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I Want To Be… The Podcast

Real conversations about careers, purpose, resilience, and the journeys that shape a life. Hosted by Dr. Rachel Ivory — for the adults who guide, mentor, and inspire the next generation.

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I Want To Be… The Podcast brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, veterans, educators, and community leaders to share the honest story behind their careers. Each guest answers the same four questions — creating authentic, comparable conversations about service, purpose, and possibility. Whether you're a parent, teacher, mentor, or community leader, this podcast gives you the language, the stories, and the inspiration to open bigger conversations with the young people in your life.

Dr. Rachel Ivory
Hosted byDr. Rachel IvoryAuthor. Educator. Veteran. Dreamer.

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Ms. Julie "Sarge" Muster Bryson

Army Veteran · Entrepreneur · Founder, Boots 2 Benefits

From military service to entrepreneurship — Julie shares how a lifelong desire to make a difference shaped her path through the Army and into founding an organization that helps veterans access the benefits and support they deserve. A powerful conversation about service, purpose, and turning vision into lasting impact.

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