The Intentional Intern

Amaya Roberson

Welcome to the Intentional Intern podcast!

Hosted by Amaya Roberson, an intern in HR, the Intentional Intern podcast is about creating conscious connections through students’ stories.

Every episode encapsulates college students’ passions and perspectives they aspire to mold into professional careers.

Tune in to hear how these students aim to produce innovative impacts across their industry interests, one experience at a time!

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Friday · 41 min
Navigating the Depths of History in the Sea w/ Zoie Little
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast!Meet Zoie Little, a marine archaeologist and content creator behind the platform Zoie Unearthed. With a background in anthropology and a passion for uncovering history beneath the waves, Zoie uses her diving expertise and storytelling skills to shed light on the untold narratives of African ancestors, women on the water, and communities whose stories have been buried both on land and at sea.In today's episode, we dive into:- Her work in marine archaeology- Her mission to find slave ships and document the truth of what was on board- The powerful spiritual experience of her first night dive at the bottom of the ocean with her community+ so much more!Zoie also breaks down fear-mongering around the water, the importance of amplifying the voices of those actually affected by history, and her dream of creating a walk-through experience that no one could ever forget.Connect & Collab w/Zoie! Tiktok Connect & Collab w/Us! Website LinkedIn Instagram
August 21 · 1 hr
Exploring African American History & Urban Renewal w/Cam Lewin
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by Camren Lewin, a recently graduated PhD candidate who studied Black history at the University of Tennessee. With a blend of humor, honesty, and sharp insight, Cam brings a refreshing perspective to the stories that often get left out of the history books. In today’s episode, Cam and I talk openly about: The competitive drive that first pushed her toward a PhD, The "vibes-based" approach that guided her research interests, The frustrating gaps she noticed in how Black history is taught in schools, The role of local politics in shaping educational content, so much more! We also dive into her deep passion for uncovering overlooked narratives within African-American history specifically in Knoxville, Tennessee, and why she believes representation in history matters now more than ever. Connect & Collab w/Cam! Check out Cam's Tiktok Connect & Collab w/Us! ⁠Intentional Intern Website⁠ ⁠Visit Our LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠
July 24 · 46 min
Curating the Culinary Stories of Us w/Jay Lipscomb
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by Jay, a multidisciplinary designer, photographer, and videographer who blends food, music, and film into one-of-a-kind content. With a background in advertising for major brands, Jay now channels her creativity into personal projects that tell rich, layered stories often with a side of something delicious.In today’s episode, Jay and I talk openly about: Her entire journey from rowing up in a chef-led kitchen Navigating burnout in the corporate world Finding her voice as an independent creator, + so much more! We also dive into her innovative "Taste of Sound" series, where she fuses hip-hop culture with Southern cooking, and explore how she approaches every recipe like a thesis with a message. Connect & Collab w/Jay! Visit the Multisensory Taste Website Connect & Collab w/Us! Intentional Intern Website Visit Our LinkedIn Instagram
April 24 · 1 hr 5 min
The Hidden Habits That Power Founders and Ourselves w/Andrew Paul McIntosh
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week's interviewee is Andrew Paul McIntosh—AP for short—a VC-backed founder of King of the Curve, an ed-tech company on a mission to help pre-med students study for the MCAT in a way that’s adaptive, affordable, and actually engaging. AP is also a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree! In today’s episode, AP and I go far beyond the founder story. We talk about: The hidden habits that power not just successful companies Self-concept as a founder’s secret weapon The power of white space and shadow work Plus, the deeper questions facing ed-tech right now: What is education actually for? How do we rescue ourselves from soundbite culture? What does it mean to truly know the people in your life? AP is someone whose energy and insight we’ve been excited to share since we first connected at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit last year. Check out his amazing work! Connect & Collab with AP King of The Curve Website AP's LinkedIn Connect & Collab w/ Us! Check out our ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠⁠Website
March 17 · 40 min
Stirring Success: What It Really Takes to Build a Food Business w/ Savannah Campbell
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I'm joined by Savannah Campbell, a trained chef and the founder of Caribe & Co., a brand specializing in Caribbean-inspired flavored syrups. She's also has a recipe book that brings Caribbean culture to modern kitchens. In today's episode, Savannah and I discuss: How the idea for Caribbean Co. was born Going viral on social media (and how she navigated scaling her business because of it) How she balances professionalism with personal storytelling Her creative process for developing new syrup flavors and what's next for the brand + and so much more! Connect w/ Caribe & Co. Read Savannah's Story Purchase Their Syrups Purchase Their New Book! Connect & Collab w/ Us! Check out our ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Visit our ⁠⁠Website
February 27 · 59 min
Unarmored: A Rooted Conversation on Love & Connection w/ Dr. Nigel Taylor
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I'm joined by Dr. Nigel Taylor, a University of Kentucky Ph.D. graduate with research centered around Black love. He also owns Club Vulnerability, a wellness company focused on love, connection, and coaching. In today’s episode, Nigel and I talk about all things love and connection, starting from his journey to doing that work in the first place. We discuss: How he chose do to a Ph.D. (and his topic) in the first place What tools are commonly missing from one's emotional toolkit when doing love and connection How the foundation of love starts with yourself + his own insights from his experiences His journey to building Club Vulnerability + so much more! Connect & Collab w/ Dr. Nigel Taylor Instagram TikTok YouTube LinkedIn Substack Club Vulnerability's Website Connect & Collab w/ Us! Check out our ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Check out our ⁠Instagram⁠ Visit our ⁠Website
February 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Charting the Course: An Intentional Path Through Early-Career HR w/ John Boris
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by John Boris, an HR Business Partner and current participant in Nestlé’s HR Development Program. A recent graduate of Florida International University, John has already built an impressive HR foundation through roles at companies like Publix, DHL, Amazon, and Boeing. In today’s episode, John and I dive deep into his intentional journey through the world of Human Resources. We discuss: How he leveraged a public relations education to launch a career in HR Navigating multiple internships across different HR specialties to find his fit How to thrive in environments where you’re constantly learning + so much more! Connect & Collab w/John! LinkedIn Connect & Collab w/ Us! Check out our LinkedIn Check out our Instagram Visit our Website
Dec 20, 2025 · 54 min
Cultivating Community, Curiosity, & More w/ Mia Kalish
Welcome back to the Intentional Intern Podcast! This week I’m joined by Mia Kalish, a senior majoring in Environmental Science at the University of Vermont with minors in Writing and Dance. She’s also an artist! She writes music, which you can find on any streaming platform under her name, Mia Kalish! In today’s episode, Mia and I dive into: The beautiful intersection of art and science she has How her creative writing makes her a "braver" researcher The incredible agroecology research she's conducting to find the "mung bean to rule all mung beans" Making science accessible through personal stories + so much more! For those who want to connect with Mia you can find her LinkedIn linked below! Connect & Collab w/Mia LinkedIn Mia's Music, right here on Spotify
Dec 12, 2025 · 41 min
Finding the Right Fit: Building Your Fashion Lane w/Bryce McAllister
This week I’m joined by Bryce McAllister, an assistant designer at Carter’s Inc. Bryce also owns his own clothing brand called JeansbyBryce: By You and Me. In today’s episode, Bryce and I talk candidly about his entire journey from high school to the present through His journey to finding fashion as his lane Changing colleges to give fashion his all Amazing opportunities he gained across the way Plus so much more! For those who want to connect with Bryce or check out his brand, you can find both links linked down below! Connect & Collab w/Bryce LinkedIn JeansbyBryce: By You and Me.
Nov 17, 2025 · 42 min
Charting Your Personal Flight Path w/Bethany Long
This week's guest is Bethany Long, a student at Tuskegee University studying aerospace engineering. In this episode, Bethany and Amaya discuss all things aerospace, college, and career. From finding her love for space, lessons she's learned at Tuskegee, and how she's planning to open more doors for students coming after her, Bethany is nothing short of extraordinary. Connect & Collab with Bethany ⁠Bethany Connect & Collab with Us! ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠
Oct 14, 2025 · 58 min
Clarity, Fundamentals, and Filling Your Cup: An HR Mechanic's Guide w/Keith Shaw
This week, I’m joined by Keith Shaw—a leadership speaker, coach, and former Fortune 500 HR VP who retired from corporate to fulfill his purpose: helping others get clear on what they want and create a plan to achieve it. In this episode, Keith and I talk about using a GPS for your career starting with locating where you are now, breaking down his nickname of being the "HR Mechanic", the importance of professional assessments like DISC, and his thoughts on the future of HR, and more! Connect & Collab with Keith LinkedIn Connect & Collab with Us! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Website
Sep 2, 2025 · 52 min
How to Lead with Your Story: Lessons on Impact w/ Jay Cameron
New week, new episode! Meet Jay Cameron--the founder of Maximum Impact Enterprises, a company focused on travel, education, and empowering people through different platforms. Throughout the episode, Amaya & Jay talk about Jay's journey to finding his success and lanes of impact through the lessons learned from various ventures, incredible storytelling, and pieces of advice for early-career ears around the globe. He encourages listeners to embrace their experiences, overcome disappointments, and strive for maximum impact in their lives and the lives of others. Connect & Collab with Jay Instagram Website Connect & Collab with Us! Instagram LinkedIn Website
Aug 18, 2025 · 43 min
Unplugged: A Late Summer Check-Up & Check-In
In this solo episode, our host Amaya takes a moment to pause, reflect, and intentionally check in as summer winds down and fall approaches. Sharing personal insights and lessons from her journey (especially as a recent grad), she explores some key themes she's been seeing within early career talent like herself. Connect & Collab the podcast! Website Instagram LinkedIn
Jul 5, 2025 · 57 min
Exploring the Levels of Leadership w/Dr. Tadé Ayeni
This week, I sat down with Dr. Tadé Ayeni, professor, executive consultant, and author. We dove deep into what it means to lead with intention in so many ways. We talked about the differences between managing and leading, bridging leadership theory with real-world practice, and his powerful Clarity Stack framework, and more. Connect & Collab w/Dr. Ayeni Clarity of Thought Clarity over Noise Newsletter
Jun 20, 2025 · 46 min
From Coffee Chats to Career-Readiness w/ Marc Reede
Our first Summer Fridays episode is here, and we're starting off with an amazing guest who's a top lecture agent and the essential mentor--Marc Reede! Throughout the episode, Marc & I talk about his new book "The Coffee Code", a perfect book for college seniors and recent grads to have for finding their footing as they're starting their careers. Connect & Collab with Marc LinkedIn Tiktok Grab The Coffee Code
May 27, 2025 · 57 min
A Grad’s Guide to Becoming a Purposeful Professional w/Nnaemeka Ahaghotu
This week, we’re joined by Nnaemeka Ahaghotu, a recent Towson University graduate with a B.S. in Business Information Technology & Marketing! In this episode, Nnaemeka & Amaya share a candid chat about Nnaemeka’s lessons he learned in college, how he’s experienced corporate, and how he’s made the most of both. Connect & Collab with Nnaemeka! LinkedIn
May 20, 2025 · 59 min
Redefining Success In Your Career & Life w/Daniel Horgan
This week on The Intentional Intern Podcast, we're joined by Daniel Horgan—visionary entrepreneur, CEO of CoLabL, and author of We Got This: A Pocket Guide to Thriving in Our Careers & Life. In this episode, Daniel & Amaya explore the inspiration behind CoLabL, his passion behind his work, and the practical strategies in his new book that help individuals thrive at work and beyond. Connect & Collab with Daniel LinkedIn Buy We Got This: A Pocket Guide to Thriving in Our Careers & Life on Amazon
Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Bouncing Forward From Every Setback: Lessons in Learning w/Shai Boston
This week on the Intentional Intern podcast, we're joined by Shai Boston--a seasoned talent development leader, cruise industry expert, founder of Shai Boston, LLC, and podcast host of Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development. In this episode, Shai shares her powerful journey of transformation and discovery--from redefining success to embracing every lesson along the way. Connect & Collab with Shai LinkedIn Coffee, Cocktails, & Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development.
Apr 7, 2025 · 53 min
Shaping Stories that Speak to the Soul w/Valerie Vieyto
This week on The Intentional Intern podcast, we're joined by Valerie Vieyto, a soon-to-be graduate from Florida International University! Throughout the ep, Amaya & Valerie discuss the art of storytelling rooted in humanity — one that blends her love of advertising, authenticity, and community. Connect with Valerie LinkedIn
Mar 26, 2025 · 49 min
The Rhythm of Resilience in Music & Marketing w/Alethea Freidberg
This week on The Intentional Intern Podcast, we're joined by Alethea Freidberg — a recent graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in Music Industry from USC’s Thornton School of Music and a minor in Culture, Media, and Entertainment from USC Annenberg. Throughout the ep, Amaya and Alethea dive into a reflective and energizing conversation about Gen-Z's adaptability, creativity in the music industry, freelancing, job market resilience, and the power of intentional storytelling. Connect & Collab w/Alethea LinkedIn The Industry Plant

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