Скачать или смотреть Career Connect: Kalei Ruiz – Belonging and Becoming, Finding Your Place in Higher Education

Welcome to Career Connect—the podcast where real stories spark inspiration. In this episode, we sit down with Leeward Community College counselor Kalei Ruiz to explore their powerful journey through identity, disability, education, and purpose. Joined by Kendal Ratliff, Leeward ASUH President and rotating host, this conversation dives into what it means to navigate higher education while learning to listen to your body, trust your abilities, and find spaces where you truly belong.

🎧 Hosted by Leeward Community College’s ASUH

🎙️ Rotating student host: Kendal Ratliff, ASUH President

💼 Topics include:
– Growing up māhū and navigating identity in academic and professional spaces
– Living with fibromyalgia and managing an invisible disability
– Questioning “Can I do this?”—and learning to say “Yes, I can”
– Pivoting career paths and listening to your body
– The importance of belonging, visibility, and representation
– Counseling, education, and helping others find their way forward

💡 Whether you’re a student questioning your path, navigating personal challenges, or searching for a sense of belonging in higher education, Kalei’s story offers honesty, reassurance, and hope for moving forward—one step at a time.

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