Welcome back, Swoonies!

The crew is finally home after touring the SASFAA region covering the Spring state association conference roadshow, concluding at Camp SASFAA (aka New Aid Officers Workshop). We’re catching our breath but that doesn’t mean we’re slowing down. In today’s episode, we’re back in the studio with our feature entertainment segments.

First up, it’s the second installment of “What Keeps You Up at Night” with Sam Hicks and her guest, Daniel Barkowitz. Today they’re reviewing “She Who Became the Sun”, the epic fantasy novel that’s been lighting up reading lists. From themes and characters to how it connects with the work-life balance we all wrestle with; Sam and Daniel unpack what the book meant to them—and what it might mean for you.

Then, we continue with the second installment of “How I Got Here,” hosted by the calm and always cool Emily Baldwin. Today, she sits down with Erica Harrison-Jones from the College of Charleston and Beth Armstrong from Virginia Tech to talk about their paths into leadership, the turning points that shaped them, and the advice they’d offer to anyone charting their own course in financial aid.

So, whether you’re commuting, unwinding, or just need a break from the inbox—grab your headphones, hit follow, and share a June Swoon with us.