Season 2
Embracing Differences with Adriane Armstrong
Dec. 3, 2020
“I have had an identity of being different from such an early age that it's never even occurred to me to try to fit in with those around me.” That’s how Adriane Armstrong, CEO of the nonprofit social enterprise Juma Ventures…
Opening the Door with Tiffany Newhouse
Nov. 5, 2020
How do you gain the experience and skills you need to go out on your own as a consultant? In this episode, Tiffany Newhouse, CEO of Newhouse Project Consulting, takes us through her path to consulting which had plenty of cur…
My Inadvertent Career with Greg Stern
Oct. 1, 2020
When Greg Stern graduated from college with a degree in Political Science, he certainly did not expect to eventually co-found and co-chair the award-winning creative advertising agency BSSP. He also didn't anticipate that he…
Living a Creative Life with Denise Young Smith
Sept. 3, 2020
Since she was a young girl, Denise Young Smith has had a love for music and singing. Her career, though, took her into the world of Human Resources including executive roles at Apple. Did this mean she left the arts behind? …
Bringing It All Together with Brandon Hernandez
Aug. 6, 2020
Sometimes reaching your destination means making moves that seem to be on different paths. That's what Brandon Hernandez has been consciously doing as he's built his career in Public Affairs while also volunteering his time …
The Power of a Personal Mission with Darryl Knudsen
July 2, 2020
“I channel the power of civil society movements to create enduring, positive change toward social and environmental justice for the underrepresented.” That’s how Darryl Knudsen, Executive Director of International Rivers, de…
Facing Your Fears with Rodney Fong
June 4, 2020
“All of the other things that I have done before just bubble up into this one particular moment in time.” That’s how Rodney Fong, President & CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, describes getting ready for the chal…
Being Resilient with Leah Swan
May 7, 2020
Anyone who has faced job loss will tell you it can be scary, demoralizing, and confusing, raising questions like, “What do I do now?”... “How do I bounce back?”... and even, “Will I bounce back?” Unfortunately, this is what …
Engaging and Thriving with Dr. Arpana Vidyarthi
April 9, 2020
A few weeks before COVID-19 swept across the world, we had a chance to sit down with Dr. Arpana Vidyarthi, to capture her career story. She specializes in hospital medicine and now is on the frontline of the pandemic, making…
Making Things Happen with Rick Welts
March 12, 2020
Can you have a career in professional sports without being a pro athlete? Rick Welts, president and COO of the Golden State Warriors did just that. His career began when, as a teenager, he landed the job of ball boy for the …
Approaching Your Career Like a Scientist with Carol Regalbuto
Feb. 27, 2020
Carol Regalbuto has done what many women are being encouraged to do – pursue a career in engineering. She started down this path in high school and today has a successful career working on the latest battery technology. The …
Seeing What's in Front of You with Jason Elliott
Feb. 13, 2020
What if you’re on one path – it’s a path you always thought you should be on – when an experience excites you about something totally different. Do you make the leap? Our guest, Jason Elliott, did just that. Since graduating…
Designing Your Career with Burak Cakmak
Jan. 30, 2020
Many people assume that to work in a particular field, you have to have a degree in that field. Well, sometimes this is true but not always. On this episode, we’re joined by Burak Cakmak who became Dean of Fashion at Parsons…
Taking on the Big Issues with Susan Leal
Jan. 16, 2020
Is it possible to make your voice heard around important issues of our day, like healthcare, water resource management and climate resiliency? Our guest, Susan Leal, has done just that in both the public and private sectors.…