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  • Most Likely to Become a Life-changing Teacher with Amanda Calzada, educator
    Nov 11 2024

    Do you remember THAT teacher — the one that made all the difference for you?

    In this episode, Janelle chats with Amanda about the teacher that inspired her to become a world class educator. She also shares about her Mexican-American family, the secret charisma great teachers posess, and the wildest thing that's happened in her classroom. If you've ever thought about teaching, don't miss this episode!

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    25 Min.
  • Most Likely to Give Voice to Your Favorite Show with Ashleigh Hairston, actor/writer/producer
    Nov 4 2024

    *WARNING: This episode contains astonishing character voices, outrageous vocal warm-ups, and seriously practical tips for building self-confidence.*

    How did a free-spirited young girl grow up to become a voice actor, writer, and producer? What's it like shaping shows like Craig of the Creek, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Fairly OddParents: A New Wish? Follow Ashleigh's journey from her childhood love of sitcoms through her successful, multi-faceted career in television.

    Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcast

    To keep up with Ashleigh, follow her on Instagram.

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    31 Min.
  • Most Likely to Become a Healthcare Professional & Creator with Clara Jones, nurse practioner
    Oct 28 2024

    Nurse Clara shares how she grew into her Korean-American identity, why she decided not to become a doctor, and the wide variety of nursing careers you can pursue. She also delves into the nitty gritty (and occasionally bloody) details of nursing life, and gives tactical guidance for building important relationships. Episode spoiler: Giving a newborn baby its first-ever bath is reeeally tricky.

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    To keep up with Nurse Clara, follow her on Instagram.

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    24 Min.
  • Most Likely to Become a Groundbreaking Scientist with Dr. Raven Baxter, molecular biologist
    Oct 21 2024

    Dr. Raven (aka "Raven the Science Maven") wants you to know: You're already a scientist. In this episode, she chats with Janelle about overcoming early struggles with math, changing the game when it comes to Black representation, and how it was actually her first job at Burger King that taught her... not everything is as it seems.

    Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit: https://www.donorschoose.org/podcast

    To keep up with Dr. Raven, check out her podcast The Science of Life on YouTube.

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    34 Min.
  • Most Likely to Create Her Own Recipe for Success: Christina Tosi, CEO of Milkbar & award-winning chef
    Oct 14 2024

    How does baking build community? What goes into a viral pie? Can a self-proclaimed "midwestern girl" thrive in the male-dominated New York restaurant scene?

    Christina Tosi's got the answers, and she's sharing all of them!

    Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her new collab with the Kelce brothers and shares the secret ingredient that makes a perfect cookie every time.

    Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose is sponsored by KPMG. To learn more about the show, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcast

    To keep up with Christina, follow her on Instagram.

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    36 Min.
  • Most Likely to Star on Broadway: Jose Llana, singer & actor
    Sep 30 2024

    From The King & I on Broadway to Fatboy Slim's musical, Jose Llana is no stranger to performing at the highest levels. But as a young, gay, Asian-American immigrant, his path was anything but assured. In this chat with Janelle, Jose unpacks Filipino karaoke culture, reveals how he talked his way into his first big audition, and reflects on the ever-evolving theater industry. (And, yes, he sings for us, too.)

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    To keep up with Jose, follow him on Instagram.

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    26 Min.
  • Most Likely to Style Iconic Characters: Eric Daman, costume designer
    Sep 8 2024

    How does a small-town kid from Michigan end up designing the costumes on Gossip Girl? Eric chats with Janelle about how to be brave, find your style, and follow your dreams. Plus, he gives the inside scoop on creating iconic TV characters and reuniting with Blake Lively for the buzzy new film, It Ends With Us.

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    To keep up with Eric, follow him on Instagram.

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    30 Min.
  • Most Likely to Redefine Beauty: Amy Liu, founder of Tower 28
    Sep 8 2024

    Growing up Asian American in a majority-white California community, Amy Liu wasn't the most obvious pick to shake up the beauty industry, but that's exactly what she did. The Tower 28 founder chats with Janelle about entrepreneurship, TikTok virality, owning your identity, and how pushing industry boundaries is possible — once you've challenged the boundaries set by your parents!

    To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage https://www.donorschoose.org/podcast

    To keep up with the latest from Amy, follow her on Instagram.

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    37 Min.