Unstoppable Stories
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Welcome to UMGC’s "Unstoppable Stories," a podcast that showcases extraordinary journeys of individuals who turned their dreams into reality. Join hosts Lauren Cardillo and Nathan James as they sit down with inspiring people who have broken barriers, defied expectations, and achieved remarkable success in their fields.
In each episode, Lauren and Nathan dive deep into the real, unvarnished stories behind their guests' accomplishments. From military veterans turned entrepreneurs to working parents who became industry leaders, these inspiring individuals share the obstacles they overcame and the pivotal moments that shaped their paths to success. They offer compelling insights for anyone looking to transform their own life and achieve their dreams.
"Unstoppable Stories" goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the grit, determination, and resilience it takes to achieve your goals. Whether you're a student, career changer, or simply someone seeking inspiration, these powerful narratives prove that with dedication and perseverance, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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Recent Episodes
Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 11: It’s Not About the Leash: Finding Calm Through Community Connection
Host Lauren Cardillo sits down with UMGC student and nonprofit leader Sharon Grassi to explore her profound transition from a corporate career to becoming a full-time caregiver for her combat medic…
Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 10: Boots to Books: Finishing Strong with Ehsan Jamshidi
Host Nathan James sits down with Marine veteran and UMGC alumnus, Ehsan Jamshidi to trace a journey that begins in Afghanistan and evolves into a life of service, study, and purpose in the United…
Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 9: Commencement Episode: The Stories Behind the Degrees
Welcome to a special edition of Unstoppable Stories. May is a special time of the year for students – especially those who will earn their degrees and officially graduate. This week, we’re excited to…
S2E8 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 8: Ask, Listen, Adapt: Pathways to Cyber Confidence w/ Tamila Urumbaeva
Host Nathan James sits down with UMGC cybersecurity graduate, Tamila Urumbaeva, to trace a move from Uzbekistan to the United States, a seven year stretch apart from her father, and the decision to…
S2E7 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 7: Fairways and Friendships, Lessons Beyond the Score with Ben Thapa
Host Nathan James sits down with systems engineer and UMGC alumnus, Ben Thapa to trace the thread from Nepal to night classes, from a first IT role to a multi decade career built on routine,…
S2E6 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 6: Finding Meaning Through Family and Community with Jeannie Lum
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, UMGC alumna, Jeannie Lum, joins host Lauren Cardillo to share her story of resilience, compassion, and cultural connection. Born in the Philippines and raised…
S2E5 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 5: Routines and Redemption: Learning That Leads with Gavata Smith
Host Nathan James sits down with UMGC student and project manager, Gavata Smith, to trace a path built on faith, forgiveness, and steady self-improvement. She shares how her mother’s addiction, her…
S2E4 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 4: From East Baltimore to the Boardroom, Same Heartbeat w/ Erika Lane
Host Lauren Cardillo sits down with UMGC alumna and HR leader, Erika Lane to trace the path from East Baltimore beginnings to guiding people strategy at a major airline. Erika explains how she…
S2E3 Unstoppable Stories S. 2 Ep. 3: Speaking the Language of Care: Listening and Learning w/ Pedro Diaz
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, Pedro Diaz, Director of Language and Guest Services at Children’s National Hospital and proud UMGC alumnus, joins host Nathan James, to share his remarkable…
S2E2 Unstoppable Stories - S.2 Ep. 2: Finding Opportunity in Every Room w/ Ronnette Meyers
On this week’s Unstoppable Stories, Lauren Cardillo connects with UMGC alumna, Ronnette Meyers. She shares her unstoppable journey from braiding hair with her grandma to building JLAN Solutions, LLC.…
S2E1 Unstoppable Stories - S. 2 Ep. 1: Influencing the Big Screen to Make War Movies Human w/ Dale Dye
Host Lauren Cardillo sits down with producer, actor, author, retired Marine and UMGC alumnus, Dale Dye to trace the thread from Vietnam combat tours to Hollywood soundstages. Dale explains how a…
S1E24 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 24: A Journey Through Cybersecurity, Mentorship & Motherhood
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Danielle Rowell, a Chief Information Security Officer with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and UMGC alumna. Danielle…
S1E23 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 23: A Duty to Serve: Lessons from the Battlefield and Beyond
In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo sits down with Zachry Flores; military veteran, UMGC alumnus, and current UMGC professor. Zach shares the raw realities of…
S1E22 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 22: A Duty to Serve: Lessons from the Battlefield and Beyond
In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo sits down with Zachry Flores; military veteran, UMGC alumnus, and current UMGC professor. Zach shares the raw realities of…
S1E21 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 21: From Under Siege to Saving Lives with Maurice Hicks
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Maurice Hicks, an author, former police officer, and UMGC alumnus. We get an incredible insider look into Maurice’s early…
S1E20 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 20: Everything Is Math: Becoming A Trailblazing Data Scientist
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Crevita Moody, an author, data scientist with the FAA, former professional basketball player, and UMGC alumna. In this episode,…
S1E19 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 19: Finding Purpose Through Service with Samantha Howard
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James sits down with Samantha Howard, a dedicated leader and advocate who has spent years championing higher education and community service.…
S1E18 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 18: Learning and Succeeding Together: The Patton’s Story
Welcome to Unstoppable Stories, the UMGC podcast hosted by Nathan James. In today’s episode, we’re joined by a special mother-and-son duo, Carolyn and Immanuel Patton, both proud UMGC graduates. What…
S1E17 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 17: Impactful Leadership: The Importance of Relationships Throughout Education
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Cory Underwood, a UMGC alumnus and high school assistant principal, to share his powerful story about higher education and…
S1E16 Unstoppable Stories - Episode 16: Breaking Educational Barriers: An Army Vet's Journey to Higher Education
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Andre Taylor, a network engineer, an Army veteran and a UMCG grad and first generation college graduate. to share his story…
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Unstoppable Stories has published 35 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Unstoppable Stories is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.
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