Playlist Profiles

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles! Today we are chatting about hitting ~scary~ milestones and the lessons learned along the way. YOU GUESSED IT! There is a playlist for this occasion:

1. fitt - Dua Saleh

2. Jealousy, Jealousy - Olivia Rodrigo

3. Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys) - Rina Sawayama 

4. U&ME - alt-J

5. Billie Bossa Nova - Billie Eilish

6. Alice - Lady GaGa

7. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

8. Volare - Dean Martin

9. Happy Now? - FINNEAS

10. Love Bug - Jonas Brothers

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

You remember them from the 'How to Get Your Life Together In Your 20's'... TRIXIE AND FORREST ARE BACK! This time...we bring you a lot less advice and a lot more chaos. *we recorded this MONTHS ago when gathering as a group of 3 was considered safe in our area, we are some of the biggest COVID-19 rule-followers*

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome back and thanks for tuning in! Today are joined by Kim Roth, one of my dearest friends. We talk about the entertainment industry before and during COVID-19, living with chronic pain, learning American Sign Language, supportive friendships, and so much more!

Kimmy's playlist:

Praying - Kesha

I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

Kings & Queens - Ava Max

Resources of the week:

Learn ASL for Free - Gallaudet University: https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-connect/asl-for-free

The ASL App - https://theaslapp.com/

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles, the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives!

Today I have a great interview for you--we are joined by Stacy Jene Li, Career Coach, Content Creator, Founder, and all around great person. We talk about how she became passionate about helping others, why she loves empowering creatives & misfits, and what she has in store for her career coaching business. 

Stacy's Playlist:

Landslide - Oh Wonder

RIVER ROAD - Jack Harlow

Broken Clocks - SZA

Where you can find Stacy:

https://www.instagram.com/stacyjeneli/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oDEWuqOcPl9eQ6A-VPouA

Resource of the week - The Light Leaks: 

https://www.thelightleaks.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/the_lightleaks/?hl=en

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome back! Today I am joined by Austin Schlessinger, a recent college graduate from Rutgers University and analyst at Deloitte in Arlington, Virginia. We talk about the end of college, the start of a career, and everything in between, including what it is like to create a startup, what the cross fit community is really like, how to start a blog/podcast. 

Austin's Playlist:

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Jack Johnson
Vacation - Dirty Heads
Atlantic City - The Band

Follow Gritty & Curious:https://grittyandcurious.substack.com/; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gritty-curious/id1508388626

Resource of the week - Anti-Racism Daily: https://www.antiracismdaily.com/

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles--Today we are joined by Sabeen Rokerya! Join us as we discuss community-focused public health work, what it is like to go from attending a large public institution for undergraduate work to attending an ivy league school for graduate school, and the highs and lows of social media and how this pandemic has changed the way we use different online platforms.

Sabeen's Playlist:

Wasteland - Tierra Whack 

GRoCERIES - Chance the Rapper, TisaKorean, Murda Beatz

PIENSO EN TU MIRÁ - ROSALÍA

Sofia - Clairo

I'm Good - Wafia

Smoke and Mirrors - TOKiMONSTA

Resource of the week - COVID-19 & Migration Digest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_Hh--fMNo6FyUpC0DPNSWaHNSb3YLBfnbPNDfdfTfIsDCQA/viewform

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Hello everyone, hope you are doing okay. I am joined by Ryan Allen today, a longtime friend and partner in all things creativity! We discuss what it has been like for Ryan to quarantine in NYC and debate what the 'celebrity' means during times of crisis.

Check out Ryan's podcast, 'Deep Fried Dreams': https://open.spotify.com/show/17MEMiMHjU48mw2SW4Q9Ow?si=UgrS6Vd4TQyl_V3wunRh8Q

Ryan's Playlist: 

If There is Room to Move, Things Move - Every Time I Die

Four Walls - While She Sleeps

a few words for the firing squad (radiation) - Run The Jewels

Mouth of Ghosts - The Dillinger Escape Plan

Resource of the week - Changing Womxn Collective: https://changingwomxncollective.org/

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome to Season FOUR of Playlist Profiles! Thanks for listening :). Today I am joined by Maya Punjwani and Sara Henley, recent graduates of UF! They are incredible--be sure to check out their podcast, Uncharted 20s!

Maya & Sara's Playlist:

Run - Joji

To Be So Lonely - Harry Styles

Let It Happen - Tame Impala

Maya & Sara's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/uncharted20s, @uncharted20s on instagram

African American History: From Emancipation to the Present FREE online class: https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162 

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold by Doubleday: https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJdZU4TiS2uWSmJNYIhgx

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome to the final episode of season 3 of Playlist Profiles! I took some time off to make room and give space to the Black community during this much-needed uprising in the U.S. and around the world. It is our job as White people to pass the mic and LISTEN during this time. One place where we can continue to listen and support is by uplifting and supporting Black womxn in the music industry. 

*TRIGGER WARNING: THERE IS BRIEF MENTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THIS EPISODE*

Today's episode honors and highlights Black womxn who do not get enough attention for their brilliant work both on stage and in the studio. This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please send along folx you would like me to highlight. 

Support Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Support Native Communities impacted by COVID-19: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IG9uNbKF_xxdNWXB667YxBuRbnnRUDOnf6PcPGGECeI/edit

-Jamila Thomas & Brianna Agyemang: #TheShowMustBePaused https://www.theshowmustbepaused.com/

-Drew Dixon - former music executive and story behind 'On the Record' documentary about sexual misconduct in the music industry: https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/on-the-record-drew-dixon-russell-simmons-documentary-1234620810// interview on Keep It!: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KQrq32MnRkz3OhEseoQPM 

-Victoria Monet - dancer, singer/songwriter, producer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCU53ZW8GKw 

-Chloe x Halle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSacdI4gFhU

-Nija Charles - songwriter/producer: https://www.glamour.com/story/songwriter-nija-charles-interview

-Tayla Parx - singer, songwriter, actress: https://www.papermag.com/tayla-parx-justin-tranter-2646194172.html

-Normani - dancer, singer/songwriter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQJGqgq7MeE

-Ari Lennox - singer/songwriter:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyMFvLduZh0

-H.E.R. - singer/songwriter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-1Bf_XWaPE

-Beyonce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EHbf5QUjNE 

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Hello everyone! Today we will be discussing content overload during stay at home orders and diving into how TikTok is changing the music scene.

Articles referenced in this episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/sony-music-tiktok-plan-for-trending-songs-break-my-stride-2020-5

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold - Doubleday Items discussed in this episode:

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

**THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED REMOTELY--PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IF YOU ARE ABLE**

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles! Today I am joined by Nick Pellitta, a current Schwarzman Scholar and incoming Yale Law School student.  

Nick's Playlist:

A Milli - Lil Wayne

Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen

Hey, Mama - Kanye West

Instagram: @PlaylistProfilesPodcast

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

**THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED REMOTELY--PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING IF YOU ARE ABLE**

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles! Today I am joined by Kara Monaco, my college roommate of 4 years! We chat about Kara's experience with being a student athlete in college, working as a woman in a male-dominated career path, and finding ways to decompress during times of stress. I know you are going to love this episode!

Kara's Playlist:

Dancing Queen - ABBA

7 Rings - Ariana Grande

Barcelona - Ed Sheeran

The Bones - Maren Morris

Instagram: @PlaylistProfilesPodcast

Intro & Outro Music: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Playlist Profiles - The Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=FxNYMz2PSfa2k_mpQzjkzQ

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles! Today I am joined by the incredible Ewurama Appiagyei-Dankah, who serves as Campus Sexual Assault Coordinator for the State of Michigan's Division of Victim Services and was this past year's #ILookLikeAPolitician Ambassador for Running Start, a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains and inspires young women to run for office.  

Ewurama's Playlist:

The Knife - Maggie Rogers

New Apartment - Ari Lennox

Alright - Kendrick Lamar

Instagram: @playlistprofilespodcast

Playlist Profiles - The Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=qeGNherOQAadlF4NK46RNw

Intro and Outro song: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles! Episode 6 of Season 3 woohoo! Today's guest is Geoff Doubleday, a musician from New Jersey. His voice may sound familiar to you...because he sings the intro and outro song for this podcast :D (Roads of Gold-Doubleday).

Geoff's Playlist:

I Got So Much Trouble In The World - Bob Marley

A Day In The Life - The Beatles

Harmony Hall - Vampire Weekend

Instagram: @playlistprofilespodcast

Playlist Profiles - The Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=qeGNherOQAadlF4NK46RNw 

Intro and Outro song: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles and happy SUPER TUESDAY (remember to VOTE if you live in a Super Tuesday state)! Today's interview is with Megan Kushpa, Assistant Director of Communications for Woodbridge Township in central New Jersey. In this episode, Megan speaks about the importance of getting involved in local politics and gives advice for how to balance multiple passions.

Megan's Playlist:

You Get What You Give - New Radicals

Where The Boat Leaves From - Zac Brown Band

What's My Age Again? - Blink-182

Instagram: @playlistprofilespodcast

Playlist Profiles - The Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=qeGNherOQAadlF4NK46RNw 

Intro and outro song: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Welcome to another episode of Playlist Profiles! Today's interview is with Akeen J. Anaele. Akeen is an Account Coordinator at WarnerMedia, a multimedia conglomerate consisting of the Turner Networks, HBO and Warner Bros entertainment. He graduated Rutgers University as part of the class of 2018, studying Business and Communications. While there he was involved in student government, serving as Senator for the Rutgers Business School and Student Representative to the Rutgers Board of Trustees. Akeen is a film and television enthusiast. He currently lives and works full-time in New York City.

Akeen's Playlist:

Exit Music (For a film) - Radiohead

Run This Town - JAY-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West

Lacrimosa - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Check out the Playlist Profiles music Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/cas603/playlist/22uHAkrD6HGq1ucqORaBtv?si=angB-91zR6uBkH6j1cL5Kg 

Welcome to the final episode of Playlist Profiles-Season 2! I am extremely grateful for everyone who has listened along. This episode is all about failure and the pressure we put on ourselves to continuously be productive. Enjoy!

Today's Playlist:

Tubthumping - Chumbawamba

One Foot - Walk the Moon

My Way - Frank Sinatra

Helen's podcast: 'In Great Company' -- check it out!

Helloooo and welcome back to Playlist Profiles, the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives! Don’t forget to rate this podcast and follow @playlistprofilespodcast on instagram to learn more about each guest and hot topic.

Today's guest, Samantha Booth, was born and raised in New Jersey and just graduated from Rutgers University in May. At Rutgers, she was an Eagleton Undergraduate Associate, president of a service sorority on campus, and involved with countless other organizations on campus such as student government and new student orientation. She recently moved to Washington DC for a fellowship at a lobbying firm, focusing on health policy.

Samantha's Playlist:

Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen

I'm Still Standing - Elton John

Anklebiters - Paramore

Hello and welcome to episode 11 of Playlist Profiles--the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives. In this episode, I discuss hustle culture and how it impacts the various parts of our life.

Today's playlist:

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

In the Blood - John Mayer

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Things I discuss: 

https://borgenproject.org/@theborgenproject 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/she-took-a-two-year-break-in-her-career-now-shes-ceo-11570786204

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/16/womens-earnings-drop-after-having-a-childbut-mens-do-not.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wnba-tyler-diggins-smith-pregnant-dallas-wings_n_5daba27fe4b0422422c607d8

Welcome back to Playlist Profiles, the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives. Thanks for tuning in! Today, I am joined by Trixie Dao and Forrest deButts, two of the most fabulous people I’ve met since moving to D.C. We started our first jobs at the same firm and have built a friendship around having our lives together but also, not having our lives together at the same time. This episode needs no introduction--stay tuned if you’d like to hear about working through the corporate structure in your early 20’s, negotiating your salary, navigating a world in which we are being influenced to buy things left and right (both in 'real life' and online), and much, much more… enjoy the episode!

Trixie and Forrest's Playlist:

I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman - Britney Spears

Coconut Oil - Lizzo

Pretty, Ugly - Tierra Whack

Hello! Welcome to Playlist Profiles, The podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives. Thank you SO much for listening! I have officially been doing this for a YEAR which is unbelievable. It has been a pleasure sitting down with every guest and learning more about them through the music that they love--I hope you, the listener, have learned something new, too! Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen--I am putting out a new episode each week in October!

Today's guest is Nikita Kachroo. Nikita grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Penn State University where she was on the executive team for THON--the largest student-run philanthropic event in the WORLD. Nikita now works in Washington D.C. as the Population Health Project Lead for Impact DC through Children’s National Health System. She is also doing 5,000 other incredible things with her time, as well as continuing to be one of the sweetest people I know. I am so excited for you all to hear talk about building healthier communities and staying confident during such a confusing time of life. Enjoy the episode!

Nikita's Playlist:

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Malibu - Miley Cyrus

Me Too - Meghan Trainor

Hi everyone, welcome back to Playlist Profiles—the podcast that explores inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives! Be sure to follow along on Instagram @PlaylistProfilesPodcast for more background on each guest and behind-the-scenes footage. 

Today's guest is an Dan Chulak. Dan grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey and graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 studying Environmental Economics and German. On campus, he was involved in Student government through the Rutgers University Student Assembly and the University Senate. After living in NJ his entire life, Dan recently moved to Washington DC to work on Capitol Hill. He is passionate about sustainability, environmentalism, and veganism, but also enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Dan's Playlist:

God. - Kendrick Lamar

Crazy On You - Heart

One Day - Matisyahu

Hello everyone! This episode is not the typical 'interview', it is a discussion about a hot topic! As a new school year starts, I thought it would be helpful to talk about the thought processes I've worked to improve during my first year post-graduation. Be sure to follow the podcast at @PlaylistProfilesPodcast and subscribe on your favorite listening platform!

My Playlist for this topic:

Ready to Go - Panic at the Disco

With a Little Help from My Friends - The Beatles

A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman Cast

Follow us on Instagram: @PlaylistProfilesPodcast

Hello everyone and welcome back to Playlist Profiles the podcast where we explore inspiring people and big ideas through the music that touches our lives.

Our Guest today is the wonderful and brilliant Julien Rosenbloom. Julien is a Senior Partner at JUV Consulting and a junior at Rutgers University studying political science and economics, where he is a Lloyd C. Gardner Fellow in Leadership and Social Policy and a Ralph W. Voorhees Fellow in Public Service.  He was born in Venice, Italy and currently resides in central New Jersey.  As a Senior Partner at JUV, Julien has led projects in data analytics, healthcare, public health, telecommunications, and entertainment.  At Rutgers, Julien has been heavily involved with the Eagleton Institute of Politics, student government, the Center for Youth Political Participation, the Institute for Domestic and International Affairs, and the Office of Federal Relations.

Julien's Playlist:

Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter - Nina Simone

I Might Need Security - Chance the Rapper

Tadow - Fkj & Masego

Hello everyone! Today’s guest is Helen Liu! Helen is a Duke graduate and DC resident. She works in social impact consulting at the Advisory Board. In her free time, Helen runs in Rock Creek Park, volunteers with DC Public Schools, and attempts to cook. Her current goal is to become friends with her Instant Pot.. and its going okay! 

Helen's Playlist:

Fireside - Brett Bixby

Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld 

Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Follow the podcast on Instagram @PlaylistProfilesPodcast! 

Logo design: Shreya Murali

Intro/Outro Song: Roads of Gold - Doubleday

Today’s guest is Justin Schulberg! Justin Schulberg graduated as a Presidential Scholar from Rutgers University with a degree in Mathematics and Political Science, and additional studies in Spanish and Chinese. Justin has led Alternative Spring Break trips, served as the youngest Vice President of the Inter-fraternity Council, Senate Leader of the Rutgers University Senate, and student body president of Rutgers. Passionate about data-driven decision making in public policy, Justin works as a Business Technology Analyst in Deloitte's Government Consulting sector. At Deloitte, Justin has led the Spanish Language Table and currently leads Deloitte's Language Initiative.

Justin's Playlist:

Forever - Drake ft. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem 

Happy - Pharrell

Wet Dreamz- J. Cole

 On this episode of Playlist Profiles, I interview Tyrus Jackson! Tyrus was born and raised in Washington DC where he found an interest in politics. He went to high school at Bishop McNamara where he put his interest into practice by running for and being apart of student council for all 4 years. He additionally found a love of technical theater. These interests followed him to Rutgers as he was elected to the Rutgers student government and was the University Affairs Chair and got a student job working as technical crew for the student centers. He kept himself busy in college as in addition to those 2 roles he was also in Alpha Phi Omega which is a national service fraternity. After graduating from Rutgers with a degree in health administration with a minor in political science, he came back to DC and is now pursuing a masters degree in health policy and a law degree at George Washington University. His end goal is to create laws that will benefit the health of society.

Ty's Playlist:

I'm Still Here - John Rzeznik

7 Years - Lukas Graham

 Hero, Saint, Tyrant, Terrorist - The Reign of Kindo

Home - Daughtry 

Claudia Marconi was born Miami, FL and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. Living in Venezuela made her want to study politics to help developing countries find democracy. After graduating from Rutgers University she got a fellowship with Running Start, a non-partisan organization that empowers young women to run for office. As Congressional Fellow she interned for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Now, Claudia works on the Hill continuing her career in politics, and learning as much as she can to use it for when she becomes a Member of Congress.

Claudia's Playlist:

1. More Than This - Roxie Music

2. Dear Madam Barnum - XTC

3. Then She Appeared - XTC

Welcome to Season 2 of Playlist Profiles! In this episode, I discuss the ups and downs of mental wellness. 

Songs discussed:

get well soon - Ariana Grande

Diamond Heart - Lady GaGa

King of the Clouds - Panic! at the Disco

Show Must Go On - Queen

In this episode, we discuss the duality of friendships and why lifting each another up is the best thing that we can do for one another.

Evan Covello, a Wayne, NJ native,  graduated from Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in 2018. During his time at Rutgers, Evan served as the President of the 35,000+ Student Body, and served as the Associate Director of the Association of Big Ten Students. Today, Evan works as a grant writer for Millennium Strategies in Morristown, NJ, helping towns across the state secure funding for important projects.