The Cave We Fear to Enter: Education, Mentorship, and Transformation with Dr. Damon Cagnolatti

Life is a journey filled with challenges that shape who we are and what we’re meant to become. Whether we’re exploring new paths, facing fears, or finding inspiration in the unexpected, it’s these experiences that provide us with the courage to grow and transform. 

In today's episode, I welcome my first-ever guest, Dr. Damon Cagnolatti. Dr. Cagnolatti is an educator at Cerritos College and he joined me on the podcast to share his perspective on education, mentorship, and the pursuit of potential. Riding on the idea that “our greatest potential lies in the cave we’re too afraid to enter”, Dr. Cagnolatti’s story offers powerful insights into the transformative impact of education. 

Tune in and listen to the eleventh episode of I Can Do This Show Me How! to hear Dr. Cagnolatti’s inspiring educational journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Dr. Cagnolatti’s experience of education was growing up and who inspired him during this time (2:15)
• About a moment in Dr. Cagnolatti’s childhood that defined his outlook on education (8:15)
• How Dr. Cagnolatti’s college experience shaped him (19:48)
• About the culture shock Dr. Cagnolatti experienced in college (22:46)
• How Dr. Cagnolatti developed some of his academic skills in college (31:24)
• What led Dr. Cagnolatti to pursue a career in higher education (41:34)

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