Episodes

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, business magnate and philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates empower graduating seniors to embrace the mantra that progress is possible, and encourage them to accept the shared mission of propelling us all forward into a better future.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, award-winning singer/songwriter Halsey takes some time to offer words of encouragement and motivation for the graduating class of 2020.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, American professional football player Eli Manning emboldens graduating students to discover their own unique grade of rocket fuel and blast off into a promising future.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World champion Abby Wambach encourages seniors to not forget to rely on their team, as nobody wins alone, and to relentlessly believe in themselves and each other.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, Angela Yee, co-host of The Breakfast Club emboldens the graduates to not be afraid to ask for help and to also help others, as they are the new visionaries, leading the way for the rest of us into a better tomorrow.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, singer, songwriter, and actress Becky G advises seniors to embrace the bright future ahead of them, trust themselves, be empathic and compassionate, and work together to make our world a better place.

Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones who “has carved out a place for himself in nearly every corner of the entertainment world,” Bones is host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bobby Bones Show, which broadcasts to over 150 stations and is the #1 Country morning show with millions of weekly listeners.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, professional makeup artist, author, and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Bobbi Brown motivates graduating seniors to pursue the next steps in their life with enthusiasm, fearlessness, and perseverance. "Get over it. Get over yourself. Get out there."

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Bobby Flay encourages graduates to embrace the opportunites that are offered to them, and to look past disappointments into a brighter future.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, comedian, best-selling author, and activist Chelsea Handler challenges new graduates to do things that scare them, meditate, find a good therapist, and get a dog.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, Chuck Bryant, co-host of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, reminds graduates to not let this season define them, reminding them the world believes in their ability to craft a better future for themselves.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, one of history's best college basketball coaches Mike Krzyzewski inspires graduating seniors to surround themselves with good people and to trust those who love them as they make life decisions moving forward.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, restaurateur, author, and TV personality David Chang advises graduating students that true happiness comes from being selfless, encouraging them to leave the world better than you found it.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020, David Solomon, an investment banker, record producer, and CEO of Goldman Sachs inspires graduates to hold onto their unique spark in the world, be curious about the world and those we share it with, and to stay true to themselves.

In this episode of Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020,