Previous Seasons

From foreign service to brand storytelling, Season 7 highlights Emersonians who are paving their own way to success. Meet a diplomat navigating international relations, a comedic writer making waves in Hollywood, and a film producer behind this year’s biggest blockbuster. Plus, hear from Emerson’s 13th president, Dr. Jay Bernhardt, about his journey to leadership and his vision for the college’s future. These stories prove there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to making it big.

Season 6 takes a deep dive into the diverse paths Emersonians have taken to build their careers. From an entrepreneur redefining the beverage industry to a DJ blending activism with music, this season features stories of resilience and reinvention. Listen as a fiction writer finds liberation through storytelling, a director shares the non-linear path to late-night television, and a film executive navigates the fast-paced world of Hollywood. Plus, our host Georgette Pierre hands the mic over to Hunter Reis, marking the start of a new chapter for the podcast. These stories prove that making it big looks different for everyone.

This season showcases Emersonians who are redefining success across industries, from digital media to entrepreneurship, public health to film development. Whether building a multimedia empire, leading a company, or amplifying underrepresented voices, each guest shares the highs and lows of their journey. As Georgette Pierre bids farewell as host, she and new host Hunter Reis reflect on the power of reinvention and taking creative risks.

Whether it’s on-screen, behind the scenes, or behind the mic Emersonians are all about carving out their own unique space in the world. From Hollywood publicists to pop culture writers, costume designers to TV executives, our guests share how they found their voices, took risks, and turned passion into career-defining moments. Plus, we explore the power of mentorship, resilience, and trusting the unexpected twists along the way.

These guests prove there’s no single way to build a creative, impactful career. From a crime novelist who defied writing conventions to a tech leader uplifting the next generation, each story highlights resilience, reinvention, and community. And in a special twist, we turn the mic on our own host, Terri Trespicio, as she shares her journey to becoming a first-time author.

Meet Emersonians proving that success isn’t one-size-fits-all. From a speech pathologist blending therapy with baking to a political storyteller shaping history, each guest shares how they carved out their own path. Whether it’s acting, law, writing, or sports broadcasting, these stories show that making it big is about passion, perseverance, and embracing the unexpected.

From breaking news to bestselling books, viral videos to visionary brands, our first season showcases Emersonians who are making it their own way. Meet a journalist amplifying voices, a filmmaker redefining digital media, an entrepreneur shaping the legal world, and more. However you define success, these stories prove there's no single path to making it big.