Best Wallis Lapsley Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 57: Valentín Sabella 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

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For Episode 57 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Valentín Sabella. Passion, Curiosity, and Loyalty are the three words that come to mind when I think of this former teammate. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vale took the road less traveled to professional football and applies the lessons he has learned along the …

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Episode 56: Deri Corfe 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

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For Episode 56 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Deri Corfe. A native of Chester, England Deri is in the fourth season of his professional career and currently plays for Napier City Rovers in New Zealand. Deri shares incredible insight on the trials and tribulations of a young person trying to navigate the profession…

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Episode 55: Preston Kilwien 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

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For Episode 55 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast my guest is Preston Kilwien. A fifth-year pro currently playing for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One, Preston's career has taken him through virtually every level of professional soccer in the United States. At every stop along the way Preston has managed to find success large…

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Episode 54: Kaelon Fox 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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For Episode 54 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Sporting Club Lexington Defender and Director of Customer Success for Beyond Pulse, Kaelon Fox. A University of Kentucky and Saint Francis University Business School graduate, Foxy has built his success on consistency, hard work, and always treating people the right wa…

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Episode 53: Jared Odenbeck 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

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For Episode 53 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Jared Odenbeck. Jared is a professional footballer for Ljungskile SK in Sweden's third tier, in addition to working in the consultancy and accountancy fields. Jared is a deep thinker, a top professional, and a great friend and teammate. He's blessed with the unique comb…

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Episode 52: Luca Mastrantonio 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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For Episode 52 of "The Separation is in The Preparation" podcast I am joined by Union Omaha center back Luca Mastrantonio. A native of Rome, Luca is in the midst of his third professional season in USL League One. Over the course of the episode, we discuss Luca's beginnings in Italy, the collegiate soccer journey that took him to an NAIA school in …

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Episode 51: Marcus Williams 54:18

2y ago54:18

54:18

We are back! After the first 50 episodes of “The Separationis in The Preparation” podcast I took some time to reflect and recharge. So much gratitude to all those who’ve shared their stories and to all of those who’ve supported and listened. Here’s to the next 50 episodes! For Episode 51 of “The Separation is in The Preparation” podcast I am joined…

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Episode 50: Ben Willis 57:54

2y ago57:54

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The “Separation is in the Preparation” is back for Episode 50 (!!) with Ben Willis. Ben is a Federal Way, WA native who played as a goalkeeper for two years in the Houston Dynamo organization. A Sounders Academy and Gonzaga Alumni, Ben is currently coaching at the collegiate level for the University of Puget Sound. Ben’s professional career was cut…

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Episode 49: Hossein Ellahi 56:29

2y ago56:29

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After a long holiday hiatus, the "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast has returned! For Episode 49 my old friend Hossein Ellahi joins me all the way from Gibraltar, where he is a striker for Glacis United of the Gibraltar Premier Division. Hossi was born in Iran and spent the first six years of his life there before his family migrated to New…

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Episode 48: Brynton Lemar 1:08:35

2+ y ago1:08:35

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The Sep in the Prep is back for Episode 48 with Professional Basketball player Brynton Lemar. Brynton is a Big West Champion and UC Davis Graduate who is currently plying his trade in Le Mans, France for MSB (Le Mans Sarthe Basket). Brynton started his professional career in Nancy, France but has since gone on to play in Hungary, Poland, Turkey, It…

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Episode 47: Kooper Richardson 1:04:52

3y ago1:04:52

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For Episode 47 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Kooper Richardson. Koop is a UC Davis graduate, former offensive lineman for both UC Davis and Sacramento State, and is currently an offensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. Koop won a Big Sky Championship with UC Davis in 2018 and another Big Sky C…

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Episode 46: Khris Vaughn 46:46

3y ago46:46

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The "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is back for Episode 46 with THE Khris Vaughn. KV is a UC Davis alumni and current wide receiver for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes who play in the GFL, Germany's professional (American) football league. KV shares how he got into the game, insights on the recruiting process, dealing with injuries in college…

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Episode 45: Sam Rogers 1:18:34

3y ago1:18:34

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For Episode 45 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Sam Rogers. Sam is a professional footballer for Rosenborg BK in Trondheim, Norway who compete in the Eliteserien, Norway's top league. Sam grew up in Seattle, WA and as a 17 year old signed a contract for Sounders 2. Since then Sam's career has taken him a few differen…

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Episode 44: Eva Goodisson 33:36

3y ago33:36

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After a lengthy hiatus, "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is back! Episode 44 features world triathlete Eva Goodisson. Born and raised in New Zealand, Eva ran track and cross country at UC Davis where she also trained year round with the swim team. After a decorated career at UC Davis which included being named the 2018 Big West Cross …

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Episode 43: Byron Dondoyano Jr 1:01:17

3y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

The Sep is in the Prep is back for Episode 43 with Byron Dondoyano Jr. Byron teaches second grade in Clark County Nevada, and joins me for a conversation centered around education and his experiences advocating for and serving diverse multicultural communities. Byron shares how his upbringing and experiences have shaped his own personal pedagogy, a…

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Episode 42: Angel Joy Blue 55:30

3+ y ago55:30

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For Episode 42 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by international opera singer Angel Joy Blue. Angel is one of the most important Sopranos in opera today. In 2019 she starred as Bess in George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. In 2018 Angel was the first African American Wo…

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Episode 41: Derrek Falor 54:48

3+ y ago54:48

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My guest for Episode 41 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast is Derrek Falor. Derrek has a private practice in performance enhancement and mental performance strategies called “Thrive Excellence in Sports Performance” (www.thrivesp.com), as well as coaching girls high school soccer. He is one of only two individuals to be a Certified M…

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Episode 40: Hector Merino 37:55

3+ y ago37:55

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We are back in a BIG way for Episode 40 of ‘The Separation is in the Preparation’ podcast with New York Red Bulls II Kitman Hector Merino! Hector has been with the club on a fulltime basis since 2012, but has been involved in equipment operations there since he finished high school. Hector does so much behind the scenes to help players and staff ha…

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Episode 39: Dr. Mike Crimmins 47:06

3+ y ago47:06

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For Episode 39 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Dr. Mike Crimmins. Dr. Crimmins is a Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Arizona here in Tucson. Dr. Crimmins shares how he got involved in the climate field, some facts about the Arizona climate, and his perspective on climate change as a whole. I'm very …

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Episode 38: Wyatt Walsh 48:42

3+ y ago48:42

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For episode 38 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Wyatt Walsh. Wyatt's roles include: working as a deckhand and naturalist for Monterrey Bay Whale Watch, doing photo ID work for the California Killer Whale Project, freelance photography specializing in wildlife photos, and on top of all that getting ready to publish a …

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Episode 37: Brittany Villalpando 49:20

3+ y ago49:20

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For Episode 37 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast it is my honor to be joined by Brittany Villalpando. Brittany is finishing her studies at UC Davis where she has conducted critically acclaimed research analyzing the effects that the use of lived experiences has on incarceration, recidivism, and well being. Brittany also works for Se…

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Episode 36: Sophia Wood 52:01

4y ago52:01

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For Episode 36 of the "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Sophia Wood. Sophia worked in the fields of Political Science and Venture Capital before joining Operation Wallacea as the country manager of Ecuador. Operation Wallacea is a biodiversity and climate research organization that plans and coordinates research expeditions …

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Episode 35: Matt Bell 1:04:21

4y ago1:04:21

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For Episode 35 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” I am joined by Matt Bell. Matt resides in Brooklyn where he works as a business consultant. In addition to his consulting work Matt plays, writes, and produces music under the pseudonym Brother Language. Fresh off the release of his first solo album “All My Rowdy Friends” Matt joins me for an…

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Episode 34: Katie Meyer 1:21:36

4y ago1:21:36

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The Sep is in the Prep is back with Episode 34 featuring Katie Meyer. Katie is a Goalkeeper at Stanford University where she helped the Cardinal win a national championship in 2019. This was an awesome conversation that covered everything from goalkeeping philosophy to competitive mentality. Katie shares how she got her start at the goalkeeper posi…

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Episode 33: Alexander Knox 1:18:59

4y ago1:18:59

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For Episode 33 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Alexander Knox. Alexander is a professional soccer player and a current teammate of mine! One of the best parts of my job is the amazing people I get to meet and create relationships with while playing soccer, and Knoxy certainly fits that mold. We cover his unique socc…

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Episode 32: Janice Lee 44:55

4y ago44:55

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The Sep is in the Prep is back for Episode 32 where I am joined by Janice Lee. Janice is an athletic trainer at UCLA where she works with the track and field program, as well as the cross country teams. Janice has a B.S from the University of Washington and holds her Masters in Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas. Janice shares how sh…

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Episode 31: Jake Maier 1:28:53

4y ago1:28:53

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For Episode 31 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Jake Maier. Jake is a quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL who, prior to his professional career, was a collegiate standout at UC Davis. The 2018 Big Sky Conference player of the year and 2019 Jerry Norris Award winner threw for over 10,000 yards in his thr…

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Episode 30: Pete Ballmer 1:03:24

4y ago1:03:24

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After a brief hiatus the Sep is in the Prep is back! My guest for episode 30 is Pete Ballmer. Originally from Seattle, Pete is a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco. We discuss how found his way into comedy, his writing process, as well as some do's and dont's for comedy show audiences. Beyond the insights Pete provides about stand-up comedy, …

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Episode 29: Eric Monroe 54:17

4y ago54:17

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For this episode of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am excited to be joined by Eric Monroe. Eric currently works in an entry level coaching position for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Eric, a San Diego native, played college basketball at Yale where he served as the team's captain in his senior season. Our conversation spans Eric's bas…

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Episode 28: Emma Redick 55:53

4y ago55:53

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For Episode 28 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast it is my pleasure to be joined by Emma Redick. Emma is the National Organizing Associate at Supermajority and Supermajority Education Fund. In this fascinating conversation we cover the mission and focuses of Supermajority, Emma's personal evolution as a successful community organizer…

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Episode 27: Cyrus Ghaffari 50:05

4y ago50:05

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For this episode of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Cyrus Ghaffari MD. Cyrus is in his first year of residency after graduating from Drexel University's Medical School last year. Cyrus talks about how a series of events in his life led to him pursuing a career in medicine, the manner in which he has tried to prepare hi…

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Episode 26: Philip Kiefer 42:44

4y ago42:44

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For Episode 26 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I'm joined by journalist Philip Kiefer. Philip covers healthcare in New Orleans for the Lens, and is also a regular contributor to Popular Science. Philip shares how he gravitated towards a journalism career, the methodologies he uses in his reporting, as well as how he tries to make …

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Episode 25: TJ Shorts 41:28

4y ago41:28

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For Episode 25 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by TJ Shorts. TJ is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Hamburg Towers of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany. TJ is a Tustin, CA native and, after playing at Saddleback College, starred at UC Davis for his last two years of collegiate eligibility. …

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Episode 24: Austin Giavanni 48:41

4y ago48:41

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For Episode 24 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I'm excited to be joined by Austin Giavanni. Austin is a signer/songwriter/producer based out of Seattle, WA. Austin talks about his earliest musical influences and how he ended up choosing music as his profession. We also dive into his creative process and discuss the various places …

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Episode 23: Chima Moneke 43:42

4y ago43:42

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My guest for Episode 23 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is Chima Moneke. Chima is a professional basketball player for Orleans Loiret in France and, in addition, recently made his first appearance for the Nigerian national team. Chima talks about how he first got involved in the game, trying to find a collegiate opportunity in the…

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Episode 22: Dr. Jessica Whiteside 40:22

4y ago40:22

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For this episode of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am honored to be joined by Dr. Jessica Whiteside. Dr. Whiteside is an Associate Professor of Geochemistry at the University of Southampton. Dr. Whiteside is a molecular paleontologist who specializes in studying ancient fossilized molecules as they pertain to mass extinction event…

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Episode 21: Morgan Bertsch 57:18

4y ago57:18

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For Episode 22 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by professional basketball player Morgan Bertsch. Morgan played collegiately at UC Davis where she finished her career as one of the all time greats in Aggie history. The 2019 Big West Conference Player of the Year finished her career with 2,422 points making her the leadi…

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Episode 20: Ike Okoroike 51:49

4y ago51:49

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For Episode 20 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Ike Okoroike. Ike is a strength and conditioning coach as well as a speed expert and specialist based out of Davis, CA. Ike was also a track and field standout at UC Davis where he competed in the 100m, 200m, long jump, and triple jump. Ike competed professionally for 2…

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Episode 19: Sebastian Elney 59:09

4y ago59:09

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For Episode 19 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by professional soccer player Sebastian Elney. Seba is in entering into his third professional season after signing with Hartford Athletic of the USL Championship this past offseason. Seba is also a University of Maryland graduate where he earned a Criminology degree and a…

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Episode 18: Michelle Urrea 52:17

4y ago52:17

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For episode 18 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Michelle Urrea. Michelle works as an educator and software engineer for an organization called GOKiC (Geeking Out Kids of Color). At GOKiC Michelle teaches tech in several weekly after school programs where she seeks to advance the organization’s mission of creating pro…

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Episode 17: Ryan Minkoff 47:31

4y ago47:31

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For Episode 17 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Ryan Minkoff. Ryan is the Owner and Founder of 83 LLC, a global advising agency that represents hockey players with the mission of helping their clients reach their full potential on and off the ice. In addition Ryan is the Author of “Thin Ice” a memoir that details Rya…

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Episode 16: Max Bock-Aronson 52:37

4y ago52:37

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For Episode 16 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Max Bock-Aronson. Max is the CEO and Co-Founder of Breathe99, a public benefit corporation best known for its B2 Mask which filters out 99% of potential respiratory contaminants. Max shares his inspiration for the mask and how Covid-19 revitalized and changed the projec…

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Episode 15: Henry Fulghum 52:09

4y ago52:09

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For Episode 15 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Henry Fulghum. Henry is a recent University of Washington graduate, as well as Lab Manager and Palaeontologic researcher with Dr. Gregory Wilson Mantilla (also at UW). Throughout the interview Henry shares the unique story of how he entered into his field, his strategie…

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Episode 14: Sheldon Dunlap 58:38

4y ago58:38

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For Episode 14 I am joined by Sheldon Dunlap. Sheldon is currently a strength and conditioning specialist with the Marine Special operations command. Sheldon also worked at the collegiate level coaching and training a wide range of sports at both Duke and UC Davis. Between his roles at the collegiate level Sheldon served as an assistant strength an…

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Episode 13: Markell Johnson 44:01

4y ago44:01

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For Episode 13 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Markell Johnson. Markell is an admissions advisor at the University of Washington as well as the CEO of Rare X: a clothing brand that provides designer streetwear with the mission of reaching out to foster youth and underrepresented communities. Markell shares how he ba…

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Episode 12: Isa Gutiérrez 46:19

4y ago46:19

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For Episode 12 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Isa Gutiérrez. Isa is a correspondent at NBC News NOW. You can find her on their Morning News Show or check out some of her syndicated work covering issues across the United States. Throughout the interview Isa shares what inspires her to do this important work, how she…

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Episode 11: Destiny Lockhart 57:55

4y ago57:55

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For Episode 11 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Destiny Lockhart. Destiny is the Vice President at Viper by KCH, the leading hospitality agency in Los Angeles. Destiny talks about her strategies for dealing with the egos and illusions of grandeur that come with working in Los Angeles, as well as the challenges this h…

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Episode 10: Chris Gellein 45:28

4y ago45:28

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For Episode 10 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Chris Gellein. Chris is a freelance photographer and videographer based out of Brooklyn. Chris shares his journey as an artist, his process for both photo and video, how he operates in a highly competitive landscape, and so much more. Chris can be reached on Instagram @…

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Episode 9: Darius Graham 57:37

4y ago57:37

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For Episode 9 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by Darius Graham. Darius is a professional basketball player who played collegiately at UC Davis. Darius is currently prepping for his next hoops opportunity, while also working as a realtor in the Sacramento area. DG shares his story providing valuable insights on leadersh…

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Episode 8: Janae Gonzalez 1:04:37

4y ago1:04:37

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For Episode 8 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I’m joined by Janae Gonzalez. Janae is a former collegiate soccer standout at both Santa Clara and UC Davis. She now plays professionally in Mexico for Mazatlán FC in the Liga MX. Janae talks about her time with the Mexican youth national team, the transfer process while in college, as…

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