The Purpose Podcast

Eva’s friend Destine joins the show to talk about the importance of teachers. She shares her experience so far as a Gen Z teacher. She reminisces on her undergrad experience and shares some wisdom for current seniors.

Mohale, a Sophomore Business Administration & Economics major/ Accounting minor at Thomas More and one of Eva’s closest friends joins the show. Mohale discusses the importance of including God in everything he does. He dives into some of the things he’s learned so far during his walk with Christ. Mohale and Eva debate on the ethics of college life.

Coach Berlekamp, the Assistant Men’s Basketball coach at TMU joins the show to share his humble beginnings. He discusses the lessons he learned along the way and reminisces on the role basketball has played in his life.

Eva’s friend Carlos, a Senior Exercise Science major at TMU joins the show to discuss his experience as first generation American. He talks about how he allowed his lowest moments to fuel his ambition. Carlos reminisces on the cultural advantage of growing up African.

Latorria Myles, the Interim Regional Director for the Tutoring and Learning Center at Miami University joins the show to talk about growing as a woman of faith, her career, and being a mom of 2. Torri and Eva reflect on her time at TMU. Eva shares the impact Torri has had on her development at TMU.

Eva opens season 2 with David Klenk, A Graduate Assistant for Thomas More’s Institutional Advancement and Assistant Coach of the Men’s Cross Country team. David joins Eva to discuss his history at Thomas More. David discusses his experience during undergrad and shares some insight and wisdom on how he came to the position that he is in now.

In the season finale Eva interviews herself to share more of her story. She talks about the challenges she’s been facing and her goals for podcast. She answers your questions and gives her take on some controversial issues.

Lani a Senior Communications major at Thomas More and one of Eva’s close friends joins the show to discuss the growth she’s encountered at Thomas More University . Lani talks about the challenges she faced as an Athlete, and a Resident Assistant. Lani also digs deep into the growth that her and Eva have seen over the years and what she looks forward to going into her senior year.

Patrick Thatcher Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse at Thomas More and Eva’s former coach joins the show to discuss his coaching journey and the life lessons that he’s learned along the way. Pat strolls down memory lane with Eva and she reminisces on the lessons the game of Lacrosse gave her.

Jayla, Eva’s friend joins the show to discuss her experience in undergrad so far. She brings a new energy to the show that sheds light on the challenges black women face in higher education.

Abby, one of Eva’s best friends finally joins the show to talk about her last semester in undergrad. Abby talks about how she is graduating college at the age of 19 and where she got the ambition. She also talks about how marriage is treating her and what her overall purpose in life consists of.

Justin Ray, Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team at Thomas More University joins the show to talk about what it took for him to be a successful coach. Coach Ray talks about the struggles he faced while working his way up. Coach Ray brings a First Take kind of energy to the show.

Eva’s childhood friend Arion joins the show to shed light on growing up and singing alongside Eva in church. Arion talks about her walk with Christ and why it’s important now more than ever to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Arion reflects on her freshman year of college as it comes to a close.

Eva’s friend Tae finally joins the show to share some of his unconventional views. Tae digs deep into what has helped him stay true to who he is throughout the years.

Eva’s Advisor Dr. Robert Stern joins the show to discuss how he discovered his purpose in teaching as he was starting out in the field. Dr. Stern discusses what it took for him to be who he is today and also talks about Eva from his point of view.

Eva’s friend Rea joins the show to discuss his freshman year at Thomas More as an International student. He touches on why he chose to attend Thomas More and some of the challenges he’s had to overcome.

The President of Thomas More University Joseph Chillo joins the show to talk about how his passion for administrative work lead him to being President of 2 universities. He talks about how he is able to not only sustain the livelihood of a university but his own livelihood as well.

Amos joins the show to talk about how he survived being a student athlete in college. He talks about how his family has molded him into the man he is today and how he’s translated that into his life.

Caleb Joins the show to discuss how he managed to stay in college despite wanting to go to the Military. Caleb shares how God was able to weather him through the storms in life. Caleb brings a unique perspective on history to the show.

One of Eva’s favorite professors Dr. Caitlin Powell joins the show to discuss what Psychology means to her and why it is important. Dr. Powell explains how her upbringing allows her to see the world from many different perspectives.