Guiding You to Your Next Steps After Graduation, and Life

Megen DiSanto: Global Reputation Manager, Jerry Springer Intern, Editor (E.032)

podcast Oct 30, 2022

Megen DiSanto is the Senior Manager of Global Reputation Communications at Hyatt. Her love of writing and journalism has guided her diverse professional path. She interned for Jerry Springer and the Chicago Sun-Times in college. After ten years, she left her first job at OKW Architects to take a position as Executive Editor at Womanista, which CBS later acquired and renamed Pop Culture. She then worked in public affairs for Mcdonald's, and Hyatt now employs her.

0:45 High school and college

1:55 Internship at Sun-Times

3:55 After college

4:50 Interning at Jerry Springer Show

8:10 Value of internships

10:20 First role after college

13:35 Becoming Editor of Womanista in Nashville

17:12 Working at McDonald’s in public affairs

24:50 Current job at Hyatt

27:05 Advice to younger self

Megen DiSanto

linkedin.com/in/megen-disanto-b322815

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Payne Schoen: Lawyer, Accountant, Professional and Executive Coach (E.031)

podcast Oct 26, 2022

Until he discovered professional coaching, Payne Schoen studied and worked in fields that didn’t resonate. He tried to work as an accountant and as a lawyer before realizing his passion for personal development. Now, he’s the Founder of Payne Schoen Consulting and guides professionals and leaders to achieve the unachievable.

1:05 Football and lawyer aspirations

4:30 Advice on accepting major

6:40 Finding the right job

9:44 Graduating in ’09

10:40 Personal and professional development

12:50 Professional coaching

16:00 John Wooden

20:10 Coaching clients

24:03 Who needs coaching

26:40 Connect with Payne

Payne Schoen, CPA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/payneschoen/

https://www.payneschoenconsulting.com

https://www.facebook.com/payneschoenconsulting

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Steven Rudolph: English Teacher to the Creator of tools that help “Feed Your Tiger” (E.030)

podcast Oct 21, 2022

"Feed your tigers" is a method developed by Steven Rudolph to assist people in finding occupations they enjoy. He moved to New York City to become a rock star but discovered that teaching English was his calling. He relocated to Japan, then to India, and now lives in Cambodia. He believes that by identifying your set of "tigers," you can choose or create a job that feeds your soul and brings deep happiness.

2:18 Rockstar aspirations in NYC

4:01 Teaching English

6:05 Three years in Japan

8:30 Identifying 19 tigers

13:08 Obstacles in alignment

17:24 What is success

19:25 Issues in the education system

21:46 Steven’s process

23:30 Get connected

25:45 Closing words

Fleas— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX-adzG6qRI

Stephen Rudolph

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-rudolph/

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Katie Currens: Disney College Program, Teacher, Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host (E.029)

podcast Oct 13, 2022

As the founder and president of One Spark Solutions, Katie Currens offers clients tailored coaching and training to reignite their sense of purpose. While participating in the Disney College Program, Katie learned useful skills, but after graduation, she felt a little lost. She returned to school, obtained a master's degree, and became a teacher. Now, as an educational consultant, she serves as a link between staff, students, and leadership.

0:50 High school

4:08 Social anxiety disorder and depression

4:50 Majoring in Communication in College

7:22 Disney college program

14:25 First job after graduation

17:15 Getting Masters

22:12 Leaving education

23:40 One Spark Solutions

26:25 Connect with Katie

Katie Currens

https://www.onesparksolutions.com/home/

katiecurrens.com

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Ian Evenstar: Design Educator, Branding Consultant, CEO & Founder, Author (E.028)

podcast Oct 06, 2022

Ian Evenstar is a design educator, branding consultant, and the CEO and Founder of UNINCORPORATED, the nation's #1 higher education agency. His upbringing in poverty motivated him to excel in school, earning him a full-ride scholarship to USC. Originally studying architecture, he switched to fine arts and pursued a career in design and branding. He continued to trust his gut and follow his dreams by starting his own agency and writing books.

0:35 Inspired by a billboard

2:40 Growing up low income

5:40 Full ride to USC

8:52 First art internship/job

10:34 Returning to USC

13:35 Jobs in design and art

15:40 Advice for aspiring artist

17:20 Designing billiards and working at USC

21:20 Founding Unincorporated

22:00 Making amends with father

26:15 Ian’s books

Ian Evenstar

linkedin.com/in/ianevenstar

ianevenstar.com

unincorporated.com

https://twitter.com/ianevenstar

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Elizabeth Larrick: Trial Lawyer, Case Consultant, Witness Preparation Coach (E.027)

podcast Sep 27, 2022

Elizabeth is an attorney specializing in witness prep, focus groups, and trial consulting. She studied at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and worked as an Associate Attorney for three years. In 2015, she decided to work for herself and opened her law firm in Austin. She helps busy lawyers around the country with their case strategies and hosts a podcast called “Trial Lawyer Prep.”

0:55 High school, college, law school

4:55 Law internships

8:05 Life of a lawyer

9:55 Opening own firm

13:45 Personal injury

15:35 Unusual case

17:15 Witness preparation coach

19:30 Legal focus groups

23:40 Advice for aspiring lawyers

28:42 Trial Lawyer Prep Podcast

30:10 Connect with Elizabeth

Elizabeth Larrick

https://larricklawfirm.com/

https://larricklawfirm.com/podcast/

Twitter @LarrickLawFirm

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/elizabeth-j-larrick/101/447/942

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Ashley Durham: Entrepreneur in Entertainment/Media Industry, Model, Tax Specialist (E.026)

podcast Sep 23, 2022

Malibash, a multimedia and entertainment hiring platform, and show, was founded and is run by Ashley Durham.

Ashely has had various fascinating side jobs and careers in the entertainment industry. She professionally modeled and acted, did post-production, dipped into interior design, worked for Pier 1, and became a tax specialist.

Her experience working in the cut-throat media and entertainment industry motivated her to start Malibash to help others enter the field safely and find success.

1:05 High school and college,

4:10 Interior design, modeling, acting

5:55 Life is short

8:32 Validation and stability

9:56 Side/survival jobs

12:30 Starting company

16:30 Entrepreneurship

27:10 Connect with Ashley

Ashley Durham

https://www.malibash.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/malibashllc

https://www.instagram.com/malibashllc

https://mobile.twitter.com/malibashllc

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Alex Boylan: TV Host and Producer, The Amazing Race Winner (E.025)

podcast Sep 21, 2022

Alex Boylan has had an exciting career in entertainment behind and in front of the camera as a TV host and producer. He and his best friend were the winning contestants of The Amazing Race Season 2. That experience piqued his interest in show business.

He is now the Executive Producer and the Host of The College Tour TV series, visiting universities and showcasing students’ stories.

1:00 High school, college, upbringing

2:00 The Amazing Race

3:48 Career path in show biz

9:10 Work ethic in show business

12:50 The College Tour

18:40 Differentiating schools

23:40 Collaborating to tell a story

25:55 Experiential learning

28:20 Job opportunities

29:10 Watch The College Tour

Alex Boylan

https://www.thecollegetour.com https://www.instagram.com/boylanalex/...

That's a Good Question, Reflecting on the first 20 Guests (E.024)

podcast Sep 14, 2022

In this episode, I get to reflect on the conversations and relationships that I have started and nurtured through the first 20 episodes of this podcast.

Each guest had a great story of the work they thought they would be doing, what job they ended up in, the transition to find one that they really can be passionate about, then finding the work they are wired to do.

Season 2 will have 17 guests with professions you will most certainly find interesting and the pathway they took to get to that point today.

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Kristy Houle: Homeschool Parent, Children’s Book Author, Education Consultant (E.023)

podcast Sep 08, 2022

Kristy Houle is a homeschool teacher, mother of three, children’s book author, publisher, podcast host, and educational consultant. After serving for many years as a teacher, administrator, and Principal in public schools, Kristi decided to put her family's needs first and stay home to homeschool. Her son with special learning needs to be served as the inspiration for her children's book, Quigley’s Questions.

1:00 High school experience

3:50 Pivoting into education

5:00 Hiring teachers 6:12 Teacher pathway and salary

8:15 Homeschooling

10:30 Prioritizing self and family 14:14 First year as a homeschooling

15:40 Juggling role of mom and teacher

21:25 Writing books 23:12 Educational outreach coordinator

24:30 Advice 28:46 Connect with Kristy

Kristy Houle

https://www.kristyhouleauthor.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-houle-0a2017141/

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