448 Student Series: One Career Exploration Class Changed Her Entire Future

What if students discovered their purpose before graduation instead of after?

In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast Student Series, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl welcome Samantha Rosinski, a film and television production student at Chapman University whose career journey began with one middle school career exploration experience.

Samantha shares how career and technical education, mentorship, internships, SkillsUSA competitions, and hands on learning gave her the confidence to pursue a highly competitive career in film and television. Now working with HBO Max while completing college, she reflects on the importance of networking, servant leadership, storytelling with purpose, and embracing opportunities that many students overlook.

This conversation challenges the traditional idea that students should have their futures figured out before graduation. Instead, Samantha demonstrates how curiosity, meaningful experiences, and strong mentors can create a pathway that continues to evolve long after high school.

Whether you're a student, parent, educator, administrator, or business leader, this episode offers practical insights into why career exploration, experiential learning, and authentic relationships matter more than ever in preparing young people for the future.

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