers of accredited online education for student-athletes and schools.
On On The Subject, Mike brings together professional athletes, coaches, recruiters, founders, and sports leaders for candid conversations about youth sports, college athletics, recruiting, NIL, leadership, and life after the game. Honest stories. Practical advice. New episodes every week.
Follow along: @mikefromsubject • @onthesubjectpodcast • @trysubject
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#91 - How to Get Recruited by MIT Basketball with Head Coach B.J. Dunne [VIDEO]
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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#90 - Minor League Baseball or Savannah Bananas? Eric Jones Jr. Has Played Both [VIDEO]
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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#89 - Hockey’s Daniel Amesbury on WHY “Diamond Hands” Is Back After 8 Years [VIDEO]
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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#88 - A Conversation with Gary Roberts, the Man Who Trains McDavid, Stamkos, and 200+ NHL Draft Picks [VIDEO]
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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#87 - How DSARM Built One of Baseball’s Biggest Creator Brands
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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# 86 - How to Master Your Mind with Pro Fighter Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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#85 - What No One Tells You About Signing a $5.5M MLB Contract at 18 with Jacob Turner
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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#84 - What It ACTUALLY Takes To Get an NHL Contract with Agent Dominic Boily [VIDEO]
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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#83 - What 10 Years in the MLB Will Teach You With Kyle Farmer [VIDEO]
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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#82 - Former D1 Captain Adam Cecere Reveals What Gets Players Recruited [VIDEO]
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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#81 - The Recruiting Secret Most Parents Never Hear with Coach Ballgame [VIDEO]
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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#80 - This Is Why You're NOT Getting Recruited In Sports with Coach Ferber [VIDEO]
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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#79 - How Crazy Carl Went Viral on TikTok Through Golf [VIDEO]
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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#78 - MLB agent Mark Leinweaver Explains How Players Actually Make It [VIDEO]
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May 20, 2026 |
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#77 - Inside One of America’s Best Academic Baseball Programs: Yale Coach & Players Tell All [VIDEO]
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May 13, 2026 |
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#76 - Why Purdue: Coach Barrett Serrato's Recruiting Pitch for Boilermaker Baseball [VIDEO]
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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#75 – Yale Baseball Recruiting Secrets: Why Top Prospects Choose Yale | Coach Brian Hamm [VIDEO]
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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#74 – Harvard Baseball Recruiting Secrets: How to Play D1 AND Succeed After College [VIDEO]
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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#73 - What Purdue Baseball Actually Looks For In Recruits (Coach Greg Goff) [VIDEO]
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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#72 - How Sports Unlocks Academic Success with TPH Academy's Adam Ewing [VIDEO]
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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#71 – Nathan Bowen (Founder, TPH Academy) on How to Level Up in Hockey [VIDEO]
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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#70 – Chance Beam (Titan Sports Academy) on Travel Ball Truths, Recruiting Myths, and Building Better Humans [VIDEO]
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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#69 – Amanda Goodson (Edlink) on Product vs Sales, Startup Trust, and Scaling in EdTech [VIDEO]
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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#68 – Head Coach Cory Mascara on Building a Championship Culture at Duke Baseball [VIDEO]
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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#67 – Tim Clary on Life After D1 Football, NIL Chaos, and Why Hard Work Still Wins [VIDEO]
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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#66 – Michael Vilardo & Ana Romero on Moving to Austin, Company Origins and Leadership Serendipity [VIDEO]
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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#65 – Hayden Grant (CarSpex) on Revealing the Face Behind the Brand [VIDEO]
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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#64 – Ana Romero on From Weekend Warrior to Startup Life and Why Education Needs a Shake-Up [VIDEO]
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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#63 – Jamie Crandall on How University High Inspires Students to Dream Bigger and Achieve More [VIDEO]
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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#62 - Meet University High’s Student Who’s Mastering Music and Aiming to Cure Genetic Diseases [VIDEO]
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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#61 – University High’s Jeff Hickman on Music as Mission, Building Community, and Every Student Heads to College [VIDEO]
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#60 – Bremen District 228’s Erin Collins on What TikTok, Burgers, and Real Talk Can Teach Us About Today’s Students [VIDEO]
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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#59 – Kyera Bradley on How Education Saved Her Life—and Why She’s Paying It Forward at North Lawndale College Prep [VIDEO]
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#58 – Valley View School District’s Christy Vehe on Why Memorizing Math is Out—and Curiosity is In [VIDEO]
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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#57 – UCLA Lab School’s Ava Gilani Jacobs on Teaching Critical Media Literacy in a Misinformation Age [VIDEO]
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#56 – UCLA Lab’s Dr. Jennifer Chatmon on Building Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, and Common SEL Language [VIDEO]
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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#55 - Dr. Renata from UCLA Lab School on How Educators See the Unseen [VIDEO]
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#54 – Total Package Hockey's Nathan Bowen on Building Student-Athletes Through Grit and Mentorship [VIDEO]
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#53 – Iredell-Statesville’s Kelly Cooper on Digital Citizenship and Raising the Bar on Academic Rigor [VIDEO]
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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#52 – Tustin Unified’s Diana Gebe & Ali del Castillo on Empowering Students, Rethinking Risk, and Centering Learning Around Trust [VIDEO]
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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#51 – Lancaster County’s Dr. Norris Williams on Education’s Shift Toward Student Voice, Agency, and Ownership [VIDEO]
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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#50 – Indian Prairie’s Dr. Nicole Howard on Designing for the Margins, Empowering Educators, and Rethinking Rigid Systems [VIDEO]
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#49 – Former Clark County Superintendent on the Moment He Nearly Walked Away: “That Kid Kept Me Going”
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#48 – Retired Antioch Interim Superintendent Robert Martinez on Recipes for Resilience [VIDEO]
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May 27, 2025 |
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#47 – Calexico Unified’s Esmeralda Garcia on Expanding Equity Through After-School Learning [VIDEO]
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May 06, 2025 |
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#46 – Iredell-Statesville’s Tim Woody on Building Career Pathways for Students to Graduate Employed, Enlisted, or as Entrepreneurs [VIDEO]
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#45 – Los Nietos School District’s Dr. Ramiro Rubalcaba on the Future of Schooling as Human, Diverse, and Connected [VIDEO]
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#44 – Byron Union School District’s Crystal Castaneda on Transforming K–8 Learning, Empowering Teachers, and Leading the Gen Alpha Era [VIDEO]
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#43 – Las Cruces Public Schools’ Jaime De La Torre on Expanding Impact and Innovating with AI in Education [VIDEO]
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#42 - Milpitas Unified’s Maurissa Koide on Restorative Practices, Real-World Learning, and Reimagining Education [VIDEO]
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#41- Shasta Union High School District’s Leo Perez on Innovation in Education and Preparing Students for the Future [VIDEO]
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#40 - Perris Union High School’s Erika Tejeda on Overcoming Barriers and Leading with Equity in Education [VIDEO]
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#39 - Poway Unified’s Kathleen Porter on Leading with Innovation and Embracing Failure in Education [VIDEO]
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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#38 - Poway Unified’s Patty Hurtt on Alternative Education, Student Engagement, and Innovation in Learning [VIDEO]
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#37 - SWREC’s Valerie Brea on Rethinking Special Education and Supporting Every Learner [Video]
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#36 - Hatch Valley Public Schools’ Michael Chavez on Why Relationships Are the Key to Student Success [VIDEO]
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#35 - Hatch Valley Public Schools’ Kim O’Byrne on Why You Can’t Learn Until You Get Your Hands Dirty [VIDEO]
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#34 - Tularosa Municipal Schools Superintendent Todd Lindsay on Making Education Fun and Meaningful [VIDEO]
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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#33 - Oakland County ISD's Jarrad Grandy on Making Education Relevant for Every Student
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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# 32 - Warren Public Schools’ Tim Baldwin on Leading with Love in Education [VIDEO]
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#31 - How Virtual Learning is Changing Education in Michigan with Lynne Nowicki [VIDEO]
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#30 - Strength, Confidence, and the Cost of Standing Out — with Morgan Karolyii [VIDEO]
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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#29 - Embracing Failure and Authenticity: The Rise of Robby 'Heat Daddy' Gucci [VIDEO]
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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#28 - From Vikings to Vision Boards with Kristy Dawn Dinsmore [VIDEO]
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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#27 - From Funeral to Fortune: How Steven Galanis Revolutionized Celebrity Connections with Cameo [VIDEO]
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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#26 - Path to Success: Entrepreneurship, AI, and Moving with Purpose with Chandler Malone
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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#25 - From Peru to Silicon Valley: How Sandra LaPlante is on a Mission to Bring One-on-One Tutoring to All through Papaya [VIDEO]
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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# 24 - Tech Titan Jared Grusd on Shaping the Future: Lessons from Huffington Post, Spotify, and Snapchat [VIDEO]
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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#23 - Challenging the Norm: 'It’s Time to Evolve' – Ana Romero and Michael Vilardo on Redefining Education and Career Paths [VIDEO]
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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#22 - The Hockey Maverick: 'We Need to Articulate the Game in a Raw and Uncut Way' - How Former NHL Player Jordan Schmaltz is Championing Authenticity in Broadcasting, All Behind His Signature Shades [VIDEO]
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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#21 - The Athlete Mentor: How Brandon Copeland is Teaching Athletes to Maximize Their Financial Future Beyond College and the NFL [VIDEO]
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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#20 - The Student Advocate: 'Education Shouldn't Be a One-Size-Fits-All' - How Sophie Szew is Challenging the System and Leading Advocacy in a Modern World, All from Stanford [VIDEO]!
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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#19 - College Roommates to CEOs: A Conversation with Joey Vecchione [VIDEO]
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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#18 - The Chase Griffin Playbook on Balancing Football, Academics, and Entrepreneurship [VIDEO]
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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#17 - Johnny Manziel Redefined: Fame, Football, and Finding New Purpose [VIDEO]
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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#16 - Young, Bold, and Viral: Insights on Mastering Content & Business from Lukas "Squid" Pakter [VIDEO]
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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#15 - From Tufts to Timeflies: A Music Powerhouse Journey with Rob Resnick
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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#14 - From Serena Ventures to BWIVC: Veronica Reeves Breaks Barriers in Venture Capital
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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#13 - 25M+ Views: John Lee’s Journey from Engineer to Social Media Star
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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#12 - Midwest Roots to Tech Success: Josh Ogundu on Trade Education, Entrepreneurship and Creator
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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# 11 - From Dropping Out to Unicorn Status: Ross McCray's Unconventional Path to Founding VideoAmp
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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#10 - From Kenosha to Viral Youtube Fame: Tristan Jass' Journey as a Basketball Influencer and Entrepreneur
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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#9 - The Path to Impact: Emily Bennett's Journey in EdTech Investment and Innovation
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May 29, 2024 |
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#8 - From Ivy League to TV Screens: Elisa New Journey in Education and Media
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May 22, 2024 |
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#7 - From Jalisco to Women of the Year: The Influential Rise of Maria López-Cisneros in Education
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May 15, 2024 |
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#6 - From Mississippi to Mentorship: Cortney Woodruff's Vision for Inclusive Education
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May 08, 2024 |
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#5 - Elevating Education: A Deep Dive with EdTech Leader Tory Patterson, Founding Partner of Owl Ventures
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May 01, 2024 |
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#4 - Navigating Educational Journeys: Perspectives from Amy Yarnevich Scholz
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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#3 - From Bangladesh to Princeton: Mirajur Rahman's Educational Pathway
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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#2 - From South LA to UCLA: Stephen Johnson's Inspiring Journey in Education
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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#1 - The Impact of Social Media & Rethinking Education in the Digital Age
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Welcome to On The Subject
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Apr 02, 2024 |