Episode #324: Scaling Life Design for Every Student

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast · Apr 8, 2026 · 35m

For this episode, Dustin speaks with Kristen McMullen to explore how the “Designing Your Life” framework is being embedded at the College of Charleston to help students navigate uncertainty, make intentional decisions, and align their education with their goals and values. Kristen explains how the design thinking approach—centered on curiosity, experimentation, and action—empowers students to prototype career paths, build confidence, and reduce anxiety about the future.

Guest Name: Kristen McMullen, Executive Director of Student Success, the College of Charleston School of Business

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