Leading Owls Podcast
The Leading Owls podcast, brought to you by Rice University's Doerr Institute for New Leaders, showcases Rice student, faculty and staff leaders along with leader development professionals and coaches. Each week, we bring you inspiring stories and practical tips from successful student leaders across the Rice campus. Learn about student leadership at Rice University, get tips from current leaders that will help you on your journey, and discover how you can make a real impact on your campus and community. You will hear from presidents, club leaders, social entrepreneurs, and other changemakers on what it takes to be a student leader. Don't miss out on unlocking your full potential as a student leader. Subscribe to the Leading Owls Podcast today for your weekly dose of motivation and leadership insights. New episodes drop every Tuesday!
Leading Owls Podcast
Latest Episodes
Behind the Scenes of Beer Bike Leadership
When Kenzie first arrived at Rice, she wasn’t sure where she fit in. Like many students, she held back—unsure if she belonged or how to get involved. But through building relationships, taking small risks, and leaning into what felt meaningful,...
Building Something That’s Never Existed Before with First Ever Chao College President Elijah
What does it take to lead when there’s no playbook?In this episode of Leading Owls, we sit down with Elijah White, the first-ever President of Chao College at Rice University. From helping sort mail as a first-year student to le...
How Coaching Changed My Leadership Journey at Rice University
In this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Rice student leader Abby—Beer Bike designer, Duncan Arts Committee co-head, and Doerr Undergraduate Ambassador—to explore how creativity and leadership come together to build ...
From Ideas to Impact: Bodie Gilbert on Building Movements at Rice MBA
Today’s guest is Bodie Gilbert, one of Rice Business’s top MBA students and the founding president of the Rice Business Management Association. Bodie’s leadership journey has been about turning ideas into movements — and classmates into collabo...
Inside Rice Leadership: New Chao College Leader Prasanna on O-Week & Student Life
In this episode of the Leading Owls Podcast, we sit down with Prasanna, a first-year student at Rice University, incoming O-Week Coordinator for Chao College, and student leader deeply involved in campus life. Prasanna shares how curiosi...
