The Art of Becoming Podcast

society, culture, education, self improvement · EN

The Art of Becoming is a storytelling podcast about the many paths that shape life inside an academic medical center. Grounded in the Kern National Network (KNN) Framework, this podcast explores the journey of becoming in healthcare and STEM through storytelling as a way of building community, making meaning, and sharing a bit of hard-earned wisdom along the way. Each episode highlights the power of lived experience, inviting students, clinicians, researchers, librarians, information technology specialists, finance teams, administrators, custodial staff, cafeteria workers, and many others to share their stories of becoming within a shared community. By bringing together voices from across the many roles that sustain healthcare and learning environments, these conversations create space for connection, recognition, and a deeper sense of belonging. By listening together and learning from one another, the podcast fosters solidarity and mutual growt