EPISODE 1: THE PILOT

What happens when you finish one career and decide to start over on purpose? In this pilot episode of College After Career, I introduce the story behind the podcast and why I chose to return to higher education after building a career in photojournalism, Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and human-centered analysis. This is not a motivational highlight reel. It is a real second act. The identity shift, the discipline, the learning curve, and the challenge of developing a serious academic voice in the AI era, where information is everywhere but thinking is not automatic.

You will hear what this podcast will cover, what I am trying to learn, and how I plan to turn experience into understanding. If you are over 40, returning to school, changing careers, or simply trying to build a sharper mind and a more intentional life, you are in the right place.