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031 - God Told Me He Isn't Done: Tahkai Martin
Tahkai Martin is your friendly neighborhood college guy—the homie: a resident assistant and everyone’s favorite supporter. Tahkai, however, has seen death at a young age, losing his mother to an extremely rare disease by the time he was 11 years old. He s
030 - Resilience, Learning Lessons from My Decisions: Kevin Pride
In recent years, Kevin Pride has endured several medical emergencies that could have cost him his life, including a life-threatening heart attack. Today, Pride is a survivor—a survivor still looking for two elusive kidneys he will need sometime soon.
029 - Living in France during COVID-19: Kristen Vonnoh
Kristen Vonnoh is a bright-eyed journalist from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Just last month, Kristen was published in the Boston Globe—her first big byline. Unfortunately, Kristen’s first big article wasn’t about what she’s passionate about: learning all thin
028 - Checks Over Stripes, Community Over Everything: Taylor Scalzo
Taylor is massively talented and awarded graphic designer currently in her last year at Columbus College of Art and Design. Taylor’s known on social media for her love of Nike products, but at heart, she’s a woman who finds value in art and design. Taking
027 - The Worst They Can Say Is No: Hannah D'Avanzo
Hannah’s a self-starter in the journalism industry and since her freshman year, she’s interviewed dozens of celebrities: from Jason Derulo to Dwight Howard to Monique Coleman (of High School Musical). She’s traveled to New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion
026 - You're THAT Influencer! No, I'm ME: Christina Robinson
Christina Robinson has a head full of amazing curls but she wears a lot of hats: She’s a public relations major in her final semester of college, but she’s also been a brand ambassador for recognized companies on Instagram, a Yelp Elite foodie, and so muc
025 - You Told Me to Google It: Michaela Lewin
Michaela wants to be a creative public relations professional and in her four years in college, she learned to pursue mentors and gain meaningful mentorships to make those dreams happen. Just a few weeks before she and millions of other students were told
024 - Lessons from a Baby Nurse: Angela Fears
Angela is a registered nurse, but her journey to become a nurse hasn’t been easy. Her earliest memories are full of visits to the nursing home to see her father—a man she barely got to know. Angela’s celebrating one year as a professional nurse and the le
023 - Give Me Art or Give Me Death: Madeline Mace
Madeline Mace is studying to be an artist, but her passion is within teaching others about the importance of art history and pointing people back to her Creator. Maddie, originally from southern California, describes her journey as she grew to understand
022 - Mamba Mentality: Reflecting on My 24th Birthday
February 24th, 2020 marks 24 years of life for me. I’ve learned so much in the past year and have traveled the world. I also have a massive announcement about my future: I got into graduate school. As the world remembers Kobe and Gianna Bryant, I’m learni