Side of the Mic

This episode of Side of the Mic: Striving & Developing is another Commuter Chronicles reflection, a real-time check-in from a very full day. And yes, the name fits: SoBizze… so busy. But this episode isn’t about glorifying busyness, it’s about understanding it. I talk about what “busy” actually looks like across different parts of life: academically, professionally, and personally. From doctor...

This episode of Side of the Mic: Striving & Developing comes straight from the driver’s seat. Another Commute Chronicles entry where I use the drive as thinking space, processing space, and sometimes, a verbal notebook. I talk about why these episodes are my go-to mental reset. When thoughts stack up, speaking them out loud helps turn noise into direction. It’s less about having answers and mo...

I’m heading home, and my brain is buzzing from the conversations I’ve had today. In this episode of the Commute Chronicles, I’m peeling back the curtain on the "Hidden Curriculum" of success, the things they don't always teach you in the classroom but are essential for the workplace. One of my appointments today was with a Psychology major looking toward grad school. We discussed a major pillar of...

Episode 0.1 , recorded on my commute, in between real life and real work. No studio polish. No long intro music. Just a moment, a mic, and a reason. In this short kickoff episode, I introduce who I am, Alex B (SoBizze), career coach, educator, and PhD student in Education focused on curriculum and instruction, and why I’m starting this podcast now. Not because everything is perfectly planned, but...