This week on the Unstoppable Stories podcast, join our host, Lauren Cardillo, as she connects with Caitlin Bassett, a University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduate, military veteran, and actor – including her role on NBC’s Quantum Leap. In this episode, Caitlin shares her inspiring journey from serving in Afghanistan to making it to the big screen. Influenced by her family's military legacy, Caitlin enlisted at 18, seeking purpose and a fresh start. And while serving overseas, she earned her degree from UMGC. Join us as Caitlin discusses her unique path, the power of perseverance, and the supportive UMGC community that helped her achieve success along the way. Don't miss this insightful conversation on finding purpose and embracing new opportunities! Remember to like, comment and share this engaging, in-depth interview. https://www.umgc.edu/unstoppable
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Caitlin's Background
05:12 Joining the Military
06:56 Deployment to Fob Shank
09:44 Finding UMGC in Afghanistan
13:00 Revisiting Graduation Day
15:06 Journey to Law School
17:46 Taking Big Leaps
23:33 Acting School & Auditioning
29:46 Inspiration from the Women in Afghanistan
33:32 How the Degree Helped
36:20 What Her Younger Self Would Think
37:18 Conclusion