First impressions can sometimes be deceiving. Benjamin Muir, who works part-time as a trolley boy to support his academic career. In this episode, he speaks to Caitlin and Sarah about how he went from being a minor teenage nuisance and "barely" getting into university to becoming a scholar in literature, and how he sees the class divide at play in these two ... Show More
Jul 2022
I was raised by 'tiger parents' and I'm trying to undo it
If you were raised in a strict environment, how do you break that cycle and adopt a gentler approach with your children? In this episode Raidah Shah Idil reveals how after growing up feeling terrified of failure, being dux of her school and on track to being a doctor, her life tu ... Show More
24m 34s
Nov 2019
Sophia’s Favorite College Professor: Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith is a Clinical Professor in the School of Communication at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism where he also jointly runs the Media, Economics, and Entrepreneurship program. Also, he was Sophia’s favorite college professor! He joins “Work I ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2024
Wisdom from a 10-Year-Old: Ben's Takes on God, Girls, and Growing Up
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Valeria sits down with her 10-year-old son, Ben, to explore the world through his sharp, curious, and quirky lens. From Ben's "geography phase" to his plans for world travel (starting with Norway, of course), they dive into everything f ... Show More
1h 11m
Apr 2025
Sunday Pick: How poetry builds teenagers' confidence (w/ Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar) | How to Be a Better Human
In honor of National Poetry Month, Chris is speaking with Naisha Randhar. Naisha is the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas, the author of Roses of Arma, and the youngest guest Chris has ever interviewed — she’s a high school sophomore. Chris and Naisha talk about the inspiring work of ... Show More
41m 12s
Feb 2025
Un très long chemin pour l'école (Clara et Lukman 2/2)
Lukman est né dans un endroit où il ne veut pas grandir. Il s'imagine souvent faire comme ses amis: partir pour une autre ville, vivre loin des champs, apprendre une autre langue. Un jour, il a enfin l'opportunité d'entamer un grand voyage, celui qui doit lui permettre de réalise ... Show More
35m 32s
Jan 2025
Faire face à ses peurs (Alexia et Owen 2/2)
Owen a toujours été à la fois le bon pote, le grand frère et celui qui drague plein de filles. Ça le rend hyper populaire, il passe pour l’homme parfait. L’homme qu'il veut être. Pourtant, derrière son masque social, il y a les craintes et les incertitudes. Le grand secret. Sa re ... Show More
41m 5s