Young Global Leaders
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Podcast Overview
<p>Need a dose of hope? Listen to these conversations with inspiring young people from around the world. </p><p><br>If you want to hear what forging common ground looks like in practice, look no further. </p><p><br></p><p>I met these youngsters during the 2024-25 academic year, when I was Dean of Baret Scholars, a global gap year program with around 100 students from 40+ countries. We traveled together to seven global regions over the course of 8 1/2 months, during which they formed a tight-knit, loving community, grounded in the certainty that we collectively create a better future for all. They've generously agreed to let me interview them, so that their wisdom, optimism, and brilliance can shine forth for everyone's benefit. </p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear terms like "morning program," "afternoon options," "fellows," "fellowships," etc. These refer to different design elements of the program. The details don't matter; you'll be able to get the basic meaning from context. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p>
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Publishing Since
10/27/2025
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Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
Christiaan Burger
Christiaan Burger reflects on his global journey that didn’t go according to plan — and turned out better for it. From South Africa to Japan to a small liberal arts college in the U.S., Christiaan traces how each new context reshaped who he was, often in surprising ways. What stays constant is his instinct to lean into the unexpected. The Baret Scholars year emerges as a turning point: a crash course in uncertainty, adaptability, and saying yes to what the moment offers. Along th...
April 6, 2026
Kazim Tug
What a joy speaking with Kazim! Here are a few of the themes from our conversation: Identity & Belonging: Navigating a "binary" Northern Irish upbringing as a mixed-race Muslim, and finding a sense of home within international cohorts. The Power of Unlearning: Shedding first impressions and biases while learning to balance high-octane social energy with necessary solitude. Reentry Realities: The jarring transition from global travels to 12-hour factory shifts, and the value of stayin...
March 23, 2026
Juliana Bakhtsizina
In this episode, Juliana Bakhtsizina and I cover a number of fun and interesting topics, including the "unlearning" required to become a global citizen. Juliana shares her transition from a rigid, plan-oriented academic mindset to one that embraces the unpredictability of experiential learning. From navigating the "logistical nightmare" of a lost passport in New York City, to co-founding the student-run magazine Étoile, Juliana shows us how growth is rarely a passive byproduct of travel; it c...
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- What is Young Global Leaders?
<p>Need a dose of hope? Listen to these conversations with inspiring young people from around the world. </p><p><br>If you want to hear what forging common ground looks like in practice, look no further. </p><p><br></p><p>I met these youngsters during the 2024-25 academic year, when I was Dean of Baret Scholars, a global gap year program with around 100 students from 40+ countries. We traveled together to seven global regions over the course of 8 1/2 months, during which they formed a tight-knit, loving community, grounded in the certainty that we collectively create a better future for all. They've generously agreed to let me interview them, so that their wisdom, optimism, and brilliance can shine forth for everyone's benefit. </p><p><br></p><p>You'll hear terms like "morning program," "afternoon options," "fellows," "fellowships," etc. These refer to different design elements of the program. The details don't matter; you'll be able to get the basic meaning from context. </p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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