The We Are All Awesome Show
The We Are All Awesome Show
Podcast Description
We Are All Awesome Show is the go-to podcast for parents, students, educators, and changemakers in the K-12 space. Hosted by Carter Higley and Randy Narciso, co-founders of WiddyUp, this show spotlights the dreamers, doers, and impact-makers shaping the future of education.
Each episode dives into the inspiring stories of students, parents, and leaders making a difference while tackling key topics that affect schools today. From fundraising strategies and scholarship insights to game-changing education trends, We Are All Awesome is your resource for making a bigger impact in the K-12 world.
Brought to you by WiddyUp—the fun, video-driven fundraising platform flipping the script on traditional school fundraising. Tune in, get inspired, and start making waves! Let’s WiddyUP!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast explores a variety of themes relevant to the educational landscape, including innovative fundraising strategies and insights from K-12 leaders. Episodes cover critical topics such as effective donor engagement, managing large events, and tools for enhancing student participation, with specific examples ranging from TMEA experiences to fundraising success with WiddyUP.
We Are All Awesome Show is the go-to podcast for parents, students, educators, and changemakers in the K-12 space. Hosted by Carter Higley and Randy Narciso, co-founders of WiddyUp, this show spotlights the dreamers, doers, and impact-makers shaping the future of education.
Each episode dives into the inspiring stories of students, parents, and leaders making a difference while tackling key topics that affect schools today. From fundraising strategies and scholarship insights to game-changing education trends, We Are All Awesome is your resource for making a bigger impact in the K-12 world.
Brought to you by WiddyUp—the fun, video-driven fundraising platform flipping the script on traditional school fundraising. Tune in, get inspired, and start making waves! Let’s WiddyUP!
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of the We Are All Awesome Show, hosts Carter Higley and Coach Randy sit down with high school senior Eugene Spankie Higley to cut through the noise of the college application process. From balancing 15+ hours a week as a competitive swimmer to rebuilding a ceramics portfolio under deadline pressure, Eugene shares what it’s really like to apply to college without a perfect GPA, and why authenticity, curiosity, and persistence matter more than check-the-box metrics. This conversation dives into college fit, holistic admissions, and how students can stand out through essays, extracurriculars, and personal stories that go beyond test scores.
Listeners will gain real-world insight into navigating the Common App, FAFSA, CSS Profile, athletic recruitment, and the emotional highs and lows of acceptances and rejections. Eugene opens up about refining his essays after a denial, leveraging passions like art, faith-based leadership, and environmental curiosity, and why smaller colleges with strong faculty relationships changed his outlook. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity, confidence, and strategy in the college journey, without chasing perfection.
🔥 Key Takeaways
College fit beats perfect stats: Schools look at the whole student: passions, leadership, essays, and resilience matter as much as GPA and test scores.
Rejection isn’t the end; it’s feedback: Use denials to refine essays, portfolios, and applications, and don’t be afraid to recalibrate or appeal.
Start early and tell your real story: Strong essays, meaningful extracurriculars, and understanding financial aid (FAFSA & CSS) can change outcomes dramatically.
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