<p>This week, Alexis sits down with Austin Razavi—the Dean of Students at Oakland Unity Middle School in Oakland, California. The two chat about Austin's childhood, growing up Iranian, and the immense struggles he faced as a first year teacher in deep East Oakland. His work ethic and resiliency is so inspiring and he has some great advice to share. This week's challenge is to make a budget, girl!</p> <p>Be sure to follow Austin and the students along on Instagram at @unitymiddleschool.</p>

The Balanced Petite

Welcome to High Heels and a Briefcase, the podcast — a place where twenty-something women can come to hear the inspiring, painful, and beautiful stories of other girls just like them trying to make it big in this world. Whether you’re struggling with your career, trying to find yourself, looking for inspiration, or you just want to find some comfort amid the madness - I hope this podcast can be a place where you, my fellow sassy working girl, can find some comfort during your morning commute or while you’re sweating on the stair master. This is High Heels & A Briefcase, and welcome to the never ending struggle of adulthood. | Cover art by Kaitlyn Dornbier, theme song beat by Deadaktorz Beatz.