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DegreesÌýof Successâ„¢ Alumni Podcast

Real stories, real growth — insights from °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ alumni who’ve walked the path and risen.

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The official °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ alumni podcast

Join podcast host Freda Richards as she chats with °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ alumni about their educational experience and life journeys, from the adversity and triumph they experienced, to the insights you can apply to your own college journey, life and career.Ìý

So, buckle up and prepare to expand your worldview. Whether you engage throughÌýÌýor theÌý,ÌýDegrees of Successâ„¢Ìýpromises to entertain, inform and redefine how you view success.

Watch the latest Degrees of Successâ„¢ alumni podcastÌýepisode:

Street Kid to Leader | Degrees of Success Podcast #021


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Get to know your host, Freda Richards

Degrees of Success host Freda Richards smiling while sitting in the studio.

Like the alumni she interviews, Freda Ascenia Richards believes life’s too short to do just one thing. She manages digital campaigns at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, hosts Degrees of Successâ„¢Ìýand is currently pursuing her Doctor of Management, expected in April 2027.

Off the mic, she’s raising two sons, hiking Arizona trails and exploring AI in marketing. With a background in communications and a love for honest conversation, Freda brings energy and authenticity to every episode.

Why listen toÌýDegrees of Successâ„¢?

Universities should tell stories that hold real value for everyone.

UOPX alumni have some pretty incredible stories to share.

We’ve never done things the usual way. (Hello, online college!)

TheÌýDegrees of SuccessÌýalumni podcast by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ highlights inspiring success stories from alumni who have transformed their careers and lives through education. Each episode features personal tales of education and career growth, overcoming challenges, and achieving professional milestones. Whether you're seeking motivation or practical advice, these alumni achievements offer valuable insights into the power of education in shaping a brighter future. Tune in to hear how UOPX alumni are making an impact in their fields and beyond, and learn how you too can take the next step in your own journey to success.

Degrees of Successâ„¢Ìýis, in other words, a podcast on a mission. °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ alumni aren’t just graduates of a particular program at a particular time. They are mothers and fathers, leaders and warriors. They have met and overcome more challenges than you can surmise from a profile. And they're ready to share so make sure to tune in!