Degrees of Success Podcast
Degrees of Success Podcast
Podcast Description
With over 1 million alumni, the University of Phoenix has helped shape a diverse group of successful professionals. Join our host, Freda Richards, as she interviews successful alumni to uncover the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped their careers. Learn how education—especially through online learning—has played a key role in their achievements.
Degrees of Success dives into the journeys of those who turned their degrees into real-world success, providing valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to enhance their career, overcome obstacles, or leverage education for personal growth.
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The podcast explores a range of themes including career transitions, leadership development, and personal growth. Episodes cover inspiring topics such as overcoming adversity in military service, navigating challenges in healthcare leadership, and adapting to new roles in law enforcement, all while emphasizing the transformative power of education.
Behind every college degree is a story. At University of Phoenix, those stories often include a few twists that teach some powerful life lessons. Join us as we sit down with University of Phoenix alumni to discuss their journeys to success, including the adversity, the triumph and the insights you can apply to your own life and career. The stories of accomplishments of these incredible alumni will be shared through both video format on the University of Phoenix YouTube channel and in audio format in all the places you get your podcasts. Tune in for stories of how online students reached their educational dreams and hear their insights on career success.
In this powerful episode of the Degrees of Success Podcast, we dive into the remarkable story of Dr. Juana Lang, a courageous Cuban immigrant who defied the odds. From escaping communist Cuba on a makeshift raft while pregnant to building a life in the United States as an educator. Her journey is one of resilience, hope, and unwavering determination. Dr. Lang shares her harrowing escape, the sacrifices her family made, and the triumphs that followed. She reflects on her time in Guantanamo Bay, adjusting to life in the U.S., and finding purpose in empowering others through education. This episode is a moving testament to the power of faith, hope, and perseverance. Don’t miss this incredible story of survival and triumph—watch now to learn how courage and hope can pave the way to freedom and success.
⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:
✓ The importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
✓Life under a communist regime.
✓ The challenges of fleeing Cuba for freedom.
✓ The journey to the United States was fraught with danger and uncertainty.
✓ Education is a powerful tool for personal growth.
✓ Empathy in teaching fosters student success.
📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments
00:00 – Introduction to Juana Lang
03:15 – Life Under Castro’s Communist Rule
07:45 – The Harsh Reality of Cuban Oppression
12:30 – Making the Decision to Escape
18:10 – Risking It All for Freedom
23:50 – Starting Over in a New Country
28:45 – Final Thoughts & Lessons Learned
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