Episodes

This week, I'm thrilled to chat with Les Alfred, the dynamic host and founder of the Balanced Black Girl podcast! If you haven’t tuned in yet, BBG is your go-to for transparent and authentic conversations around holistic health, self-care, and personal growth. In our engaging conversation, Les and I dive deep into her 20s and my 20s through different situations and experiences all centralized around balancing it all. Curious about Les and her podcast? Check out the links below! F...

This week's interviewee is Mallory Strmel, a recent graduate from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina! Mallory majored in entrepreneurship management and marketing. Throughout the episode, Mallory and Amaya discuss her journey from college to consulting, her growth through professional experiences, her approach to embracing change, and more. Want to connect with Mallory? Click here! View Mallory's portfolio here! Enjoy the episode!

It's the first bi-weekly bonus episode of the year! This week's interviewee is Naomi Davis, a jack of all trades from personal to professional endeavors. Throughout the episode, Naomi and I have an open dialogue centering around her why's for everything she does, her brand and company What Can't You Do, her life lessons learned throughout, and more! Connect with Naomi here, and visit her brand services at whatcantyoudo.com! This episode is a special one!

This week's interviewee is Amanda Uwase, a third-year business and French student at NEOMA Business School! Amanda majors in Business Administration and Management, and runs the Business Student Podcast, a podcast offering valuable business insights for students. In this episode, we exchange international knowledge, advice, and experiences from intern life to our personal interests in podcasting. Want to connect with Amanda? Click here. Listen to the business student podcast here. Let's get...

Today I’m thrilled to introduce Dangela Fonseca, a recent UPenn graduate with a passion for gaming and UX research. In this episode, we chat about how Dangela discovered UX, the research process, the challenges in the gaming industry, and diving into her nutrition minor and the importance of staying healthy. If you love games and want an insider’s view on making them great, this episode is for you! Want to connect with Dangela? Click here! Let’s dive in!

This week's interviewee is Lenny Zaleski, a communications major with concentrations in public relations and political science! Throughout the ep, Lenny and I converse about public relations, the public eye's perception of Gen-Z's work ethic, personal branding as emerging professionals, and more. Want to connect with Lenny? Click ⁠here⁠ for his LinkedIn, and here for his great portfolio!

This week's interviewee is Yovela Debesay, a recent M.A graduate from George Washington University! Throughout the ep, Yovela and I chat about so much, from her passion for international affairs to the importance of community in her life. Want to connect with Yovela? Click here!

The Intentional Intern Podcast is backkkk! So, what better way to kick it off than with a refreshing and relatable guest? This week's interviewee is Jaiden Ritter, a product development analyst @ JP Morgan Chase & Co. Throughout this ep, Jaiden and I talk about how she got her role, what innovation means to her, her journey to Information Systems, and more cool content. Want to connect with Jaiden? Click here! As always, enjoyyyy the ep :) !

I’m extremely thrilled to introduce our guest Yasmeen Duncan, the Global CPO for Magnolia Bakery, plus the founder and CEO of The Sisterhood Society for Women and Color, a nonprofit that empowers black women to assert agency over their careers and recognize their potential. Throughout this healing conversation, Yasmeen and I talk about her extensive HR journey, how she leads, the value of sisterhood, how to human well, and so much more! Want to connect with Yasmeen? Click here! Subscribe to t...

I'm SOOOO excited for this episode with such a genuine person from content to conversations: Jade Walters! Throughout the episode, Jade and I talk about her untraditional career journey, leading with a passionate vision, making her own seat at the early career table, and more! Jade's LinkedIn, IG, and blog are linked here, so you guys can connect with her! Enjoy the episode!

Welcome to another episode of a “Students’ Declassified Market Supporting Guide”, the professional segment of the “Intentional Intern Podcast”! This week's interviewee is Yasmin Foster! She started her HR career at Target in human resource management but now heads HR in the US as a Senior People Operations Manager in New York City, at a financial services organization. She also holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Villanova University and is a SHRM Certified Professiona...

This week's interviewee is Jupiter Henderson! Jupiter is a recent film grad from Georgia State University looking to start their Master's in film. We talk about so many intriguing things in this episode, from think pieces to hot takes. Want to connect with Jupiter? Reach out to them using the contact info below! Instagram: jupiterschmoopiter Email: hendersonlogan1998@outlook.com Enjoy the episode!

New Year, New Semester, New Episodesss! To first interviewee to kick us off is Blake Simmons, a senior biology student at Georgia State University. When he's not studying, Blake's out shooting models and creatives to further his photography passion. Throughout the episode, Blake keeps it real: He knows who he is, how far he can go, and everything he can accomplish. His transparency is inspiring and insightful as he talks about his future, advice to his past self, what his goals are, and more. ...

I hope you guys enjoyed this special episode surrounding some special people! Want to learn more about Ely & Ian? Where You Can Find Ely: @elyhonkpo (All Platforms) Where You Can Find Ian: @nerdyian (Instagram) @nerdy1an (TikTok)

Welcome to the 1st episode of “Students’ Declassified Market Supporting Guide”!! I am so excited for this segment! Not only for what’s to come on it but also for the information and impact it will have on anyone listening. Our first interviewer for this segment is Davianna Waluyn! She is currently a student at Georgia State University, majoring in Human Learning & Development. We talk about a bevy of things, from helpful interview questions that interviewers have asked her, what L&D uniquely ...

This week’s interviewee is Solanlly Rijo Lake! She is a senior at Georgia State University, majoring in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Solanlly is a bubbly and empathetic international student whose goals revolve around creating innovative solutions to enhance education primarily within emerging countries. Throughout the episode, she dives into how she’s currently writing the code to produce the program known as her future! While we talk about Solanlly’s goals that aim as high as becoming ...

This week’s interviewee is Eddie Fisher. He is a senior at Georgia State University, majoring in Film & Media, and minoring in GFA, which is Georgia Film Academy. Eddie is a thought-provoking creative whose unique outlook on film takes audiences on a different ride through stories told through film and photography. Throughout the episode, he guides us through the reel of his passions, focusing on snapshot moments of his past, superheroes, and stop-motion animation! Eddie’s refreshing and unconv...

This week’s interviewee is Janai Hood! She is a senior at Georgia State University, majoring in Marketing. Janai is an ambitious, inquisitive, and grounded student who is not afraid to be a challenger. Throughout the episode, she takes us on a walk through her “mistake mindset”, amplifies the importance of finding college resources, and in what ways Generation Z is pleasantly shaking things up now (and for the future)! A few resources she highlighted on GSU’s campus were WomenLead and the Panth...

Meet Mya Chambliss, my first interviewee! A special thank you to her for taking a chance on me this way, and putting herself out there for all of you to listen! She currently is a junior at Georgia State University, majoring in film and media. She is also interested in marketing! Mya is a creative and calm force to be reckoned with! Throughout the episode, her evident advocacy for the black community radiates in her powerful statements, insightful knowledge, and future career goals. Her impress...

Within the Intentional Intern trailer, Amaya discusses how the podcast came to be, the goal it aims to accomplish, and what the audience can look forward to in coming episodes.