Inspiring students to stand out, step up, and take action.
The NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast is the flagship NSHSS podcast, a dynamic blend of student voices, expert interviews, and inspiring stories that spotlight what it truly means to be a scholar and global citizen. Designed for high-achieving students and the families and educators who support them, this show explores the path from ambition to action.
Each episode features practical insights on leadership, college and career readiness, scholarships, innovation, global engagement, and personal development. Whether we're breaking down real-world skills, amplifying member stories, or connecting with industry trailblazers, The NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast keeps listeners engaged, informed, and motivated between NSHSS events and webinars.
This is your space to learn, grow, and unlock opportunities.
The NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast is brought to you by the National Society of High School Scholars. The intro and outro music was produced by NSHSS ambassador Saige Leggette.
In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Eljin Rhymes, an NSHSS scholarship recipient, industrial engineer, and entrepreneur, to talk about what it really looks like to move from college into the professional world.
In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Sheronda Dorsey, a retired CIA C-suite executive, leadership coach, and former Associate Director of Talent, to explore how today’s students can build the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
In part two, the conversation continues by looking ahead to the skills students will need in an AI-driven world. Fabian explains why human capabilities, judgment, emotional intelligence, storytelling, creativity, and adaptability are becoming more important, not less, as technology transforms the future of work.
In part one of this two-part episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Fabian DeRozario, Executive Director of the NSHSS Foundation and global leadership facilitator, to explore the foundational skills that shape long-term success.
In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we’re joined by Will Geiger, the Co-founder and CEO of Scholarships360, to uncover one of the most common questions students ask: What are scholarship reviewers really looking for?
In this episode, we talk with Piper Coffey, VP of Adolescent Clinical Services at Skyland Trail, for Mental Health Awareness Month, to talk about something many students experience but don’t always know how to navigate, what to do when you’re struggling, or when someone you care about is.
We sit down with Tanya M. Odom, an internationally recognized educator, thought leader, and coach, to explore one of the biggest challenges students face during college applications and early career steps: self-doubt.
In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Latoya Henry and Becca Bullen from the Captain Planet Foundation to explore how students can make a real impact on the environment, starting with simple, everyday actions.
In this episode of NSHSS Scholars Connect, we sit down with Senior Administrator of Scholarships Alexis Anderson to offer students a clear and supportive guide to strengthening their scholarship applications.
In this episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with Ludvig Nobel to explore the enduring legacy of the Nobel family and what it means for today’s students.
In the first episode of the NSHSS Scholars Connect Podcast, we sit down with James (Jim) Lewis, co-founder of NSHSS, to explore the story, vision, and purpose behind one of the world’s most global and inclusive academic honor societies.
Welcome to the NSHS Scholars Connect podcast, where we are getting students ready to stand out, step up, and take action. Each episode features real stories from students and experts, focusing on leadership, scholarships, college and career tips, innovation, and global citizenship.
