Skills Without Borders: Sharing Skills To Break Career Barriers

Pathways to Purpose: Training the Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes In this episode, we explore how high school students are being equipped to step directly into healthcare careers through innovative training programs and partnerships. With support from organizations like  Bloomberg Philanthropies  and other forward-thinking foundations, these initiatives are redefining what career readiness lo...

🎙️  Rewriting The Code: From Self-Taught Coder to CEO Mikeal Vaughn’s journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most unconventional paths lead to the greatest impact. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mikeal’s curiosity and willingness to take risks led him across the world to Tokyo, Japan. There, he built a thriving career, sharpening the self-taught coding skills that would later trans...

Summary In this episode of Skills Without Borders, Dr. Andrea Clark interviews Vicki Hamilton, founder of Recoil Knee Pad, who shares her journey from product design engineer to entrepreneur. Vicki discusses her creative background, the challenges of starting her business, and the lessons learned from climbing Kilimanjaro. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, surrounding oneself with suppo...

🎙️ Episode: Rest is Resistance – A Bold Conversation on Burnout & Boundaries with Marrissa McKool In this episode, we sit down with Marrissa McKool, MPH, burnout coach and former public health leader, for an unfiltered conversation on why  rest is not a luxury—it’s resistance.  🛑💤 Marrissa shares her powerful perspective on breaking free from the hustle culture that fuels burnout and how set...

In a world where technology moves faster than university curriculums, is a college degree still the golden ticket it once was? In this episode, we explore the economic shift that’s redefining how people build wealth and careers. From the decline of traditional career paths to the rise of skills-based hiring, we uncover what’s really driving success today. You’ll discover the high-earning, in-deman...

Your resume might get you in the door — but in today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to get you noticed. In this episode, we break down the difference between an old-school resume and a modern portfolio, and why portfolios are the ultimate proof of your value. Learn how to showcase your skills, stand out from the crowd, and future-proof your career with a strategy that goes beyond bullet...

We’re sitting down with the incredible Dr. Coraina Pollard-Castille, a powerhouse leader and educator, to discuss: “Maximizing Your Time, Turning Career Gaps into Strategic Comebacks.” In today’s fast-changing world, career gaps are more common than ever. But what if those “gaps” were actually launchpads for your next big move? 💼✨ Dr. Pollard shares powerful insights on how to: ✅ Reframe downti...

🎙️  Podcast Guest Spotlight: Andrew Papandreadis Engineering New Paths: From Precision to Profit In this powerful episode of  Skills Without Borders , we’re joined by  Andrew Papandreadis , a trained engineer who boldly reinvented himself as a financial strategist, proving that it's never too late to start in a new direction and create meaningful success. With roots in engineering, Andrew deve...

🎙️  Skills Without Borders Podcast Empowering Global Growth, One Skill at a Time The  Skills Without Borders Podcast  is a global platform powered by  UPSKILL  that brings together professionals from across healthcare, STEM, public health, business, and beyond — all united by one goal:  to gain the skills needed to break career barriers and lead with impact. To  equip, inspire, and connect  profes...

🎙️  Episode Title:  Fighting Cancer with Purpose: Dr. Emmanuel Ajayi on Community Health and Impactful Outreach In this powerful episode of  Skills Without Borders , we sit down with  Dr. Emmanuel Ajayi , a renowned epidemiologist, public health physician, and the visionary founder of the  Olufemi Ajayi Breast and Cervical Cancer Foundation (OABCCF)  in Nigeria. With over eight years of transforma...

🚀  Let’s Future-Proof Our Careers in Health & STEM!  🧬💡 The future of work is here—and it’s digital, data-driven, and rapidly evolving. As professionals in health and STEM, it's  not enough  to just keep up. We need to stay  ahead . 🌍✨ On the next episode of  Skills Without Borders Podcast , I sit down with the brilliant  Dr. Akash  to explore one of the most exciting emerging fields...

🎙️  Episode Title: Skills Without Borders – Mastering the Right Skills to Stand Out in Health, STEM, and Public Health In this powerful episode,  Silas Ellis , a thought leader in Economic and Talent Solutions, dives into the essential skills Health, STEM, and Public Health professionals need to thrive in today’s evolving workforce. Silas shares his proven strategies for identifying, developing, a...

🚀 Skills Without Borders: Special Episode with Dr. Onuhoa-Obilor! 🎙️Boy, are you in for a treat! This Friday, April 5th, Dr. Stella Onuoha-Obilor, MD, DrPH, MPH, RN, FACHE, CPHQ, CCM joins Skills Without Borders to share powerful insights on how leaders build and empower high-performing teams. If you're a leaderor aspiring to be one you won’t want to miss this episode. Dr. Obilor breaks down what...

🌍✈️ Skills Without Borders Goes Down Under! 🇦🇺 Skills Without Borders traveled all the way to Melbourne, Australia, to connect with the incredible Serena Low 刘善明! 🎤✨ 📣As a Trauma-Informed Introvert Coach and Midlife Mentor, Serena helps quiet achievers grow into Quiet Warriors—empowering them to amplify their presence without acting extroverted. With her background as an ex-lawyer, she unde...

Get ready for another information-packed episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Collazo MD, PhD , a foreign-educated physician with extensive clinical and teaching experience across Cuba, Peru, and the U.S.Dr. Collazo brings a wealth of knowledge in medical education, epidemiology, cancer research, and multilingual communication in healthcare.  Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, he...

🚀  From Scientist to CEO: The Startup Journey with Dr. Warren Marcus  💡 Are you a scientist ready to break free from the lab and build your own biotech empire? Join us as we welcome  Dr. Warren Marcus, Founder & CEO of Winx Therapeutics , to the show! Dr. Marcus will unveil the  key skills, strategies, and hard-earned lessons  that helped him transition from STEM to startup. From navigating...

🎙️ Skills Without Borders | Episode 2: The Skills You Need to UNLEARN to Avoid Career Sabotage 🚀 Not all skills are worth keeping! In this episode of  Skills Without Borders , we explore the  habits, mindsets, and outdated skills that may be holding you back  from career success. Sometimes,  unlearning is just as important as learning when it comes to professional growth. 🔎  What You’ll Discover...

Public Health  professionals come together to  learn new skills, share knowledge, and unlock career opportunities beyond traditional pathways. We believe the future of career growth goes beyond the  old school approach  of climbing a linear ladder — where longevity and technical skills alone determine success. Our platform champions  new school career strategies  that empower professionals to leve...