Show notes
Dr. Terra Hall, Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Pepperdine, joined RISE Podcast Producer Bo Jaden James at the RISE Roundtable. Dr. Hall shares her inspiring faith-driven journey of resilience and her work in cultivating community for all students. We also hear from three Pepperdine community members, who each how they have found a sense of belonging at Pepperdine to enhance their social and cognitive resilience: Molleigh Pompilio, Greek Life Coordinator; Kōlea Suehiro, Student Resident Advisor; and Harold Aguayo-Raya, Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs. Connect with us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @pepperdinerise YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PepperdineRISE-fb2vz?si=qtjB7yWoqwsJhte9 Website: www.pepperdine.edu/rise/ Share Your Thoughts!: https://forms.gle/HztkVNgrW85bvvd1A In this episode, we discuss the following: 0:33 Pepperdine community members share how they have found a sense of belonging 4:50 Dr. Hall's role and impact at Pepperdine University 8:35 Dr. Hall's journey to Pepperdine 9:45 How Dr. Hall got into the work of community belonging 12:14 Dr. Hall defines resilience as a commitment and a recognition of the resilience of others 16:20 How Dr. Hall leans on faith and scripture to navigate challenging and difficult situations in her life 20:20 Dr. Hall's spiritual dimension of resilience practice of early prayer and meditation 23:42 The significance of a spiritual community for resilience 24:49 Intentional resilience habits that Dr. Hall is practicing 29:17 The power of cultivating community amid changing circumstances 32:40 Students who showed Dr. Hall what resilience can look like 37:15 Dr. Hall's message for students 40:09 Confronting imposter syndrome and increasing belonging



