Scholar Scoop

From his early days volunteering at age 11 to building a 7-figure business and mentoring thousands of young professionals, Daniel Horgan has spent his life proving that relationships drive change . In this inspiring episode of Scholar Scoop , host Steve Loflin sits down with the nationally recognized speaker, author, and social impact strategist to talk about living life by design.  Together, Stev...

Your college journey doesn’t have to follow a straight line, and today’s guest is living proof. On this episode of ScholarScoop , host Steve Loflin sits down with Lizeth Gonzalez Smith from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business to talk about how non-traditional educational paths can open doors you didn’t even know existed. From starting at community college to working in accounting...

How much of your college education happens outside of class? In this episode of Scholar Scoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with higher education leader and executive coach Dr. Julie Staggs, Managing Principal at Beyond Theory to Practice, to talk about the realities of college life, career readiness, and leadership development. From her time at Converse College to roles advising Fortune 100 compan...

What if the career path you planned isn't the one you're meant to pursue? Helene Scott is an organizational psychologist and career development expert who transformed an unexpected career pivot into a fulfilling journey helping others find professional clarity. On this episode of ScholarScoop, host Steve Loflin gets some Scholar Scoop on why self-awareness and authenticity are your great...

Ever felt uncertain about your career path? Or overwhelmed by society’s definition of success? In this episode of ScholarScoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with Brian McAllister, co-founder of Roadtrip Nation, a nonprofit dedicated to humanizing career exploration through storytelling. Brian shares his journey from a spontaneous post-college road trip to building an organization that has helped hu...

Today we’re thinking about success outside of the traditional box. On this episode of ScholarScoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with Jeff Summer, former Board Chair of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a former partner at Deloitte, and current managing partner of Nexus-OD, to explore the value of education beyond conventional routes. Jeff’s journey is far from typical: from construction...

What does it take to start over, and truly thrive? On this episode of ScholarScoop, Steve Loflin sits down with Dwayne Wiggins, President Emeritus of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) at Full Sail University and founder of "A Human. Being!" coaching. Dwayne shares his journey of returning to college in his early 30s, overcoming personal challenges, and discovering his pu...

Welcome to Scholar Scoop! Join our host Steve Loflin, founder of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as he connects students and recent grads with the mentors, leaders, and innovators who’ve shaped his journey. This isn’t just another success podcast—it’s your backstage pass to real stories, honest advice, and powerful connections to help you thrive in college, career, and life.

In this special episode of ScholarScoop for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Steve Loflin sits down with Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. Alison shares her personal journey of turning tragedy into a transformative national movement after losing her brother Brian to suicide during his freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania. Steve and Alison discuss the evol...

Wondering how AI might change your path through college, your career choices, or even your everyday life? In this episode of ScholarScoop, host Steve Loflin sits down with AI pioneer and entrepreneur Anne Balduzzi, who’s spent decades at the forefront of innovation with companies like AOL and Apple. Anne shares practical insights into how students can harness AI to gain an edge - whether applying...

Hosted by Steve Loflin, Founder & CEO of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), ScholarScoop features conversations with professionals, alumni, and student leaders to help you navigate college and beyond. ScholarScoop Episode 1: How College Shaped My Life In this debut episode, Steve reconnects with longtime friend and Global Leadership Development Specialist Karin Wiedemann. Kari...

In this episode, Steve sits down with career coach and author Marlo Lyons to talk about how college students can take charge of their professional journey. They explore strategies for landing internships, aligning skills with the right industries, and finding purpose in your first job after graduation. Marlo is the author of Wanted → My First Career, a career guide designed to help students and re...

In this episode, How Saying Yes Can Change Your Life, William A. Keyes IV, PhD (known to many as Bill) shares some ScholarScoop with Steve Loflin, Founder and CEO of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Dr. Keyes is the founder of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship and author of The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success. He reflects on the power of sayi...