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NBSCast
by NBS
NBSCast is a podcast produced by Nelnet Business Services that covers a variety of career-related topics.
Episodes
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A Fond Farewell & Taking a Short Break
In this episode, host Rachel shares a few words of appreciation for NBSCast co-host and Culture Intern Brayton Heinz. Brayton is graduating this month and will be moving on to his next step in his career journey. Thanks so much for everything Brayton - you're going to do great things! Rachel also...
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Milestones with Erika Epperson
This week, we dive into the career of Erika Epperson, a FACTS Operations Team Lead at Nelnet. Join us for a conversation on milestones and how NBS has changed in recent years.
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Prime Time with Becky Zick
This week we discuss the Prime Time associate resource group with Becky Zick. Prime Time helps associates with aging family and friends to take full advantage of the latter stages of life. Hear more about Becky and her ARG in this week's bite-sized episode.
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AI with Josh Jones
This week Rachel dives deep into AI with NBS data scientist Josh Jones. We cover what is and isn't AI, how it is being used for businesses, and even how Josh uses it personally. Take it from a subject matter expert, he knows his stuff. Stay tuned after the interview for a solo segment/history...
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Resilience with Dan Farnworth
In this pod we discuss resilience with NBS Accounting and Finance director Dan Farnworth. From how to be resilient yourself to instilling positivity and resilience in those around you, we cover it all. Stick around for this week's segment to hear all about innovations in the technology space…
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Leading without Authority with Angela Nielsen
Today's topic is all about leading without authority. You can be a leader even if you don't think so! We are joined by special guest Angela Nielsen to talk about the subject. Stick around for today's segment to learn from cohosts Rachel and Brayton all about mental and physical wellness.
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Change Management with Jen Kurcz
This week we interview NBS Change Manager Jen Kurcz to discover more about what change management is and how she is making a difference in the company. In this week's segment, cohosts Rachel and Brayton discuss productivity practices and best methods for staying focused and attentive.
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The Future of Energy with Daniel Goldstein
Join us in this week's episode to hear all about renewable energies and their impact on our future from intern Daniel Goldstein. Daniel is a senior electrical engineering major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Pathway intern on the Solar track. Stick around for the latter half of the...
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The Future of Energy with Daniel Goldstein
Join us in this week's episode to learn more about the different types of renewable energy and how they are impacting our future. In this discussion, we interview Solar Pathway intern and senior electrical engineering major Daniel Goldstein to learn more about these industries. Todays segment is…
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Generalism with Emir Plicanic
Join us on NBSCast for a conversation with Emir Plicanic about generalism. In this episode, Emir shares his journey across diverse fields. Discover the advantages of being a versatile generalist in a specialized world, and gain valuable insights on balancing varied interests. In todays segment we...
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Holiday Traditions 2023
Join us for a heartwarming and festive episode of NBSCast, where our hosts Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton dive into the wonderful world of holiday traditions. We'll be sharing some delightful customs from listener submissions and our own cherished moments. Don't miss the chance to be a part of our...
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Work/life balance (esp. around the holidays) with Rick Rautenberg
In this captivating episode of NBSCast, our host, Rachel, engages in an conversation with the Rick Rautenberg, Wellness Program Manager, to unravel the secrets of achieving a harmonious work-life balance, especially during the festive holiday season. Join us as we delve into strategies, tips, and...
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Leadership & Gratitude with Brittany Hubbard
Welcome back to another episode of NBSCast! In this edition, your host Rachel engages in a conversation with Brittany Hubbard (Director of Product Strategy for Nelnet Campus Commerce) on the topic of Servant Leadership. Join us as they delve into the principles, nuances, and real-world…
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Hobbies & Interests with John Albano - Writing
In this episode of NBSCast our host Rachel has John Albano (Implementation Specialist) on to the show to discuss his hobby of writing! In this revival of our old Hobbies & Interest we have a conversation about writing methods, short stories, and character development! In today's segment all three...
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NBS Frightcast 2023
Join hosts Rachel and Tommy in a bewitching episode of FrightCast. Listen as they bring to life eerie tales from NBS Associates, painting a vivid picture of the supernatural. Between these tales, discover their favorite Halloween traditions, from pumpkin carving to ancient potion brewing. It's a...
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Quantum Computing with Alireza Khodaei
In this episode of NBSCast, our host, Rachel, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alireza Khodaei ( Senior Quantum Computing Scientist). Together, they delve into the fascinating realm of quantum computing, unraveling its intricacies, exploring its functionalities, and illuminating…
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NBS Core Values Recognition Program
In this episode of NBSCast, host Rachel engages in candid conversations with three exceptional individuals: Juan Mendoza (NBS IT Manager), Stewart Peterson (NBS DevOps Manager), and Liz Feller (NBS Online Help Technology & Analytics Manager). They delve into their experiences as nominees for the...
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Servant Leadership with Brittany Wilson
Join us for an enlightening episode of NBSCast as our hosts, Rachel and Tommy, sit down with Brittany Wilson, the Director of Product for K-12 SIS. Together, they explore the concept of servant leadership. Brittany sheds light on what servant leadership entails, considers potential pitfalls, and...
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Culture Club Panel - AI and its Future
Explore the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence in this special episode of NBSCast. We're teaming up with the insightful minds of the Culture Club: Rachel Edwards, Lindsey Oakley, Brayton Heinz, and Tommy Meisinger. Together, we unravel the dynamic landscape of AI's evolution. Join us as...
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Intern Programs with Jordan Paul
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Brayton interview Jordan Paul, NBS Intern Program Lead about the different intern programs we have here at NBS. Jordan walks us through the different types of interns we have and what the Nelnet pathway program is all about! In today's segment our…
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Career Pathing with Bethany Waltke
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Bethany Waltke, NBS Senior Product Owner about her career. Bethany talks us through what skills and resources she used to advance her career, as well as her future career goals! In today's segment our hosts (Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton)...
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Innovation with Terry Chvatal
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Terry Chvatal, NBS New Ventures Director about innovation. Terry answers questions about innovation at Nelnet and how innovation is present in our everyday lives. In today's segment our hosts (Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton) discuss their...
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Giving Back with Stephanie Kersten-Rivera, Junior Project Manager
In this episode, hosts Tommy and Rachel have a conversation about how Stephanie Kersten-Rivera, Junior Project Manager gives back to the community in her personal and professional life. There is some great insight and conversation that occurs during this episode you won't want to miss it!
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A View from Someone New with Jessica Charlsen
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jessica Charlsen, Director of New Markets on the New Ventures Team about her experience as a new associate at NBS. Tommy, Brayton, and Rachel also share their hot-take opinions on the Midwest!
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100th Episode! An NBS Retrospective with a Very Special Guest
We're so excited to celebrate our 100th episode on our public platforms! In this episode, host Rachel and Tommy talk about the history and process of creating NBSCast with former host Raquel Roberts, now a Global Training & Development Supervisor for NDS. Hosts Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton also…
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Career Success Stories with Erica Klemsz, and a Meta Hot-Take
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Erica Klemsz, Implementation Team Lead for Nelnet Campus Commerce, on her career path with Nelnet and NBS. Erica shares her story and some great nuggets of advice for anyone looking to expand their career path. In our Hot Takes with...
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Giving Back with Toni Molloy, Data Entry Team Lead
In this episode, hosts Tommy and Rachel have a conversation about how Toni Molloy, Data Entry Team Lead gives back to the community in her personal and professional life. Toni has some great insight and tips on giving as an individual and as a team, so get inspired!
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A View from Someone New - Brayton Heinz, Culture Intern
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with their new Culture Intern Brayton Heinz about his experience as a Pathway Intern and now a traditional intern at NBS.
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Host Only Special - TV Shows!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation TV show opinions! What are our favorite TV shows? What are our opinions on the best characters/casts/plots? Do our TV opinions match yours? Listen and find out!
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Career Success Stories with Zane Peterson, IT Manager
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Zane Peterson, an IT Manager for NBS Project Management on his career journey! Zane talks about the influences on his career, including his education, mentors, and even family who have encouraged him and helped him along the way. We...
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Giving Back with Jack Vogel, Compliance Analyst
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jack Vogel, Compliance Analyst at NBS on the importance of giving back to our communities. Jack talks about his drive to give back, as well as some of the opportunities he's taken to give back, including his work with Bikers Against...
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Friendtorship with Mark Wile, Senior Vice President for International SIS Sales and Graham Vriend, IT Manager for FACTS SIS
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mark Wile, Senior Vice President for International SIS Sales and Graham Vriend, IT Manager for FACTS SIS on their mentor/friend-tor relationship! Mark and Graham talk about the benefits and importance of having a mentor, as well as...
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A View from Someone New - Jody Frings, K-12 Implementation Trainer
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jody Frings, K-12 Implementation Trainer, about her experience as a new associate to NBS. We discuss her transition into the company, her background in education and how that's influenced her work, and the things she's learned along...
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2023 NBS Core Values Awards with Amy Stover and Kevin Sheen
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Amy Stover, Strategic Director of Sales for Nelnet Campus Commerce and Kevin Sheen, Director of Marketing Communications for NBS on being nominated and honored for a 2022 Core Values Award! Amy and Kevin both discuss their…
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Nelnet ARGs - How the Immigration Resource Network Helps Associates with Shivani Tamkiya, Krishna Amilineni, and Aayush Khatiwada
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Immigration Resource Network leaders Shivani Tamkiya, Software Engineer for NPS, Krishna Amilineni, Software Architect for FACTS SIS, and Aayush Khatiwada, Software Engineer for Nelnet Campus Commerce. They discuss how the…
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Books and Poems with Hosts Rachel & Tommy
In this episode, your hosts Rachel & Tommy discuss their opinions on authors, books, and poems! Enjoy this bite-sized episode!
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Career Success Stories with Tiffany Broughton, Product Integration Manager
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Tiffany Broughton, Product Integration Manager at NBS about her career journey and how she got where she is today!
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A View from Someone New with Joe Brown, IT Manager
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Joe Brown, IT Manager about his experience as a new associate. Joe would like to thank the following people: His family/friends: Cassandra Brown (Mom), Joseph Brown (Grandpa), Pam Bell (Mentor/Mom #2), Quantina Jackson...
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Giving Back with Denise Essman
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Denise Essman, Manager of Cash Accounting for NBS about the importance of giving back.
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Productivity Zone with Hosts Rachel & Tommy
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy discuss all things productivity! They share tips, tools, and some fun productivity methods/ideas to get your productivity going.
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Nelnet ARGs: Nelnet Women's Leadership Network with Kelly McKeever
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Kelly McKeever, Executive Director about the Nelnet Women's Leadership Network!
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A View from Someone New - Casey Beck, IT Manager
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a chat with Casey Beck, IT Manager for the FACTS SIS about his experience as a new associate. Casey would like to dedicate this episode to the following: Family: Grandmaw, Mom, and Grandpaw Leadership Team at NBS: IT Managers Kelly Hagen, Jeff Fry…
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Career Success Stories with Kate Henderson, Regional Director - Eastern US, K-12
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a chat with Kate Henderson, Regional Director for the Eastern US in the K-12 market about how she has found success at NBS! Kate shares her own career story, what's been helpful and impactful for her, and some advice on how to grow.
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Let's Talk Pets with Hosts Rachel & Tommy
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation about pet opinions!
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Nelnet ARGs: NelVets with Steven Bardouche, Dena Boyd, and Mike Walters
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Steven Bardouche, Operations Manager in Risk Management, Dena Boyd, IT Infrastructure Program Manager, and Mike Walters, Chief Information Officer of NBS about the NelVets ARG. They share their military experience as well as how their ARG is...
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A View from Someone New with Erin Dutter, Strategic Partnership Manager - NCE
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy introduce a new mini-series - a View from Someone New! In this series, we get to have conversations with new associates where they share their perspective, how their transition has been, and what the like about working for NBS. Our first guest is Erin…
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ARGS - DANCE with Cindy Terwilliger, Sylvia Jackson, and Alicia Avery
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with some of the leaders from our DANCE (Disabilities, Access, Neurodiversity, and Caregiver Empowerment) Associate Resource Group here at Nelnet. Cindy Terwilliger - Director of Online Help and Communication at NBS, Sylvia Jackson - IT...
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Happy New Year NBS!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy share some thoughts about the new year!
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ARGs: Unidos and executive advice with NBS President DeeAnn Wenger
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Adriana Hinojosa, NDS Contact Center Supervisor and David Gutierrez, Inside Sales Representitive about the ARG Unidos (the LatinX associate resource group) Also during this episode we get career advice from NBS President DeeAnn Wenger! You don't...
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Holiday Traditions 2022!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy get to share listener submissions talking about their favorite holiday traditions!
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How many episodes does NBSCast have?
NBSCast currently has 124 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is NBSCast about?
NBSCast is a podcast produced by Nelnet Business Services that covers a variety of career-related topics.
How often does NBSCast release new episodes?
NBSCast publishes regularly with 124 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts NBSCast?
NBSCast is created and hosted by NBS.
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