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.
Episodes
19 episodes
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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17:41
Our Foster Care Journey: The Inspiring Story of Beth Dock-Henschen
What if the shortage of foster homes could be solved by one inspiring story? Join us as we tackle the foster care crisis, sharing the compelling journey of Beth Dock-Henschen. Learn how a close friend's impact led Beth to open her heart and hom...
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32:59
The Net Below the Net: Millions in America Count on Free Medical Clinics
How do free and charitable medical clinics manage to provide essential healthcare services to millions of Americans with little to no federal or state funding? Join us on this episode of Make the Leap as we uncover the invaluable role these cli...
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27:50
Punishing The Poor - Navigating the Financial Aid Process For Low Income Students
How has the value of the Pell Grant evolved from a crucial lifeline to a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to covering today's skyrocketing tuition fees? Join us on Make the Leap as we uncover the historical shifts and present-day challenge...
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40:49
Education for Social Change: Is Money a Cure or a Curse
Can education truly be a vehicle for social change and equity? Join us on "Make the Leap" as we explore this compelling question with Ronnese McKinney, a fervent advocate for student success and social mobility. Ronnese shares her personal jour...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:47
Bridging the Digital Divide: Meeting Students Where They Are
Can unequal access to technology create insurmountable barriers for low-income students, further widening the socioeconomic divide? Join hosts Brad Constant and George Grayeb on Make the Leap as we tackle this pressing issue head-on. In this ep...
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33:14
Intersection of Poverty, Domestic Violence, and Health
Can financial stress and limited resources turn homes into battlegrounds for those already struggling to make ends meet? Listen as we unravel the complex web linking poverty, domestic violence, and health. We spotlight the heightened risks face...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:00
The Expendables - Foster Kids in America
Have you ever considered the silent struggles of America's foster children, hidden in plain sight until a dire headline seizes our attention? Together with our passionate guest, Kristen Beal, who has tirelessly worked with juvenile offenders an...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:06
A Journey: From Medical Assistant to Student Advocate
Host George Grayeb is joined by Rochelle Hoskins to discuss Rochelle's journey to becoming a Medical Assistant, career path after graduation, passion for student success, and desire to help people find the resources they need to succeed....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:07
A Complex Triangle: The Intersection of Religion, Education and Poverty
Host George Grayeb is joined by Randy Wassink, a co-leader at Keystone Community Church in Ada, MI. The pair discuss the intersection of religion, education and poverty.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:27
Child Poverty- Education Against All Odds
Host George Grayeb is joined by Danielle Millman, President at Otter Learning, to discuss the importance of education in overcoming poverty and the education obstacles that impede social mobility.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:32
When a Good Thing Goes Bad: College Students and Digital Poverty
Ross' George Grayeb is joined by Kathy Lueckeman, a higher education professional, Salesforce MVP, and experienced leader in closing the digital divide. The pair discuss multiple aspects and obstacles faced by students lacking digital resources...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:13
Over 2.9 Million Students Start College. Who Graduates?
One in eight low-income students earns a degree or professional certification. Why is being poor an impediment to getting the education that gets you out of poverty?Join host George Grayeb and guest Micaela Alpers, Chief Business Office...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:00
Student Loans, Value of College & Options for Reform
Ross' George Grayeb chats with Tom Netting, an experienced public policy advisor working in higher education legislative and regulatory affairs. The pair discuss student loans, the value of college and options for reform.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:09:17
Poor in Education and Poor in Health: Link between Education, Poverty and Health Inequality
In this episode, we chat with Ovell Barbee, the Chief Human Resource Officer at Indiana University Health, about the link between education, poverty and health inequality.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:30
Suhir Alejeli - The Education of an Immigrant
In this episode our own George Grayeb chats with Ross student Suhir Alejeli, an immigrant from Libya, about her experience and education.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:31
Poverty to Prison: Relationship between education and incarceration
In this episode we listen to a conversation between Ross’ George Grayeb and Buddy Hoskinson, the Executive Director for Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance and Chairman of the Unemployment Insurance Commission under the Kentucky Labor Cabinet....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:30