Leading the Way

Jazz Espiritu
  • 5.0 (2)
  • EDUCATION

A podcast guidebook for navigating grad school, from the University of Washington's Communication Leadership Master's Program

  1. MAY 5

    Starting a Business in Grad School

    It's the season 2 finale! Brooke Luger (Hubbard, Cohort 13) and Eva Deng (Cohort 25) join Jazz to talk about starting and running their own businesses in graduate school. Mentioned in the episode: Changes in Privacy for App Tracking in iOS14 | AI Summer Academy at Comm Lead | Rob Salkowitz | Visual Storytelling: From Comics to Transmedia | Susan MacLaren | Foster Business School - Women Entrepreneurial Leadership program | Generative AI UX Studio | Foundations of Video Storytelling | Anita Verna Crofts | Professional Long-form Writing Connect with Eva Deng: LinkedIn | International Charity Artists Association Connect with Brooke Luger: LinkedIn | MB Media Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    1h 8m

  2. APR 28

    Dating in Grad School

    Sydney and Evelyne join Jazz to talk about falling in…and out of love while in grad school. Mentioned in the episode: Italian Brainrot Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    1h 10m

  3. APR 21

    Parenting in Grad School

    Niharika and Kathryn join Jazz to talk about the joys and travails of parenting while in grad school. Mentioned in the episode: Lauren Kessler | Anita Verna Crofts | WA Laws about breastfeeding | Kathryn's Podcast Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    58 min

  4. APR 14

    Writers' Room with Jazz & Jess - Live episode!

    Join host Jazz Espiritu and producer Jessica Partnow for a behind-the-scenes conversation about podcast production and Jazz's secret Twitch streaming fame! Mentioned in the episode: Jazz Espiritu: A Standard Love | Generation Putin |  Jessica's story about the International Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    45 min

  5. APR 7

    The International Grad Student Experience with Stef and Ella

    Today we're talking with Ella and Estefania, two international grad students, about the joys and challenges of moving to a new place for grad school, building community, and making friends. Mentioned in the episode: Beijing Meets Seattle Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    1h 5m

  6. 09/15/2025

    Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Career

    Starting grad school often brings up anxiety about their careers. Take a deep breath, exhale, and join Assistant Director for Outreach Liyao Zhao and Associate Director Alex Stonehill for a conversation about connecting your passions to your career path, and making the most of the many opportunities to grow while in the Comm Lead program.  Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    18 min

  7. 09/08/2025

    Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Classes

    What classes should you take in grad school? Are there other ways to make the most of your learning?  Associate Director Gretchen Ludwig and Assistant Director of Academic Services Heather Werckle give advice for following your passions in choosing courses, and charting a path through Comm Lead that supports your goals.  Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    22 min

  8. 09/01/2025

    Road to Orientation: Connecting with your Community

    It's very likely that when you walk through the doors at your grad school orientation, you won't know a single other person. How do you make friends? How important is that?   Assistant Director for Outreach Liyao Zhao and Associate Director Alex Stonehill join for a conversation about the many opportunities to connect with community at Comm Lead.  Connect with Comm Lead: Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Events

    17 min
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A podcast guidebook for navigating grad school, from the University of Washington's Communication Leadership Master's Program

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  • Creator
    Jazz Espiritu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Leading the Way