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Innovators Unscripted Ep 1: A Tale of Two Academies

From Innovators UnscriptED · Hosted by Tina & Liz

February 10, 2026·18:17

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In this episode of Innovators UnscriptED: Welcome to the very first episode of Innovators UnscriptED! We promise to live up to our name... eventually.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Innovators UnscriptED! We promise to live up to our name... eventually. But for this debut episode, we admit: we might have written a few things down just to keep the excitement from taking over. Join your hosts, Tina (New Mexico) and Liz (Massachusetts), as we rewind the clock to the Chicago '24 Cohort. We were in the same room, eating the same snacks, but watching two completely different movies in our heads. From battling Imposter Syndrome and perfectionism to surviving the dreaded "Innovator Hangover" after returning home, we’re sharing the stories that didn't make it into our application videos. Whether you are a veteran Innovator or refreshing…