Best Girish Ballolla Podcasts (2024)

We speak with Blair Thomson McElroy, the Director of Study Abroad and Senior International Officer at the University of Mississippi.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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The Women of The PIE: mothers, entrepreneurs, visionaries 43:34

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Destiny Benders speaks with Amy, Clare and Jane, co-founders of The PIE.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Ravi Ammigan: putting students first 42:39

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We speak with Ravi Ammigan, Associate Provost at University of Deleware.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Melissa Deschamps: I never imagined myself here 45:03

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We speak with Melissa Deschamps, EducationUSA REAC: Regional Director, Middle East & North Africa (Interim, Western & Northern Europe).By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Linda Calhoun: Empowering Girls Everywhere 53:04

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We speak with Linda Calhoun, Founder & CEO of Career Girls: www.careergirls.orgBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Boris Walbaum: Impact Entrepreneurship 42:20

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We speak with Boris Walbaum, Founder and President of Forward College.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Rich Kurtzman: Why am I smiling so much? 46:01

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We speak with Rich Kurtzman, Founder and Executive Director of Barcelona SAE.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Fanta Aw: A Connector of People 56:20

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We speak with Fanta Aw, the CEO and Executive Director at NAFSA: Association of International Educators.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Nitina Dua: Learning, Un-learning, Re-learning 35:12

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We speak with Nitina Dua, Head of the College & Career Guidance Center at the Shiv Nadar School in Noida, India.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Daniel Obst: Welcoming families are everywhere 38:20

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We speak with Daniel Obst, President & CEO at AFS Intercultural Programs.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Emily Merson: An Accidental Entrepreneur 39:07

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We speak with Emily Merson, Executive Director at AIFS Abroad.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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"Live" from AIEA 29:03

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Girish meets up with international educators at the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) annual conference.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Sanam Arora: It's about feeling fulfilled 40:16

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We speak with Sanam Arora, Founder & Chairperson of National Indian Students & Alumni Union UKBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Andrew Gordon: Passion, Process, Progress 38:04

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We speak with Andrew Gordon, Founder of Diversity Abroad, and now CEO & Founder of Includifi.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Taniya Mishra: Social Capital Changes Lives 42:17

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We speak with Taniya Mishra, CEO and Founder of SureStartBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Samir Shah: Drive Your Passion by Volunteering 32:59

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We speak with Samir Shah, Vice President, Partnerships & Customer Success at VolunteerMatch.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Joan Liu: Second Chance 35:36

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We speak with Joan Liu, international high school college counsellor and founder of the non-profit, Second Chance which helps deserving, high achieving international students who need full financial assistance find places at colleges & universities across the globe. To learn more and to donate, please go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/launching-sec…

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Ousame Sene: Differences Enrich Us 31:54

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We speak with Dr Ousame Sene, Director of the West African Research Center (WARC).By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Girish in Senegal 23:52

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Girish travelled to Senegal to accompany several senior international officers from the Southeast USA. He grabbed a few moments to speak with them.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Gretchen Dobson: Develop Your Personal Board of Directors 36:50

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We speak with Gretchen Dobson, Associate Director Scholarships, International Alumni expert and Global Engagement Specialist.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Ryan Fleming: Follow Your Energy 44:05

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We speak with Ryan Fleming, Director of Partnerships (USA) at aecc.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Destiny Benders at The PIE Live North America 22:36

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As part of her day job working for The PIE, Jessica was at The PIE Live North America event in Toronto. She took some time to speak with a few people and find out how they got into international education.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Marcus DeWitt: Making Admissions Advising Magical 44:25

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We speak with Marcus DeWitt, the founder and director of Blue Ivy Coaching in Mexico.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Simone Rensch: I wanted to change the world 36:10

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Simone takes us through her journey of growing up in Thailand, wanting the change the world, embarking on a career in journalism, and watching the inequities in the business world and deciding to do something about it by setting up the Business Women in Education Network.- a storied career in such a short span. A must listen. Simone Rensch is the S…

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Samir Zaveri: International education is in my blood 38:56

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Following an exciting announcement of THE acquiring BMI, Samir joins us to share his journey on how BMI got started, how they’ve grown over the years, and how the infamous NAFSA Brazil came to be. Samir Zaveri is President & CEO of BMI Global.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Destiny Benders in Barcelona for EAIE 35:00

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Girish speaks with attendees at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) annual conference in Barcelona!By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Francisco Marmolejo: The Beauty & Benefit in Being Uncomfortable 42:40

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From getting kicked out of a seminary to traveling around the world making an impact in international education, Francisco shares his life’s passion of facilitating collaborative engagement amongst universities. Francisco Marmolejo is the Higher Education President at the Qatar FoundationBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Lakshmi Kumar: The 4 P's: People, Programs, Policies, Processes 39:36

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Lakshmi Kumar shares her lifelong dream of addressing mental health in India, based on her own childhood experiences, which led her to design and develop child-centric environments in schools. Lakshmi is the Founder Director of the Orchid School in Pune, India.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Stav Boutsis: We Never Stop Learning 40:44

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Stav Boutsis reflects on her 20+ year career in admissions and enrollment management from starting as a campus tour guide to moving to Saudi Arabia to develop graduate recruitment programs. Her thoughtful insights about her journey, the people she's met, the colleagues she cherishes, and her advice for young professionals is a must-listen. Stav is …

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Lisa Besso: Be Confident in Taking Risks 37:51

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We speak with Lisa Besso, Founding Partner of Global Ed ProfessionalsBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Lakshmi Iyer: I'm a Closet Academic 37:14

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Being jobless for a year may have been a blessing in disguise for Lakshmi Iyer whose relentless job search accidentally brought her into international education - a field she was meant to be in. Lakshmi also shares her journey of being an international student and how that experience influencer her role as a counselor. Lakshmi is a senior internati…

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Troy Peden: Dabbling in Karma 40:49

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Join us on Troy Peden's inspirational journey from growing up in rural Illinois to starting a company and a foundation that's making a global impact. Troy is the founder of GoAbroad.comBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Susan Fang: Have Lots of Plan B's 40:39

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Susan Fang shares her journey of becoming an architect, switching to a career in journalism, and finally starting her own business helping students access global education. Don't miss her unique response to the question, "who bent your destiny?" Susan is the CEO & Co-Founder of Oxbridge HoldingsBy Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Live from the NAFSA Annual Conference 2022! 32:54

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Live from the NAFSA Conference Expo Hall floor in Denver, Colorado, Girish speaks with fellow international educators.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Stacey Brewer: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire" 39:27

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Our guest Stacey shares her journey of how her life of privilege led to her wanting to make an impact on K-12 education in South Africa. Stacey Brewer, Co-founder & CEO of Spark Schools in South Africa.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Andrew Disbury: Take Opportunities & Make Them Work 43:33

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Andrew Disbury describes his accidental journey on becoming an international educator beginning with his love for languages, his experience in China, and opportunities that came his way. Andrew is a retired international education professional.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Sarah Rimini: Be a Risk Taker 36:10

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We speak with Sarah Rimini, Head of International Student Recruitment Europe at Inspired Education Group.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Steven Boyd: International Education is a Calling 40:31

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Steven Boyd takes us on a journey of his career which started as an impromptu study abroad opportunity in Mexico and has taken him around the world. Steve is the Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Life at Unification Theological Seminary in New York City.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Christina Thompson: Be Your Own Cheerleader 38:18

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We speak with Christina Thompson, Director of Partnership Development & Diversity Initiatives at Barcelona SAE, and Founder of Compear Global Education Network.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Danlu Liu: From TV Correspondent to International Ed Entrepreneur 38:28

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International student recruiter turned entrepreneur Danlu Liu shares her journey of starting as a TV correspondent in China to ending up in the UK as a student, how 9/11 impacted her journey, and the challenges of juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. Danlu is the Founder & Managing Director of Edukatus.…

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Jenny Tassel: A Kind of Cultural Homelessness 41:00

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Jenny Tassel talks about being a TCK growing up in the Panama Canal Zone, discovering her true identity, realizing her passion for counseling, and how her upbringing shapes her counseling philosophies. Jenny is the Head of Counselling at the International School of Panama.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Vern Granger: I'm Glad That I Did It 40:51

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Our guest Vern Granger talks about his journey of being a first generation college student, discovering his passion for admissions, the importance of representation, and his commitment to enhancing diversity. Vern is the Director of Admissions at the University of Connecticut and Chair-Elect of NACAC…

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John Wilkerson: We are all humans having human experiences 44:36

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John Wilkerson regales us with stories of his exciting journey of being an international educator, his insights into the current state of international education, and his uncanny ability to get into sticky situations around the world - you have to listen to believe it. John is the Associate Vice President for International Services at Indiana Unive…

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Bridget Herrera: Spend time in the lives of your students 29:42

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Bridget Herrera takes us on her 30+ year journey of being a counselor, how she accidentally fell into the career, the changes she has seen over the years, and how she continues to change lives. Bridget is the College Counselor at the American International School of Dhaka in Bangladesh.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Sally & Jonathan Andwati: Having an Impact in Kenya 40:31

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Sally & Jonathan Andwati, the power couple at St. Andrew's School in Turi, Kenya take us on their journey of persistence and perseverance in bringing global education opportunities to their remote corner of Kenya. Sally is the Career Counselor and Jonathan is the Head of 6th Form College at St. Andrew's School in Turi.…

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Derrick Alex: There was no plan 26:27

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Derrick Alex shares his journey of happenstances - from deciding to study in the US to ending up with a career in international admissions. Derrick is the Director of International Admissions at the University of Houston in Texas.By Jessica Guiver & Girish Ballolla

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Bobby Mehta: It's About People 35:40

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Bobby Mehta talks about growing up as a TCK listening to stories about his parents' childhood and the challenges he confronted navigating those same cultures while developing a passion for international education. Bobby is the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Portsmouth.…

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Karin Fischer: The Stories are Compelling 29:10

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Karin Fischer walks us through the journey of capturing the essence of international education through her work as a journalist and giving voices to those who don't always have one. Karin is an international education journalist, correspondent, and publisher of latitude(s), a newsletter on global education.…

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