Practical, up-to-date interviews with experts in college admissions, financial aid, personal statements, test prep and more. Ethan Sawyer (aka College Essay Guy), interviews deans of admission, financial aid experts, and veterans of the admissions field to extract, then distill their advice into practical steps for students and those guiding them through the process. From creating an awesome college list to appealing a financial aid letter, Ethan skips the general advice and gets right to th ...
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Set in beautiful Vancouver B.C., Procrasticast finds hosts Ethan Sawyer and Dan Zajac killing time with conversation. Centred around pop culture, current affairs and technology, Procrasticast hopes to provide insights and opinions on the world around us.
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Support us by joining the Great Story Guild on Patreon! *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their father’s work. Weaving science fiction and spirituality, Leylines is an adventure across the globe as the Harbor brothers confront billionaires, the US governm ...
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Welcome to Mastering Finance: The Podcast, your go-to podcast for all things financial and educational. Whether you're tuning in from The Caribbean or across the globe, our podcast is designed to cater to your financial education. Join us as we delve into topics ranging from Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance and Capital Markets to the intricacies of corporate finance deals and legal changes impacting the landscape of business. We'll explore conversations with industry experts to help provid ...
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522: Storytelling & Identity with Ethan Sawyer (Part 4 Bonus Episode!): On Balancing Identities, Writing as a Journey, and the Mystery of Enoughness
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In our most recent series on storytelling and identity, Ethan sat down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In this bonus episode, the tables are turned as Ethan is interviewed by CEG Essay Coach, Ali Pineo. In their conversation, Ethan and Ali g…
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521: Storytelling & Identity with Ryan Maldonado (Part 3 of 3): On Code-switching, Photographing Living Rooms, and Growing up Not-Rich in Miami
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In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 3, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Ryan Maldonado, known for his work on AMC’s Parish, Hulu’s Death and Other Details, Amazon’s Hunters, Chicago PD, FBI, a…
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520: Storytelling & Identity w/Whit Anderson (Part 2 of 3): Beating Writer's Block, Writing RomComs and Space Operas, and Female Representation in Hollywood
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In this three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Whit Anderson, known for her work on Daredevil, The Twilight Zone, and Ozark. Whit and Ethan talk about, among other thi…
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519: Storytelling & Identity with Dave Callaham (Part 1 of 3): What it’s Like Writing Marvel Movies, Asian-American Representation in Hollywood, and Advice on Finding Your Voice
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In this new three-part series, Ethan sits down with his screenwriter friends to do a deep dive into the creative process, the power of storytelling, and how identity plays a role in both. In Episode 1, Ethan is joined by screenwriter Dave Callaham, known best for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Wonder…
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Greetings, travelers! If you're here, you must have finished Season 1 of LEYLINES. Thank you! Welcome! Kick up your feet! (If you didn't, go back and listen to the show, ya lamebrains!) Milo and the director pop in to introduce Good Story Guild's first audio fiction, Divorce Ranch, a western noir set against Reno, Nevada's "divorce boom." We hope y…
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Series Finale. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the gang confronts catastrophe. The Harbor brothers make a costly sacrifice. Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 8 was written by Kerrod Williams and directed by Rachel Music Starring: Christopher J. P. Smith as Ethan Christopher Gebauer as Milo Jessica Cannizzaro as Abigail Nick Rein…
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518: Inside the Application (Part 4): How to Know if You’re “Almost Done” with Your College Application
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Today’s episode is part four of our series Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Cassidy’s application deadlines are coming up, so Ethan and Cassidy check out what she has so far through a process called the “Almost Done” review. They discu…
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Inheritance to Innovation: The Bonneville Bones Story w/ Ryen Fox
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In this episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, we dive into the story of Ryen Fox, CEO of Bonneville Bones, as she shares her journey from inheriting her family business to creating her own leadership style. Ryen opens up about the challenges she faced after her father’s passing and why she believes that true leadership is about service. From b…
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Far, far away from the danger they know, the Harbor brothers are forced to reckon with the biggest threat of all: their past. As truths come to light, a voice on the beach… || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 7 was written by Nic…
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A stolen cassette tape reveals the heartbreaking collateral damage of Dr. Harbor’s research. In the present, Abigail proves she is not to be trifled with. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 6 was written by Robin Rose Singer and…
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With a fiasco only narrowly averted, the gang is scattered and loyalties are tested. The danger is drawing ever closer, and the enormity of the ley line phenomenon becomes clear. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 5 was written …
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517: Inside the Application (Part 3): Supplemental Essay Deep Dive + Developing the College List w/ Special Guest Renee Ferrerio
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Today’s episode is part three of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. This episode is a deep dive into the supplemental essays — specific essays that many selective colleges and universities require. In particular, Cassidy and …
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From $0 to an 8-Figure Valuation w Christian Sawyer
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Mastering Finance! In the 7th episode, our hosts sit down with Christian Sawyer, founder and former managing director of Sunryse Information Management. Join Jarrel Hall and Nicholas Higgs as they explore key strategies for startups and entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Whether you’re launching …
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After the Scotland portal spits them out in an unexpected destination, Milo, Ethan, and Abigail must use their wits and memory to rejoin the group. The Harbor brothers’ differences threaten their entire experiment. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! || Created by…
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The search for “Her” leads to Lowell, and then Scotland, as the gang forges a tenuous alliance with Cameron. The nature of ley lines takes an otherworldly turn as questions mount. Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod Williams Episode 3 was written by…
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516: Inside the Application (Part 2): Developing the Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and College List with Cassidy, HS Senior
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Today’s episode is part two of our series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 2, they get into: How is Cass…
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One year after a disastrous experiment orphaned brothers Ethan and Milo, a mysterious discovery brings the unlikely pair together to piece together the work that claimed his life and their childhoods. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! || Created by Kerrod Willia…
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On the heels of a momentous discovery, Milo and Ethan join Abigail and Noah to unravel the clues Dr. Harbor left behind. Their search is interrupted - first by a billionaire, then by shadowy government forces. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and our feature-length omnibus episode! Created by Kerrod …
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Good Story Guild Presents: LEYLINES Premiering September 3rd, 2024 *** It began with disaster... It's been one year since Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment caused a blast that ruptured the foundations of MIT, destroyed his reputation, and cost him his life. Now, estranged brothers Ethan and Milo Harbor come together to uncover the mystery of their fa…
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515: Inside the Application Part 1: Brainstorming, Outlining, and Drafting with Cassidy, HS Senior
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Today’s episode kicks off a new series, Inside the Application. Ethan is joined by Cassidy, a current high school senior who is working on her college applications for the Fall 2025 term. Ethan and Cassidy will be walking step-by-step through the college application process as it unfolds this school year. In episode 1, they get into: How did Cassid…
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514: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Student Perspective
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Welcome to the final episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 3, Ethan’s guest is Emi Nietfeld, author of Acceptance (Penguin Press '22), a critically-acclaimed memoir of her high school journey through foster care, homelessness, and the troubled teen industry to attend college at Har…
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513: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Admission Officer Perspective with Christina Lopez
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Welcome to the next episode to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. In Episode 2, Ethan is joined by Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management at Barnard College. They cover, among other things: Why is this topic important—both generally, but also personally, for Christina? What advice would Chris…
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How to raise Funding for your business Part 2 w/ Liacarla Adderley and Robert Pantry
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In the sixth episode of Mastering Finance: the Podcast, our hosts discuss "How to raise Funding for your Business?" (Part 2). To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending and Liacarla Adderley, Area Vice President of Business Banking for The Bahamas and Turk & Caicos for RBC. Join us as we discuss: 1. How…
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512: Navigating Mental Health Disclosures in the College Application: The Counselor Perspective
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Welcome to our special three-part series on mental health disclosures in college applications. To kick things off, Ethan interviews Chris Loo, Director of College Counseling at The Stony Brook School, where Chris has been working to help students navigate mental health disclosures in their applications for years. In this episode, they explore: Whic…
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How to raise Funding for your business w/ Liacarla Adderley and Robert Pantry
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In the fifth episode of Mastering Finance: the Podcast, our hosts discuss , "How to raise Capital for your Business?" (Pt 1). To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry experts Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending and Liacarla Adderley, Area Vice President of Business Banking overseeing The Bahamas and Turk & Caicos for RBC. Join …
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511: Identity, Self-Care, and the Future of College Admission w/ NACAC CEO Angel Pérez
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In today's episode, Ethan connects with Angel Pérez (CEO of the National Association of College Admission Counselors) to discuss identity, his personal journey with self-care, and where he sees the college admission profession heading. On the episode, you’ll hear Angel and Ethan discuss: Angel’s brainstorming work for his own imagined college essay…
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How to create a great Business Plan w/ Phyllice Bethel and Nathaniel Butler
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In the fourth episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, we delve into a critical topic for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners: "How to create a great Business Plan?" To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by Phyllice Bethel, Business Consultant, and Nathaniel Butler, Managing Principal of Drewber Solutions. We discuss and dissect sev…
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510: What Colleges Want (Part 9): A Crash Course in Standardized Testing
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Today’s episode concludes our 9-part “What Colleges Want” series, where we’ve been walking through the results of the report released by the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) regarding the factors that colleges deem important. Ethan is joined by Jay Rosner (Executive Director of The Princeton Review Foundation) to talk ab…
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What to know before starting a Business w/ Carlos Palacious
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In the third episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, our host dive into "What to Know Before Starting a Business." To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry expert, Carlos Palacious, Managing Principal of Bron Limited. We'll explore the differences between the conceptualization stage, the preparation stage, and the implementation …
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509: What Colleges Want (Part 8): Extracurricular Activities Deep Dive: How Getting Involved In and Out of School Can Boost Your Application
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On today’s episode, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Carolyn Starks, a former Pomona and Bates admissions officer and Associate Director of College Counseling at Oakwood School (North Hollywood, CA) at the time of recording, to talk about extracurricular activities and the activities list on college applications. They get into, a…
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Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship w/ Ethan Moss
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In the second episode of Mastering Finance the Podcast, we dive into 'Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship' with our first guest, Ethan Moss, President of JMEL Enterprises Limited. Join us as we explore common misconceptions that often surround starting and operating a business. We break down these common myths while illustrating their impact on…
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In our debut episode, we delve into the cornerstone of Mastering Finance, Financial Literacy. What exactly is financial literacy? Join us as we explore the fundamental concepts that underpin financial well-being and prosperity. We break down this essential term while illustrating its significance. We discuss the importance of budgeting and decipher…
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Mastering Finance: Getting to know the Hosts
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Tune in to the introductory episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, where we introduce our hosts and uncover the essence of the show. From exploring the backgrounds of Nicholas Higgs and Jarrel Hall, to understanding why this podcast came to be, this episode lays the groundwork for what's to come. Join us as we set the stage for future discussio…
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508: What Colleges Want (Part 7B): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Counselors and Teachers
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Today’s episode is all about writing letters of recommendation for teachers and counselors. Continuing our series on What Colleges Want, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Hanah Lim (CEG’s Director of Workshops and a former high school English teacher), where they provide their tips, tricks, and hacks to help you write more efficie…
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507: What Colleges Want (Part 7A): Recommendation Letter Crash Course for Students and Families
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This week, Tom Campbell (CEG’s Community Manager) is joined by Ayesha King (Director of College Counseling at the International School of Los Angeles) to talk about letters of recommendation. They get into: What goes into a letter of recommendation? How are they evaluated by colleges? Who should students consider asking, and how do they ask? What c…
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