The Point Podcast by Bullis

In the Season 2 premiere of The Point Podcast by Bullis, we catch up with a member of the Class of 2002 — Alyssa (McCoy) Agnes, P.h.D. Alyssa reminisces about her transformative time at Bullis, how Bullis had an impact on helping her choose her career in STEM, her focus on mentoring young black scientists, and her commitment to community.

In Season 2, your new host Caitlin Koziel, Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, highlights Bullis alumni who have passion for purpose, resilience amidst adversity, and commitment to community. Together, they reminisce on the Bullis experience, life after high school, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

In our season finale, Kira Orr '93, Bullis' Assistant Head of Upper School, shares her fondest memories as a former star athlete whose passion for basketball and achieving excellence through balance helped her become the first woman in Duke University's history to be drafted to play professionally. Plus, her deep connections with the Bullis community as she remembers the journey that led her back to her alma mater and home away from home.

Nicole Bernard '83 reveals how her experience as one of the first African American women at Bullis encouraged her to live a life of 'firsts' and pursue her passion for redefining diversity, shifting perceptions of inclusion, and transforming the music and entertainment industry with voices that reflect and represent our culturally dynamic world.

Leigh Kessler '93 shares his favorite high school memories and his life now as a Bullis alumnus, parent, and husband. Plus, how he turned the similarities between marketing and his passion for stand-up comedy into his dream career as the comedic and corporate Stand Up Speaker.

Laura Lu '10 acknowledges the teachers, experiences, and community service opportunities at Bullis that sparked her passion for serving those who serve, her experience as a military physician in Harvard's Combined Orthopedic Residency Program, and the role of resilience in her journey to becoming a Naval Orthopedic Surgeon.

Shahara Anderson-Davis '10 shares her beginnings at Bullis and her experience adjusting to a new school amidst the tragic 9/11 attacks, her path to creating her branding and consulting firm, 3D Vision, and the importance of having a passion project, embracing challenge, and finding a sense of community throughout life.

Aryemis Brown '17 speaks on his leadership opportunities at Bullis and how they prepared him for his experience as the most highly ranked Cadet Wing Commander for the United States Air Force Academy's Class of 2021, his road and reaction to receiving the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, and his continued commitment to serving humanity as he commissions into the U.S. Space Force.

Lisa Sugar '94 shares how winning Bullis’ Joy of Living Award in ninth grade inspired her to live a powerful and optimistic life, her journey as a pioneer in the entertainment industry — and how she and her husband turned their pop culture blog for women into the multi-million dollar media and technology company, POPSUGAR Inc.

David Bernad '99 speaks on his favorite Bullis experiences and how they led to his passion for storytelling, staying committed to his childhood dream and becoming a Golden Globe-nominated producer in Hollywood, and navigating the many twists and turns of a non-traditional path.

Brett Guterman '18 shares his success after winning the Bullis Signature Program's Shark Tank, how Bullis made him resilient as an entrepreneur, and the rebuilding of his brand, OTG Baby.

In our very first episode, Cyndi Bullis Vasco '83 shares an inside look at her life as a member of the Bullis family, making history in the first class of girls at Bullis School, and being a nurse in one of DC's top hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this new series, Ariana Moreno '15 highlights Bullis alumni who have passion for purpose, resilience amidst adversity, and commitment to community. Together, they reminisce on the Bullis experience, life after high school, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.