Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue, an organization established in 2004 that builds a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, progressive organizations and the small-dollar donors that support them. In her decades-long career in technology, Regina has held executive roles at Mindbody, Inc., Yahoo, eBay, Facebook, and L…

Shirley Wang '90 is founder and CEO of Plastpro Inc., an award-winning fiberglass doors manufacturer which has been recognized for innovation by Construction Tech Review and Window and Door Magazine. In 2022, CIOViews listed Ms. Wang among the year’s most admired women business leaders. She was the first Asian American Woman chair for the UCLA Foun…

LaMonica Peters '94 is a News Reporter for KTVU Fox 2, covering Silicon Valley and South Bay. Her work has been seen on CNN, ABC News Live, CBS News, Spectrum News Network and Fox Live Now. She was selected as a Knight Digital Media Center Fellow by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism in 2011. In 2013, she was given the Mississippi Associ…

Cinthia Flores ’10 is a Board Member of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Prior to her appointment, she practiced immigration law with a focus on removal defense defending individuals from deportation. Cinthia has a background in labor law having previously represented public and private sector unions. Currently, Cinthia serves as …

Kevin Berson ’96 is the founder of Kinected Advisors, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Exit Planning Advisory firm. Kinected helps lower-middle market business owners (businesses generating $5M-$50M in annual revenue) navigate the process of selling their businesses for maximum value. Prior to founding Kinected in 2014, Berson spent 18 years wi…

In partnership with UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives, the Bruin Success Podcast presents a collaboration episode: Out N About: Navigating Identity in the Workplace. Moderated by Cleve Wong ’10, featured speakers Devon Dickau ’07, MBA ’15 and Matt Kaczmarek ’05 share their insights, reflections, and strategies on navigating the professio…

As a cultural storyteller, Samantha D'Souza specializes in developing communities of change through robust brand identities, dynamic communications strategies, and artful content. She is captivated by the “in-between” moments and delves into the intersection of industries such as entertainment and science, social impact and sport. In her journey th…

Olympic bobsledder Carlo Valdes grew up playing almost every sport you can think of. He was on the football team for a year at UCLA and also competed on the track team during his four years, participating in decathlon and javelin. At the encouragement of his coach, he tried out for the USA bobsled team once he graduated. This led to an 8-year caree…

Mineh Badmagharian, OTD, OTR/L, received a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA in 2013 and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from USC in 2020. She is registered with the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy and has experience working with the pediatric population in a variety of settings such as schools, outpatient clinics, and homes. I…

Marina Jurica is a passionate advocate for climate education as a meteorologist and climatologist for KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles. Previously, she spent four years with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and worked on many Earth missions there including SWOT, Sentinel-6, NISAR, and the landing of the Perseverance Mars rover. She has a master's degree in ge…

Enrique Chiabra '09 is an Emmy, GLAAD and Ruben Salazar award-winning journalist currently serving as primetime news anchor for Telemundo 52 in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, his dedication to reporting on impactful stories within the Latino, immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities has been a central focus throughout his career. Tune in to le…

Ryan Dusick is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with an MA in Clinical Psychology and the founding drummer of the world’s most popular band, Maroon 5. As a boy, he dreamt of pitching for the Dodgers and writing adventure novels. Arm injuries sidelined his burgeoning baseball career, just as rock music became his new passion and purpose. Fou…

Natasha Case is the co-founder of Coolhaus Ice Cream. She created the company with Freya Estreller in 2009 because they did not feel represented by the ice cream brands on shelves and knew they could create higher quality and more unique ice cream with a more authentic story. They launched their ice cream sandwich company from a barely-drivable pos…

Today's Creator is Anna McNaught, a trailblazing full-time traveler, renowned photographer, visionary designer, and award-winning Photoshop artist. With her dynamic roles as both a creative powerhouse and a Senior Design Evangelist for Adobe, Anna has captured the hearts of many with her boundless passion and ingenious mindset. In this episode, Ann…

Today’s creator is Adrian Starks, a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Personal Development Coach. With over 16 years of experience in human development and achievement, Adrian dedicates his life to helping people shape their purpose to become better human beings. In this episode, Adrian shares his insights on finding your purpose, the significance of he…

Today’s creator is Carlos Perez David, a creative director, graphic illustrator, and artist known for his collaboration in creating the iconic Apple logo. Born in Mexico City, and raised in Stockton, California. Carlos is a first-generation college graduate who was part of the team that created the Apple logo. He’s credited with hand-drawing the fi…

Today's creator is Lisa Carney, a renowned movie poster finisher, retoucher, and Photoshop educator. Lisa's work has graced the posters of some of the most iconic movies and TV shows of the last 25 years, making her a true master of her craft. In this episode, Lisa shares her inspiring journey to becoming a world-class retoucher and lifts the veil …

Today’s creator is Chris Claflin, the master of organic social media growth, with over half a million followers on TikTok. Chris has become an expert in helping people grow their social media presence without paid ads. In today’s episode, Chris shares his insights on what it takes to create viral content. The best metrics to analyze and ignore, and…

Today's creator is Kat Norton, better known as Miss Excel. Kat is an online educator teaching Microsoft Excel. Her fun and engaging videos on TikTok have led her to reach almost 1 million followers, but even more impressive is her business sense. Kat has generated six figures in just one day by selling her Excel course on TikTok and other social me…

Garin Hussenjian received her BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing from UCLA in 1996. In 1999, she completed her MFA in Film from Art Center College of Design and in 2000 her short film, Single Moments, was nominated for a Student Academy Award. Initially working in film production as an independent freelance producer and unit product…

Today's Creator is Aaron Nace, founder of PHLEARN and a renowned Photoshop educator. In this episode, Aaron shares his creative journey, passion for teaching, and the decision to leave everything behind and start over in Mexico. Discover how Aaron stays inspired, the challenges of being a long-time content creator, and the lessons he's learned alon…

Corey currently serves as a Vice President of Global Philanthropy with JPMorgan Chase & Co where he helps to manage a grant portfolio in Los Angeles that aligns with the strategic impact objectives of the company. He also plays a key role in building partnerships to bolster the company's overarching Corporate Responsibility initiatives in the regio…

Natalie is the president and CEO at Coro Southern California. Under Natalie’s leadership, Coro has developed a new strategic plan, expandedprograms, partnerships and revenue, and cultivated a growing community of Coro alumni who are transforming communities across the country. Prior to embarking on her legal career, Natalie was a human capital cons…

Today's Creator is Karen Alsop, Karen Alsop, an Australian photographer and digital artist who has gained worldwide recognition for her incredible work. Karen founded the "Christmas Wish" project, which creates magical scenes that fulfill the holiday wishes of hundreds of ill children worldwide. In this episode, Karen shares the inspiring story of …

Stephanie Moran Reed is a native Angeleno and proud Mexican-American Mompreneur. In 2020 she co-founded with her husband MiJa Books, a multicultural children's bookstore and online resource for diverse and inclusive books. Inspired by their biracial daughter, they created MiJa Books to amplify stories by and about people of color. Her store has rec…

Marques is a cyborg anthropologist, working at the nexus of Ancestral Wisdom, Modern Technology and Future Society. Seeking to be globally impactful, he created the World Education Foundation in 2009 traveling to over 83 countries, while earning his Master’s through the Adult Learning and Global Change program at Linkoøping University in Sweden. In…

Are you tired of your day job and want to turn your passion into your profession but don't have a degree? Look no further! In today’s episode, we will explore the inspiring journey of Daniel "DTM" Flores, a multi-disciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience who turned his passion for art into a thriving career without any formal education. …

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Currently serving as Chief Tea Officer, Tina was inspired by Taiwanese bubble tea concept and British tea drinking culture to develop a delicious, well-balanced tea latte beverage. With her love for a quality cuppa and her desire to make a positive impact on society, Tina made a career switch from IT to just tea, and HumaniTea was born! A proud soc…

Tiffany Duong '06 is an ocean explorer and storyteller. Inspired by an epic dive trip to the Galapagos, she left corporate law to campaign for our planet. Now she writes, speaks and hosts expeditions from dense jungles to remote oceans to the changing Arctic. Listen to learn how she gives voice to what's happening in the natural world in order to i…

In his 30-year career, Colin Smith has authored over 20 books, worked with celebrity clients, and amassed a huge online following through his training company PhotoshopCAFE. The road to success wasn't easy, but his passion for creativity allowed him to persevere and stay on top of the ever-changing creative industry for over three decades. Join us …

Renee Robyn is a Canadian-born photographer who persevered through a life-altering motorcycle accident to become a world-class photographer and retoucher. Get ready to be inspired as Renee shares her experiences on overcoming life-threatening injuries, rediscovering her passion for photography and capturing moments, and how she handles criticism an…

Let’s delve into the dynamic world of AI and creativity with Mark Heaps, the Senior vice president of brand and creative at Groq Inc. Mark is a seasoned professional creative who has worked for some of the world’s biggest companies, including Apple and Google. Now he is in the middle of this AI revolution through his work at Groq. In this episode, …

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Los Angeles-based composer Jeff Kryka has been awarded by Turner Classic Movies, ASCAP, the RMALA, and the Henry Mancini Foundation. As both a composer and orchestrator, his work has been featured in major motion pictures, TV-shows, video games, and heard in concert halls across the globe. Jeff studied music composition at the University of Wiscons…

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About Chelsea Moore: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chelsea is the CEO and co-founder of BOXFOX. After graduating from UCLA, she and Jenni moved to Venice Beach where the idea for BOXFOX was born after spotting a gap in the lifestyle and service space for elevated and effortless gifting. She is the driving force behind BOXFOX’s creative and aesthe…

Rod A. Ponce ’06 is Senior Account Executive with First Republic Bank. After graduating in 2006 with a B.A. in History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he started his career in financial services as a financial advisor with John Hancock. In 2009, he left the financial advising business to become a Licensed Personal Financial R…

Nikhil Gupta is Associate General Counsel for the Golden State Warriors. In this role, he advises the organization on a wide range of commercial, litigation, regulatory and compliance matters. He previously served as Associate Counsel for the San Francisco 49ers for two years. Prior to that, he practiced corporate and transactional law at Latham & …

Emily Baxt, career coach and principal at Baxt Consulting, specializes in professional growth and development for teams and individuals in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She has supported students and alumni at the University of San Diego (USD) Career Development Center for over 20 years. She particularly enjoys helping people find pur…

Ruben Garcia is Co-Head of the Cultural Business Strategy Group at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). In addition, Garcia works within the CAA Foundation to advise and consult clients on their prosocial and philanthropic initiatives. Garcia collaborates with company leadership to execute company-wide strategies a…

Jenn received her B.A. from UCLA in 2007 in American Literature and Culture and a minor in Education studies. While at UCLA, Jenn was an Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, and a student leader in the Student Alumni Association. Jenn went on to receive her M.A. degree in Higher Education Administration from New York University and her Doctorate…

Mr. Wiener is a Partner, Managing Director and Head of Consulting & Business Development at Innovative Partnerships Group (IPG360), joining the firm less than one year into the company formation. Mr. Wiener oversees growth for the company, serving as a member of the Advisory Board and Executive Team with leadership duties across overall revenue, op…

Rachel Salvo, MBA ’15, is a Director of Strategy and Business Planning at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. She currently leads the planning and strategic initiatives across the North America Products team, which includes overseeing and supporting the licensed category business and the owned and operated eCommerce platform. She works collaboratively …

Rafi Sands '18 is an MBA candidate at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he's exploring innovative ways to help communities better adapt to the challenges of the 21st-century, including climate change and economic insecurity. While not in class, Rafi works in Business Development with Pano AI, a wildfire technology company using camera…

Kelsey Balance, SVP, Scripted for NBCU International Studios, oversees the Studio’s Scripted division in LA. She has been with International Studios for two years and has been the key executive in packaging and selling a number of shows, including Clickbait for Netflix, Lady Parts for Peacock, The Capture for Peacock, and Stateless for Netflix, as …

THIS EPISODE ► Without a doubt, this story and journey is one to admire. On this episode I get the privilege of meeting a former nurse turned real estate entrepreneur who has lived many lives and learned a lot through it all. From abusive relationships to bankruptcy to flourishing and finding her calling. Her words of wisdom touches on many topics …

Lucy Tseng is a Life & Resilience Coach working with folks who are experiencing major changes, particularly athletes of all levels who are transitioning to life after sports. Additionally, she is part of the development team that raised $5.49 billion during The UCLA Centennial Campaign and focuses on raising funds for scholarships and student suppo…

Hannah Gordon is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of the San Francisco 49ers. Gordon is a Bay Area native who grew up in Oakland and attended Stanford for law school. She is a former board member of Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation, among other nonprofits. Named by NFL.com as one of the most influential women in footba…

Dr. Kristen Choi is a psychiatric nurse and Assistant Professor of Nursing and Public Health at UCLA. Dr. Choi studies health services and policy approaches to promoting mental health among children and adolescents. Her current research projects include studies on adverse childhood experiences, developmental disabilities, and the intersection of ho…