Unstoppable Stories: A UMGC Podcast

2025 Archives

At t 91¿´Æ¬Íø, we believe that everyone has a story worth telling – stories of triumph, perseverance, and transformation. Unstoppable Stories is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the powerful narratives of individuals who have pursued their educational goals while balancing families, jobs, health, military service, and everything in between – you know...life – and they are now making their indelible mark professionally and in their communities.

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The best of UMGC's Unstoppable Stories for 2025
Unstoppable Stories: The Best of 2025
December 31, 2025
From celebrities and entrepreneurs to community leaders and military servicemembers and veterans, their determination, perseverance and commitment to achieving their goals and their dreams was very inspiring. This video captures some of the great clips from each of the 24 episodes. Enjoy and Happy New Year.
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Danielle Rowell: A Journey Through Cybersecurity, Mentorship & Motherhood
December 03, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Danielle Rowell, a Chief Information Security Officer with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and UMGC alumna. Danielle shares her story about how she went from being an events planner to becoming an executive within the cybersecurity industry, all while raising a family.
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Abigail Compton: Raised with Respect
November 19, 2025
In this episode, we are joined by Abigail Compton, military veteran, caregiver, mother of four, and co-owner of Compton Family Farm. Abigail shares a powerful look into her life on and off the farm, from the trauma of her husband being shot in the line of duty, to the deep purpose she’s found in raising animals with care and compassion.
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Zachry Flores: A Duty to Serve, Lessons from the Battlefield and Beyond
November 05, 2025
In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo sits down with Zachry Flores; military veteran, UMGC alumnus, and current t 91¿´Æ¬Íø professor. Zach shares the raw realities of serving as a military police officer, both stateside and overseas, and opens up about his journey before, during, and after his time in uniform.
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Maurice Hicks: From Under Siege to Saving Lives
October 15, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, we speak with Maurice Hicks, an author, former police officer, and UMGC alumnus. We get an incredible insider look into Maurice’s early childhood, and how he was able to not only jump, but run over every obstacle life gave him.
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Crevita Moody: Becoming A Trailblazing Data Scientist
October 01, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Crevita Moody, an author, data scientist with the FAA, former professional basketball player, and UMGC alumna.
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Samantha Howard: Finding Purpose Through Service
September 17, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James sits down with Samantha Howard, a dedicated leader and advocate who has spent years championing higher education and community service.
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Carolyn and Immanuel Patton: Learning and Succeeding Together
September 03, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, we’re joined by a special mother-and-son duo, Carolyn and Immanuel Patton, both proud UMGC graduates. What started as a little boy’s promise to his mom—to graduate college together—turned into a powerful journey filled with hard work, determination, and love.
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Cory Underwood: Impactful Leadership & the Importance of Relationships Throughout Education
August 20, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Cory Underwood, a high school assistant principal and UMGC alumnus, to share his powerful story about higher education and leadership.
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Andre Taylor: Breaking Educational Barriers
August 06, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Lauren Cardillo is joined by Andre Taylor, a network engineer, an Army veteran and a UMCG grad and first generation college graduate. to share his story on seeking higher education while actively serving in the military.
Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark: Turning Pain Into Purpose
July 23, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James is joined by Amanda Clark, a mental health advocate and UMGC alumna, to share her powerful journey of resilience and transformation.
Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll: Earning a Degree at the Bottom of the World
July 09, 2025
In this episode of Unstoppable Stories, host Nathan James sits down with Mark Driscoll, UMGC alumnus, to explore his remarkable journey of pursuing education while living and working in one of the most extreme environments on Earth—Antarctica.
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