TalkinUpward

by Reggie Holifield

Welcome to TalkinUpward, the show where we discuss all things TRIO and explore the critical aspects of TRIO programs including higher education, scholarships, and policy. Ultimately, we discover what educators and students need to know by examining our shared experiences and discussing how we all can stay on the path Upward. 
Careers
Education
Mental Health
Website
Listen on ...

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S01 E05 - First Generation Celebration 2022

    S01 E05 - First Generation Celebration 2022

    University of Montevallo Student Success Coach, Elisabeth Ownbey, recounts her first-generation experience from foster care to post-secondary graduate.

    20:41

  • S01 E04 - Next Level: Alumni, Educator, and Coach Jeremy Russell

    S01 E04 - Next Level: Alumni, Educator, and Coach Jeremy Russell

    Alumni Jeremey Russell stops by the podcast and talks about preparing for the next level and his TRIO success story.

    29:04

  • S01 E03 - Life: Before, During, and After College

    S01 E03 - Life: Before, During, and After College

    In this episode, University of Montevallo TRIO Upward Bound Alumni Damian Mitchell and Nick Preston reflect on their inspirations and tools used to not only navigate college as Black males but to graduate and earn a degree.

    42:58

  • S01 E02 - Mind, Set for College with Jeremy Harkness

    S01 E02 - Mind, Set for College with Jeremy Harkness

    Former Program Coordinator for Bevill State Community College Upward Bound – now Director of TRIO SSS for Bevill State Community College – Jeremy Harkness, helps us to develop a Mind, set for College.

    23:25

  • S01 E01 - Inspiration with Sharon Gilbert

    S01 E01 - Inspiration with Sharon Gilbert

    Former University of Montevallo TRIO Upward Bound Director Sharon Gilbert joins us to give some words of inspiration!

    24:56