The EdUp Experience Reviews

I really enjoyed my conversation with Joe Sallustio. We had a really insightful and thought provoking conversation but in an informal way. I have heard from many others that they enjoyed the podcast and gleaned a lot of useful information from it. That's all due to Joe! He knows how to ask the right questions and get to the heart of the matter.

I really enjoyed my conversation with Joe Sallustio. We had a really insightful and thought provoking conversation but in an informal way. I have heard from many others that they enjoyed the podcast and gleaned a lot of useful information from it. That's all due to Joe! He knows how to ask the right questions and get to the heart of the matter.

This was our second year meeting with Elvin and Joe at the Insights EDU conference hosted by Education Dynamics. The conversation was highly engaging and cut to the core of what matters for higher ed leaders today, drawing out the specific angle that our team brings which is working with leadership teams and Boards of Trustees on strategic alignment. Thanks for having us!

I’ve had the opportunity to both appear on The EdUp Experience multiple times and listen to it regularly, and it continues to be one of the best conversations happening in higher education today.As a guest, the conversations are authentic, thoughtful, and engaging — more like a meaningful dialogue than an interview. As a listener, I appreciate how the podcast brings together diverse voices across higher education, technology, and innovation.It’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about where the industry is headed.

As someone who works with higher education leaders every day, I am always excited to listen to the next EdUp podcast. I learn from each interview and gain insights every time. I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Joe and it was a great experience to be on that side of process as well. Thank you to the EdUp team!

What a gift it was to sit down with @Joe Sallustio on @EdUp Experience alongside Heather Perfetti, Selena Grace, and Maria Toyoda.Joe has a rare talent for making a complex and nuanced space feel accessible, insightful, and genuinely fun. He blends humor with thoughtful questions and real substance in a way that's not easy to do and he makes it look effortless. He creates space where people feel safe enough to just… show up. And that matters more than I can express.Accreditation is not the easiest subject to make sing. Joe made it sing. He held the substance, kept it light where it needed to be light, went deep where it needed to go deep, and never lost the thread. That's a craft, and he's a master of it.Thank you, Joe, @Elvin Freytes, and the entire EdUp team for your incredible platform and the care you put into every conversation. You are without question a talented team!

Outstanding experience

The EdUp team is professional and so good to work with! The podcast experience was frictionless, informative, and enjoyable. It is clear that this team knows what their doing and has solid expertise in the higher education space.

I loved the podcast format, questions, and the platform it provides to help spread the positive work we do daily. It felt like a chat with friends and this allowed us to share information that can help other organizations grow. I would love to come back on the podcast to share some Authentic Leadership work that would enhance organizational and staff development for your followers. Great overall experience for me!

The podcast was terrific and really good fun. It was a treat to speak with Joe to talk through the dynamics of today's workforce and how higher ed fits in. It was especially nice to really focus on liberal arts and how that preps graduates for a dynamic and fast-moving professional environment. Thank you EdUP!

I truly enjoyed my experience on The EdUp Experience.Joe Sallustio and the team create a space where higher education leaders can move beyond surface-level talking points and engage in real, substantive dialogue. The conversation felt thoughtful, energetic, and purposeful.Bradley Emi asked probing, well-crafted questions that allowed us to explore academic integrity in depth — not just as policy, but as a foundational element of trust in the faculty-student relationship. We also discussed how institutions can support faculty as they navigate rapid change, including the evolving role of AI in teaching and learning.It was a professional, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable experience. I appreciate the work the EdUp team is doing to elevate meaningful conversations in higher education.

I was impressed with the relaxed atmosphere while still tackling important issues in education. The other guest and host were fantastic, and I really enjoyed the experience. It also helped me to understand what was on offer through EdUp and I happily joined to get access to more episodes.

I really had a great time chatting with Joe about the great work NPRC is accomplishing in rural PA! The EdUp Podcast is a great space to share and learn from amazing leaders and Joe makes it sooooo easy!!!!!

EdUp Experience provided a thoughtful, engaging, and well-facilitated conversation that truly honors the complexity of higher education leadership.The EdUp team created a welcoming space for meaningful dialogue, asked insightful questions, and allowed the conversation to unfold in a way that felt both authentic and impactful. The discussion struck an excellent balance between strategy, storytelling, and the real-world challenges facing today’s institutions.I especially appreciated the opportunity to reflect on leadership, mission-driven decision-making, and the evolving landscape of higher education. This episode offered valuable perspective for anyone navigating change, innovation, and purpose-driven work in higher ed.President Beth Martin - Notre Dame de Namur Universiry

The EdUp Experience is an absolute standout in the world of higher education content. It’s rare to find a platform that manages to be both genuinely informative and genuinely fun, but EdUp nails it. It is a fun and engaging way to pull back the curtain on what’s happening across higher education.The hosts bring a contagious enthusiasm that makes even complex topics feel accessible and exciting and I love that they give a platform for faculty, staff, and students in higher education to share their work.If you’re in higher education—or just curious about where the industry is headed—The EdUp Experience is the perfect blend of insight and enjoyment. A must‑listen and an easy five stars.

EdUp Experience provided a thoughtful, engaging, and well-facilitated conversation that truly honors the complexity of higher education leadership. EdUp Experience created a welcoming space for meaningful dialogue, asked insightful questions, and allowed the conversation to unfold in a way that felt authentic and impactful.The episode struck an excellent balance between strategy, storytelling, and real-world challenges facing today’s institutions. I appreciated the opportunity to reflect on leadership, mission-driven decision making, and the evolving landscape of higher education in a way that felt both honest and forward-looking.EdUp is a valuable platform for higher ed professionals who care deeply about innovation, integrity, and the future of our institutions.

I’ve been a long-time listener of the show and always admired the range of expert guests. Recently I guested on the show and was surprised at how naturally the content is generated. The two hosts created a comfortable, authentic environment to share my experience as a higher ed administrator and podcast host. I highly recommend this show as a tool to learn more about the issues in higher education from a variety of guests and co-hosts.

I appreciated the conversational vibe of the podcast. The two hosts - Elvin Freytes and Darius Goldman - made me feel comfortable as the guest. I felt like I was talking to two friends. I highly recommend the EdUp Experience!

If you want to be in the conversation you have to be a part of The EdUp Experience. Diversity of thought and actionable ideas from leaders who make it happen….

The hosts are incredibly engaging, curious and inspiring. They bring out the guest’s’ best thinking and you leave with optimism for Higher Ed’s future!

The EdUp Experience is exactly what higher education conversations should sound like: engaging, thoughtful, and energizing. The dialogue is mature and meaningful, tackling the issues that matter most right now: student success, the smart use of technology, and how we can turn real challenges into genuine opportunities.What truly sets EdUp apart is the way learning feels effortless and fun. The hosts listen deeply, ask the right questions, and create space for authentic exchange. Add in the music and sound effects, and the experience becomes both informative and entertaining never dry, never predictable. True "edutainment."EdUp proves that serious topics can be explored with heart, humor, and momentum—and higher education is better for it.

The EdUp Experience Podcast is a powerful, thought-provoking bastion of up-to-date resources that address a myriad of problems of practice. The podcast also provides a venue for collegial discourse and critical analysis. Further, the in-depth exploration of varying topics foster a more comprehensive understanding of today’s higher education arena.

Such a great experience working with the EdUp team. The interview was wonderful because it is from a perspective of positivity. No blame, no shame, no shade. Just honest and fun conversation. Wonderful!

Overall great podcast with impactful guests. Not fluff - asking real questions that folks in the field find interesting and useful. Relevant and insightful. Plus, Joe is a ton of fun to listen to!