Make the Leap
Make the Leap focuses on the many economic hurdles facing college students, lower-income individuals, and those striving to move up the social ladder. Hosts George Grayeb, Brad Constant, and Kristen Beal pay special attention to social mobility, career opportunities and the support that people need along the way.
Podcasting since 2022 • 22 episodes
Make the Leap
Latest Episodes
Navigating School while Raising Children
We invited three student mothers—Keta, Claribell, and Caroline—to share their stories: pregnancy detours, stacked externship hours after full-time work, and the late-night study windows that keep goals alive. Their stories are tender and tough,...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:11
Persisting and Thriving After Graduation
What if your first diploma isn’t an ending, but the start of everything you hoped a career could be? We dive into the real work of turning ambition into action—setting goals that point past a paycheck, finding the specialty that fits, and build...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:02
Persistence: Making the Leap When Everything Works Against You
Persistence isn't just about pushing through minor inconveniences—sometimes it's about walking four miles to work when you can't afford bus fare, studying during lunch breaks, and refusing to let homelessness define your children's future.<...
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39:50
Housing Insecurity and Homelessness: Changing The Narrative
Ever wondered how the United States can better address the homelessness crisis? This episode of "Make the Leap" promises eye-opening insights as we welcome Kelsey Fox, the dedicated Director of Housing and Community Solutions at the United Way ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:44
Empowering Foster Children: The Ross Last-Dollar Grant for Foster Children
Curious about how a debt-free education could transform the lives of foster children? In this episode of "Make the Leap," Brad Constant, George Grayeb, and Kristen Beal introduce the Ross Last-Dollar Grant for Foster Children, a last-dollar gra...
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