Sydney Pace, a Weber State University communication alum, has always been passionate about being creative and finding new outlets for sharing her thoughts and opinions.
“There is a lot of pressure once you graduate; you want your life to look a certain way, and it doesn’t always match like that, so finding an outlet that makes you confident was very important to me,” Pace said.
In October 2024, Pace started a podcast titled “Your Crush,” something she had wanted to do for a long time. The podcast was officially released in January 2025 and is available for streaming on platforms like Spotify and Youtube. All the information about the project can also be found on Instagram @yourcrush.podcast.
“Your Crush” focuses on three main topics: personal growth, pop culture and relationships, both platonic and romantic. Pace said she has always liked listening to various podcasts because she likes being able to relate to what others have to share.
“Everyone is important, and everyone has good experiences to share in life, whether they’re good or bad,” Pace said. “There are lessons that you can share that can help the next person.”
Pace said it was challenging for her to figure out what to do post-graduation. Working on the podcast has helped. Having a big, creative project going on in her life after graduating and having a platform to share her voice has made a big difference.
“Maybe you’re living a life that isn’t the same as the people that have graduated with you, and it is looking different than you expected, but then finding confidence in it is what matters,” Pace said.
Finding confidence will be Sydney’s main theme for the year. Pace said it has been interesting researching various topics and learning from others. As of now, Sydney schedules what she wants to talk about for a month and finds a person who has a lot to share about the subject. Pace also stays in touch with people on her social media, especially Instagram, as the podcast is open for anybody to come on.
In the starting phase of the podcast, Pace’s project was focused more toward her friends. As the podcast grows, there are many plans and goals Pace has for her project, including expanding her network and inviting more people outside of her community to be guest speakers on the show. Some of the ideas include getting involved in the nonprofit community and looking for unique stories there.
Pace wants to spread the idea that others shouldn’t be afraid to share their stories. She said to not worry about how the story might look to others but to remember that one story is as valuable as another.
