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FOR Students

Unfiltered conversations that matter.At FOR Students, we have created programs, events, and a space to help students feel better prepared for their future and provide them with the tools and the hope they need to bounce back when tough things happen…because they will.

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82:20

Samantha Martinez: Overachiever, Mom’s Battle with...

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2025/12/17

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie get to hear the story behind Dr. Samantha Martinez, a young, successful, Charlotte-based psychologist. You will hear how Dr. Sam grew up in a small NJ town as the oldest daughter of 2 coaches, how her mom was diagnosed with cancer when she was 9, and that despite her begging not to go, how her parents sent her and her siblings to Camp Kesem, a place that changed her life. Such a fun and helpful interview tha...

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77:16

Chris Lee: Being a Creative and a Journey Back from...

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2025/12/04

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! **Trigger warning: This episode talks explicitly about suicidal ideation and depression. If you are in crisis please call or text 988. Ed and Kellie sit down with their long-time friend and FOR Students’ Videographer and Graphic Designer, Chris Lee. They talk playing music, becoming a full-time creative, and the stresses of working for non-profits with small teams. Very quickly, however, Chris opens up and is incredibly vulne...

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77:45

Jaxon Brown - Hardcore Music, Understanding Parents,...

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2025/10/23

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie interview Jaxon Brown, 22 yr old, Charlotte-native who has been, self-admittedly, trying to figure out what to do with his life since he graduated high school. Jaxon reminisces about his teen years, youth group, his relationship with mentors, and the difficulty he has had with education and direction. He beautifully describes his ever-evolving health and sobriety, and his changing perspective on his parents and th...

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71:40

Anish Vedantham - Cross Country, Reading, and...

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2025/09/17

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie interview Anish, a Charlotte student that will be studying politics, philosophy, and economics at the University of Oxford starting fall of 2025. Recorded during the weeks right before he left for school, the 3 get into his family, friends, hobbies, and what it feels like to prepare to attend one of the oldest and most revered universities on the planet. What becomes very clear very quickly is that Anish is a uniq...

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39:35

The Weight of the World: the endless barrage of bad...

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2025/09/02

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie have a conversation around the 24 hour, global news frenzy, and the feelings of anxiety and helplessness that seem to inevitably follow. Why are we addicted to bad news? What is the body’s response to endless, traumatic events without clear solutions? Ed and Kellie talk about some evidence-based ways to deal with it all. Intro Music: Ways To Go, by GROUPLOVE- Used with permission Recorded at EVRYBDY Studios

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68:06

Walker Simerville: Brother, Athlete, and a...

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2025/08/21

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! We jump into Walker’s story of growing up playing lacrosse, being the youngest of 3 brothers, and a surprise diagnosis after a father-son trip. The fears, family interactions, surgeries that followed, the changes to many of life’s rhythms, and the feelings around watching peers do all the things he used to do. Walker’s humor, optimism, and life-giving personality are contagious. You’ll be glad you listened. Intro Music: Ways ...

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46:20

Ryan Samii: Theater kid, homecoming king, and now.....

FOR Students ·

2025/08/06

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie sit down with Northwestern sophomore, Ryan Samii. He talks about growing up in a family where everyone had unique gifts and interests and how his parents worked hard to create space, time, and value for each of their kids equally. Diving deep into his high school experience being a “lifer” at his Charlotte-area private school, Ryan talks about being part of the lead team of Students FOR Students, starring in multi...

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47:45

Ed and Kellie: Thoughts – Shaping Mindset for a...

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2025/07/15

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! In this episode, Ed and Kellie dive into the LAUNCH module: Thoughts. They share the heart behind its design and explore how students can take control of their inner narrative by identifying and filtering out untrue, unhelpful thoughts. With practical strategies and powerful insight, this module helps students realize: when you change your thoughts, you can change your life. A must-listen for anyone who believes mindset m...

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59:04

Amy Work: “Slow Girl Summer,” From Math Teacher to...

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2025/06/25

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Amy Work is a Charlotte-area therapist, founder and owner of Renewed Counseling and Play Therapy, and long-time friend of both Ed and Kellie. She jumps into the studio to talk about growing up achieving, burning out as a teacher, being a wife, becoming a grad student, a mom, a business owner, and the realization that she is someone who has trouble sitting still for any length of time. Amy is an Advisory Board Member and one of ...

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58:51

Dr. Charryse Johnson: Having an Amazing Mom and...

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2025/06/10

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Author, keynote speaker, business owner, and yoga instructor, Dr. Charryse Johnson holds a B.A. in human development and family studies; an M.A. in professional counseling and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in crisis and trauma. And while all of this is most certainly impressive, we find out that these accomplishments and qualifications just scratch the surface. “Dr. Charryse” tells us about her inc...

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79:41

Emma Wooten: Being a Middle Sister, Battle with...

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2025/05/29

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Current nursing student, Emma Wooten, talks about growing up in a family of 3 girls, being a middle sister, and what it’s like to be diagnosed with cancer in high school; the months of treatment in Philadelphia, big changes in her social life, and the role her faith played in it all. Shetells her story with such confidence, grace, and optimism, you won’t be able to listen without becoming an Emma fan. Intro Music: Ways To Go,...

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66:26

Ed and Kellie talk Predisposition: A peek into one of...

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2025/04/22

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie explore the strategy behind FOR Students school events, then reflect on when they each first became aware of their natural strengths and areas for growth.

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82:48

Granger Bartee: Being Recruited as a College Athlete,...

FOR Students ·

2025/04/08

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed and Kellie get to interview Granger Bartee, Charlotte-area high school senior, and future University of North Carolina swimmer. They get into how Granger got into swimming, and how his stand out performances at a young age led to this life direction. He goes through what it was like to be recruited by schools all over the country and why he eventually chose UNC. Granger shares about his current efforts as he is wrappin...

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72:12

Patrick Balsley: Addiction, humility, and why he...

FOR Students ·

2025/03/25

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Ed sits down with Patrick Balsley, addiction counselor and founder of Sana Counseling and Sana House in Charlotte, NC. We dig into his personal recovery journey, why he feels it took more than one stay in treatment, and what changed during that stint that allowed him to remain sober. We briefly venture into what it means to be a “whole” person, how addiction (of any kind) reveals a desire to avoid feeling something, and Patrick...

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55:06

Student Interview with Evan Goodgee: “Homemade Hot...

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2025/03/11

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Recorded the same day as Caroline Seaford’s interview at the end of the summer of 2024, Evan, a college junior, had also just finished his internship with us at FOR Students. We hear about how he and his friends recreated their own version of the Youtube sensation, Hot Ones. We talk about the greatness of the Apple TV show, Severance, and briefly discuss his internship and first ever “business trip.” We wrap up with Evan openin...

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54:44

Interview with a Student- Caroline Seaford: “BRAT...

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2025/02/25

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! Back in August of 2024, before we had convinced Kellie Shope to co-host with Ed, we captured this incredible interview with Caroline Seaford, one of our then summer interns. She had recently graduated high school as student body president, and was looking forward to leaving for college in a few short days. Caroline shared her experience of working with the FOR Students team, and then went on to walk us through her story, one th...

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61:45

Founder, Whitney D'Allaird- Part 1: Raising 3 Boys,...

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2025/02/11

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes discussion of suicide and the loss of a family member to suicide. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and do not have to carry this weight by yourself. Please text the suicide hotline at 988. Caring and trained professionals are ready to help you. Part 1: An incredible and honest interview with Whitney D’Allaird, founder of FOR Students. From starting a life in Charlotte,...

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55:49

Founder, Whitney D'Allaird Part 2: Grief, How Pain...

FOR Students ·

2025/02/11

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes discussion of suicide and the loss of a family member to suicide. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and do not have to carry this weight by yourself. Please text the suicide hotline at 988. Caring and trained professionals are ready to help you. Part 2: We continue our discussion with Whitney D’Allaird, founder of FOR Students. This episode picks up where Part 1 left o...

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48:43

Caleb Jusay: LEGO, Improv, and When Your Best Friends...

FOR Students ·

2025/02/11

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! We dive in with recent graduate, Caleb Jusay, and hear about his job with LEGO, his time doing improv as a middle schooler, and how he felt about his time in high school. We spend the second half of the podcast parsing through the difficult feelings surrounding his friends leaving Charlotte to go to college while he stays local, attends community college, and tries to figure things out. Intro Music: Ways To Go, by GROUPLOVE-...

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12:43

FOR Students Podcast Kickoff: Ed, Kellie, and "What...

FOR Students ·

2025/02/11

Have Questions? Got some ideas on what you want to hear? Text us! “How do you even start a podcast?” Meet Ed and Kellie, the hosts of the FOR Students Podcast. They discuss where the intro music came from, what people can expect from each of them individually, and what this whole podcast is hoping to do. Intro Music: Ways To Go, by GROUPLOVE- Used with permission

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