Leadership, identity, vision. In this episode of Graduate Students’ Den, we talk with the director of BGSU’s School of Media & Communications - Dr. Cheryl Bracken - about her journey, the challenges and rewards of leading in academia, and what it takes to build an inclusive, forward-looking media school. Whether you’re a current student, aspiring leader, or future faculty — this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and real talk about what leadership truly means.