Chief Medical Officer, Duke Raleigh Hospital
Dr. Ted Boyse
He waited eight years after being rejected for his dream job—and got it at 50. His advice to college students is disarmingly practical.
All Episodes
Episodes
Real conversations with real people about careers, choices, and everything they wish they'd known sooner.
Managing Partner, HM Partners
Gregg Sandreuter
From painting houses in Connecticut to developing commercial real estate across the Triangle, Gregg's career proves that most paths worth taking are bumpy ones—and that the best next step is often just a conversation.
Dentist & Owner, Cary Family Dental
Dr. Allan Acton
He's spent decades helping patients restore their smiles—and along the way, learned that the long game in dentistry is really about trust, patience, and showing up every day.
Former CEO, Meridian Partners
David Chen
He thought he'd be a doctor. Then a single conversation in his junior year changed everything—and he never looked back.
Creative Director, Arch Studio
Sarah Mitchell
She dropped out of law school to pursue design. Her parents didn't speak to her for a year. Now she runs one of the most respected studios in the country.
Founder, Basecamp Ventures
James Wright
At 25 he was broke and sleeping on his friend's couch. At 35 he'd built a fund managing $200M. The decade in between was the real story.
Professor of Psychology, Stanford
Dr. Elena Voss
She's spent 30 years studying what makes people resilient. Her answer isn't what you'd expect.