Careeriosity

Episodes

1. 12

   #12 Mary Kimball: Agriculture & Farming

   In this episode, Spencer speaks with Mary Kimball (she/her) about the critical shortage of farmers in this country, the ways that people get pushed away from agriculture-related careers, and the growing collaboration between the farming community and the sustainability community. Mary is the…

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   Mar 18, 2021

   26m
2. 11

   #11 Jared Ellis: Structural Engineering

   In this episode, structural engineer Jared Ellis (he/him) explains why having good grades isn’t all that matters to get your start in the world of engineering. He also shares his experiences navigating advancement in his career, and how his marriage taught him the interpersonal skills to succeed…

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   Mar 11, 2021

   26m
3. 10

   #10 Timothy Kirk: Human Resources Development

   Spencer speaks with Timothy Kirk (he/him) about the winding path he has followed throughout his career. He shares his reflections on how the Army prepared him to work in the Ivy League and why emotional intelligence matters in his work. Tim currently serves as a Senior Learning Experience...

   Mar 4, 2021

   27m
4. 9

   #9 Tamara Goodlette: Civil Rights & Immigration Law

   Spencer speaks with immigration lawyer Tami Goodlette (she/her) about her surprising path to becoming an attorney, and about leaving her lucrative private practice to move across the country and serve asylum seekers detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. Tami is the Director of Litigation at the...

   Feb 25, 2021

   30m
5. 8

   #8 Billy Lieberknecht: History Teacher

   In this episode, Spencer talks with high school history teacher Billy Lieberknecht (he/him) about why he initially resisted becoming a teacher, how he brings self-awareness of his identity into his teaching practice, and why COVID-19 disproportionately impacts students like his. Billy has been...

   Feb 18, 2021

   28m
6. 7

   #7 Jane Lose: Nurse Practitioner & Midwife

   In this episode, Jane Lose (she/her) talks about the role models that led her to nursing and midwifery, about the importance of seeing yourself represented in your health care providers, and about the not-so-linear path she took to build her career. Jane is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified…

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   Feb 11, 2021

   28m
7. 6

   #6 Jason Lew: Entrepreneur & Business Coach

   Spencer speaks with Jason Lew (he/him) about his experience dropping out of college to go into business for himself, his journey of reflection on what matters in work and life, and his mission to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. Jason is an entrepreneur, business coach, and keynote...

   Feb 4, 2021

   28m
8. 5

   #5 Ephraim Freed: Internal Communications

   Spencer speaks with Ephraim Freed (he/him) about his unlikely path from volunteer to administrative assistant to intranet manager, a path that eventually led him to become a thought leader and expert in the field of internal communications. Ephraim's mission in work is to help large companies...

   Jan 28, 2021

   25m
9. 4

   #4 Mallika Nocco: Agricultural Research Science

   In this episode, Dr. Mallika Nocco (she/her) talks about her work at the intersection of academia and agriculture. She shares her journey into scientific research, the life decisions that shaped her early career, and the importance of mentorship. Mallika is a Cooperative Extension Specialist in...

   Jan 22, 2021

   27m
10. 3

    #3 Kyle Thompson: Entrepreneur & Brewery Founder

    In today's episode, Kyle Thompson (he/him) describes the startup mindset that helped his brewery stay nimble through uncertainty. He talks with Spencer about confronting risk, being an autodidact, and wondering whether or not "follow your passion" actually is good advice. Kyle is an entrepreneur...

    Jan 22, 2021

    27m
11. 2

    #2 Payton Richardson: Educational Data & Research

    Payton Richardson (he/him) talks about charting a path from pre-med to educational research, about connecting his skills to his passions, and about learning to ask for help. Payton is an educational policy and data professional with expertise in analyzing K-12 data, Federal and State…

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    Jan 22, 2021

    26m
12. 1

    #1 Lindsay Wright: Public Relations & Marketing

    In this episode, communications professional Lindsay Wright (she/her) shares about the college internship that led to her first job, how she decided to take the plunge into freelancing, what's great (and what's hard) about working for a mission-based organization, and why it's important to…

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    Jan 7, 2021

    28m
13. 1

    Trailer: Welcome to Careeriosity, Season 1

    Satisfy your curiosity about careers. Each episode, career coach Spencer Atkinson (he/him) interviews working professionals from various careers. Season one includes conversations with some incredible people — including nurse practitioners, engineers, communications and PR professionals, civil...

    Jan 2, 2021

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