Welcome to the very first episode of the Hope & Optimism podcast, a space where international student advocates, experts, and changemakers come together to build a more supportive, resilient future.
In this pilot episode, host Kwan Segal, founder of ICAway and a dedicated career coach for international students, introduces the heart behind this podcast and is joined by two powerhouse co-hosts:
Betsy Cohen is a respected leader and longtime advocate for immigrants and international talent. As the founding Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, she spent over a decade advancing the region’s growth and inclusion efforts. Her visionary work has made a lasting impact on immigrant communities and positioned St. Louis as one of the most welcoming regions in the country. She is now a Philanthropic Futurist at FutureGood, the organization that helps leaders that do good for a living predict and shape the future through strategic insights and strategies for success.
We also have, Dania Javaid a Doctoral Fulbright Student and Instructor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln whose research on mindfulness and self-compassion representing the international student community.
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