Luis Gonzalez: Dreaming of Smurf Villages

Emma's (M24) story began in Adelaide, South Australia. Since her days of working as a clown and decorating cakes, she has since become fascinated by tattoos and memoir writing. She believes that always present between the lines and throughout the chapters of her life is the power of art to nurture human connection and - as Robin George Collingwood (1938) theorises - enable one's emotional exploration.

8 Maj 202332min

You’d have a tough time finding a story as complex and touching as Elysia’s (M26). On one hand, she’s an award-winning musician, open-water swimmer, and an apsiring YouTuber. But on the other hand, she’s had to overcome a nearly-fatal car accident, an eating disorder, and the challenges of Minerva life.

29 Apr 202330min

It's been one year since we started Humans of Minerva! Join us in this special episode to learn about how this initiative came to be, our wins and challenges, and where its going. Want to join our team? Fill out our interest form here: https://forms.gle/N65PnqiHX6dSKQA86

21 Apr 202332min

Bella is a non-binary Chicagoan with a love of D&D, crows, and their husband, who she met at a Minerva elevation event. Tune in to hear his thoughts on love, relationships, and soulmates.

7 Apr 202339min

Join Jack (M22) as he discusses some juicy hot topics like what he's doing in the real estate market with Stan Davis, why he's obsessed with bubbles, and a little bit about how he grew up which he has never publicly spoken to anyone about. Jack will also talk about working in tech, panther chameleons & more.

31 Mars 202335min

Jan Bartkowiak (M25), a 2-hour long reject from Minerva, has grown up in Poland, and loves start-ups, history, and mental arithmetic. A long-time advocate of both throwing himself into the unknown and ancient wisdom, Jan aims to rethink how some of the fundamental industries, like education, operate. Jan also loves chow chows, LEGO, and never turns down a fairy debate.

23 Mars 202327min

Jason Lindo serves as Global Director for Student Life at Minerva University. He specializes in approaches to global learning, as well as student development through the lens of experiential learning and socio-cultural theoretical approaches. He earned his Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership focusing in International Education. As a scholar-practitioner, Dr. Lindo is impassioned about enacting change through thoughtful engagement and has studied and worked internationally.

14 Mars 202325min

Ambitious to say the least, Chloe (M22) never backs out from anything - unless it’s an outdoor hike. Her double major in business and computer science speaks volumes on how she takes on every opportunity to learn and grow. She aims to bridge finance and social impact through her current work on analyzing charities. Never in one place, just always moving forward. Find her on instagram @chloe_gabrielle!

5 Mars 202331min