Edvolution Podcast
What leads people to evolve, unlearn, or drastically change the course of their life? What happens when you stop relying on societal constructs and start questioning what you’ve been taught to believe? Join Edvo CEO Shireen Jaffer and an eclectic mix of guests as they attempt to find the answers to these questions. Earnest, raw, and compelling, this is a look into how we make the most important choices of our lives.
Episodes
19 episodes
Rejecting Societal Expectations and Building a Meaningful Career, with Jen Glantz
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Jen opens up about her path to finding a meaningful career for herself. From her high school teacher telling Jen she would never be a good writer, to her best friends ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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54:56
When Your Life Falls Apart and You Want to Quit, with Tyrone Ross
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Tyrone shares how he lifted himself and his family out of poverty, became a track star, qualified for Olympic tryouts, only to see his life fall into pieces within one year. A...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:55
Finding Motivation and What To Do When Work Becomes Your Identity, with Justin Welsh
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Justin opens up about how he built a successful tech career in sales despite experiencing failure after failure in his earlier years. From struggling in school as a teenager t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:51
Finding Yourself in a Stunted Relationship and Reinventing Yourself, with Carlita Coley
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Carlita tells us why she ended an 18-year marriage and shares the journey that led to this life-changing decision. Carlita also talks about navigating the world of new challen...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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53:30
Healing From Abuse, Sexual Trauma and Advocating For Yourself, with LaToya Zavala
In this episode, LaToya opens up about the sexual and emotional abuse that started for her at the age of five. She tells us about the societal messaging that prevented her from recognizing the toxicity of her environment and worse, influenced L...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:23:30
Choosing a Different Life and Finding a Support System, with Emily Adams
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Emily talks about her decision to leave her family, the Amish culture, and everything she knew at the age of 17. We discuss the many culture shocks and challenges tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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59:38
Fighting Depression and Choosing to Live For Yourself, with Chris Atoki
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Chris talks about experiencing homelessness at the age of 19 and finding himself without a job, unable to pay for school, and without support from family or friends. This mont...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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50:50
Getting Sick From Stress and Choosing Happiness, with Alex Smith
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Alex shares how she built a successful sales career in New York City, only to leave the glamorous lifestyle and buy a one-way ticket to Brazil. She tells us about dealing with...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:15:27
Feeling Unhappy and Finding Self-Empowerment through Solo Traveling, with Nabila Ismail
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Nabila shares her experiences as a solo-traveler and how she visited 30+ countries while being a full-time student. Coming from a traditional South Asian family, Nabila talks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:13
Dealing with the Dark Side of Non-Profits and Betting On Yourself, with Rebecca Jacobs
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Rebecca discusses her decision to reject the corporate route after business school and fly to Tanzania instead. She talks about losing her father at the age of 9 and her mothe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:46
Feeling Stuck and Finding Your Passion through Side-Hustles, with Austin Belcak
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Austin shares his struggle with school, how he learned to ignore bad advice, and how he discovered his passion. We discuss his five failed businesses and his fear of failure. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:26
Escaping Poverty and Choosing Yourself to Build Wealth, with Melissa Strawn
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Melissa shares her story of living in poverty, getting pregnant at 16, and ultimately deciding to take control to create a more aligned life for herself. We discuss her evolut...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:31
Understanding Racism and Unlearning Limiting Beliefs, with Veline Mojarro
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Veline tells us her story about growing up with a father who served as an officer in the Los Angeles Police Department and a passionate mother who took her to her first protes...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:10
Sasha Shilko: Tech Burnout, Dealing with Anxiety, Sabbaticals
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Sasha tells us her story about working in San Francisco at a “sexy” tech company and living the life she dreamt of as a child. As she recalls her experiences, Sasha shares bot...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:59
Trish Lindo: Gut Instincts, Developing Perspectives, Self-Reliance & Resilience
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Trish joins Shireen to discuss her move from Hollywood, FL to Hollywood, CA to pursue a career in entertainment, despite many people advising her not to. She further sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:57
Jill Knobeloch: Dealing with Emptiness, Rationality vs Intuition, Relationships
Jill Knobeloch: Dealing with Emptiness, Rationality vs Intuition, RelationshipsIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Jill tells us why she chose to walk away from her “perfect life:” a supportive hu...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:47
Daria Tsvenger: Childhood, Emotional Trauma, How Our Brains React
Daria Tsvenger: Childhood, Emotional Trauma, How Our Brains ReactIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Daria and I discuss her childhood in Russia as a “childhood prodigy,” and then her move ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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52:57
Deborah Benton: Chasing Stability, Learning to Think, Success in School & Work - Edvo
Deborah Benton: Chasing Stability, Learning to Think, Success in School & WorkIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Deborah shares how success was defined for her during her childhood, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:15:19
Elizabeth Marks: Navigating a Financial Crisis, Freelancing, Career Advice - Edvo
Elizabeth Marks: Navigating a Financial Crisis, Freelancing, Career AdviceIn this episode of the Edvolution Podcast with host, Shireen Jaffer, Liz tells us about how she navigated her career after graduating into the financial cri...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:07:34