Yoli Tamu

The Back to Me Podcast

Founder and CEO of The Back to Me Podcast (@thebacktomepodcast), Yoli Tamu (@yolitamuofficial) hosts this college-focused podcast inspired by college students across the nation. The Back to Me Podcast was created to answer many questions posed by college freshmen entering this new environment and college graduates heading out into a new world as young adults. Every week, students will be inspired and encouraged by self-affirming interviews and tips to succeed in college and in a career they love.

Author

Yoli Tamu

Category

Education

Latest episode

May 27, 2026

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Episodes

140. Reset Your Gut and Simplify What You Eat on Campus with Samantha F. Grant 10.01.2024
139. Building Happiness and Resilience with Roni Habib 20.12.2023

Check out Happy and Resilient: The Complete Guide to Joyful Teaching, Learning and Living by Roni Habib (Book) Learn how to bring Mr. Habib to your school by visiting EQSchools.com  

138. Creating Emotional Safety in the Classroom with Michael Funk 06.12.2023

Expanded Learning Division, CA Dept of Education: CDE.ca.gov/ls/ex California Afterschool Network: https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/

137. Protect Your Peace with Yoli Tamu 29.11.2023

TheBacktoMePodcast.com Yoli's Book Recommendation: Peace from Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You're Going Through by Iyanla Vanzant Recommended Documentary: Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (It's actually available on Amazon Prime)

136. First Generation Student Leadership with Dr. Willie Banks 15.11.2023

Student Affairs at UCI: https://studentaffairs.uci.edu/

135. AI and Cultural Innovation with Dr. Robbie K. Melton 08.11.2023

To join Dr. Melton's Weekly Webinars, sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/231974201750048 Tennessee State University SMART Innovative Technologies Division

134. Time for RESToration with Dr. Tracey D. Ford 01.11.2023
133. Vulnerability is Key with Yoli Tamu 25.10.2023

The Back to Me Podcast Website Yoli's Book Recommendations: Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want by Dharius Daniels   The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz  Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty Back to Me: A Devotional Walk for the College Freshman Woman by Yoli Tamu

132. The Expectation of Excellence with Dr. Darin Earley 18.10.2023

The Council of African American Parents: https://mycaap.org/

131. A Toolbox for Life's Ups and Downs with Dr. Shevaun Stocker 11.10.2023

A Guide to Incorporating Social-Emotional Learning  in the College Classroom: Busting Anxiety, Boosting Ability University of Wisconsin-Superior Website  

130. Believe In Your Brilliance with Kellie Todd Griffin 04.10.2023

California Black Women's Collective: https://www.cablackwomenscollective.org/

129. You Are Not Alone with Dr. D'Andre Poole 20.09.2023

Morgan State University Counseling Center The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

128. Build Your Own Village with Lakisha Johnson 13.09.2023

LAUSD School Mental Health Website 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  

127. Be B.O.L.D, Be Brave, Be YOU with Yoli Tamu 06.09.2023

Learn more about us and visit our website:   https://thebacktomepodcast.com/

126: Real Talk and Real Opportunity in Law Enforcement with Det. Adrian Goodwin 23.08.2023

Det. Adrian Goodwin: https://www.adriansgoodwin.co/ Check Out Det. Goodwin's Book, ' Twins in the City: Let's Learn About  Police Officers'    

125: Connect Your Talents and Skills to Trade and Transportation with Dr. Tom O’Brien 16.08.2023

When you think about selecting your career pathway, the Trade and Transportation industry offers an array of opportunities that may already be aligned with your current talents and skills. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom O’Brien, Executive Director of the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Dr. O’Brien shares...

124: Higher Education Is the Gate Key to Your Success with Dr. James Freddy Allen 09.08.2023

Morris Brown College: https://morrisbrown.edu/

123. You Are Your Greatest Advocate with Dr. Amy Cranston 02.08.2023

As you plan to head back to school or embark on your new career pathway, be sure to brush up on your social and emotional learning skills. In this week’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Dr. Amy Cranston, Executive Director of the California Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Alliance. Dr. Cranston shares how she struggled as a student in her teen years, but managed to excel in her adult l...

122. Lean Into the Suck with Rasheed Prescott 28.06.2023

Connect with Rasheed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpp2003/

121. Handling Peer Criticism with Dr. Syreeta Greene 21.06.2023

American Film Institute: https://www.afi.com/

120. The Benefits of Peer Counseling with Samone Anderson 14.06.2023

UCLA's Academic Support Program: https://academicsupportsprogram.weebly.com/

119. Building a Diverse Teacher Pipeline with Dr. Theo Fowles 07.06.2023

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools: https://partnershipla.org/ Our premiere episode with Dr. Theo Fowles: https://the-back-to-me-project-college-and-beyond.simplecast.com/episodes/building-social-capital-with-dr-theo-fowles  

118. Create Your Seat at the Table with Dr. Ashley Little 31.05.2023

Ashley LIttle Enterprises, LLC: https://www.ashleylittleenterprises.com/  The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC: https://www.thehbcuexperiencemovement.com/

117. The Value of A Fair Opportunity in Education with Kary Pounders 24.05.2023

As many students continue to suffer as a result of the ever-changing dynamic of education, more and more students of color are seeking a safe place of refuge in their classrooms. In this week's episode of our 3rd Annual Divine 9 Series, "How Sororities and Fraternities Support Mental Health Awareness," we are joined by Kary Pounders, Spring 1989 initiate Tau Tau Chapter member of Omega Psi Phi Fra...

116. Mind Your Health, Mind Your Mood with Marcus Bailey 17.05.2023

Check out The Marcus Bailey Health Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcusBaileyHealth

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