Leading the Way
Episodes
Starting a Business in Grad School
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the season 2 finale! Brooke Luger (Hubbard, Cohort 13) and Eva Deng (Cohort 25) join Jazz to talk about starting and running their own businesses...
Dating in Grad School
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney and Evelyne join Jazz to talk about falling in…and out of love while in grad school. Mentioned in the episode: Italian Brainrot Connect with ...
Parenting in Grad School
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niharika and Kathryn join Jazz to talk about the joys and travails of parenting while in grad school. Mentioned in the episode: Lauren Kessler | Anita...
Writers' Room with Jazz & Jess - Live episode!
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jazz Espiritu and producer Jessica Partnow for a behind-the-scenes conversation about podcast production and Jazz's secret Twitch streaming ...
The International Grad Student Experience with Stef and Ella
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Ella and Estefania, two international grad students, about the joys and challenges of moving to a new place for grad school, ...
Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Career
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting grad school often brings up anxiety about their careers. Take a deep breath, exhale, and join Assistant Director for Outreach Liyao Zhao and ...
Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Classes
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What classes should you take in grad school? Are there other ways to make the most of your learning? Associate Director Gretchen Ludwig and Assistan...
Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Community
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's very likely that when you walk through the doors at your grad school orientation, you won't know a single other person. How do you make friends...
Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Campus
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can incoming students make the most of a small graduate program at a big university? Associate Director Gretchen Ludwig and Assistant Director of ...
First Generation (Grad) Students
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Margarita Aguado and Michelle Rojas, two students who are the first in their families to attend grad school. Chapters 00:00 I...
Using Grad School to Change Careers
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Dane Garfield and Gautam Malyala, two students who have and are using grad school to shift careers. Chapters 0:00 Welcome & I...
Grad School and Mental Health
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first episode of Leading the Way! Today we're talking with Amy Niu and S'Morr, two students about to finish graduate school, about...
Trailer: Leading the Way
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast guidebook for navigating grad school, from the University of Washington's Communication Leadership Master's Program. Leading The Way is your...