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.
Subscribe now for thought-provoking stories and practical advice on how education can help you reach your full potential. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share. Your next chapter might just be your most successful one yet.
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Content Themes
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.
Join host Freda Richards as she sits down with Dr. Lisa Lea, a UOPX Alumni Luminary, to explore her journey from pharmacy technician to nurse practitioner and her pursuit of a doctorate at University of Phoenix. As part of the inaugural group of Luminaries—distinguished alumni recognized for their impact in their industry, community, or entrepreneurship—Dr. Lea exemplifies achievement and service. Discover how she balances family, career, and education, the pivotal role her husband played, and her insights on mentorship, diversity in clinical trials, and lifelong learning. Tune in to hear Dr. Lisa’s inspiring story and learn how you can apply her insights to your own journey.
⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:
✓ It’s never too late to finish what you started.
✓ Family support is crucial in pursuing education.
✓ Mentorship can significantly impact one’s career path.
✓ Nurse practitioners play a vital role in patient care.
✓ Balancing work and family requires organization and prioritization.
✓ Education should be a lifelong pursuit.
✓ Personal growth often comes from overcoming challenges.
✓ Sharing your journey can inspire others.
✓ Flexibility in education is essential for working parents.
✓ Confidence from mentors can help you take risks.
📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments
00:00 – The Journey to Becoming a Nurse Practitioner
07:51 – Balancing Family and Education
15:59 – The Impact of Mentorship
23:23 – The Role of Nurse Practitioners
25:36 – Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth Learn more about healthcare degrees!
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