Bruin Success Podcast
1) Beyond Buzzwords: Diversity and Anti-Racism Consulting with Daedra Staten , J.D. '13
In this episode, we interview Daedra Staten, J.D. '13, founder of SCG Diversity Consulting. Drawing from her background in law and international experiences, Daedra breaks down how organizations can m...Show More
2) The Puzzle of the Puck: NHL Media Distribution and International Strategy with Dan Kim, MBA '06
Dan Kim, MBA ’06 is Executive Vice President of Media Distribution and International Strategy at the National Hockey League. From his days at UCLA Anderson to leading the NHL’s global media initiative...Show More
3) Student Leader to State Legislator: California Senator Dean Florez '87
Senator Dean Florez's journey from UCLA to the California State Senate reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and policy innovation. A proud Bruin and champion of accountability, Senator Flo...Show More
4) Behind the Scenes of Building Better Media: Developmental Psychologist Yalda Uhls, M.B.A. '90, M.A. '10, Ph.D. '13
Dr. Yalda T. Uhls is the founder and CEO of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS) at UCLA, which is the only youth-centered organization to bridge the gap between social science research and me...Show More
5) Finding Your Voice: Untapped Leadership with Jenny Vazquez-Newsum Ed.D. '14
Jenny Vazquez-Newsum, Ed.D. '14 is redefining leadership. Inspired by her experiences in the nonprofit world, her organization, Untapped Leaders, is dedicated to empowering the voices of historically ...Show More
6) Nano Steps to National Impact: Former Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Branden Brough '00, M.S. '03, Ph.D. '06
Branden Brough '00, M.S. '03, Ph.D. '06 was drawn to big ideas and bringing people together long before his career as the Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO). In this ep...Show More
7) Choreographing a Joyful Career: Professional Dancer Jessica Warshal '23
Jessica Warshal '23Â reflects on how her lifelong love of dance transformed at UCLA, where she began exploring movement as an academic discipline and cultural practice. After training at the London Sch...Show More
8) From Neighborhoods to Newsfeeds: L.A. in a Minute Creator Evan Lovett '00
Evan Lovett '00 started his social media career with a newspaper and a TikTok – now he's LA famous. This self-described "relentlessly curious" Bruin created L.A. in a Minute, a platform that celebrate...Show More
9) From Code to Campaigns: Technology and Public Service with Regina Wallace-Jones, M.P.P. '99
Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue, an organization established in 2004 that builds a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, progressive organizations and the small-doll...Show More
10) Opening New Doors: Leading with Grit and Grace with Shirley Wang '90
Shirley Wang '90 is founder and CEO of Plastpro Inc., an award-winning fiberglass doors manufacturer which has been recognized for innovation by Construction Tech Review and Window and Door Magazine. ...Show More