In this episode of “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller,” Hannah Maruyama, creator of “Degree Free,” challenges the traditional college route by advocating for alternative career paths that align with individual strengths and goals. She discusses the pitfalls of student loan debt, the limited opportunities a degree might bring, and the importance of exploring vocational creativity and non-college career options. Maruyama also shares success stories and offers insights into how parents can help their children make informed, future-proof career choices in an AI-driven world.

00:00 - Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller
02:12- Our Guest Today is Hannah Maruyama, creator of Degree Free
04:22 - Do we earn degrees or just purchase them?
06:08 - how to create a roadmap for your career
10:31 - using creativity to find your true calling in life
17:34 - Success Stories for Non-College Paths
25:07 - Encouraging Parents to Explore Alternatives to College
31:24 - Most kids don't understand how many jobs are actually out there
35:44 - Importance of Providing Information and Resources
48:44 - Live counseling session with Joanna's son
56:14 - How to Move Beyond Labels and Diagnoses
59:44 - How to Explore Alternative Paths to Success
01:06:43 - The Role of AI in Job Creation

“Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration. 

Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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In this episode of “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller,” Hannah Maruyama, creator of “Degree Free,” challenges the traditional college route by advocating for alternative career paths that align with individual strengths and goals. She discusses the pitfalls of student loan debt, the limited opportunities a degree might bring, and the importance of exploring vocational creativity and non-college career options. Maruyama also shares success stories and offers insights into how parents can help their children make informed, future-proof career choices in an AI-driven world.
00:00 - Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller 02:12- Our Guest Today is Hannah Maruyama, creator of Degree Free 04:22 - Do we earn degrees or just purchase them? 06:08 - how to create a roadmap for your career 10:31 - using creativity to find your true calling in life 17:34 - Success Stories for Non-College Paths 25:07 - Encouraging Parents to Explore Alternatives to College 31:24 - Most kids don't understand how many jobs are actually out there 35:44 - Importance of Providing Information and Resources 48:44 - Live counseling session with Joanna's son 56:14 - How to Move Beyond Labels and Diagnoses 59:44 - How to Explore Alternative Paths to Success 01:06:43 - The Role of AI in Job Creation
“Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration. 
Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Subscribe:    https://www.youtube.com/c/tangodaily
FOLLOW YOURTANGO INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango  TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango  THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango  TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango  FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/
Listen on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fFUVNB4cA91iWIvbPXee0?si=7ff5b8283d2d4784
For all of our amazing articles and more, visit our website: https://www.YourTango.com
Do you have a relationship issue or topic you’d like to discuss? Would you be interested in talking to our audience?  Email us at openrelationships@yourtango.com  ——————— #college #collegelife #highschool #parenting

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Teaching us how to be more OPEN and honest in our relationships, and how we communicate with one another

Getting Open with Andrea Miller

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

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