John received a B.S. in Marketing and Commercial Graphics in 2021 and a DTh from Oxford in 2023. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. John aims to leverage his interdisciplinary background to explore the benefits and applications of curiosity. His research also delves into the concept of meaning and its role in successfully navigating the human experience. In this episode, we discuss John's journey through theology and psychology while exploring his newfound interest in studying curiosity.

Steffanie Guillermo is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Pitzer College. She teaches courses such as Social Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and Stereotyping & Prejudice. Her research examines the social cognitive mechanisms underlying racial/ethnic bias. In this episode, Steffanie and I break down the field of social psychology and discuss some of our favorite topics, such as influence and persuasion, stereotyping and heuristics, and combatting negativity biases.

Becky Reichard, PhD, is a Full Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at Claremont Graduate University, where she directs LeAD Labs – a non-profit consulting group focusing on developing diverse leaders through evidence-based practice. Dr. Reichard is currently accepting doctoral students and other collaborators with a passion for studying the psychological mechanisms and organizational systems that elevate aspiring diverse leaders. https://www.linkedin.com/in/breichard/

Kayla K. Parker is a third-year Ph.D. student in the Organizational Behavior program at Claremont Graduate University. Her research is concentrated on how leader identity development functions differently for minority leaders, such as Black women, and deconstructing existing leader development theories from the perspective of an aspiring minority leader.

Learn more about LEAD Labs: https://research.cgu.edu/lead-labs/

Read their new publication here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4699721

Eli Waxler is a fourth-year doctoral student in Positive Developmental Psychology with research interests in positive identity development, flow, passion, human flourishing, and applied positive psychology. Working alongside Dr. Jeanne Nakamura, Eli is the current Lab Manager of the Quality of Life Research Center. Outside of CGU, Eli is the Research and Resource Manager for the Sports Performance Knowledge Network. In his spare time, he loves to go to concerts and spend time with his dog Bella.

Vaishnavi Mansabdar is an international student in her fourth year pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Claremont Graduate University. Her research focuses on advanced public health policy and management, particularly in oncology policy analysis, driven by a passion for contributing to evidence-based solutions in public health as well as evidence-based community wellness. Currently, she serves as a Senior Research & Development Associate at Parents Anonymous Inc, where she curates the CALMHSA certification course for peer support training. Feel free to connect with Vaishnavi through her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishnavi-mansabdar/)

Additionally, Vaishnavi is simultaneously advancing her skills in Indian Classical Dance, specializing in Bharatnatyam, through certifications in advanced choreography and teaching training.

Jared Hales is the Producer of Socrates Cafe and a second-year master's student in Positive Developmental Psychology. He enjoys friendship, faith, and animals.

Natalie Alkire is the Social Media and Marketing Manager of the Claremont Positive Media Network. She has an MA in Economics and BA in Marketing. She is looking to begin a career doing marketing analytics.

In this episode we discuss hobbies, school, and what it means to be a good person.

Ciara Hernandez is a PhD student in Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. She manages the Social Identity Lab under Dr. Mike Hogg and serves as an officer for the Psi Chi Honors Society, representing the Social Psychology subdiscipline. Her research primarily explores intergroup conflict, political identities, and international conflict paradigms.

Max Ginsberg is a Positive Psychologist specializing in Flow State Consciousness, with a focus on enhancing well-being and exploring purpose. His work bridges the gap between scientific research and creative expression. In addition to his academic pursuits, Ginsberg is a skilled artist, working in mediums such as 3D modeling, 3D printing, and painting. To explore his past works and learn more about his contributions, visit his website: MFGinseng.com.