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Professional Launch
by Ricot Aladin
Our passion is to help young professionals launch their careers and find mentors by learning from leaders and experts.Our podcast hopes to inspire and ignite your professional journey. Early career professionals can hear about the path of those at a point of accomplishment. And, experienced professionals can feel a get of re-ignition of that same inspiration as they learn about other speakers and people of the community. Support this channel to help us bring purpose-driven mentorship to under-connected young professionals
Episodes
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Professional Launch Episode 16 - Kellie Carlson, VP of HR
In this episode, Ricot Aladin welcomes Kellie Carlson to discuss how young professionals can proactively partner with HR departments to unlock career opportunities within their organizations. Kellie shares her own nontraditional career journey into HR, emphasizing the importance of mentorship,...
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Professional Launch Episode 15- Trent Lee, Founder of Compass Leadership Advisors
Ricot Aladin welcomes back Trent Lee, founder of Compass Leadership Advisors and Vistage Chair, for a deep, energizing conversation on what it takes to lead with purpose. Trent opens up about the isolation CEOs often face, the power of strategic peer groups, and why mentorship is never one-sided....
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Professional Launch - Bryan Wilburn
In this episode of Professional Launch, Ricot Aladin sits down with Bryan Wilburn — a powerhouse fundraiser and president of St. Monica Montessori — to unpack the secrets behind his monumental achievement: raising over $40 million for a non-profit mission.Bryan shares how his journey began as a...
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Professional Launch - Simone Wai
In this episode, Ricot Aladin sits down with Simone Wai, a community builder and the visionary force behind Folkways, a Fargo-based nonprofit, who shares how her background in marketing evolved into a mission to foster connection, belonging, and economic vitality.They dive into Campus FM, an...
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Professional Launch - Tony Anderson
In this episode of Professional Launch, Ricot sits down with Tony Anderson, the tech-savvy solutions manager from Photon Phi, to introduce an emerging wireless communication technology: LiFi (Light Fidelity). Unlike traditional WiFi, LiFi uses infrared light for data transfer—offering…
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Professional Launch - Hans Grafstrom
In this episode, Ricot Aladin sits down with Hans Grafstrom, the CEO of Grafstrom Construction, to explore his unlikely journey from a turbulent early adulthood to leading a thriving construction company with over 50 employees. Hans shares how his business began as a way to make ends meet—and how...
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Professional Launch - Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner
In this insightful and inspiring episode of Professional Lunch, Ricot sits down with Sheriff Jesse Jahner to explore the values, challenges, and personal journey that define leadership in law enforcement. With a rich professional history and a passion for service, Sheriff Jahner shares wisdom…
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Professional Launch - Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald
In this insightful and inspiring episode of Professional Launch, host Ricot Aladdin sits down with Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, Vice President of Research and Creative Activity at North Dakota State University (NDSU). From her accidental start in linguistics to leading cutting-edge research…
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Professional Launch - Kurtis Karn
In this episode of Professional Launch, host Ricot Aladdin dives deep into the real-world value of networking and relationship-building in early career development. He’s joined by Kurtis Karn, Associate VP of Talent Acquisition at KLJ Engineering, and Alex Cassett, a college intern with a knack…
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Professional Launch - Travis Wilson
Graduation is just the beginning — now it’s time to launch! 🚀 In this energizing episode of Professional Launch, host Ricor sits down with KLJ Engineering's Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Travis Wilson, to dish out real-world advice for new grads navigating the job market. Whether you're...
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Professional Launch - Mayor Kory Peterson
On this episode of Professional Launch, Ricot sits down with former mayor and tech industry veteran Kory Peterson for a warm, insightful, and surprisingly funny journey through his 40-year professional path — from coding on punch cards in the ‘80s to mentoring high school entrepreneurs. Kory…
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Professional Launch - Troy White
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ricot Aladin welcomes Troy White, founder of Upstream and Beyond the Barriers, for an honest conversation about trauma, transformation, and helping young professionals rise above the limitations holding them back. A former marketing exec turned mental...
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Professional Launch - Retired Major Michael Haugen
In this inspiring and wisdom-packed episode, host Ricot Aladin sits down with Retired Major General Michael Haugen to uncover a lifetime of leadership lessons. From enlisting in the Air National Guard in 1967 to commanding over 4,500 service members, General Haugen shares how a passion for…
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Professional Launch - Aaron Hill
On this episode of Professional Launch with Ricot Aladin, Ricot sits down with community leader and entrepreneur Aaron Hill to explore his journey from co-founding Fargo Brewing Company to becoming a commercial real estate pro and dedicated public servant. Aaron shares how his small-town North...
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Professional Launch - Jane Pettinger
On the debut episode of Professional Launch on WDAY Radio, Ricot Aladin welcomes back longtime mentor, educator, and Professional Launch board member Jane Pettinger for a deep and heartfelt conversation about mentorship, community, and empowering young professionals. 🔑 Key Moments & Timestamps:...
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Leading The Future Of Higher Education with Dr. Colin Irvine, President Of Concordia College
Meet Dr. Colin Irvine, President of Concordia College Dr. Colin Irvine serves as the 12th president of Concordia College, a role he’s held for less than two years. Before joining Concordia, he was the provost and executive vice president at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota....
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Executive Presence with Cortnee Jensen - Director of Strategic Partnerships for University of North Dakota
Hello professionals Let’s talk about Executive Presence with Cortnee Jensen. What it is and what it is not. How you develop it to inspire confidence and motivate others. Cortnee is indeed the guest who can share about Executive presence as her journey has required her to learn the set of skills...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our passion is to help young professionals launch their careers and find mentors by learning from leaders and experts.Our podcast hopes to inspire and ignite your professional journey. Early career professionals can hear about the path of those at a point of accomplishment. And, experienced professionals can feel a get of re-ignition of that same inspiration as they learn about other speakers and people of the community. Support this channel to help us bring purpose-driven mentorship to under-connected young professionals
HOSTED BY
Ricot Aladin
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How many episodes does Professional Launch have?
Professional Launch currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Professional Launch about?
Our passion is to help young professionals launch their careers and find mentors by learning from leaders and experts.Our podcast hopes to inspire and ignite your professional journey. Early career professionals can hear about the path of those at a point of accomplishment. And, experienced...
How often does Professional Launch release new episodes?
Professional Launch has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Professional Launch?
Professional Launch is created and hosted by Ricot Aladin.
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