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Catalyze

Ali Slack

Booking Overview

This is an interview show about the leadership journeys, values, and community impact of Morehead-Cain alumni and scholars, with guests drawn from that network. PR agencies could credibly pitch clients who are Morehead-Cain alumni or scholars and can speak to meaningful work in their fields or communities; booking is likely difficult for clients without that connection, though the guests are generally emerging or accessible professionals rather than public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 152

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 783 subscribers

Instagram: 5.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@moreheadcain.org

communications@moreheadcain.org

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Host

Ali Slack - A member of the Morehead-Cain Scholar Media Team.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Morehead-Cain alumni or scholars with notable work in their field, leadership roles, research experience, or initiatives with community impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led an organization or community initiative, Conducted research or developed expertise in a professional or academic field, Built programs addressing education, community needs, or social impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Isaac Watkins - Building A Reflection Practice And Using Reading, Writing, And Meditation To Think More Intentionally.

Chris Bradford - Thinking As A Discipline, Reflection, And The Morehead-cain Program's Educational Philosophy.

Kemp Gouldin - Founding Because Baseball, Its Work In Egypt, And Sport As A Way To Build Connection.

Gne Tucu - Her Experience In The Global Fellows Program, Research, Mentorship, And Plans For Future Impact.

Eniola Hawawu Salawu - Her Experience In The Global Fellows Program, Student Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Enterprise, And Impact Investing.

Recent Topics

Education, Higher Education, Leadership, Community Service, Career Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Catalyze
:

College as It Should Be: How to create a gym membership for your mind, with Morehead-Cain President Chris Bradford and Isaac Watkins ’27

October 06, 2026

This is the first episode of “College as It Should Be,” a miniseries of the Catalyze podcast that features insights and stories from Morehead-Cain President Chris Bradford and current scholars and alumni. On this episode, Ali Slack ’28 sits down with Chris and Isaac Watkins ’27 to talk about creating a “gym membership for your mind,” and what it takes to actually slow down and think in a world built to keep you scrolling, distracted, and disengaged. Chris shares the Morehead-Cain Pr...

Kemp Gouldin ’02, founder of Because Baseball, on building connection through sport

June 02, 2026

Kemp Gouldin ’02 is the founder of Because Baseball, a nonprofit that uses baseball as a bridge for cross-cultural exchange and community-building in Egypt and beyond. On this episode, guest host Olu Kopano ’26 speaks with Kemp about the origins of Because Baseball, its impact in Egyptian schools, orphanages, and community programs, and how Morehead-Cain Scholars and Alumni have supported the organization.  From a “Field of Dreams”-inspired vision to a growing international community of young...

Meet the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows: Güneş Tuğcu ’26 of Boğaziçi University

May 19, 2026

This spring, the inaugural class of Morehead-Cain Global Fellows will conclude their year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This miniseries of the Catalyze podcast highlights members of the first class, featuring global fellows from Nigeria, Turkey, and India. In this episode, Ali Slack ’28 of the Scholar Media Team speaks with Morehead-Cain Global Fellow Güneş Tuğcu ’26 about her journey to Carolina, her experiences in the program, and how the year will inform her future im...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Catalyze
:

How do I get in touch with Catalyze?

Catalyze is hosted by Ali Slack. Its publicly listed emails are info@moreheadcain.org and communications@moreheadcain.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Catalyze?

The publicly listed emails for Catalyze: info@moreheadcain.org and communications@moreheadcain.org.

How many listeners does Catalyze have?

Podseeker estimates Catalyze reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Catalyze?

Catalyze typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Morehead-Cain alumni or scholars with notable work in their field, leadership roles, research experience, or initiatives with community impact. Common among recent guests: Founded or led an organization or community initiative; Conducted research or developed expertise in a professional or academic field; Built programs addressing education, community needs, or social impact. Recent guests include Isaac Watkins, Chris Bradford, and Kemp Gouldin.

How hard is it to get booked on Catalyze?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Catalyze cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Higher Education, Leadership, Community Service, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@moreheadcain.org

communications@moreheadcain.org

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