Millennial Commute

Episode 55 | Jen Randolph Reise | JD Navigator

Jen Randolph Reise is a securities and corporate governance attorney by training. She is in private practice at Briggs and Morgan, a large Minneapolis firm, and has worked in-house as SEC and compliance counsel at a public company. She also teaches business law courses as an adjunct/affiliated professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and has founded a tech-ed startup called JD Navigator to help lawyers, law students, and prospective law students chart their course: that is, to get the i...

Episode 54 | Robert Stucky: Engineering, Baseball, and Life

·         Robert's experience growing up in San Diego [1:50] ·         What Robert is up to now with his job [3:55] ·         What his experience was like playing baseball and having the opportunity to almost play at the little-league world series [5:46] ·         Other involvements in middle school and high school [8:06] ·         Leadership and volunteering experiences [10:05] ·         How the FCA and his faith helped Robert with his life journey [12:15] ·         Robert's college a...

Episode 53 | Fatty Sundays: a tale of two sisters -- National Pretzel Day

www.fattysundays.com Now featured in the Cornell Store as well as all over the web, Fatty Sundays is a pretzel bakery brought to you by Lauren Borowick and her sister Ali. I am proud to release this episode on National Pretzel Day! These pretzels are amazing—believe me, I’ve tried almost all of their flavors. I originally intended to share, but that didn’t happen for obvious reasons. I highly recommend you head over to their website and pick up several bags of toffee pretzel bites and varie...

Episode 52 | Chelsea Edwards: MIT, CalTech, and Beyond

Episode 51 | From being fired by his mom to owning four of the top 10 franchises | Chris Lynam

Some stories are so good that they seemingly defy reality. Enter Chris Lynam. He dropped out of school. His mom fired him from the family business. Like me, he wasn't going to become a professional basketball player. Fast forward to 2018, and he and his wife Daisy are owners and franchisees of four of the top ten Arthur Murray Dance Studios--a brand that has been dominating dance for over 100 years. How did dancing until 2am set off a chain reaction of success for Chris? What help did he ...

Episode 50 | Avi Estrin "The Reformed Student"

How did Avi go from dropping out of college to graduating at the top of his class? What does "The Reformed Student" mean? What tips does Avi have for students and professionals? What is it like living in New Zealand and Australia? Find out in this great episode. I have enjoyed Avi's writing on Quora for several months now (https://www.quora.com/profile/Avi-Estrin). You should check out what he's doing--very inspirational guy!

Episode 49 | College Admissions CEO Neha Gupta

Neha Gupta has started two successful college admissions and tutoring companies: Elite Private Tutors and College Shortcuts. Playing a role in lives of many children around the world, Neha has a team of experts that give her business an edge in serving the needs of the brightest young minds. I enjoyed meeting Neha and speaking with her on some of our favorite topics: college admissions, career planning, and more. See what she's doing!  http://eliteprivatetutors.com/ https://collegeshortcut...

Episode 48 | Ivy League vs. No College | Sean Corrigan

When I first approached Sean Corrigan about joining me on the podcast, I assumed we would do a phone recording. Being the traveler he is, Sean decided to fly out to Minnesota (during a snowstorm, no less) and give you this magical episode in person. A Serial Entrepreneur, Sean never went to college. Yet, he's engaged in highly intellectual activities of many shapes and sizes. He created a Nootropic Tea called "Cerebrew," which after a couple cups made me so productive I actually completed m...

Episode 47 | Getting Paid to Eat, and Why You Have More Free Time Than You Think | Carly Koemptgen

She started "food blogging" in high school. Now an entrepreneur with a growing social media business at University of Iowa, Carly Koemptgen makes most A students look like underachievers. My favorite parts from the episode:  Carly's tips to maximize your productivity The evolution of Carly's career, and how it applies to you Social Media Hacks Carly's recommended recipe (see link below) https://www.carlykoemptgen.com/ https://prominentyouth.com/2018/02/23/parmesan-garlic-shrimp/

Episode 46 | Lawyering, Personal Finance, and Life Skills | Jennifer Taylor Chan

One of Canada's leading personal finance bloggers and also an Employment Lawyer, Jennifer Taylor Chan is doing big things in Toronto. Jennifer and I met for coffee on my last consulting trip and immediately bonded over law, entrepreneurship, and writing. She also challenged me to write a book. More on that in the future. :) Check out what she's doing at: https://www.quora.com/profile/Jennifer-Taylor-353 https://jennifertchan.net/ https://twitter.com/jennifertchan

Episode 45 | Guest Appearance on "The Mastermind Within" Podcast

I'm not the only one podcasting in Minnesota. In this episode, I'm guesting on my buddy Erik Tozier's podcast, "The Mastermind Within." Erik lives and blogs career success, personal finance, and common sense. The dude has drive, and he's one of my smartest and best friends. He's probably going to be a millionaire before I finish law school. Although we love competing on our social media presences, I can't help but want to buy him coffee every time we get together because he's a great guy. I...

Episode 44 | From CalTech to Stanford to Facebook: 5 Time Quora TW Jessica Su

Getting into California's best schools. CS + Machine learning. Top Writer. Genius. These are all things that come to mind when I think of Jessica Su. From wanting to go to CalTech as a five-year-old, to getting over 80,000 followers and 28 Million views on Quora, to doing a PhD at Stanford and soon full-time work at Facebook, Jessica is taking Silicon Valley by storm.  I've been wanting to have this conversation for months now... and here it is. Some things Jessica talks about: 1. why appl...

Episode 43 | How to Avoid Leadersh*t Through Storytelling: Live from New York and San Francisco

Learn, Laugh, Lead: How to Avoid a Huge Leadershit is the industrial roll of toilet paper the professional world has been hoping for. This book will teach you communication techniques on how to better relate to people and help you become an epic speaker and storyteller. From our interviews with executives and entrepreneurs to college presidents, we give you the golden lessons of life in a short and hilarious book about leadershits. This comedic story is a perfect read for young leaders, you...

Episode 42: Fanmail Responses

Hey guys, I've been swamped with questions lately from the audience, so I'm glad to answer some of them and hopefully give you guys something to chew on! Covering topics like "what frustrates college admissions officers?" "What do I do if I hate my career?" and "what is elite?" Fun episode! :)

Episode 41: Cutting to the Core of Career Satisfaction over Breakfast

People often say, "less is more." I don't like that. It's too vague. While recently having breakfast with a friend, I asked, "when does less become more," and this episode answers that question--and more.  Career planning--for students and entrepreneurs, especially--is all about choices. Options. This episode serves as a great tool to get you thinking about what options and choices best serve your interests, and how to eliminate the chores.  

Episode 40: Major Red Flags in College Admissions

Other than the Canadian red flag (just kidding, shout out to my Canadian buddies), what are some of the major red flags that can get you rejected from colleges and universities? Listen to this episode to make sure you are not committing any of these possibly fatal errors.

Episode 39 | 2017 Recap & 2018 Preview

What's up guys, it's Ben Peters. Join me for an episode in which I break down 2017 at Millennial Commute and talk about the goals and awesome content on slate for 2018.  If you don't have time to listen to the show, here's what you'll miss out on: 2018 will be dedicated to: 1. Targeted information and "DIY" episodes for high school students in various stages of the college admissions process. 2. "DIY" episodes on navigating career uncertainty including networking, career hacking, work/li...

Episode 38 | Cambridge, Harvard, and Venture Capital in Asia | Chia Jeng Yang

Many people dream of going to Cambridge. Perhaps even more dream of attending Harvard. Listen to my conversation with Chia Jeng Yang who has done BOTH! I call Chia an "international polymath" because he is so smart, funny, and clever. Chia comes to you from Singapore and currently works for Daraz/Rocket Internet, a $6 Billion venture builder. I believe Chia is the most underrated writer on Quora. See his writing on Quora here: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chia-Jeng-Yang

Episode 37 | Monetizing Passion; Finding a Career Through Handstands | Rod Strozier

Instagram can lead to....what?! Join my friend Rod Strozier for an incredible conversation on finding a career following your passion. You don't even need to know how to do handstands. Rod's worst nightmare: dry chicken breast. Follow Rod Strozier at composition_r on Instagram to see what he's up to. Great conversation for career planning!

Episode 36 | I went another podcast, and here's what happened...

I recently guested on Engel Jones' "12 Minute Convos." We had a great time, he asked some interesting questions, and I gained a fresh perspective on career planning. Here, I break down our discussion and add my perspective on the takeaways for you guys. Engel's questions are incredibly insightful. Check out Engel's podcast below!! https://twelveminuteconvos.com/

Episode 35 | Working for Netflix, Master's Degrees, and Career Strategies | Bengisu Fikri

Join my friend Bengisu Fikri as we chat internet work experiences, early career development, advanced degrees, and how to minimize risk for your education and career. Great convo for students, young professionals, and internationals! :)

Episode 34 | The Guinea Pig of Millennial Personal Finance | Erik Tozier

How does personal finance apply to your education, career planning, academic career, and lifestyle? Should you buy a house? Should you blog? My special guest and Human Guinea Pig Erik Tozier answers these questions, and more, in Episode 34. Great episode for students, young professionals, and parents.  Links to posts we discussed: https://www.themastermindwithin.com/fin-edu/backed-out-accepted-purchase-agreement/ https://www.themastermindwithin.com/fin-edu/who-says-houses-arent-good-investm...

Episode 33 | Going Viral, Becoming an Extrovert, and Writing Copy

Can you go viral? Learn from Saad Zaeem what it takes to get to the front of the headlines, how to use the "once a day" trick to hack your career and social life, and why college isn't the best learning medium for all highly intelligent people. Saad's book recommendations: Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy Advertising Secrets of the Written Word by Joseph Sugarman The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert

Episode 32 | Turning Down Harvard? | Schwarzman Scholar Max Seunik

Max Seunik is a degree candidate at Tsinghua Univeristy in Beijing as one of 110 of the inaugural cohort of Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded graduate program focused on leadership & China (3% acceptance rate).  Most recently he led two national field studies in Uganda aimed at evaluating development interventions with Innovations for Poverty Action, a global non-profit that discovers effective solutions to global poverty problems. He serves as Deputy Executive Director of Young Diplomats...

Episode 31 | Careers of the Future | Jake Pickens

Live from Minneapolis, Jake Pickens and I discuss careers of the future, the application of technology to career planning, and the ramifications of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on the workplace! Great episode for students, young professionals, and parents!

Minisode 3: What you can learn from my Weekend Warrior lifestyle

As an experiment, I played eight hours of tennis this weekend. Learn why I don't recommend becoming a weekend warrior, and what you can do if you don't have time to exercise during the week!

Episode 30 | Egyptian Fulbright Scholar Nader Abdelrazik | Dynamic Career Change and Activism

What does it take to become a Fulbright Scholar? Join UC Berkeley alum Nader Abdelrazik on Millennial Commute for an incredible conversation on dynamic career change, activism, and learn how you can get involved today, regardless of your background or experience!

Episode 29 | Nicolas Cole | Monetizing Your Passion, Finding Your Voice, and Living The Dream

Join three time Quora Top Writer Nicolas Cole and me for an exciting conversation on Entrepreneurship, Writing, Personal Branding, and what it's like to move to Los Angeles to pursue entrepreneurship full-time in the creative business!

Episode 28 | Dandan Zhu: Google, Diversity, and Getting Published

My good friend and Quora Top Writer Dandan Zhu joins me again on the podcast and discusses her recent publishing in Time, HuffPost, Forbes, Apple News, HuffPost UK, Newsweek, The Ladders, Inc, and Observer. Today's episode is brought to you by Dandan Global, Dandan's headhunting and career coaching company helping professionals achieve the life and career you envision. Check out Dandanglobal.com and the Daily DANDAN Podcast if you're ready to start your career in headhunting and recruitment...

Episode 27: Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss on "B.S., Inc."

B.S. Incorporated, called one of the Top 10 Business Books of 2016 by Wealth Management, in addition to receiving other praise and critical acclaim, is a must read! Authors Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss join me for an insightful conversation on their 40+ years of corporate communications experience, career advice, and having a meaningful career! Pick up a copy and see what they do at http://www.rockandvossbooks.com/

Minisode 2: Want to Become a CEO? Embrace Social Responsibility!

Why are the best leaders of America's top companies embracing social responsibility? We have seen how ignoring social responsibility can be catastrophic at companies like Uber and Google in recent months. In this Minisode, I discuss how CEO's of the future will need to take responsibility for our nation's most pressing social issues.

Episode 26: Huffington Post contributor and recent Columbia Law grad Tom White

Hi Everyone, in Episode 26 I'm joined by Huffington Post contributor and recent Columbia Law graduate Tom White who talks about Study Abroad, choosing a career path, and becoming a published writer! Great conversation for college applicants, students, and those who are thinking of professional studies!

Minisode 1: Discrimination in College Admissions

You might have heard Harvard is being sued in a class action lawsuit for "discrimination" in college admissions. In this minisode, I discuss the lawsuit, the standard for "merit" in college admissions, major players in the affirmative action/merit-based discussion, and the future of race in college admissions.

Episode 25: Side Hustle Success with Hip-Hop Artist El.I.Be

What makes for a successful side hustle? How can you achieve your dream of being an artist? Listen to my conversation with hip-hop artist El.I.Be, recipient of the Minnesota Artist Initiative Grant, to hear his great story! Check out El's website: www.elibemusic.com and follow him on Spotify!

Episode 24: Career Conversations, College Admissions, and Quora

Join Millennial Commute for common career questions, college application questions, and academic success questions. This episode is designed for all Millennials and features answers to many popular Quora questions I have received.

Episode 23: Early Career Development and Networking

Join Millennial Commute for a conversation on passion-based early career development and networking! 

Episode 22: Deep Thoughts with Henry Jones

I had a great conversation with my friend Henry Jones, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, regarding career development and planning, entrepreneurship, and life satisfaction. We had some very deep thoughts, and I really enjoyed today's show. Great episode for anyone curious about motivation, career planning, and general satisfaction. Henry has a very interesting story and let's all encourage him to start a podcast of his own!  Check out what Henry is doing at www.themastermindwithin.c...

Episode 21: Navigating Career Uncertainty

Drawing on my experience, I share tips for navigating the rocky waters of career uncertainty, for all ages!! Special thanks to my dear mom for joining me on the show. :)

Episode 20: International Admissions, Law School, and Ping Pong?

From growing up in China to college at Yale and law school at NYU, Yujia Feng's story is incredibly interesting. My favorite part is learning about how Yujia introduced an English language newspaper to her high school, where most students primarily spoke Chinese and Japanese. Yujia also is a mean ping-pong player and I have challenged her. Stay tuned for the results! :D

Episode 19: Mehak Vohra on "Start-up Science" and being the Youngest Marketer in the Bay

Join Mehak Vohra, founder and CEO of Jamocha Media, for a conversation on start-up culture, Jamocha Media, and Mehak's journey from West Virginia to Purdue to San Francisco. A must listen for any entrepreneurial kids, parents, and those interested in start-up culture.

Episode 18: Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, and a touch of Philosophy

Join Computer Science student Kyle Loomis and me for a conversation on education, quantitative finance, management information systems, and the philosophy of technology. A great story on college admissions, finding your fit, and leveraging supply and demand for success. Kyle's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his activities inside and outside school. Kyle is a Computer Science and MIS double major student at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You can reach him with questions about t...

Episode 17: If you know anyone with ADHD, you'll want to know this guy

My friend Kyle Nelson is tackling the issues faced by those with ADHD. Listen to Kyle's story about his business "Cubefulness" and hear what great things he is doing to spread ADHD awareness!

Maidbot CEO Micah Green on Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and Success at 20

What is it like to leave college at 19 to form a successful robotics business? Find out from Maidbot CEO and Founder Micah Green, a serial entrepreneur who is doing big things to innovate the hospitality industry! A must-listen for all students, young professionals, and Hotelies!

Episode 15: Students and Young Professionals, You Won't Want to Miss This: Author Erik Van Mechelen

What does it take to drop your incredibly successful corporate career to embark on pursuing your artistic passion? A lot of guts! Find out the true story, and why Erik Van Mechelen is one of the best and brightest young authors in Minnesota! From Erik: With questions you can email me directly, I'm also looking for proofreaders and artists for maps and concept art for characters, settings, different races [email protected]  But if you want to casually follow what it's like to take...

Episode 14: Millennials are Great! HR Professional Amber Feldkamp on Generational Differences

Join my special guest Amber Feldkamp from Chicago on our podcast episode. Amber has a decade of HR experience and knows firsthand what makes Millennials like you so awesome!

Episode 13: Internship to IRONMAN!

My special guest Jasmine Patel talks about her story getting an internship for the Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation, getting hired full-time as the Outreach Coordinator, and now doing an IRONMAN this summer to raise awareness for her foundation!

Episode 12: What does it take to graduate from an Ivy League School in just 3 years?!

Learn from my special guest, Food and Beverage Manager and Certified Sommelier Matt Kurtas, what it takes to efficiently fast-track your career success at ANY level. Matt is an incredibly hardworking and motivating individual who will teach you his strategies and thought process that have given him such great career success in such a short period of time!

Episode 11: Interviewing for Excellence

What does it take to get 100% offers from every interview? Learn about nailing your interviews whether they are for college, grad school, or jobs, from a pro!

Episode 10: Why Supply & Demand are everything

Millennial Commute host Ben Peters on education, admissions, fit, and responses to common Quora questions relating to Ivy League schools. Enjoy!

Episode 9: 7 out of 10 people have WHAT in their bank account?

Join me in Episode 9 for an interesting conversation on Personal Finance with my friend and Quantitative Analyst Erik Tozier. In addition to working in banking, Erik runs a personal development and growth blog called "The Mastermind Within."