The Secret Syllabus

The Secret Syllabus

By iHeartPodcasts

On “The Secret Syllabus,” YouTubers Hannah Ashton and Katie Tracy speak with influential women for an unfiltered take on college as they know it - including everything you need to know that isn’t on a college syllabus. From finding your tribe and fostering allyship, to coping with the lost semesters of COVID-19. This podcast—by college students for college students—is a lesson in not just surviving but thriving during those pivotal four years. No prerequisites necessary.

Episodes

The ups and downs of building relationships with special guest Stephanie McMahon

We’ve spent a lot of 2020 missing people and missing connection, especially when we can’t be on campus or in the office. Sigh. Stephanie McMahon (WWE CBO & one of our fav women EVER) joins us to talk us through the ups and downs of building relationships - how your tribe can make you a better you, and what to do if you haven’t found “your people” yet.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/11/2040m 15s

I wanted it, I got it: Landing your next job with Lauren Berger

Want to know how to score the perfect internship or new job? In this episode, we discuss what it takes to land a dream opportunity, from tips on networking to resume-guidance to learning about the ins-and-outs of pay negotiation. After this episode, you'll soon be hearing "Welcome to our newest colleague!" Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/2030m 10s

Money, Money, Money with Jade Darmawangsa

I want it, I got it - right? Well, if you can afford it. The freedom of college means a lot of different things. One big one may be managing money for the first time. This episode is a lesson in living on a budget and finding how to balance what we should save for, what we can’t help but splurge on, and investing to grow your money.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/2038m 12s

Sexist Much? With Cindy Eckert

Struggles, double standards, and our experiences with gender identity can make us self-conscious & shut out. This episode is all about celebrating our strengths, and learning to stand up for ourselves. Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/2032m 11s

Why It’s Time to Get Political with Stacey Abrams

Tensions are high. Now more than ever, political engagement is particularly prevalent. For many, this can feel like a game of catch-up if you didn’t follow politics in high school. This episode discusses the ways to own your voice, craft your voting plan, and find your political niche amongst the many student organizations to choose from.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/10/2031m 54s

Beyond the Feed: The Real Life of a Content Creator with Tasneem Nathari

On top of balancing classes, a part-time job, and your social life, how do content creators keep it all going? In this episode, Hannah and Katie chat with Tasneem Nathari, the “hoodrat feminist,” to give you all the tips & tricks they with they knew when they were first starting out as content creators - and will give you an insight to what it’s really like to be an influencer. Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/10/2038m 21s

Let's Talk About Sex with Shan Boodram

With the increased usage of dating apps, hookup culture is easier than ever to engage in. Sex seems to be ingrained in our culture, and the commonality of it can often create expectations amongst our own relationships. In this episode, we want to talk about the pressures to have sex, sexual safety, and grappling with intimacy.Follow Shan Boodram @ShanBoodyFollow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton @kristianarnell Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/10/2026m 22s

Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Just Plain Over It with Dr. Mariel Buquè

There’s been a rise of mental health issues amongst young womxn—especially with the outbreak of COVID. In this episode we dive deeper into the unexpected stressors of college, and how they ultimately influence our well-being. We’ll discuss our own experiences in dealing with these challenges, self-care, and we’ll share our favorite mental health resources. Follow Dr. Mariel Buquè on Instagram @dr.marielbuqueFollow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/10/2026m 57s

From Allyship to Activism with MILCK

What does it mean to be an ally? How can we use your own privileges to help others? How do we make sure our posts aren’t just performative? In this episode, we discuss how to create sustainable change, and why it’s needed now more than ever.Be sure to listen to MILCK’s music here.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/09/2026m 12s

Work that Body (Positivity) with Jessamyn Stanley

“Fitspiration” and “thinspo” instagram pages flood our feed, our media consumption, and our minds. Social media can be an insidious player in the way we view ourselves and our bodies. And often, these struggles are made worse by the transition to college life. This episode is all about finding personal body acceptance, while also grappling with how our body, diet & lifestyle changes as we get older. Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/09/2030m 58s

The Lost Semesters of COVID with John Gerzema

So...a global pandemic is happening. Students are facing massive challenges, from transitioning to online classes to making friends virtually to staying motivated. Can our college experience be saved in a post-COVID world? What does it mean for our careers? This episode digs into the tips & tricks of how to cope during a crisis that has derailed our lives—both personally and academically. Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/09/2034m 49s

Rejection to Redirection with Abby Wambach

Welcome to The Secret Syllabus - with special guest US Soccer legend Abby Wambach! So, you didn’t get the internship. Or the boy/girl. Or what you were really hoping for. This episode is a lesson in coping with rejection—in all forms—and moving forward.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/2029m 7s

Introducing: The Secret Syllabus

Welcome to The Secret Syllabus!From allyship, sexism, and body image, to becoming a content creator and ending body-shaming, The Secret Syllabus, hosted by YouTubers Hannah Ashton & Katie Tracy, is everything about college life that’s NOT covered in the lecture hall. Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/09/202m 30s
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