The Spirit of Success

19/12/2024

Education & Boxwood Learning Center with Marie Thelusma-Chase: The Spirit of Success (S4, Ep. 3)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CUwRL1WuGw&lc=UgyXMb9UiEtoqD0zOrF4AaABAg
Guest: Marie Thelusma-Chase (Marie Thelusma-Chase, Boxwood Learning Center)
Hi! On the 3rd episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, Mrs. Marie Thelusma-Chase, the innovative, driven, and accomplished founder of the Boxwood Learning Center, and I talk about careers in education, the nonprofit sector, what is a certified fundraising executive, how to develop and carry out an effective education system, how to effectively aid and provide support for "troubled" kids, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments down below! Thanks for watching and don't forget to keep challenging yourself to make your spirit soar to new heights!
TW: This episode has mentions of incarceration, v*olence, teen pregnancy, and brief mentions of su*c*de. If any of these may be sensitive topics for you, I recommend that you skip this episode and we will see you in the next one. Thanks for your understanding.
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Thanks for inviting me to your show...I actually cried watching it...especially about the needs of our teen parents. Thanks again.

09/11/2023

On October 31st, I had the pleasure of participating in the Changemakers Panel at UMD, hosted by . It was wonderful getting to talk with students about my social impact experiences, The Spirit of Success, and .arabic. It was also wonderful to meet so many cool peers doing amazing work (whom I’ve tagged in the pictures - be sure to check out their initiatives and learn how they’re making positive change!)

07/11/2023

so excited to announce a workshop I will be hosting coming up!! ⬇️

What is The Spirit of Success? - Workshop and Dialogue will be on November 16, 2023 at MICA in STAMP Student Union, Rm 1121. 💌🗓️ RSVP for this event in the link in bio or via the link in the linktree. We will be discussing a plethora of topics and information as detailed on the posted flyer so please come out and I look forward to meeting and discussing with you all!! 😁🎙️

Thanks to for providing a space for the workshop to happen and for their help in me bringing this to life as an Accelerator Fellow for the fall 2023 semester!

18/04/2022

Medicine with Dr. Clarion Johnson: The Spirit of Success (S.4, Ep. 2)
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRuHb9FfEOk&t=368s
Guest: Dr. Clarion Johnson (Clarion Johnson)
Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, Dr. Clarion Johnson, well-known, highly-respected, and accomplished, and I talk about careers medicine, specifically cardiology, internal medicine, occupational medicine, and corporate medicine. Dr. Johnson and I discuss what got him interested in pursuing medicine, how his beliefs and values influence his approach to medicine, what his experiences have been working in the corporate, clinic, and global medical spheres has been and the pros and cons between them, sharing his working in malaria prevention and treatment, what is involved in the global application of medical programs across the world, what values and characteristics are key in enhancing the impact of one's service in healthcare, some of his inspiring stories from on the field, his advice for those looking to pursue a similar career path or choose a speciality in medical school, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments down below! Thanks for watching and don't forget to keep challenging yourself to make your spirit soar to new heights!
To watch or listen to the full length episode, search “The Spirit of Success” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast, and/or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, Dr. Clarion Johnson, well-known, highly-respected, and accomplished, and I talk about careers me...

18/04/2022

Medicine with Dr. Clarion Johnson: The Spirit of Success (S.4, Ep. 2)
Guest: Dr. Clarion Johnson (FB: Clarion Johnson)
Hi! On the 2nd episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, Dr. Clarion Johnson, well-known, highly-respected, and accomplished, and I talk about careers medicine, specifically cardiology, internal medicine, occupational medicine, and corporate medicine. Dr. Johnson and I discuss what got him interested in pursuing medicine, how his beliefs and values influence his approach to medicine, what his experiences have been working in the corporate, clinic, and global medical spheres has been and the pros and cons between them, sharing his working in malaria prevention and treatment, what is involved in the global application of medical programs across the world, what values and characteristics are key in enhancing the impact of one's service in healthcare, some of his inspiring stories from on the field, his advice for those looking to pursue a similar career path or choose a speciality in medical school, and more! I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think by sharing your thoughts in the comments down below! Thanks for watching and don't forget to keep challenging yourself to make your spirit soar to new heights!
To watch or listen to the full length episode, search “The Spirit of Success” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast, and/or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Be sure to follow our page for updates, new episodes, and to be able to ask questions you would like to have me talk about on the show with guests!
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04/04/2022

Music & Afrobeat with R Mixy: The Spirit of Success (S.4, Ep.1)
Guest: R Mixy (R Mixy) and Link: https://youtu.be/UbkdWfCGGeM
Hi! On the 1st episode of season 4 of The Spirit of Success, R Mixy (Olinga Njang), a beloved, creative, and well-known artist, and I talk about careers in music, including topics particularly related to the AfroBeat industry. R Mixy and I discuss what got him interested in singing, songwriting, and music, how his beliefs and values inspire him and his music, the role of music in society, the role of music in his family, how he creates a safe community space for his fan base online to be engaged and interact in uplifting manners, the role of community and music in building community, advice he has for those looking to follow a similar career path, a special appearance, and more!
To watch or listen to the full length episode, search “The Spirit of Success” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Google Podcast, and/or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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Do you want to pursue a future in singing, songwriting, music, or afrobeat? Let us know what you thought about this episode and your future ambitions in the comments below 💙