In this episode of the Alumni Voices series on the Gospel Centered Education Podcast, Tom and Kelly welcome 2017 graduate Erin Esguerra (Mulrooney) to discuss how her formative years in Tallahassee prepared her for life and business in Montreal, Canada. Erin, who co-owns a language school, shares how the rigorous academic environment and the Spanish curriculum at CCS sparked a lifelong passion for cross-cultural communication and gospel-centered connection. She reflects on the lasting impact of the school’s leadership program, the Junior Research Exhibition (JREX), and the "honorable dialogue" practiced in philosophy courses, which equipped her with the critical thinking skills and work ethic necessary to thrive as a believer in a secular professional world. Erin concludes with heartfelt advice for current students, encouraging them to cherish the spiritual and academic foundation they are building, as it serves as a vital tool for shining the light of Christ in any environment.From Tallahassee to Montreal, 2017 CCS grad Erin Esguerra (Mulrooney) shares her journey from Spanish class debates to leading a language school in Canada. She unpacks how a gospel-centered education shaped her thinking, leadership, and cross-cultural work in the real world.