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Glynn Washington
Glynn Washington
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Glynn Washington

Snap Judgment

Oakland, CA USA

"Never let yourself get comfortable, even after you've had some success. Or should I say, especially after you've found some success."

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Glynn's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Radio, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Radio Host

I host and produce a radio show where dramatic tales, killer beats and storytelling come together.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Japanese Language and Literature

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Community Organization and Advocacy

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Graduate Degree

    Community Organization and Advocacy

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Doctorate

    Law

    University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    After school, he went to live in rural Japan for a year; calls it the most transformative experience of his life.

  • 2.

    While in Japan, he seized every opportunity offered to him; he did some performing, acting, writing.

  • 3.

    One helpful Japanese woman offered to teach him the Japanese tea ceremony; over the course of the year, he became close with her.

  • 4.

    This was the spark behind Snap Judgement-he realized he could expand his own worldview by examining the stories, lives of others.

  • 5.

    When he came back to the U.S., he entered an American Idol-type contest to become the next public radio host.

  • 6.

    Was invited to make a radio show pilot; did the best he could, but the contest judges called the attempt "embarrassing."

  • 7.

    Kept putting in the effort, fixed up the show-says he'd found a project that felt right, like one of the darts he'd thrown had "hit its target."

  • 8.

    Says everyone has to make a living, but it's "essential" to keep your artistic fire lit by carving out an hour or two each day to hone your creative outlet.