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Decision Day
by Leah Leverich
Ready to stand out in the working world? Decision Day is here to help you become a confident and successful professional ready to achieve big things! Hosted by Leah Leverich, she entered the workforce rather than taking the traditional college path. Now with over 5 years of experience, and working as a Brand Manager with high level business people, she teaches other driven young adults how to navigate the professional world. Whether it's networking, solo travel, job retention or work ethic, Decision Day is the best resource for undecided, eager and curious students & emerging professionals.
Episodes
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“I’m Terrified of Attending Events” (Student Secrets)
Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Student Secrets, a series where we address confessions from real students to help them feel better about life after graduation.This episode's secret: "You said we should attend events, but how do you find them? Also I’m nervous to go to one...
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Manifest Your Goals Into Reality (Diary of a Graduate)
Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Diary of a Graduate, a chance to share thoughts, advice and experience since I entered the workforce straight out of high school. This episode's journal entry is about manifestations and how I've been able to turn my imagination into a reality...
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“I’m Scared I Won’t Like College” (Student Secrets)
Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Student Secrets, a series where we address confessions from real students to help them feel better about life after graduation. This episode's secret: "I'm afraid of going to college and not liking it." Did you pick the perfect school on the first...
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We Need to Use AI Intentionally (Diary of a Graduate)
Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Diary of a Graduate, a chance to share thoughts, advice and experience since I entered the workforce straight out of high school. This episode's journal entry is about Artificial Intelligence. How can we use it for good in our work and…
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"I’m Worried I’ll Be Lonely After School" (Student Secrets)
Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Student Secrets, a series where we address confessions from real students to help them feel better about life after graduation. This episode's secret: "I'm worried I'll be lonely if I graduate and decide not to go to college... I’m scared of not...
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Careers in Journalism
How do you break into journalism and local news? In this episode, Taylor Liberti shares all about her role as Content Desk Manager at News10 NBC. She oversees digital coverage, the journalist team, and helps shape how the newsroom reaches younger audiences online. She didn't wait around for a job...
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Switching Schools
Changing schools at a young age is so uncomfortable!! Let’s learn more about Liz Fakovic, an emerging professional who had to move schools 2 times in just 4 years! She showed up not knowing a single person in the room, and figured out her entire career path because of it. Thank you Liz for...
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How to Thrive as a Real Estate Agent
How easy is it to actually get into Real Estate?In this episode, I've interviewed Nora Schneider. She's a 2022 high school graduate who walked away from college early, got her real estate license at 19, and has been growing exponentially since. Now, she's running a growing residential sales...
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Get Discovered Before You Graduate
What if you didn't have to wait for a diploma to start building real experience? In this episode, I'm sitting down with the person who literally gave me my start, Brandon T. Adams. Brandon discovered me when I was a junior in high school, saw potential in me before I even saw it in myself, and...
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Everything You Need To Know Before Moving Abroad
If anyone is going to expand your mind to what's out there, it's going to be Nya Garrett! Not only is she a 23-year-old traveler who has visited 16 different countries and has spent the last year living in Sydney, Australia, but she's also a past guest on Decision Day where we talked about the...
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Create Your Dream Life
Make your dream life a reality in 2026! James Whittaker's Success Plan Template: Download HERE If you’re feeling stuck or unsure where to start, this episode gives you a simple, actionable process to design the life you want. Let's work through the exact steps to set clear goals, create a vision...
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Bonus: Financial Independence
When do you cut the financial umbilical cord?! 😆 In this bonus episode of Decision Day, I break down a powerful article from the Charles Schwab Quarterly Magazine titled Helping Adult Children Build Better Money Habits by Jeannie Bidner. Every young adult (and parent) needs to hear this! This...
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Coffee Meetings
Coffee Meetings provide the quickest path to opportunities and growth! Here's how to build your very own strong network of professionals. ☕️ The steps to a great Coffee Meeting: Send a professional introduction Research & prepare questions Add value first Show up ready to impress Conduct a great...
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Things To Do When You "Have Nothing To Do"
The ultimate list of things to do when you think "you have nothing to do!" Learn the Adobe Softwares Learn how to Build a Website Teach yourself how to set up a shop on Shopify Start a podcast! Take the ACT "Work Keys" test Enroll in a certification course (Google, Udemy, Coursera)...
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Honest Answers To Your Career Questions (Part 2)
This is PART 2 of the advice you need to hear before your first job! 💸 I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at Big Brand Ventures. In this episode, we're continuing to answer the most common questions young adults have about entering the working world. These are the last…
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Honest Answers To Your Career Questions (Part 1)
This is the advice you need to hear before your first job! 💼 I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at Big Brand Ventures. In this episode, I’m answering the most common questions young adults have about entering the working world. These are the first 5 questions: 1. How do…
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5 Things To Do Before Entering the Workforce
This is the compilation of advice I wish I knew before entering the workforce! 💼 I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at Big Brand Ventures. In this episode, I guide you on how to enter the workforce with confidence. Remember these 5 pieces of advice: 1. Build Your Network…
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Student Loans
How do we navigate paying for college and the potential life-long debt? In this episode, I'm so grateful to have Heather Schultz joining the Decision Day community. She explains these confusing terms to us, and offers advice to help us approach Student Loans in a cost-effective way. Heather is a...
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Asking for What You Want
Since entering the workforce right after high school, I've been told to be more "aggressive" in the workplace... Not loud or pushy, but intentional. In other words, to make yourself known, which can be really uncomfortable! Especially because we're young and inexperienced. During a recent work…
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Learn to Love LinkedIn
You might already have a profile on LinkedIn, but if it's not established... you're really missing out! Here's how to build out your LinkedIn profile and gain credibility, especially as a young adult entering the workforce. Connect with me on LinkedIn!🤝: @leahleverich Message me on social media...
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Finance 101: The National Debt
What does it mean for a country to be in debt, and how does it affect young adults starting their careers? Welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! In these bonus episodes, we break down basic financial knowledge and terminology to prepare you for life after high school. To make sense…
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The Film Industry
If you want to enter the world of filmmaking (especially if documentaries and TV shows interest you) our guest for this episode is going to tell us how! Shawn Vela is a 22-Time Emmy® Award Winning film director and producer. He started just like you and me as an undecided high school senior! Over...
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Finance 101: Bitcoin
As a young adult entering the world of personal finances, I'm assuming you've heard of Bitcoin before... What even is "a bitcoin" and how does it impact us as beginner investors? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you...
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Rory Gilmore's Failed Internship
In Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, we watch as Rory goes to her first day of her first ever internship at the Stanford Eagle Gazette. I watched this episode ready to relate to her feelings being thrown right into the working world, but was extremely surprised with Rory’s performance and where the...
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Finance 101: Become a Smart Investor (Investing Part 3)
Now that you have your own investment account, here's how to start making investments like a pro! Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. It’s our first day of class, welcome…
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Professional Football
If your dream is to play football professionally in the NFL, you're going to want to hear what Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, Nick Lowery has to say. Nick was a record-breaking kicker in the National Football League for 18 years of his career. Along with that, he took on multiple prestigious...
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Finance 101: Opening an Investment Account (Investing Part 2)
Get your web browser ready, we're going to guide you through opening your first investment account! (Watch video episode on YouTube/Spotify for a visual guide.) Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making...
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Musical Theater
So, you have a love for the entertainment industry... now what?! This episode's guest, Robert Feeney shares how he went from performing in high school theater productions to becoming an original cast member in Disney's Newsies! Is it really possible to turn your talent on stage into a full time...
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Bonus: Massive College Debt
Earlier today, co-hosts Moose and Breezy shared on their morning radio show that they met a professor who talked a student student studying to become a physical therapist out of perusing a PHD. The average debt for a doctorate degree in the U.S. is $247,000. As a physical therapist in New York...
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Finance 101: The Stock Market (Investing Part 1)
The Stock Market really isn't as intimidating as it seems! In this 3-part investing series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. Here is the basic information you need to know in order to open up a self-managed investment account. It’s our…
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Community College
On-air radio personalities Moose and Breezy had great experiences at Community College! So why don't more students take advantage of such an accessible and affordable path? Let’s understand the pros and cons of attending a 2-year college so you can decide if it's right for you! Connect with Moose...
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Finance 101: Opening an IRA
What is an IRA? At what age do we need to start becoming familiar with the term? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school....
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The Music Industry
In today's episode, Director of Promotion and Regional Marketing at the Disney Music Group, Jimmy Walorz shares insight into the music industry! If you have a love for music, but don't necessarily want to be center stage... there's so many other career paths available to you within the industry!...
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Finance 101: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
What is the purpose of a mutual fund? Do we need one? Furthermore, what is an ETF? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.…
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Making An Informed Decision
Culinary Student, Diego Lee talks through how he made an informed graduation decision while experiencing pressure from the internet! Furthermore, Diego is a big advocate for youth mental health. He shares different perspectives on life after high school that can provide the mental clarity you…
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Finance 101: Your First Paycheck
"Don't spend more than you make." It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast. These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How...
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Answering Your Graduation Questions
Life after High School is such a weird time full of change... so naturally we’re going to have lots of questions. As a class of 2022 graduate, here's some of the advice I wish I had while feeling undecided during senior year! Submit your anonymous questions here: Google Forms I want to help you...
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Finance 101: Buying Your First Car
If you're anything like me, buying a car will be the first major purchase of your entire life! Because it's such a big investment, here's the advice my financially intelligent Grandpa shared with me before I drove out of the dealership at 17! 🚘 It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101...
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Careers in Psychology
Let’s learn about paths that an expertise in psychology can offer with knowledge from Erin Smith, Ed.M. ! Erin is a Sport Psychologist and Executive Coach. Being mindful and observant throughout her various psychology related career paths has helped her to recognize the importance of exploration...
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Finance 101: Appreciating vs. Depreciating Assets
Once you receive your first paycheck, it's important to understand exactly where you're spending and saving your money. Should we be investing in Appreciating or Depreciating assets? What's the difference? Let's hear from my grandpa, a relaxed retiree in spending mode and self-taught expert in...
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Building Your Resume
It’s never too soon to begin assembling your resume. Whether that means work experience, school accomplishments, volunteer opportunities or job shadowing… 24 year old Controls Technician Madalaina is going to help guide us through the process! Reach out to Madalaina: - LinkedIn - Instagram I...
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Finance 101: Advice From The World's Best Investor
Warren Buffett is considered to be a legend with investing and the stock market. How did he achieve that status, and what strategies can we apply to our finances as young adults? Let's hear from my grandpa, Warren Buffett's biggest fan and self-taught expert in saving and investing! It’s our…
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Career & Technical Education
Are you the type of student who has a good work ethic, but you don’t feel like the traditional school system pulls it out of you? If only there was somewhere you could go to learn that was better suited for you, and provided more useful knowledge for your interests! If so, you're a lot like…
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Finance 101: Compounding & Rule 72
Einstein claims compound interest to be the 8th wonder of the world, and that "Those who understand it, earn it and those who don't, pay it." So what does compounding really mean? Let's hear from my grandpa, a self-taught expert in saving and investing as well as my personal financial advisor!…
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Gaining Independence
Are you itching for that sense of independence as a senior in high school? This episode's guest, Nya Garrett has taken full advantage of her opportunities after graduation. She's been solo traveling to places like San Fransisco, Japan, New Zealand and is currently preparing to work abroad in...
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Finance 101: Saving vs. Investing
Don't be afraid of the stock market! Learn the simplest way to let the money generate for you as a young adult in 2024. It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help...
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Working Right Away
Before you graduate, you need to hear this powerful conversation I was part of on the Connections Segment with Evan Dawson of WXXI Radio here in Rochester. Why are statistics showing a decreasing amount of students enrolling in a college education in 2024? I shared my experience taking the...
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Finance 101: Having a Wealthy Mindset
It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school! Let's gain a deeper understand of this saying: "Rich people say rich by acting…
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Attending Professional Events
We're all going to be invited to conferences for work as we enter the professional world, here's how you can maximize your opportunity! I've gained knowledge and funny experiences from the past year and a half attending meetups and conferences for work. Hopefully this will help you avoid the...
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Junior Year of High School
What's junior year really like? Especially if you're anything like Anna, a prepared and active student exploring all of her options for life after high school! Let's hear what advice she would give to younger students discovering which path feels right for them. Check out her TEDx Talk:...
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Ready to stand out in the working world? Decision Day is here to help you become a confident and successful professional ready to achieve big things! Hosted by Leah Leverich, she entered the workforce rather than taking the traditional college path. Now with over 5 years of experience, and working as a Brand Manager with high level business people, she teaches other driven young adults how to navigate the professional world. Whether it's networking, solo travel, job retention or work ethic, Decision Day is the best resource for undecided, eager and curious students & emerging professionals.
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