The Actualized Self

About The Actualized Self

Each episode, we highlight world-class leaders and solopreneurs to learn how they started, along with the tools, habits, and routines they employ to lead and grow impact. We dive deep on strategy, hacks, and more to provide you with tactical advice you can use in your Career.

Publisher

Mike O'Connor

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2023

Latest episode

17 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Building America Through Education: A Conversation with Nick Anderson

   Nick Anderson, former Washington Post education reporter and current senior vice president at the American Council on Education, shares insights on higher education's role as a cornerstone of American opportunity and prosperity. • ACE represents 1,600 colleges and universities across all sectors of higher education • Higher education has become increasingly polarized despite historically being a bipartisan issue • The economic impact of higher education includes workforce development, region...

2. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Be the Wolf: Finding Your Authentic Self with Genea Barnes

   Genea Barnes, founder of Be the Wolf, discusses reconnecting with your authentic self to revolutionize your business and life in this interview with the host.

3. 

   15 May 2025

   Reshaping Student Loans Through Collective Bargaining: Chris Abkarians & Juno's Journey

   Navigating the complex world of student loans just got a whole lot easier. Chris Abkarians, founder of Juno, shares the fascinating origin story of how a simple Google spreadsheet comparing MBA loan offers transformed into a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing student financial aid. The revelation that sparked Juno's creation will shock you: identical borrower profiles can receive interest rates that differ by 3-4% between lenders – a discrepancy that translates to thousands of do...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

37,063

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

92

Engagement

32

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