The Intentional Intern

The Hidden Habits That Power Founders and Ourselves w/Andrew Paul McIntosh

Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week's interviewee is Andrew Paul McIntosh—AP for short—a VC-backed founder of King of the Curve, an ed-tech company on a mission to help pre-med students study for the MCAT in a way that’s adaptive, affordable, and actually engaging. AP is also a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree! In today’s episode, AP and I go far beyond the founder story. We talk about:  * The hidden habits that power not just successful companies * Self-concept as a founder’s secret weapon * The power of white space and shadow work Plus, the deeper questions facing ed-tech right now: * What is education actually for? * How do we rescue ourselves from soundbite culture?  * What does it mean to truly know the people in your life? AP is someone whose energy and insight we’ve been excited to share since we first connected at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit last year. Check out his amazing work! Connect & Collab with AP * King of The Curve Website [https://kingofthecurve.org/] * AP's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/apmcintosh/] Connect & Collab w/ Us! * Check out our ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intentional-intern-podcast/] * Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/intentionalinternpodcast/] * Visit our ⁠⁠⁠Website [https://www.intentionalinternpodcast.com/]

Stirring Success: What It Really Takes to Build a Food Business w/ Savannah Campbell

Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I'm joined by Savannah Campbell, a trained chef and the founder of Caribe & Co., a brand specializing in Caribbean-inspired flavored syrups. She's also has a recipe book that brings Caribbean culture to modern kitchens. In today's episode, Savannah and I discuss: * How the idea for Caribbean Co. was born * Going viral on social media (and how she navigated scaling her business because of it) * How she balances professionalism with personal storytelling * Her creative process for developing new syrup flavors and what's next for the brand + and so much more! Connect w/ Caribe & Co. * Read Savannah's Story [https://caribeandco.com/pages/our-story] * Purchase Their Syrups [https://caribeandco.com/collections/all] * Purchase Their New Book! [https://caribeandco.com/products/if-i-had-a-cafe-in-the-caribbean-recipe-book] Connect & Collab w/ Us! * Check out our ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intentional-intern-podcast/] * Check out our ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/intentionalinternpodcast/] * Visit our ⁠⁠Website [https://www.intentionalinternpodcast.com/]

Unarmored: A Rooted Conversation on Love & Connection w/ Dr. Nigel Taylor

Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I'm joined by Dr. Nigel Taylor, a University of Kentucky Ph.D. graduate with research centered around Black love. He also owns Club Vulnerability, a wellness company focused on love, connection, and coaching. In today’s episode, Nigel and I talk about all things love and connection, starting from his journey to doing that work in the first place. We discuss: * How he chose do to a Ph.D. (and his topic) in the first place * What tools are commonly missing from one's emotional toolkit when doing love and connection * How the foundation of love starts with yourself + his own insights from his experiences * His journey to building Club Vulnerability + so much more! Connect & Collab w/ Dr. Nigel Taylor * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nigelmarcellus/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@nigelmarcellus] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@nigelmarcellus] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelmarcellus/] * Substack [https://substack.com/@nigelmarcellus] * Club Vulnerability's Website [https://www.clubvulnerability.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnIQ-5f3kc7-BqNOMDW8XoTs0XOZPG57gmyr5_7nIFuCpO-c3CCijJiR1n30I_aem_RzC2tGG2O5CK8zC5QptQ3w] Connect & Collab w/ Us! * Check out our ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intentional-intern-podcast/] * Check out our ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/intentionalinternpodcast/] * Visit our ⁠Website [https://www.intentionalinternpodcast.com/]

Charting the Course: An Intentional Path Through Early-Career HR w/ John Boris

Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by John Boris, an HR Business Partner and current participant in Nestlé’s HR Development Program. A recent graduate of Florida International University, John has already built an impressive HR foundation through roles at companies like Publix, DHL, Amazon, and Boeing. In today’s episode, John and I dive deep into his intentional journey through the world of Human Resources. We discuss: * How he leveraged a public relations education to launch a career in HR * Navigating multiple internships across different HR specialties to find his fit * How to thrive in environments where you’re constantly learning + so much more! Connect & Collab w/John! * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnboris9027/] Connect & Collab w/ Us! * Check out our LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-intentional-intern-podcast/] * Check out our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/intentionalinternpodcast/] * Visit our Website [https://www.intentionalinternpodcast.com/]

Cultivating Community, Curiosity, & More w/ Mia Kalish

Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by Mia Kalish, a senior majoring in Environmental Science at the University of Vermont with minors in Writing and Dance. She’s also an artist! She writes music, which you can find on any streaming platform under her name, Mia Kalish! In today’s episode, Mia and I dive into: * The beautiful intersection of art and science she has * How her creative writing makes her a "braver" researcher * The incredible agroecology research she's conducting to find the "mung bean to rule all mung beans" * Making science accessible through personal stories + so much more! For those who want to connect with Mia you can find her LinkedIn linked below! Connect & Collab w/Mia * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-kalish-2910b425a/] * Mia's Music, right here on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PaEQMYdOUMRBsKkpfpQM8?si=JTE418SVThGFGTLLmm1SOw&nd=1&dlsi=4f41b743087b4491]