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Jeff takes us through his unbelievable road to success which included life lessons we all need, handling failure, brilliant foresight, and the ability to dust himself off and pick himself up so he could be ready for the rewards that lay ahead. He is giving out a $10 million dollar award in 2040, he won a Tony, and he played soccer in the Jewish Olympics. There simply isn't a more well rounded...

First, Emily will get right into your heart - she is funny, fun, kind, brilliant, has great energy and asks US questions. Then, she will blow you away with the sneak peek insights she and her co author uncovered about teens and social media, her shocker about break ups and her advice to freshmen (don't compare your beginning to someone else's ending.) Everything she says is actionable an...

This is the first time we understood bitcoin and blockchain - and our ridiculous finance speed round will help you decide whether Bitcoin is risky or not. We get some great (but for fun only) financial advice and hear some of the best career advice for recent grads in the workforce. Plus, he walked onto the football team and made 120 pounds of wings. You will most definitely want more details on h...

You may have heard her referred to as the Jaclyn Smith of Great Neck. Apart from that, as one of America’s top doctors, Dr. Shapiro sets the record straight on skating with Dave Price and on some medical myths. We could not wait to get her on the show to tell her side of the Dave Price skating story ( in episode 29), and so we read up on Nina as fast as we could. We were floored. She is the go to...

THANK YOU for listening!! We started out recording podcasts to entertain ourselves and our sorority sisters. But all of you have tuned in and brought us great guests and given us feedback and we are very grateful to you! Please keep suggesting yourselves or friends for the show! Listen to this 30th episode where we prank our best friends and reflect on some of our guests.  Plus hear how Michelle&a...

But why did he take figure skating for gym (twice)? This is the episode to listen to when you need a huge laugh and also need to be inspired or  feel nostalgic. Dave's words of wisdom were so good that we didn't even finish our speed round. We left space for you to absorb his message. There's a reason he was chosen to welcome incoming ILR freshmen for 15 years.  You can see him ever...

He has written 50 books.  50.   Books. And screen plays. He was on Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Oprah, The Today show and many more. He was in the Minigolf Masters Did a weekend stint as a nudist... Tune in for details. Find Brad here: https://www.bradherzog.com https://www.whynotbooks.com Instagram: @bradherzog Brad son Luke's books: https://www.lukeherzog.com Not sponsored by or affiliate...

Feel Inspired NOW Positive energy is contagious and it is impossible not to feel like being your best self after you hear this episode. We know Sandy as bigger than life, but now she is living her best one. Hear her journey, how she met her husband (insane) and what her next 50 years will hold. If you're listening to this on your Monday morning commute...you're welcome. Not affiliated wi...

So many of you follow her instagram and you are not alone. Lindsay has an incredibly loyal base of "followers" who learn fashion tips and tricks from her daily. First we hear her story of how after years of hard work at Cornell and in her career, she made a very natural transition to influencer and what feels like an "Instagram friend." AND THEN, five listeners come on to ask t...

Sidenote to Dr. Nussbaum - can we please be best friends? Tune in to hear why Dr. Nussbaum chose dermatology, the field for which she is uniquely skilled and effective. There's a reason the media seeks her out and why her practice is thriving. Incredible listener and incredibly creative, Dr. Nussbaum makes sure everyone walks out of her office feeling healthier and refreshed. Also - her most...

Wish Scott was around when we were at Cornell and needed advice for life during and after college. Though he is incredibly humble about his career progression, make no mistake, he is the Director of Undergrad Student Education at Sloan at MIT for a reason: he is brilliant, funny, empathetic and solutions oriented. You've heard of big man on campus (BMOC), Scott is MLOC - most loved on campus....

Ever wonder how an entrepreneur executes his or her ideas?  Divya Gugnani has created multiple start ups, written books, and teamed up with industry experts to pinpoint a need and fulfill it.  Many times over.  She has had a fascinating career in entrepreneurship. Hear how her studies at Cornell and Cornell in NYC launched both her desire  to create, and her future career.  We dive deep into her a...

Have you ever met a cartoonist? A humorist? A middle school art teacher who LIKES her job? Tune in, because today's the day. Ali Solomon, Communications graduate, tells us about her Cornell experience, including her daily comic strip for the Cornell Sun, and her life as an author of books and creator of comics that have been included in many publications, including The New Yorker. Listen, and...

We knew her as one of the brightest and kindest sorority sisters. Since then, she has spent the last 25 years as a renowned pediatrician, guest star on The Today Show, The Doctors and more, social media savior, and voice of calm and reason. Are you a "headline parent?"  Do you need a source of sound and trusted advice?  Do you want to try to get Al Roker's home address?  This episod...

Best friend to the podcast and Steph's husband--what more could we want? David Gitlin is here!!  You will love the story of how he and Steph met and you will learn the answers to our burning questions about air conditioning (no pun intended). Listen someplace where you have the freedom to laugh!! (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cor...

She holds onto her friendships as well as her Cornell sweatshirt from 8th grade! The brilliant and hilarious Rachael joins us to discuss her Cornell experience, career, and how she keeps her class connected almost a decade after graduation. We also test her editing skills with some "news" of our own. Here's where you can find her: https://www.kramerlevin.com/en/people/rachael-a-schu...

We needed her in 1988 when our first reaction was to react. Conflict resolution guru Gabrielle Hartley shows us how to simmer down.  Use her 3 step method any time you find yourself in a heated situation. It's easy, it works and she's funny. Her boundless energy is infectious, which is why she has had an incredible response to her recent TEDx Talk and to her book. She's a master. To...

After working as a lawyer at one of the world's top law firms, Brenda became a best selling author and published 7 books! She has accolades from the best names in the industry (and from Steph and Michelle).     Listen to her advice to freshmen, which is about the best advice for anyone in the world.     You are going to love this episode - Brenda's personality is as fun as all of her nov...

You came to the right episode if you want to be inspired.  This week's guest, Tamar, was waaaay ahead of her time - bursting into the field of data analytics and creating like minded teams much the same way she created the photography club while at Cornell years ago. Everyone wants to rally around her great ideas.  Her career is as interesting as it is impressive. When you listen, you'll...

It's difficult to say whether talking herself out of a campus police ticket or studying as an HSS major made Melissa into the lawyer she is today. Wherever the credit is due...credit IS due.  Join us today to hear about Melissa's Cornell journey and how she turned her major into an exceptionally important law career, helping hundreds of children and families along the way.  You will lear...

Had we not met at Cornell, we could not have made this episode together. Shout out to Randy the electrician, without whom you may not have gotten an incredible laugh today.  (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornellthanku/

Current senior Finbarr tells us about  campus life at Cornell before and during Covid. Listen to his Cornell experiences, highlights, and what's next when he graduates in May.  We could not believe all the things he has done, but mostly we are stuck on the Sushirito truck.  And did we mention he's our best friend's son? (Not affiliated with or sponsored by Cornell University) Instag...

Wanna meet one of the most honest guys to ever interview for a job in finance, who also happens to be a stand up comedian and one of Michelle's best friends? Then you are in good company, Steph meets Scott for the first time too!  Michelle met Scott decades after they graduated, but they share a love for Cornell that made them instant friends.  Listen in for experiences he had that are comple...

Recent grad and one of the most charming and accomplished people we know, Sarah talks with Steph and Michelle about her recent life at Cornell.  After graduating early and planning to return to campus for all the second semester senior fun, Sarah's plans changed when Covid hit . That takes NOTHING away from her Cornell experience and everything she achieved.  Now a Penn Law student and reflec...

You may have noticed that Mick's name is only one letter away from mock. And that is a harbinger for the Micki-specific speed round in today's episode. Listen to Mick reflect on her time at Cornell, and you will agree that she lived everyone's dream college experience. And she deserves it. She is one of our best friends and our favorite people and we love her so much I even named my...