Interview Shows

  • Join MentorTalks to hear from the former U.S. ambassador to Belize on her transition from her Olympic career into public diplomacy, and the lessons she's learned along the way – including learning to confront disappointment.

    Watch the program here.

  • Join us for a great conversation with the founder and CEO of Voyaj, Yasmine El Baggari on how human connection is the key to business success. Yasmine been featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, and once had a meeting with President Barack Obama and then Vice President Joe Biden that changed her life.

    Watch the program here.

  • Join artist, jazz soloist, educator, and Arts Envoy Brent Birckhead in a discussion about making it in the arts, staying true to yourself and your art in your career, and the transformative power of music across cultures.

    Watch the program here.

  • How should we be using AI, whether we’re students, parents, or educators?

    Find out in this conversation with educator and director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Anne Cook.

    Watch the program here.

MentorTalks

Created for the U.S. Department of State, MentorTalks was a live and pre-recorded show where audience members had the chance to connect with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored international exchange programs who were at the top of their field. Past guests included former ambassador and Olympian Michelle Kwan, entrepreneur Yasmine El Baggari, musician and educator Brent Birckhead, AI expert Dr. Anne Cook, award-winning documentary filmmaker and National Geographic Storytelling Explorer Munmun Dhalaria, and many more. Visit the show’s Instagram and Facebook pages to watch all of the episodes, or click here for a selection.