Vanessa Maya Segura: Nanotechnology, Research & Changing the Future

Vanessa Maya Segura: Nanotechnology, Research & Changing the Future

In this episode of Edutainment Learning, students from around the world meet Vanessa Beatriz Maya Segura, a Chemistry graduate from the University of Zaragoza who is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Nanostructured Materials for Nanotechnology Applications. Vanessa shares her journey from earning both her Spanish Bachiller and U.S. High School Diploma through the Dual Diploma Program to conducting advanced research at the Carbochemistry Institute (ICB) within the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Designer Jacobi: Style, Success & Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Edutainment Learning, students from around the world sit down with Jacobi, a men’s fashion designer and entrepreneur known for blending Old World craftsmanship with modern American style. Born in Lebanon and later building his career in the United States, Jacobi shares his journey into fashion, the importance of precision and quality, and what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in a competitive industry. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Trevor Fortner: Inside High-Stakes Decision Making

What does it take to make the right decision when everything is on the line? In this powerful Edutainment Learning interview, Trevor Fortner—a former Navy Special Warfare Operator and private military contractor—shares real-world lessons from operating in some of the most high-risk environments imaginable. With experience in missions involving some of the world’s most dangerous threats, Trevor developed a disciplined, step-by-step approach to leadership, resource management, and decision-making under extreme pressure. Now, he works with executives, teams, and leaders, teaching them how to stay calm, think clearly, and avoid critical mistakes when time is limited and the stakes are high.

Yareli Bolanos: Student Leadership in Action

Most students go through high school… Yareli Bolanos chose to lead it. As Student Body President at Mater Academy East, Yareli became the voice for students who often go unheard—taking on real responsibility, leading with purpose, and making sure every decision positively impacts others. But leadership for her isn’t just about completing tasks… It’s about creating a lasting impact. From planning events to mentoring and preparing future student leaders, Yareli is focused on building a strong foundation that continues even after she graduates. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!

Steve Callahan: 76 Days Lost at Sea

What would you do if everything familiar was taken away? In this powerful episode of Edutainment Learning, students from around the world sit down with Steve Callahan, a man who survived 76 days alone in the Atlantic Ocean after his boat sank during a solo voyage. With no crew, limited supplies, and nothing but a small life raft, Steve faced extreme hunger, dehydration, isolation, and uncertainty. Yet through resilience, problem-solving, and unwavering mental strength, he endured—eventually drifting thousands of miles before being rescued near the Caribbean. His experience became the bestselling book Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea, now widely studied for its lessons on perseverance, adaptability, and the human will to survive. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts [http://edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts] to download student worksheets for every episode!