Bruin Success

In this episode, we interview Daedra Staten, J.D. '13, founder of SCG Diversity Consulting. Drawing from her background in law and international experiences, Daedra breaks down how organizations can move past performative gestures and commit to building anti-racist, equity-driven workplace cultures. Follow for more stories of Bruin Success: IG: @bruinsuccesspodcast alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/ Follow Deadra Staten's work: https://www.statenconsulting.com/ SCG Consulting IG: @scgdiversityconsulting Pottery IG: unhinged_pottery The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

Dan Kim, MBA ’06 is Executive Vice President of Media Distribution and International Strategy at the National Hockey League. From his days at UCLA Anderson to leading the NHL’s global media initiatives, he shares insights on navigating the landscape of sports media and the pivotal role his Bruin experience played in shaping his career. Tune in to hear how he combines strategic vision with a passion for storytelling to bring the excitement of hockey to fans worldwide. Follow for more stories of Bruin Success: IG: @bruinsuccesspodcast alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/ The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

Senator Dean Florez's journey from UCLA to the California State Senate reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and policy innovation. A proud Bruin and champion of accountability, Senator Florez shares how his UCLA experience shaped his leadership values, the lessons he learned navigating the political landscape, and why bold ideas still begin in Westwood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about civic impact, community advocacy, and leading with purpose. Follow for more stories of Bruin Success: IG: @bruinsuccesspodcast alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/ The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

Dr. Yalda T. Uhls is the founder and CEO of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA, which is the only youth-centered organization to bridge the gap between social science research and media creation to help storytellers better reflect the lives of adolescents. She is an internationally recognized research scientist, educator, author, and expert on the science of media and adolescent development. Dr. Uhls’ career bridges the worlds of entertainment and psychological research. She was a movie executive at MGM and Sony who earned an MBA and Ph.D. from UCLA. Follow for more stories of Bruin Success: IG: @bruinsuccesspodcast alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/ Learn more about Dr. Uhls' work: The Center for Storytellers and Scholars @ UCLA: www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/ CSS latest research: ourAmerican Dream study [https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/american-dream]. TeenSnapshot report [https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/safety] highlights how important safety and kindness are forteens.   Newsletter link: Sign up for the CSS newsletter [https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/contact-us] tostay up to date on new research, releases, and events. CSS 2024Impact Report [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/633f0603fdaa7311ba384d21/t/679851f56c390c3c67c13ea7/1738035737543/2024+Impact+Report+-+Center+for+Scholars+%26+Storytellers+UCLA.pdf]. Link to learn more about the YouthEngagement Network. [https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/youth-engagement-network] Link to learn more about the Youth MediaRepresentation Program [https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/youth-engagement]. The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

Jenny Vazquez-Newsum, Ed.D. '14 is redefining leadership. Inspired by her experiences in the nonprofit world, her organization, Untapped Leaders, is dedicated to empowering the voices of historically underrepresented professionals. Tune in to hear her insights on imposter syndrome, sustainable work practices and making an impact by embracing authenticity.  Follow for more stories of Bruin Success: IG: @bruinsuccesspodcast alumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/ Learn about Untapped Leaders: https://www.untappedleaders.com/ The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.