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Listen to NSHSS Scholars Connect podcast episodes featuring student voices, expert insights, and tips on scholarships, leadership, and college success."Inspiring students to stand out, step up, and take action."
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How Finding Your Voice Can Shape Your Future with Tony Betton Jr. (opens the original)
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In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Tony Betton, Jr., an Emmy-nominated media and communications professional, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and Director of Programs & Communications at Usher’s New Look, to explore how personality, passion, and purpose can become the foundation of a meaningful career. From finding his voice as a young person in Atlanta to building a career spanning journalism, television, communications, and youth development, Tony’s journey
What Job Recruiters Look for in Young Talent with Morgan Vazquez (opens the original)
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In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Morgan Vazquez, an Executive Director and Head of Business Management & Planning for Global Talent Acquisition at Wells Fargo and a longtime leader in talent development and campus recruiting. Drawing on years of experience designing recruitment strategies and cultivating pipelines of emerging talent across industries, Morgan reveals what recruiters truly look for in young applicants—from internships and first jobs to leaders
The Art of the Pivot: Resilience in Changing Times with Sunny Davis Nastase (opens the original)
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In a world defined by rapid change, the ability to pivot has become one of the most valuable leadership skills. In this live episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, recorded at Scholar's Day 2026, Sunny Nastase, a seasoned corporate leader and executive coach, shares insights from her journey navigating high-level leadership, transformation, and resilience. From leading within global organizations to coaching executives worldwide, Sunny brings a unique perspective on how to stay grounded
Navigating the Transition from Student to Professional with Eljin Rhymes (opens the original)
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In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Eljin Rhymes, an NSHSS scholarship recipient, industrial engineer, and entrepreneur, to talk about what it really looks like to move from college into the professional world. Eljin shares his journey from being a high-achieving student at Florida A&M University to working in manufacturing and innovation at Owens Corning, while also building his own Black-owned business, E3 Essentials LLC. Drawing from his experiences as a sc
What Students Need Today to Succeed Tomorrow with Sheronda Dorsey (opens the original)
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In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Sheronda Dorsey, a retired CIA C-suite executive, leadership coach, and former Associate Director of Talent, to explore how today’s students can build the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. With more than 35 years of experience leading organizational transformation, developing talent at scale, and coaching individuals through complex career moments, Sheronda shares a grounded, practical perspec
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