20 Something Scaries

SPECIAL EPISODE: Dr. Jonathan Quick on the Coronavirus

COVID-19 has officially put the United States in a state of emergency. In this episode of 20 Something Scaries, I have on Dr. Jonathan Quick to answer all of our biggest coronavirus questions. As many of us are college students and young adults we are less affected by the virus however, we still have a responsibility to keep those around us safe. Dr. Quick is a professor at Duke Global Health Institute, has experience at the World Health Organization dealing with the West Africa Ebola outbreak a few years ago, and is the author of The End of Epidemics: The Looming Threat to Humanity and how to Stop It. Basically, if anyone knows what they’re talking about with the coronavirus, it is Dr. Quick. If you’re a college student wondering what to do in the midst of this pandemic, you’ll want to take a listen to episode 4 of 20 Something Scaries. You can learn more about Dr. Quick and his book at https://www.endofepidemics.com/. *Please note, this episode was recorded on March 9, 2020. While some statistics and numbers have changed, the remaining information is accurate at the time of publishing*

Janis Powers on Hard Work, Taking Opportunities & Motherhood

In this episode, Kate talks to Janis Powers. Janis is a CEO, author, and mom, just to name a few of her titles. They talk about her unique education path as a Yale architecture grad and how the opportunities she took in her 20s have gotten her where she is today. They have a discussion on motherhood and working mothers, what hard work really looks like, and more.

Ali Young on Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

In this episode, Kate sits down with Ali Young, a 22-year-old Iowa native who spent five months hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in California, Oregon, and Washington. Ali takes us through her entire journey, from what inspired her to hike, her time on the trail and her plans for life after the PCT.

Chitra Ragavan on Fear of Failure, Hard Work & Mentorship

In the first episode of 20 Something Scaries, Kate talks to Chitra Ragavan, the CEO of Goodstory. She talks about immigrating into America to pursue grad school and begin her career. Her fear of failing pushed her to work hard, seek mentorship and eventually lead a successful career. Listen to hear more!