Make the Leap Podcast

Make the Leap

Ross Education
Make the Leap focuses on the many economic hurdles facing college students, lower-income individuals, and those striving to move up the social ladder. Host George Grayeb pays special attention to social mobility, career opportunities and the support that people need along the way.
A Journey: From Medical Assistant to Student Advocate
Host George Grayeb is joined by Rochelle Hoskins to discuss Rochelle's journey to becoming a Medical Assistant, career path after graduation, passion for student success, and desire to help people find the resources they need to succeed.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Jul 19, 2023
24 min
A Complex Triangle: The Intersection of Religion, Education and Poverty
Host George Grayeb is joined by Randy Wassink, a co-leader at Keystone Community Church in Ada, MI. The pair discuss the intersection of religion, education and poverty.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Jun 15, 2023
45 min
Child Poverty- Education Against All Odds
Host George Grayeb is joined by Danielle Millman, President at Otter Learning, to discuss the importance of education in overcoming poverty and the education obstacles that impede social mobility.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Dec 12, 2022
52 min
When a Good Thing Goes Bad: College Students and Digital Poverty
Ross' George Grayeb is joined by Kathy Lueckeman, a higher education professional, Salesforce MVP, and experienced leader in closing the digital divide. The pair discuss multiple aspects and obstacles faced by students lacking digital resources.<Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Oct 31, 2022
47 min
Over 2.9 Million Students Start College. Who Graduates?
One in eight low-income students earns a degree or professional certification. Why is being poor an impediment to getting the education that gets you out of poverty?Join host George Grayeb and guest Micaela Alpers, Chief Business Officer at Career EDGE, as they discuss poverty, education and the struggle the poor have with getting the education they deserve.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Sep 13, 2022
1 hr 11 min
Student Loans, Value of College & Options for Reform
Ross' George Grayeb chats with Tom Netting, an experienced public policy advisor working in higher education legislative and regulatory affairs. The pair discuss student loans, the value of college and options for reform.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2022
1 hr 9 min
Poor in Education and Poor in Health: Link between Education, Poverty and Health Inequality
In this episode, we chat with Ovell Barbee, the Chief Human Resource Officer at Indiana University Health, about the link between education, poverty and health inequality.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
May 9, 2022
42 min
Suhir Alejeli - The Education of an Immigrant
In this episode our own George Grayeb chats with Ross student Suhir Alejeli, an immigrant from Libya, about her experience and education.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Mar 30, 2022
25 min
Poverty to Prison: Relationship between education and incarceration
In this episode we listen to a conversation between Ross’ George Grayeb and Buddy Hoskinson, the Executive Director for Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance and Chairman of the Unemployment Insurance Commission under the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. The pair discuss poverty, inequality and incarceration.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Feb 28, 2022
43 min
The Role of Education in Overcoming Poverty
In this episode we listen to a conversation between Ross’ George Grayeb and India Tips of ABHES as they discuss India’s background, the role of education in overcoming poverty and other factors that impact social mobility.Stay up to date on Make the Leap by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Jan 24, 2022
36 min