Success Secrets Podcast

Ei is a neuroscience major at UC Berkeley and has an incredible resume ranging from biotech research and venture capital to startup strategy and student leadership. She is also the current external VP of Entreprenuers@Berkeley.

Madelyn Dickinson is a dedicated Digital/Streaming Associate Producer at FOX 35 Orlando, known for delivering engaging newscasts and sharing athlete stories beyond the stats. A former ESPN+ and University of Central Florida sideline reporter, she brings on camera confidence, storytelling expertise, and a passion for connecting with viewers to every role.

Rithika is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, now pursuing her passion for oral health and patient care as a first-year dental student at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

Sahil Jain is a distinguished graduate from Princeton University who is now making an impact at the prestigious hedge fund company, Citadel. Sahil is interested in AI, high-performance computing, and systems.

Papiha Nandy is an accomplished founder in the entertainment industry, known for her strong work ethic and expertise in management, radio, television, film production, fundraising, and advertising. Join us as she shares her journey and insights from the world of media.

Aalaap Hegde, a sophomore at Stanford, is the co-founder of AdmitMate, an EdTech platform. AdmitMate pairs high school students with Ivy League undergrads with similar majors, goals, and interests, creating a tailored mentorship experience. Aalaap is passionate about the food industry, having launched nonprofits, conducted nutrition research, and interned at a Michelin-starred restaurant. He also runs a cooking YouTube channel.

In this episode, we interview the inspiring Lan Kieu, who is currently a senior manager at Yahoo. However, as we dive into her background, we learn that Lan had escaped the Vietnam war and was pulled apart from her family to escape to lead a better future. She attended Washington University where she worked hard to earn a degree to jumpstart her career in a new environment. We explore into her journey and her perspective of the war while also uncovering the hard work it took to reach the successful position she is in now.