What is the Life Skills 101 podcast?
The Life Skills 101 Podcast is a series of episodes that connects Carleton University students with the stories and life experiences of Carleton Alumni. In each episode, a featured alumnus discusses their successes and challenges to offer current students insight for building persistence and capacity, and provide a space for skill development and reflection among listeners.
Season 3 has launched for the 2024-2025 Academic Year!
Students who complete a Podcast Reflection are entered to win $25 toward their Campus Card.
Catch the podcast on Spotify 
Recent Episode
Season 3, Episode 2: Leadership with Daisy
Daisy Kasper is a Carleton alumnus who is currently living abroad in Indonesia as an English Teacher. She graduated from Carleton University in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Global and International Studies. After graduation she spent two years working for AIESEC Canada and was selected as the National President of the international non-profit.
In this episode, Daisy talks about how the leadership skills she developed while at Carleton University helped shape her future careers.
Released on November 29, 2024
Previous Episodes
Season 3, Episode 1: Wellness with AalaAala Ridha is a graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Aala currently works at Carleton as a Manager of Student Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Care and Support Office. Outside her work at Carleton, Aala is a Registered Psychotherapist who offers mental health support through her private practice. In this episode, Aala discusses how important both on- and off-campus support was to her success as a Carleton student and encourages others to do the same. Released on October 31, 2024 |
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Previous Seasons
General Podcast Reflections
By listening to the Life Skills 101 Podcast, we hope that students will:
- Have more tangible examples of success stories from a local content
- Have the opportunity to obtain advice, referrals and resources in creating their career and life paths
- Be able to view post-secondary education as a continued and viable option
- Feel greater confidence in navigating and building upon their life skills, whichever they may be
- Have the opportunity to connect students with Career Services to take further steps in forging their career paths
- Have had the opportunity to network with fellow students, alumni, etc.
DID YOU KNOW: You can receive a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) for Life Skills 101 podcast participant by completing a podcast reflection. Learn about how to add a position to your CCR on the CCR website.