It's an Honor

About It's an Honor

Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.

Publisher

W.A. Franke Honors College

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2023

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Generative Ai and Leading with Curiosity with Absci founder and CEO Sean McClain

   Sean McClain, a former student of Dean Pollard and, now, the founder and CEO of Absci, (https://www.absci.com/) sits down with Dean Pollard to discuss his journey from undergraduate at the University of Arizona to successful entrepreneur. Absci is on a mission to create biologics for patients faster, as an innovative drug creation company unlocking novel biology through generative AI.

2. 

   28 May 2026

   Disrupting the Path: Finding Purpose with Ravi Ram

   In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ravi Ram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisram/), a Flinn Scholar and University of Arizona Honors alumnus, about curiosity, global exploration, and the pursuit of purpose. Ravi reflects on his interdisciplinary academic journey, his transformative experiences studying abroad across Latin America, Asia, and Europe, and the lessons he learned about culture, community, and self-discovery. The conversation explores his transition from consulting to a more purpose-driven career, the importance of “disturbing the equilibrium,” and how mindfulness, resilience, and perspective shape meaningful growth. Ravi Ram is a leadership consultant who works with organizations around the world to build high-performing teams through executive coaching, strategy, and leadership development. A former consultant at McKinsey and executive at Springboard, he has worked across multiple continents and industries, helping leaders and organizations grow with purpose. He is also the host of Wandering with Ravi Ram (https://www.raviram.com/post/wandering-with-ravi-ram), a podcast focused on learning, reflection, and the evolving journeys of its guests.

3. 

   18 May 2026

   Rethinking Healthcare Through Integrative Medicine with Dr. Stephen Dahmer

   In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Stephen Dahmer (https://medicine.arizona.edu/person/stephen-dahmer)—Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (https://awcim.arizona.edu/) at the University of Arizona—about the role of curiosity, global experience, and interdisciplinary thinking in shaping modern healthcare. Dr. Dahmer reflects on his journey from medical school to integrative medicine, including formative experiences as a medical interpreter and time spent living in Brazil. Throughout the conversation, he explores the principles of integrative medicine, emphasizing whole-person care, prevention, patient partnership, and the importance of understanding the cultural and personal context behind every patient’s health. Dr. Dahmer (https://www.stephendahmermd.com/) is a physician, researcher, and educator dedicated to advancing evidence-based integrative medicine. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and fellowship-trained at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, he is triple board-certified in Family, Integrative, and Lifestyle Medicine. His career has included academic and clinical roles at institutions such as Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the University of Arizona, and his work continues to shape new approaches to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32