Happy Talk Tuesday!! Join us as we chat with ⁠@joshschuschke!!

Josh Schuschke is a scholar of Black academic identity development across multiple media contexts. He began his academic journey by earning his Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Arts in Pan-African Studies from his hometown school, the University of Louisville. Josh’s master’s thesis developed a theoretical framework of online Black academic identity development for Black students through the use of social media platform affordances.

He earned his PhD in 2019 from the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education’s Urban Education Policy program. Josh’s concentration was in Educational Psychology with a special focus on intersectional educational experiences.

Josh’s dissertation: #RepresentationMatters: Constructing Black Academic Identities Through Popular & Social Media won Rossier’s PhD dissertation of the year and explored the process by which Black adolescents use television, film, and social media platforms to construct academic identities.

We will discuss his career path, definitions of success and the tips/motivators he used along the way!!

Audio Engineer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠b_cuz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Originally recorded December 16, 2025

Happy Talk Tuesday!! Join us LIVE at 3p PST today as we chat with @angeljhernandez_!!

Angel is a filmmaker, storyteller, and host of the @builtwithin_podcast , where he dives into real conversations about manhood, mental health, marriage, and fatherhood. With a background in Film & Television from Cal State LA and years of experience directing and editing video, he’s passionate about helping men grow from the inside out.
His greatest joy is being married to his beautiful wife of 13 years and being an intentional father to their child.

Today will discuss his career path, definitions of success and the tips/motivators he used along the way!!

Journal link: https://a.co/d/aXlbzD

Podcast link: / @builtwithin

Audio Engineer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠b_cuz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Originally recorded December 9, 2025

Happy Talk Tuesday!! Join us LIVE as we chat with @juss.shayla!

Shayla White is a legal professional with a strong background in complex litigation, legislation and policy research, and strategic business development. After years navigating demanding legal and strategic environments, she has stepped into her passion for mental-health and faith-based advocacy. Shayla brings a unique blend of analytical skill, emotional intelligence, and spiritual insight, creating safe spaces for real conversations about growth, calling, and community.

Today will discuss her career path, definitions of success and the tips/motivators she used along the way!!

**and imma ask about a strawberry shortcake cupcake 🤭

Audio Engineer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠b_cuz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Originally recorded November 25, 2025