Everyone has their definition of success. At LCC, we have a team dedicated to helping students formulate what success means to them and how to make it happen. Join our success coaches as they chat with students about overcoming challenges, reaching their goals, and making lifelong connections. Each episode offers tips, tricks, and practical advice to help you shine as an LCC Star.
Carson Lemon: Cultivating Purpose Through Exploration
On this episode, Carson Lemon is in studio to share his experience at Lansing Community College, where he learned the value of intentional exploration, practical decision-making, and meaningful mentorship. Through hands-on pursuits such as gardening and culinary practice, Carson developed skills that provided both personal balance and financial resilience while using LCC’s diverse academic environment to clarify his interests without the immediate pressures of a four-year institution. Support from advisors and his success coach, played a pivotal role in strengthening his confidence, expanding his professional network, and translating his interests into actionable goals. With plans to transfer to Michigan State University to study communications, Carson approaches his future with a pragmatic perspective, prioritizing a marketable education.
Website: Academic Success Coaching at LCC (https://www.lcc.edu/success-coaches/)
18 Aug 2026
Brett Vue: Involve Yourself in Your Own Life
On this episode, recent LCC graduate Brett Vue, shares how his college journey helped him discover his strengths in communication and psychology. After struggling academically and learning to take personal responsibility for his mistakes, Brett found support from LCC success coaches and gained confidence through becoming a youth soccer coach. Listen in, as he encourages students to slow down, get involved, and remember that setbacks are opportunities to grow.
Website: Academic Success Coaching at LCC (https://www.lcc.edu/success-coaches/)
21 Jul 2026
Creating Her Own Canvas With Grace: Jamya Luckett
On this episode, Jamya Luckett is in studio to share her inspiring journey of overcoming childhood challenges and pursuing her dreams at Lansing Community College. She reflects on the role of resilience, faith, and personal growth in shaping her identity while navigating entrepreneurship. Now exploring her passion for becoming a makeup artist, Maya’s story highlights the power of perseverance, gratitude, and staying committed to the goals that inspire us.
Website: Academic Success Coaching at LCC (https://www.lcc.edu/success-coaches/)
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