The SIP: The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

How can we make healthcare better for everyone?















In this final episode of season 3 of The SIP, Coke Scholars from different parts of the healthcare industry come together to discuss how they are tackling challenges they’ve encountered within the field.















Meet our brilliant panel of Coke Scholars:









* Joel Bervell (2013) – Medical Student, Washington State University & Social Media Medical Mythbuster







* Dr. C. Anthoney Lim (1997) – Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, and Medical Education & Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel







* Athena Kan (2015) – CEO, Dreambound







* Kaitlyn Chana (2009) – Administrative Fellow, Texas Children’s Hospital

















They discuss how healthcare has evolved during the pandemic from the frontline perspective, including staff shortages, mental health needs, and the reality that healthcare workers are human, too, and dive in to the importance of access – from patients having access to both care and knowledge of the healthcare system, to making a career in healthcare more easily accessible. They also share their leadership styles and how to leave space for your heart to inform your brain.















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Joel, Anthoney, Athena, and Kaitlyn recording this episode here with captions.

What makes a truly great brand? How can you build a personal brand to amplify your impact?















If it sounds intimidating, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be!















Learn from branding experts, innovative content creators, and Coke Scholars Safiya, Tiffany, Kaiti, and Ben:







* Safiya Jihan Miller (2005) – Founder & Fashion Designer, SAFIYA JIHAN & Director, Microsoft* Tiffany Kassab Williams (1996) – Strategic Thought Leader, Todem Brands* Kaiti Yoo (2018) – Content Creator with 600K+ YouTube Subscribers* Ben Kaplan (1995) – CEO, TOP Worldwide















In the sixth episode of The SIP, the panel shares their favorite personal brands, how to build your brand in a way that is polished yet authentic, and what makes for great digital content (and how to get over the fear of creating it, too). They also discuss their unique journeys in brand building and some favorite tools to get it all done.















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Safiya, Tiffany, Kaiti, and Ben recording this episode here with captions.































The SIP, short for The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast, shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.

It’s a complex time in education.















Politicized school boards, intense debates surrounding curriculum, a massive teacher shortage, piling compensatory services for students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism, a mental health crisis, and unfinished learning are just a handful of challenges for educators right now.















But, as Brandon says in the episode, it’s not all doom and gloom.















Meet Pegah, Star, and Brandon – 3 Coke Scholars leading positive change in education:







* Pegah Taylor (2003) – Managing Director of Leadership Development, KIPP Texas Public Schools* Star Wallin (2002) – CEO and Founder, Bell Creek Consulting* Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (2003) – Executive Director, Ivy Street School















Even in the face of immense hurdles, they are optimistic about the future and innovation in the field.















In the fifth episode of The SIP, the trio discuss learning beyond remediation and through opportunity, partnering with community organizations to enhance student support, making equity more than just a buzz word at both a systems level and for individuals, and so much more.















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Pegah, Star, and Brandon recording this episode here with captions.



































The SIP, short for The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast, shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.















Learn more about items referenced in this episode:







* The SIP – cokeurl.com/thesip* The Coca-Cola Scholars Program – coca-colascholarsfoundation.org* Pegah Taylor bio – a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#pegah" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.

“We’re finally able to have a conversation that I think many people have been waiting entire lifetimes to have.” As this episode of The SIP begins, Nina acknowledges the importance of discussing mental health.















Meet Robert, Diana, Chris, and Nina – four Coke Scholars and mental health advocates passionate about destigmatizing the topic:







* Dr. Robert Accordino (1999) – Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital; Lecturer (part-time), Harvard Medical School; and Chief Medical Officer, Ontrak Health* Diana Chao (2016) – Founder, Letters to Strangers* Chris A. Biehn (2014) – Creator, raging seas & Rising Suns* Dr. Nina Vasan (2002) – Chief Medical Officer, Real & Founder and Executive Director, Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation















The Scholars share their personal experiences with mental health, discuss how mental health has changed since the pandemic started, and how feelings of imposter syndrome can affect Coca-Cola Scholars and high achieving students and professionals. They also take questions from the Scholar community, giving advice about what to do if you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, dealing with online bullying, and how you can proactively keep yourself well and healthy.















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Robert, Diana, Chris, and Nina recording this episode here with captions.



























The SIP, short for The Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast, shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.















Learn more about items referenced in this episode:







* The SIP – cokeurl.com/thesip* The Coca-Cola Scholars Program – a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.

Parenting can sometimes be tough to navigate. Throw in a global pandemic and things get even more complicated!















Join 3 Coke Scholars in a candid conversation about the twists and turns of raising children and teenagers:







* Samuel Wakefield (2001) – Leadership Director, The Organizer Zero Project; Partner, DEI Works; & father of 4* Nelda Brown (1989) – School Board Staff Aide, Fairfax County School Board & cousin-mommy to teenager Eric* Dr. Laura Froyen (2002) – Early Childhood and Parenting Specialist & mother of 2















The trio discuss the challenges of parenting in the age of covid, cell phones, and social media; the importance of having an open mind; and their unique parenting journeys.















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Samuel, Nelda, and Laura recording this episode here with captions.



























The SIP, short for the Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast, shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.















Learn more about items referenced in this episode:







* The SIP – cokeurl.com/thesip* The Coca-Cola Scholars Program – coca-colascholarsfoundation.org* Samuel Wakefield bio – https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#samuel* Nelda Brown bio – https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#nelda* Dr. Laura Froyen bio – a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.

Storytelling through the arts can bring immeasurable value to our lives. It can provide an escape from an overwhelming life. It can lower our guards and show us new perspectives. It can be political. It can bring people together.















These three Coke Scholars all agree – art is who they are.  















The latest episode of The SIP features incredibly talented artists, storytellers, and creative entrepreneurs: 







* Nicole L. Thompson (2010) – Director, Writer, and Producer;* Adam Pulver (2007) – Theater, Film, and Television Writer; and * Jared Michaud (2015) – Baritone, Educator, and Facilitator 















Listen as they discuss starting a career in storytelling and the arts, growing as an artist, and the importance of creating for people who really need stories right now. 















The episode is introduced by Aisha Chebbi (2020).















Watch a video of Nicole, Adam, and Jared recording this episode here with captions.















The SIP, short for the Coke Scholars Ignite Podcast, shares a taste of the Coke Scholars around the world who are igniting positive change.















Learn more about items referenced in this episode:







* The SIP – cokeurl.com/thesip* The Coca-Cola Scholars Program – coca-colascholarsfoundation.org* Nicole L. Thompson bio – https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#nicole* Adam Pulver bio – https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#adam* Jared Michaud bio – a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/meet-the-scholars-from-season-3-of-the-sip/#ja...