Roads Taken

By Leslie Jennings Rowley, Dartmouth Class of 1996

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Welcome to Roads Taken, the show that reminds us that you don’t have to know exactly where you’re going, you just need to be open to the adventure that awaits. In each episode, Leslie Jennings Rowley talks to her guests—all a quarter-century-plus after college—about who they were as they graduated, who they thought they’d be, and how they’ve traveled down various roads to get where they are today. Mid-life crises? Maybe. Exactly where they thought they'd be? Rarely. In the end, each of their stories shows us what Robert Frost was trying to tell us: It doesn’t really matter which way we turn….a full life awaits, regardless of the ROADS TAKEN.

Episode Date
Finding the Right Match: Adam Medros (redux)
Oct 28, 2024
Head of the Class: Jeneen DiBenedetto Graham (redux)
Oct 21, 2024
Suggestions for future seasons?
Oct 14, 2024
Entertaining Options: Jesse Israel on parlaying people skills in new territory
Oct 07, 2024
Magic Carpet: Dan Kashman on changing course and moving forward
Sep 30, 2024
Life Force: Anne Soutter Horton on considering the sources of wellness and prioritizing them
Sep 23, 2024
Writing Transitions: Jonathon Stewart (redux)
Sep 09, 2024
Civilian Strategy: Pace Duckenfield (redux)
Aug 26, 2024
In Hot Water: Michael Rigney on putting in the time and finding joy in the journey
Aug 19, 2024
Skills for the Future: Kira Lawrence (redux)
Aug 12, 2024
A Present-Focused Historian: Erika Monahan on staying in the present and trusting in the future
Aug 05, 2024
Innovation from the Outside: Brandon del Pozo (redux)
Jul 29, 2024
Season Ten: Not Exactly Beach Reads
Jul 22, 2024
Roads Taken: Evergreen Trailer
Jul 22, 2024
A Father's Wisdom: Doug Asano (redux)
Feb 19, 2024
Know Thyself: Mario Barge on being self aware and realizing life is for living
Feb 12, 2024
Strength to Fly: Mal Wrenn Corbin on looking back to see how far we've come
Feb 05, 2024
Wanting to Fly: Michelle Villalobos (redux)
Jan 29, 2024
Bilateral Relationships: Joey Hood (redux)
Jan 22, 2024
Making Leaps: Keshav Puttaswamy (redux)
Jan 15, 2024
Creating Value: Jamie Keenan on balancing the short and long run
Jan 08, 2024
Feeling at Home: Karen M. Smith Debolt (redux)
Jan 01, 2024
Season Nine Trailer
Dec 30, 2023
Season Nine Preview: Roads Taken Revisited
Dec 19, 2023
A Sense of Home: Sunni Chauhan and Sheryl Jacobson on benefiting from friendship across the years
Oct 02, 2023
The Sometimes Lonely Road: Sheryl Jacobson on finding home while traveling the globe
Sep 25, 2023
Merging Interests: Sunni Chauhan on embracing the unexpected to create impact
Sep 18, 2023
Standard Deviation: Louis Chang on checking out the detours and leaving no regrets
Sep 11, 2023
Health Plan: Derek Shendell on providing the best guidance as soon as possible
Sep 04, 2023
Firm Commitment: David Reynolds on sticking with it and striving to get better
Aug 28, 2023
Work to Live: Ben Mitchell on keeping the maker spirit alive outside the day job
Aug 21, 2023
Acts of Faith: Kristen Carlone Hurley on finding good where it is not where you thought it would be
Aug 14, 2023
Against the Odds: Ilana Davidi Reeves on being the odd one in the room and the resilience it breeds
Aug 07, 2023
Intentional Serenity: Kristina Marty on recognizing the available options and letting go of the others
Jul 31, 2023
One week until AuggiePalooza
Jul 28, 2023
Risk and Reward: Jamie Hansen on taking the leap and knowing it will work out
Jul 24, 2023
Personalized Medicine: George Huang on quieting the expectations of others to find your place
Jul 17, 2023
Guiding Principles: Marc-François Bradley on setting guardrails over a definite path
Jul 10, 2023
The Gift of Presence: Eva Sheibar Heyman on settling into the experience and finding joy
Jul 03, 2023
The Long Jam: Eric Jensen on getting in the groove and staying there
Jun 26, 2023
Slow and Steady: Stephen Haddad on not committing too early
Jun 19, 2023
Case study: Amy Harman Burkart on staying true to yourself and your dream
Jun 12, 2023
Cracking the Code: Laura Bright on taking chances to find out who you are
Jun 05, 2023
Inner work: Nathan Paine on keeping your free spirit alive
May 29, 2023
Stable ground: Heather Morein French on finding the sources of support
May 22, 2023
Still Thriving: Andrew Obenshain on finding joy even in the hardest times
May 15, 2023
Works in Progress: Jackie Chappel on recognizing who someone can and can't be for you
May 08, 2023
The Power of the Ask: Jessica Drolet Wadlow on making tiny changes to make a big difference
May 01, 2023
Changing Priorities: Michael 'Ranger' Anderson on balancing life changing work with life changes
Apr 24, 2023
No Place Like Home: Amy Sprole on doing hard things and then searching for what you like
Apr 17, 2023
A New Roads Taken Season
Apr 16, 2023
Season 8 ?! Coming Soon
Apr 03, 2023
Another Hiatus Announcement
Jan 23, 2023
Personal Finance: Peter Jastreboff on seeking belonging and listening to the nuances of culture
Jan 16, 2023
Personal Values: Jack Kolodny on following nice people and centering them in your strategy
Jan 09, 2023
Creature Comforts: Ben Brainard on figuring out who you want to care for
Jan 02, 2023
Feminist Movement: Shilyh Warren on fashioning one's own path to activism
Dec 26, 2022
Professional Development: Chris McGee on getting off the path to find it more clearly
Dec 19, 2022
Culture Club: Chris Kelly on tracking the audience and being ready for change
Dec 12, 2022
Relational Health: Blair Seidler Hammond on leaning into joy and relationships and finding meaning
Dec 05, 2022
Found in Translation: Heather McNemar on finding your way in a new place and helping others do the same
Nov 28, 2022
Model of Imperfection: Kristen Calcagni Johnson on doing lots of things but not all well
Nov 21, 2022
Planting Ideas: Jenny Land Mackenzie on nurturing a sense of place and the next generation
Nov 14, 2022
Democratic Experiment: Amel Ahmed on figuring out what’s happening
Nov 07, 2022
Great Expectations: Luke Brown on taking time and giving yourself grace to find your way
Oct 31, 2022
Medical History: John Peoples on understanding people's needs and being there for them
Oct 24, 2022
Center Stage: Patricia Herrera on centering others’ stories and finding your own
Oct 17, 2022
Super Conductor: Joseph Marcheso on matching your value to someone else’s needs
Oct 10, 2022
Environmental Lobby: Tiernan Sittenfeld on building coalitions and finding one’s voice
Oct 03, 2022
Data Architect: Cameron Turner on building worlds and paying attention to the user
Sep 26, 2022
Time Traveler: Keshav Puttaswamy on appreciating both change and stability
Sep 19, 2022
Pacing Yourself: Suzanne Leonard on finding the right outlets and spending time where it matters
Sep 12, 2022
Announcing Roads Taken's Next Season
Sep 11, 2022
Hiatus Announcement
Jul 11, 2022
Applied Lessons: Oliver Will on seeing the big picture and adjusting to the reality in front of you
Jul 04, 2022
Executive Function: Brendan Doherty on staying, going, and planning for the future
Jun 27, 2022
Lara Fowler on Long Covid
Jun 25, 2022
The Deep End: Lara Fowler on Staying Curious and Nurturing Expertise
Jun 20, 2022
Smartest in the Room: John Strayer on finding different talents and still helping people
Jun 13, 2022
Roads Too Short: Memorial Edition 2
Jun 06, 2022
Roads Too Short: Memorial Edition 1
May 30, 2022
Music Lessons: Michael Roberts on getting better and connecting with an audience
May 23, 2022
Better Environments: Kira Lawrence on finding strength in difference and leaving the world better
May 16, 2022
Making Lemonade: Sharon Walker on using discomfort as fuel for change
May 09, 2022
In a Blink of an Eye: Dave Leone on finding focus beyond yourself and getting back on track
May 02, 2022
Lifelong Learner: Stephanie Argamaso saying yes and embracing the beginner’s mind
Apr 25, 2022
Good Policy: Rebecca Benn defining yourself by what you love and putting the rest in perspective
Apr 18, 2022
Embracing Life, Pt 2: Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla
Apr 11, 2022
Embracing Life, Pt 1: Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla on listening to your heart and tenaciously keeping on
Apr 04, 2022
Raising Good Humans: Aliza Pressman on taking on a role and getting the tools to embody it
Mar 28, 2022
Leveling Up: Andrew Friedman on looking for challenge and figuring things out
Mar 21, 2022
What’s At Stake: Sarah Lugaric on finding and safeguarding our place in the world
Mar 14, 2022
Reintroduction to Roads Taken and How to Connect
Mar 08, 2022
Revisited: Dan Gonzalez - Purpose over Passion
Mar 07, 2022
International Moves: Shuhei Sekiguchi on embracing the unknown and being ready to say yes
Mar 01, 2022
Redefining Success: Doug Asano on fending for yourself and reaching out for help
Feb 21, 2022
Keep Trying: Elizabeth Manheim Ades on sticking with what you want and finding new ways to bounce back
Feb 14, 2022
Sense of Place: Holly Parker on listening to your gut and finding your place
Feb 07, 2022
Putting Yourself Out There: Kishan Putta on getting to know people and asking what they need
Jan 31, 2022
Brand Manager: Christy Hansel Lohof on being grounded on land and seeing the continuum of life
Jan 24, 2022
International Man of Mystery: Jorge Motoshige on never staying still and gaining new experiences
Jan 17, 2022
The Helping Explorer: Jennie Tranter on trying on personae and grounding decisions in values
Jan 10, 2022
Not Easily Thwarted: Mary Romano on finding a way around barriers and removing them for others
Jan 03, 2022
Poetic Justice: Erika Meitner on tackling age-old issues and creating new narratives
Dec 27, 2021
A Lot on the Brain: Ken Lee on making choices that make sense and dealing with those that don't
Dec 20, 2021
I'm lovin' it: Morgan Flatley on trying to do hard things and having fun doing it
Dec 13, 2021
Manifest Destiny: Shawn Snipes Gasparini on saying what you need and acting when it comes
Dec 06, 2021
Making Karen Great Again: Karen M. Smith DeBolt on uncovering new aspects of who you can be
Nov 29, 2021
Free Spirit: Mariya Rosberg on listening to the call of the wild and applying it closer to home
Nov 22, 2021
Growing a Backbone: Adam Wollowick on figuring out for yourself what you should do
Nov 15, 2021
Making Space: Julie Kline Dixon on listening to life’s rhythms and creating a place to call home
Nov 08, 2021
Creating Connection: Soraya O'Brien Jollon on celebrating life and starting new adventures
Nov 01, 2021
Gratitude, Attitude, & Courage: Kate Andrews Kelly on finding joy by developing it in others
Oct 25, 2021
Pursuing Integrity: Tim Chow on being true to yourself
Oct 18, 2021
Lucky and Charmed: K.C. Danzansky on staying the course and finding the new
Oct 11, 2021
Lesson Plans: Kate Shanahan on focusing on the first step and keeping at it
Oct 04, 2021
Running Wild: Ryan Donovan on doing what you love and making healthy choices
Sep 27, 2021
Learning by Doing: Carrie Kuss on walking down the roads and feeling the fit
Sep 20, 2021
What do you want?: Wendi Potter McKenna on doing the impossible and helping others do the same
Sep 13, 2021
Independent Streak: Bill Tovell on finding the new after disaster strikes and forging one's own path
Sep 06, 2021
Career Coach: Sarah Hodges on skating through life and seeing things from both sides
Aug 30, 2021
Balance of Power: Carrington Bradley on following twists of fate and exercising leadership
Aug 23, 2021
Disruptive Mindset: Adam Medros on changing industries and changing the world
Aug 16, 2021
Heal Thyself: Sansea Jacobson on healing through empathy and modeling wellness
Aug 09, 2021
Cultural Fit: Kevin McGowan on prioritizing community and seeking it out
Aug 02, 2021
Stroke of Luck: Michael Zigmont on accepting what is and moving on
Jul 26, 2021
Taking Chances: Rose Lee on working outside comfort and seeking others to do the same
Jul 19, 2021
Research and Development: Drew Natenshon on marrying interests and seeking out impact
Jul 12, 2021
Chemical Attraction: Sara Paisner on getting close to the customer and using what you know
Jul 05, 2021
Language of the Heart: Jeff Botelho on serving others and living by faith
Jun 28, 2021
Research in Action: Maryam Kia-Keating on giving people voice and uncovering resilience
Jun 21, 2021
The Music Game: Rob Hamilton on interweaving interests and playing by your own rules
Jun 14, 2021
Roads Diverged Bonus: Josh Marks on bagpiping through the years
Jun 09, 2021
Perspective Taking: Josh Marks on giving into happenstance and widening horizons
Jun 07, 2021
Native Talents: Tracy Canard Goodluck on getting fired up and helping your people
May 31, 2021
Taking time: Woojin Kim on getting to the starting line and realizing it's not a race
May 24, 2021
Paying Attention: Taran Lent on serving a need and having it pay off
May 17, 2021
Before and After: Beth Mattingly on looking at what changes and what needs to for family success
May 03, 2021
Working Like a Dog: Liz Rawson on working through things and finding the way
Apr 26, 2021
Another Listener Thank You
Apr 19, 2021
Hometown Candidate: John Barros on coming home and playing the long game
Apr 12, 2021
Environmental Generalist: Dave Kramer on finding connections across continents and organizations
Apr 05, 2021
Continuity Planning: Lisana Gabriel Brown on making plans and waiting it out
Mar 29, 2021
A Dog's Life: Amy Peller on following joy and making your own magic
Mar 22, 2021
Brain Activity: Helene Sisti on wanting to do it all and taking one thing at a time
Mar 15, 2021
Fortuitous Stumbler: Mark Griffin on using broad thinking and following connections to find your way
Mar 08, 2021
Made in America: Monica Oberkofler Gorman on doing what's right and manufacturing life
Mar 01, 2021
Polling Place: Shakari Cameron Byerly on listening to community and amplifying voices
Feb 22, 2021
Model Intelligence: Will Uppington on building skills and looking inside the models
Feb 15, 2021
A Place to Land: Shannon Smith-Bernardin on caring for others and determining what is needed
Feb 08, 2021
Political Savvy: Shervyn von Hoerl on picking sides and reexamining the core
Feb 01, 2021
Sense of Agency: Gregory Papajohn on helping the disruptors and becoming one
Jan 25, 2021
The Home Stretch: Matt Wiltshire on making yourself at home and making home better
Jan 18, 2021
Human Nature: Matt Little on preserving and making the most of your environment
Jan 11, 2021
Profiles in Courage: Jennifer Wulff on finding the light within one’s personal narrative
Jan 04, 2021
River of Dreams: Darryl Knudsen on fighting the current or going with the flow
Dec 28, 2020
Touching Hearts: Suzie Brown on being vulnerable and finding the right outlets for emotion
Dec 21, 2020
HR Strategy: Rebecca Oettinger Feder on strategically developing talent to drive impact
Dec 14, 2020
Passion on the Side: Marc McDonald on keeping creativity alive
Dec 07, 2020
The Innovator's Opportunity: Scott Anthony using innovation to see the future
Nov 30, 2020
The Definition of Advocate: Chesley Homan Flotten on navigating the abyss and helping others through
Nov 23, 2020
Character Study: Jonathon Stewart on recognizing both the whimsy and drama of life
Nov 16, 2020
Roads Diverged Bonus: Justin Boyd's Covid-19 Response, dental practice continuity
Nov 06, 2020
Family Practice: Justin Boyd on finding his own way to a balanced life
Nov 02, 2020
Tending Her Flock: Michelle Erickson Waters on family, faith, and flexibility
Oct 26, 2020
The Generalist Diplomat: Joey Hood on worrying less about where the roads lead
Oct 19, 2020
Lessons on the Roads Taken
Oct 05, 2020
Listener Thank You
Sep 28, 2020
Thought Revolution: Aleph Henestrosa on following the central plan and thinking for yourself
Sep 21, 2020
Roads Diverged Bonus: Brandon del Pozo on policing in America
Sep 18, 2020
The Philosopher Officer: Brandon del Pozo on serving communities and analyzing systems
Sep 14, 2020
Buying Time: Zack Stein on broadening one's view and acting on what's important
Sep 07, 2020
Mysteries of Life: Brad Parks on reading the writing on the wall and writing what you know
Aug 31, 2020
Environmental Focus: Fiona Danks on avoiding pigeonholes and seeking adventure
Aug 24, 2020
Future of Work: Aassia Haroon Haq on noticing opportunities and making your own
Aug 10, 2020
The Laws of Leadership: Betsy Miller on finding the human element at the core of law and life
Aug 03, 2020
No Cowardly Lion: Kelcey Grimm on pursuing what’s right and finding what works
Jul 27, 2020
Drum Circle: Chris Newell on giving voice to indigenous culture
Jul 20, 2020
Roads Diverged: Jeneen Graham's Covid-19 Response, moving to online learning
Jul 17, 2020
Independent Education: Jeneen DiBenedetto Graham on success metrics in schools and life
Jul 13, 2020
Intelligence Quotient: Pace Duckenfield on lifelong learning and the risk of staying stagnant
Jul 06, 2020
Superstar Activator: Michelle Villalobos on finding truth and alignment from the depths
Jun 29, 2020
Roads Diverged: Gabriel Schlumberger's Covid-19 Response, 3D printing PPE
Jun 26, 2020
Through a Creative Lens: Gabe Schlumberger on pursuing what intrigues you
Jun 22, 2020
Location, Location, Location: Sarah McAlister Woelfle on non-profit burnout, Ivy League guilt, and finding your way home
Jun 15, 2020
In Our Footsteps: Drew Brady on walking with the next generation
Jun 15, 2020
Purpose over Passion: Dan Gonzalez on being industry agnostic and the problem with passion
Jun 15, 2020
Introducing Roads Taken
Jun 01, 2020
Who You'll Hear on Roads Taken
Jun 01, 2020