What Makes Us...
A podcast exploring in how we develop as people through our experiences and connections between individuals, with groups, and amongst society. Our guests will choose the topic of discussion and share their journey of becoming who they are.
Join us as we explore What Makes Us...
Episodes
9 episodes
Transform with Preethi
Ever wondered about the difference between change and transformation? While change is external, transformation is a profound internal shift that redefines who you are. Mastering it can unlock the life you truly desire.Leade...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:42
Evolve with Gusti Clark
Feeling a persistent inner pull toward something different, even amidst external success? Join us for an insightful conversation with Executive Leadership Coach Gusti Clark about the power of personal and professional evolution....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:03
Search for Meaning with Dr. Alvin Sturdivant
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, Vice President of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the University of Portland, guides a profound exploration into the evolving journey of meaning-making, rooted in our connec...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:17
What Makes Us...Friends with Annie
What does real friendship look like in today's world? Not the sitcom version where everyone lives in the same apartment building, but the authentic connections that sustain us through distance, life changes, and the passage of time.In t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:53
What Makes Us...Look For Something Greater with Ashok Kumar Prabhakar
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Ashok Kumar Prabhakar — a seasoned leader, strategic advisor, mentor, and speaker—shares his remarkable journey toward continuous reinvention, lasting impact, and the pursuit of a meaningful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:47
What Makes Us...Take Risks with Virginia Ibrahim-Olin
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Virginia Ibrahim-Olin shares with us the significance of Taking Risks in her life and how it has shaped her sense of self, family and career. "Listen to yourself and try to trust yourself, if you are not rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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47:37
What Makes Us...Intentional with Utsav Mamoria
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Utsav Mamoria shares with us how intentionality has shaped his journey and coming to understand the importance of doing what you love with intention. "Because I intentionally chosen to do this, I am seeing t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:39
What Makes Us...Who We Are with Dr. Joy Hoffman
In this episode of What Makes Us..., Dr. Joy Hoffman shares a part of her journey as a Korean adoptee raised in a different cultural community and learning about herself through her work with college students. "I'm going to get this...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:07:26
What Makes Us...Storytellers with Raja Bhattar
In this first episode of What Makes Us, Raja Bhattar shares with us their journey of storytelling. As they are finishing their first book "Queering Constellations," Raja and Brian explore how they have become who they are. "I don't just have to...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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43:40