The Only Constant

In today’s conversation, we spoke about how, after three full years of production, we succeeded in our goal to bring a bit more hope into the world. By talking to others about what makes them passionate and how they use it to change the world around them, we’ve found many reasons to feel optimistic and we hope the same for you.  With the support of our family, friends, patrons, listeners, and seve...

In today’s episode, we spoke with June Dollar. June practices servant leadership. Her belief is that we all have the potential to be servant leaders—people who serve their community and inspire others by example. This philosophy led her to become a yoga instructor, guiding students towards emotional and physical healing. June emphasizes the power of community engagement. She believes in the transf...

In today’s conversation, we spoke with Karina Guerra. Using poetry, music, and plays, Karina strives to de-stigmatize the conversation around mental health. The world building that goes into her writing allows herself and others to gain a new perspective on mental health and people in general. Karina is also a first generation college student. With a family that is incredibly supportive, and a str...

In today's episode, we spoke with Anthony Kurza. Starting out as a student advisor, Anthony found a passion for improving the well-being of college students. From there, Anthony became a College Life Coach at Florida State University. In his role, he served as a source of support and guidance for students. Exploring topics from the importance of student services, to building resilience, and confro...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Jack Hitchcock. Jack is the student body president at FSU and chair of the Florida Student Association. Raised in a patriotic family, he carries a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for his country. From navigating the complexities of student politics to pondering the role of media in shaping public sentiment, Jack offers a multifaceted view on patr...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Lisa Mackay-Ring. Lisa is a professor and doctoral candidate in the religion department at FSU. She teaches classes about religious conflict and fosters discussions that challenge her students’ conventional views about religion as a whole. Aside from her work in academia, Lisa is deeply passionate about the themes of resiliency, proactivity, and self-reli...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Luther Peterson. Luther is a content creator who started in high school, first gaining traction with comedy and later integrating impactful life lessons into his work. He aims to influence millions through positive, diverse content. Aside from his work online, Luther is passionate about the performing arts and believes in the transformative power of expressio...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Alexis Dorman. Alexis serves as the President of FSU Democrats and of the Florida College Democratic Caucus. Balancing a rich academic life with activism, she's been a strong advocate for a multitude of social issues from a young age. Shedding light on the increasing acceptance of young individuals in elected offices, Alexis stresses the necessity for...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Jake Landherr. Jake has a keen eye for light, working as a professional lighting designer and technician. Whether he's orchestrating lights for a church service, a theater show, or a concert, Jake understands the nuances of his art form. Jake explains that lighting truly is an art form, deeply influenced by other forms such as painting. Lighting shape...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Connor Bishop. Connor loves building things and exploring new hobbies. His guiding principle in life is to always have something to look forward to–a mindset that always keeps him moving. From building an infinity mirror to carving wood, he sees hands-on hobbies as a path to continual learning and connection to humanity. Connor's passion is driven by...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Casey Copeland. Casey is ardently passionate about dance and its inherent power to narrate captivating stories through movement. She has a vision to revolutionize the dance industry by focusing on injury prevention and advocating for mental health and resilience among dancers.  Casey's passion is fueled by the understanding that resilience is not a st...

In today’s conversation, we spoke with Sebastien Marcelin. Sebastien is passionate about filmmaking and music, working to bring fresh and meaningful stories to life. He has a vision to change the film industry by focusing solely on substance and creative freedom in his projects. In addition to his artistic work, Sebastien values collaboration when creating anything. He believes that the story bein...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Mason Stanberry. Mason is a budding Anthropologist, driven by a deep fascination with past cultures and civilizations. His passion for understanding the human journey fuels his ambition to be an impactful teacher. Outside his academic interests, Mason finds profound joy in music and comedy. These interests have allowed him to shape his identity and embody...

In today's conversation, we spoke with Madison Weber. Madison is a passionate advocate for equitable education in the performing arts. She fights societal barriers and emphasizes the importance of humility and trust within her teaching environment. Apart from her advocacy work, Madison's personal journey of overcoming self-destructive habits to build a life of discipline and self-care speaks volum...

You’re listening to The Only Constant, a podcast about active hope. In today’s conversation, we spoke with Rachael Fulmer.  Rachael works at the South Eastern Archaeological Center where she tracks down regional artifacts and preserves them in a safe and stable environment.  Besides museum curating, Rachael finds joy in nature, specifically in taking care of plants and bird watching. From her care...

In today’s conversation, we spoke with Erick Rivers. He served as Chair on the Student Leadership Council in the College of Fine Arts. Essentially, Erick worked to bridge the gap between faculty and students, providing his peers with opportunities to develop and succeed in their artistic endeavors. Of course, serving as a member of student government showed Erick how complicated government can get...

In today’s conversation, we spoke with Lucas Wilson.  Lucas is a man of eccentricity. He’s performed with FSU’s circus (where he pushed his body to its limits) and he has a degree in physics & astrophysics. He loves learning about people and asking hypothetical questions. Mixing things up at every opportunity is what makes Lucas feel most alive. Lucas is also a huge proponent of traveling the...

You’re listening to The Only Constant, a podcast about active hope.  In today’s conversation, we spoke with Luciano Bettocchi. From embracing world-changing technologies like AI, to running a CBD business, Luci approaches life with a sense of optimism and opportunity. Luci also remembers a valuable lesson that helps him find inner peace every day - he only focuses on the things he can actually con...

You’re listening to the only constant, a podcast about active hope. In today’s conversation, we spoke with Adam Bowling.  Currently, Adam serves as the Student Body Treasurer at Florida State University.  One of his goals is to increase the financial transparency and accountability of student government, making it easier for the student body to see how money is being spent.  Holding a leadership p...

In today’s conversation, we spoke with Cole Kariher. Having served as a Student Senator and Chair of the Judiciary Committee at Florida State University, it’s clear that Cole is focused on improving the world around him through policy and reform. Cole provided us a look into how young, progressive minds are encouraging people to be both authentic and understanding - and willing to defend that. Hop...

On this season finale episode of the podcast, we sat down to discuss what we learned from season 3 and how we plan to make season 4 even more focused and refined. To every guest in season 3, thank you for coming on the show and explaining how you bring hope into the world. We could not make this show without our guests and you’ve proven there is so much positivity in the world. To everyone who has...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Grace Wu. Grace is a photographer and an actor. She is studying Theater and Advertising at FSU. She also joined a competitive advertising team in her sophomore year of college where she learned a lot about the industry and realized it was something she had a knack for. Grace was born and raised in China, but moved here to receive a U.S. high school dip...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Cristina Izquierdo Sorensen. Cristi is the Recruitment Manager at FSU’s College of Fine Arts. She also serves as an advisor for the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She earned a degree in Social Sciences, which gave her a huge toolbox of skills that allowed her to pursue creative hobbies and succeed in her professional life. Cristi enjoys connecting with st...

On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Billy Lister. Billy earned two BA degrees from Florida State University, one in Theatre and one in Communications, along with a minor in Psychology. After graduating, Billy became an instructor at Tallahassee’s local Young Actor’s Theatre where he still works today. As with any creative field, Billy understands that having a degree doesn’t guarantee su...

Happy New Year! On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Julia Swann. Julia earned her BFA in Musical Theater from Florida State University and is extremely passionate about reading, having met her goal of 25 books in 2022. Because it’s the new year, we asked Julia about her goals for 2023. She just signed her first professional contract and will be touring the east coast with a traveling cir...