Da Collegiate Chronicle

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Jordan Davis, a former Division I athlete at the United States Military Academy at West Point and someone I got to compete alongside during plebe year. We talk about what it means to grow up as an athlete—choosing dedication over other activities, moving far away from home for college, and navigating the pressure and discipline that come wi...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Aranza Rivera, a former Disney College Program participant from the University of Connecticut who spent her fall at Disney’s Resorts. We talk about what it’s like standing at a crossroads—choosing discipline over comfort, returning home to study for the MCAT, and navigating the quiet pressure of feeling behind while doing what’s right for y...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Julia Abraham, a current Disney College Program participant from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. During her spring at Disney’s Resorts, she stepped away from campus life to immerse herself fully in the program—embracing both the magic and the uncertainty of a gap semester. We talk about the highs and lows of the Disney College Program,...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Chemya McGhee, a former Disney College Program Participant representing Valdosta State University. We first met while working at Disney’s Water Parks, and since then, Chemya and I have continued our journey at Disney Springs through our program extensions. What started as co-workers turned into a meaningful friendship—and in this conversati...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Will Kersting, a transfer student from the University of Kentucky, now studying at the University of Cincinnati. We met in a Kinesiology & Health Promotion class at UK and have stayed close ever since. This conversation explores what it means to grow into your identity, belonging, and the quiet confidence it takes to live authentically. We...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Jada Walker, a former Division I athlete at both the University of Kentucky and Baylor University, now continuing her professional basketball career overseas in Budapest, Hungary with Csata Kosárlabda. We talk about what it means to grow up as an athlete—choosing dedication over fun, moving far from home, and navigating the transfer portal,...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Justice Lowe, an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University and someone I grew up with back in high school. He’s now based in Nashville, Tennessee, living out his creative dreams as a touring content director for rising country artist Gavin Adcock—after recently touring with Dustin Lynch and Blake Shelton. We talk about choosing to persevere t...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by Allison Vaughn, a former Division I athlete at Eastern Kentucky University and someone I grew up competing alongside. This conversation goes beyond the game—diving into what it means to find your identity outside of performance and redefine your self-worth beyond wins and losses. We talk about navigating pressure, comparison, and the challe...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, join me, your host, Cayla Coleman in another solo episode. I’m also your podcast creator & producer, as well as a former U.S. Youth Futsal National Team Player and the President & Founder of the University of Kentucky Futsal Club. I talk about what it means to grow up as a student-athlete—choosing dedication over other entertainment, traveling all over t...

In this episode of Da Collegiate Chronicle, I’m joined by me, myself, and I for a solo episode. I’m your podcast creator, producer, and host, as well as a transfer from the United States Military Academy at West Point to becoming an alumni from the University of Kentucky. I talk about what it means to grow up as an athlete—choosing dedication over comfort, moving far, far away for college and then...