The Aftergrad Podcast podcast

The Aftergrad Podcast

The transition from high school to college can be incredibly uncomfortable. And still, the transition from college to the real world is abrupt, discombobulating, and not talked about nearly enough. Twentysomethings, best friends, and recent graduates Robert Cain ‘21 and Victoria Gilbert ‘21 finished school in the middle of a global pandemic overly burdened by economic uncertainty and a discouraging job market. In response to these challenges, the creative duo share personal anecdotes and lessons learned as they live, laugh, and desperately search for clarity and security in the postgrad moment. They discuss the societal expectations that frustrate them and the useful wisdom that aligns them, informing students, professionals, and leaders in a lighthearted manner. This is The Aftergrad Podcast. A community for aspiring adults attempting at life. [theaftergradpodcast.substack.com] (https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

The transition from high school to college can be incredibly uncomfortable. And still, the transition from college to the real world is abrupt, discombobulating, and not talked about nearly enough. Twentysomethings, best friends, and recent graduates Robert Cain ‘21 and Victoria Gilbert ‘21 finished school in the middle of a global pandemic overly burdened by economic uncertainty and a discouraging job market. In response to these challenges, the creative duo share personal anecdotes and lessons learned as they live, laugh, and desperately search for clarity and security in the postgrad moment. They discuss the societal expectations that frustrate them and the useful wisdom that aligns them, informing students, professionals, and leaders in a lighthearted manner. This is The Aftergrad Podcast. A community for aspiring adults attempting at life. [theaftergradpodcast.substack.com] (https://theaftergradpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

 

#29

Decode the Future, Part II (w/ Elizabeth Ann Gilbert)

In Part 2 of this conversation about the future, we close out the season with a special gu... more

16 Jul 2023

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:54

16 Jul 2023


#28

Decode the Future, Part I

It can be quite intimidating to think about the future, especially when there is so much u... more

27 May 2023

37 MINS

37:27

27 May 2023


#27

Emotional Risks

A common characteristic of the postgrad moment is separation from friends. And in the era ... more

05 May 2023

55 MINS

55:08

05 May 2023


#26

Trades of Time

Sacrifice, in a figurative sense, is the act of giving up something in order to pursue an ... more

24 Mar 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:10

24 Mar 2023


#25

Adulting, Please Advise (w/ Kelly Williams Brown)

NYT bestselling author [Kelly Williams Brown] (https://www.kellywilliamsbrown.com/) joins ... more

10 Mar 2023

47 MINS

47:54

10 Mar 2023


#24

Odds Forever In Our Favor

This is a continuation of our previous episode. Listen to “Many Lives in this Life” before... more

10 Feb 2023

33 MINS

33:35

10 Feb 2023


#23

Many Lives in this Life

How many lives do you want to live in this lifetime? How do we find meaning in the day-to-... more

27 Jan 2023

33 MINS

33:23

27 Jan 2023


#22

Doing the Bare Maximum

Happy New Year, Aftergrads! We’re kicking off the year with a conversation about meritocra... more

13 Jan 2023

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:17

13 Jan 2023


#21

The Next Right Move

A month ago, we traveled to Austin, Texas as attendees of [AfroTech] (https://afrotech.com... more

18 Dec 2022

48 MINS

48:25

18 Dec 2022


#20

No Comment

Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right words to express exactly what you need an... more

19 Nov 2022

15 MINS

15:54

19 Nov 2022


#19

Picture Imperfect

The desire to be perfect can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate us to w... more

04 Nov 2022

47 MINS

47:39

04 Nov 2022


#18

Pressed and Posted in the Postgrad Moment

Hey Aftergrads. Here’s an update on how our summer went. We talk about what we did as well... more

21 Oct 2022

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:06

21 Oct 2022


#17

Season 2 Trailer

Welcome to Season 2 of The Aftergrad Podcast, a biweekly show hosted by recent graduates R... more

08 Oct 2022

03 MINS

03:11

08 Oct 2022


#16

Fighting the Fear of Failure, Doubt, and Uncertainty

This is it! Our Season 1 finale is here! We made it! YOU made it! So much has happened sin... more

17 Jun 2022

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17 Jun 2022


#15

We Were Never Really Strangers

For the penultimate episode of Season 1 of The Aftergrad Podcast, we wanted to reflect on ... more

03 Jun 2022

38 MINS

38:46

03 Jun 2022


#14

In Pursuit of a Healthy Hustle

Congratulations are in order for the Class of 2022! Not only did you manage to graduate an... more

20 May 2022

44 MINS

44:00

20 May 2022


#13

Pay Up

The global economy is in complete and utter shambles. As prices across multiple industries... more

06 May 2022

56 MINS

56:12

06 May 2022


#12

Be Delusional

As we pursue our goals, there will be people who challenge the visions we see for ourselve... more

22 Apr 2022

40 MINS

40:30

22 Apr 2022


#11

To Be Degreed or Not Degreed, That is the Question

The ROI of a college degree is decreasing as nationwide enrollment plunges, skill-based hi... more

08 Apr 2022

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:33

08 Apr 2022


#10

Ending the Unforced Era

Mistakes are inevitable, but unforced errors are avoidable. How do we decrease our rate of... more

25 Mar 2022

41 MINS

41:45

25 Mar 2022


#9

Turning Twentysomething

This episode is extra special because we’re celebrating Robert’s 23rd birthday! We reflect... more

11 Mar 2022

43 MINS

43:14

11 Mar 2022


#8

I Wanna Go Home

As aftergrads, we know how difficult it can be to make the transition from academia to adu... more

25 Feb 2022

38 MINS

38:36

25 Feb 2022


#7

Scammed Speechless: $2500 Risk Gone Wrong

In a failed attempt to make a profit by investing in cryptocurrency through a seemingly se... more

11 Feb 2022

47 MINS

47:38

11 Feb 2022


#6

Allegory of the Aftergrad

In this episode, we highlight individuals who are actively living out their truth and mast... more

28 Jan 2022

54 MINS

54:47

28 Jan 2022


#5

New Year, New Goals, Real Expectations

Happy New Year, Aftergrads! Let's be real with ourselves this year. After graduating colle... more

14 Jan 2022

42 MINS

42:10

14 Jan 2022


#4

Talk Yo Sh*t

In this week’s episode, we’re reflecting on our good, bad, and memorable interview experie... more

31 Dec 2021

45 MINS

45:01

31 Dec 2021


#3

Build Your Own Life, Write Your Own Syllabus

This week is all about finding your passions, or trying to at least. In this episode, we r... more

17 Dec 2021

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:31

17 Dec 2021


#2

Adulting Made Real

Welcome to The Aftergrad Podcast, a show where Robert Cain and Victoria Gilbert unpack the... more

03 Dec 2021

23 MINS

23:02

03 Dec 2021


#1

Introducing The Aftergrad Podcast

Everyone talks about life as an undergrad and how college will prepare us for the inevitab... more

07 Nov 2021

02 MINS

02:25

07 Nov 2021