Sl Foundation Presents The Power Of Storytelling With Shane Adams

On this Episode of The Power of Storytelling we talk to guest Michael Petersen about how his journey through his successes and failures has molded him into the man he is today. We focus on Michael's life as he went through school "wanting" to become a doctor only to find out he has a much different path for his life.

Reed is a graduate from Texas A&M University and works in the sales division of Nucor Corporation. In this Episode Host Boston and guest Reed talk about some of the lessons they have learned through their childhood and how it shaped them into becoming stronger better people. They also talk about what mentality you should strive for when becoming an adult and how previous events in their lives shaped their mentality and reality to what it is now.

Sophia Bednarz works for Rabbit foot studios here in Austin. She is the girl behind the scenes working on music video sets for artists like Parker Mccollum and shooting commercials for Whataburger.

Operatic vocalist and vocal coach Jared Schwartz sits down to discuss life growing up in a small town in Indiana, charting on the Billboard charts, and the secrets of being self-employed.

Amanda graduated from Mesa Community College and is currently the successful owner of Oak Cliff Pilates in Dallas, Tx. Peyton and Amanda discuss cosmetology school, being a female business owner, and following your passions.

Lauren graduated from Harvard with a degree in Psychology. She is now working in business development for a tech startup based in Austin, Tx. Peyton and Lauren sit down to talk about growing up as an athlete, traveling alone, and staying open minded.

Laurel graduated from UNT witha degree in International/Global studies. She has since gone on to be a social media manager, graphic designer, content creator, writer, and marketing expert.

Meagan works as an entertainment consultant and live event production coordinator for Artist Uprising. Peyton and Meagan discussed growing up in a small town, making the transition from the makeup world to the entertainment realm and following your passions.

Arooj Sheikh graduated from University of Texas with a degree in Business. She has since gone on to be a key note speaker, entrepreneur, book author, and Founder of Amplifying Training Institute. Peyton and Arooj talk about moving to Argentina, creating your own destiny, and starting your own business.

Amanda Janay is the financial controller for FlashParking. Amanda and Peyton sit down and discuss life as an accountant, not being great at math, and being a woman in a male dominated field.

Ariel Lee is the Founder and CEO of Remane. Peyton and Ariel sit down to discuss passion, getting out of your comfort zone, and how she started her company as a junior in college.

Josh Goode is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, songwriter and composer. Peyton and Josh discuss band kids, music theory, and life as a musician.

Srajan Bhagat is a Senior Customer Success Manager at InfluxData. Srajan and Aniket discuss nontraditional experiences with school, how his interests in sustainability, policy, classical music, and yoga have uniquely aligned, and his passion for customer success.

McKenzie is a senior analyst at Goldman Sachs. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a BBA in Finance and Accounting. McKenzie and Kat talk about her occupational journey and how a move at a young age shaped her.

Jacqueline Gibson is a Software Engineer at Microsoft. She is an alumna from the University of Texas at Austin where she majored in African and African Diaspora Studies, Computer Science, and minored in Human Computer Interaction. Jacqueline shares with Melissa how she first discovered her love for computer science, her aspirations of using technology to create a positive impact, her experiences as a Black woman in STEM, and the importance of finding a supporting and uplifting community. Jacqueline lives in Seattle and works at Microsoft full-time. 

Jason Petlueng is the Director of Marketing at Evolve MMA, the #1 mixed martial arts gym in Asia. Jason and Aniket discuss the importance of exposure to diverse perspectives, taking leaps of faith to follow our passions, and the value of persistence in going after something you love. 

Barbara Kufiadan is a 2nd year graduate student at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Barbara and Aniket discuss her Ghanaian-American upbringing, her experience growing up as a black woman in a predominantly white state, and her passion for shaping public policy to be more diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. You can reach out to Barbara through her LinkedIn profile.Instagram - @barbkufiadan

Christian (they/them) graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in PR, minor in Black Studies, and concentration in Business Foundations. Christian spoke about their career as an Account Coordinator at M Booth. Christian expanded on their experience as a black transgender person in a corporate setting and detailed some ways the workplace can be more inclusive. Christian also discussed the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how they take care of their needs.According to payscale.com, an account coordinator can earn an average annual salary of $40,535.You can reach out to Christian through their LinkedIn profile.Instagram - @unholykenoly

Vyasar Ganesan, a participant in the Netflix docuseries "Indian Matchmaking", is a writer and college counselor at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin, Texas. Vyasar and Aniket discuss finding joy amidst a difficult upbringing, bridging the gap between the humanities and the sciences, and deriving purpose through life's experiences.According to payscale.com, a college and career counselor can earn an average annual salary of $47,891.You can reach out to Vyasar through his LinkedIn profile.Instagram - @vyasar.ganesanPublications - Vyasar Writes!

Patrick Lyons is a Mechanical Sourcing Engineer at Microsoft. He is an alum from the University of Texas at Austin where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. Patrick shares with Melissa his journey with fitness, how he founded his own personal training program, Lyon Shred Coaching, and his experiences training for American Ninja Warrior. Patrick lives in Seattle and works at Microsoft while continuing to expand his fitness programs.According to payscale.com, a mechanical engineer earns an average annual salary of $70,846.You can reach out to Patrick through his LinkedIn profile.Instagram - @patricklyonsYouTube - Patrick Lyons