From Classroom to Hustle

In this episode, Ernani Santos and Dr. IJ sit down with Caleb, founder of Triple P from Los Angeles, to discuss how the schooling system’s gaps shaped his journey into entrepreneurship rather than completing high school. Joined by his former teachers, Dean Tarviya Royal and Mr. Tony Bowers Jr.—now also small business owners—they reflect on the challenges Gen Z faces in education. An unexpected appeal from Ernani and Dr. IJ for Caleb to consider community college sparks a powerful moment of self-reflection on how education could amplify his voice.