<![CDATA[The Art of Becoming Podcast]]>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 growth. It is a reminder that no one arrives fully formed, that uncertainty is part of the process, and that becoming is rarely a solo endeavor. 

 

Rooted in the values of character, compassion, and practical wisdom, the podcast reimagines healthcare and STEM as fields built not only on expertise but also on shared stories and the communities that form around them. 

 

Acknowledgment 

This podcast is an independent project created by the hosts. The views and content presented are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kern National Network or the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 31 May 2026 16:01:31 GMTSun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:30 GMT60Medical College of Wisconsin- Kern National Network Student Chapter<p><b>The Art of Becoming</b> is a storytelling podcast about the many paths that shape life inside an academic medical center.  </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>By listening together and learning from one another, the podcast fosters solidarity and mutual growth. It is a reminder that no one arrives fully formed, that uncertainty is part of the process, and that becoming is rarely a solo endeavor. </p><p> </p><p>Rooted in the values of character, compassion, and practical wisdom, the podcast reimagines healthcare and STEM as fields built not only on expertise but also on shared stories and the communities that form around them. </p><p> </p><p><b>Acknowledgment</b> </p><p>This podcast is an independent project created by the hosts. The views and content presented are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kern National Network or the Medical College of Wisconsin. </p>episodicMedical College of Wisconsin- Kern National Network Student Chaptermelaniesona42@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Art of Becoming Unstoppable with Fatima Zohra Khamissi]]>In this episode of The Art of Becoming, we sit down with Fatima Zohra Khamissi, a fourth year medical student at Medical College of Wisconsin and future diagnostic radiologist whose journey is defined by resilience, discipline, and determination.

Fati reflects on her path as an international student and former Division I tennis player, sharing how those experiences shaped her character and strengthened her drive for excellence. She opens up about balancing high level athletics with academics, navigating moments of doubt, and developing the mindset that helped her achieve top scores in medical school.

More than a conversation about achievement, this episode explores what it means to stay driven despite the odds and how grit, sacrifice, identity, and purpose all shape the process of becoming. Fatima offers an honest and inspiring perspective for students, athletes, and anyone striving toward ambitious goals while learning who they are along the way.

]]>c1a3c0b2-9979-4ccd-ab04-37776bad7872Sat, 09 May 2026 12:11:29 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>The Art of Becoming</i>, we sit down with Fatima Zohra Khamissi, a fourth year medical student at Medical College of Wisconsin and future diagnostic radiologist whose journey is defined by resilience, discipline, and determination.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Fati reflects on her path as an international student and former Division I tennis player, sharing how those experiences shaped her character and strengthened her drive for excellence. She opens up about balancing high level athletics with academics, navigating moments of doubt, and developing the mindset that helped her achieve top scores in medical school.</p><p></p><p></p><p>More than a conversation about achievement, this episode explores what it means to stay driven despite the odds and how grit, sacrifice, identity, and purpose all shape the process of becoming. Fatima offers an honest and inspiring perspective for students, athletes, and anyone striving toward ambitious goals while learning who they are along the way.</p>no00:48:2714The Art of Becoming Unstoppable with Fatima Zohra Khamissifull<![CDATA[The Art of Becoming: The Story Behind the Story]]>Join co-hosts Tatenda and Melanie for a candid and reflective conversation as they step back to share the heart behind The Art of Becoming. In this episode, they open up about the purpose driving the podcast, the vision of the KNN student chapter, and the deeper why behind what they are building.

Through honest storytelling and a little bit of yapping, they reflect on their individual journeys into medicine, the values that shape them, and the unexpected way their paths came together. At its core, this episode is about becoming together while creating spaces of belonging in environments that do not always make room for it.

Interested in being featured? Reach out at theartofbecoming@mcw.edu

]]>1f56cb72-eb7a-489f-8c73-9211cef24aa1Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>Join co-hosts Tatenda and Melanie for a candid and reflective conversation as they step back to share the heart behind <i>The Art of Becoming</i>. In this episode, they open up about the purpose driving the podcast, the vision of the KNN student chapter, and the deeper why behind what they are building.</p><p></p><p>Through honest storytelling and a little bit of yapping, they reflect on their individual journeys into medicine, the values that shape them, and the unexpected way their paths came together. At its core, this episode is about becoming together while creating spaces of belonging in environments that do not always make room for it.</p><p></p><p>Interested in being featured? Reach out at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:theartofbecoming@mcw.edu" target="_blank">theartofbecoming@mcw.edu</a></p>no00:43:5013The Art of Becoming: The Story Behind the Storyfull<![CDATA[The Art of Becoming: Creating Space for Others to Shine with Tifany Frazer]]>In this episode of The Art of Becoming, Tifany Frazer reflects on what it means to grow into a more caring person. Through a career and life experiences that have taken her onto a global stage, Tifany has built relationships across cultures and communities that continue to shape who she is becoming. She shares how intentionally seeking opportunities to understand others has helped her develop a genuine desire to care for people and contribute meaningfully to the communities around her. This conversation explores how connection, curiosity, and reciprocity can deepen our capacity for care and influence the way we show up for others in our everyday lives. 

Along the way, this conversation invites listeners to reflect on the kinds of questions that shape a personal mission: 

  • What’s important? 
  • Where do I want to go? 
  • What does “the best” look like for me? 
  • How do I want to act? 
  • What is my legacy? 
]]>fa5c9ecc-443c-48d9-b21c-c9aff38bafc9Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>The Art of Becoming</i>, Tifany Frazer reflects on what it means to grow into a more caring person. Through a career and life experiences that have taken her onto a global stage, Tifany has built relationships across cultures and communities that continue to shape who she is becoming. She shares how intentionally seeking opportunities to understand others has helped her develop a genuine desire to care for people and contribute meaningfully to the communities around her. This conversation explores how connection, curiosity, and reciprocity can deepen our capacity for care and influence the way we show up for others in our everyday lives. </p><p>Along the way, this conversation invites listeners to reflect on the kinds of questions that shape a personal mission: </p><p></p><ul><li>What’s important? </li></ul><ul><li>Where do I want to go? </li></ul><ul><li>What does “the best” look like for me? </li></ul><ul><li>How do I want to act? </li></ul><ul><li>What is my legacy? </li></ul>no00:35:5612The Art of Becoming: Creating Space for Others to Shine with Tifany Frazerfull<![CDATA[The Art of Becoming Disciplined: Character, Commitment, and Giving Your All — with Adam Plotkin]]>Adam Plotkin is a fourth year medical student whose commitment to discipline and service shows up both in and beyond the classroom. As an active member of the military and an ultramarathon runner, Adam consistently pushes himself toward a higher standard—using challenge, endurance, and intentional practice as tools for growth.

In this episode, Adam reflects on what it means to embody character in practical, everyday ways. We explore how discipline and self motivation are built over time, what it truly takes to give your all, and how showing up with intention can shape not only who we become, but how we serve others. 

]]>2dbab76e-b572-4a49-a5c2-ce19482942e9Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Adam Plotkin is a fourth year medical student whose commitment to discipline and service shows up both in and beyond the classroom. As an active member of the military and an ultramarathon runner, Adam consistently pushes himself toward a higher standard—using challenge, endurance, and intentional practice as tools for growth.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Adam reflects on what it means to embody character in practical, everyday ways. We explore how discipline and self motivation are built over time, what it truly takes to give your all, and how showing up with intention can shape not only who we become, but how we serve others. </p>no00:45:23The Art of Becoming Disciplined: Character, Commitment, and Giving Your All — with Adam Plotkinfull