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Hosted by Ava Swinton · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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Hosted by Ava Swinton and Inna Swinton - Intern to Empire features candid conversations with high performing students and young professionals and some more experienced guests reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t). We explore how they found mentors, built proof, and created momentum from high school to college to first key opportunities. We explore the mentors, decisions, and pivots behind each path, so that listeners can find their next step faster.
Ava Swinton hosts Intern to Empire, a business show with 24 episodes published.
Intern to Empire Ep. 25 is live! Our Season 1 finale. This week we sat down with Alexander Bello to talk about what happens when the roles stop coming and you decide to write your own! Alex made his Broadway debut at 10
Intern to Empire Ep. 24 is live! This week we sat down with Aanchal Save to talk about what happens when you stop waiting to be handed the interesting work. Aanchal is a rising junior at Georgia Tech studying aerospace e
Intern to Empire Ep. 23 is live! This week we sat down with Daniel Sung to talk about what happens when you stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them! From growing up in his family's Mexican restaurant to be
Intern to Empire Ep. 23 is live! This week we sat down with Will & Sachin to talk about how one idea, a house full of interns in New York City, turned into a community that opened doors, created lifelong friendships, and
Intern to Empire Ep. 21 is live! This week we sat down with Sarah Olson to talk about building a career in sports through relationships, persistence, and staying open to opportunities. From interning with Tennessee Athle
Intern to Empire Ep. 20 is live! This week we sat down with Ashley Weil to talk about how meaningful connections can open doors you never expected. From her time at Bergen County Academies and DECA to studying business a
Intern to Empire Ep. 19 is live! This week, as part of our Mentor Talks series, we sat down with Julie Sharbutt to talk about her journey from Vanderbilt University to Hollywood and what it really takes to build a career
Intern to Empire Ep. 18 is live! This week, as part of our Mentor Talks Series, we sat down with Merry Korn to discuss her incredible journey from social worker to entrepreneur, mentor, and business owner. Merry shares h
Intern to Empire Ep. 17 is live! This week we sat down with Lexi Anand to talk about balancing music, law, and everything in between. From writing songs as a kid on her mom’s old guitar to interning in Nashville, attendi
Intern to Empire Ep. 16 is live! This week we sat down with Tariq Lawal to talk about building a life without putting yourself in a box. From growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, to homeschooling, internships, youth advocacy, a
Intern to Empire Ep. 15 is live! This week we sat down with Ian to talk about his transition from New York City to Dartmouth College and what it’s really like studying engineering at a rigorous, outdoors-driven school. H
Intern to Empire Ep. 14 is live! This week we sat down with Amaya Romero to talk about her theatrical journey and what it’s really like pursuing a BA at one of the most theatre-intense colleges in the country. She shares
ntern to Empire Ep. 13 is live! This week we sat down with Daniel Simpson, who’s studying theatre at the University of Michigan while also pursuing business through the Ross School of Business. He shares how he’s found r
Intern to Empire Ep. 12 is live! This is the first episode of our Mentor Talk mini-series where we give established professionals a space to share their stories and the lessons they have learned along the way! This week,
Intern to Empire Ep. 11 is live! This week’s episode is all about getting involved with intention and finding the communities that matter to you. We sit down with Ava Cashman to talk about business frats, sororities, mus
Intern to Empire Ep. 10 is live! This week’s episode is all about strength, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to ask for help. We sit down with Anjali Mazurek to talk about balancing a BA in Theatre with Psychology
Intern to Empire Ep. 9 is live! This week’s episode is a real look at balancing priorities and making intentional choices. Peace talks honestly about life as a BFA actor and how she balances training, auditions, school,
Intern to Empire Ep. 8 is live! This week’s episode explores how we make choices and the role economic thinking plays in finding our direction. Olivia Feldman shares her “Decision Making 101” lessons with us and the valu
Intern to Empire Ep. 7 is live! This week’s episode is all about intentionality, relationships, and the power of small gestures that make a big difference. Max Perry shares why he always keeps handwritten thank you cards
Intern to Empire Ep. 6 is live! This week’s episode is all about accountability, curiosity, and turning small beginnings into big opportunities. From running a power-washing business at home to breaking into private equi
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Intern to Empire is hosted by Ava Swinton. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 24 episodes.
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