I find that when people are honest about the struggles and mistakes they’ve made in their careers, it not only helps them see how far they’ve come, but it also helps those that are listening know they are not alone in their fight to make this industry better,” reflected Benjamin. “I will be doing my job if they are actually motivated when they hear the struggles, the debates, and the realities that all executives face through the times of change and vision execution.”

A trusted confidante and adviser to nationally recognized executives in higher education, Trimeka Benjamin opens the vault to give listeners a glimpse into the unspoken trials and triumphs of the people who created the country’s most groundbreaking and innovative programs. Benjamin pulls back the curtain in a nononsense format that moves away from industry jargon to provide listeners with actionable advice and solutions.

Interviewees during season 1 include Dr. Tonjua Williams, President of St. Petersburg College; Dr. Karen A. Stout, President and CEO of Achieving the Dream; Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President of Amarillo College; Dr. Michael Baston, President of Rockland Community College; and Dr. Leigh Goodson, President of Tulsa Community College, discussing how they’ve balanced their own ambitions and needs with their organization, family and work lives.