Journey to Jupiter: Discover the Life You'll Create
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsJourney to Jupiter is a podcast for teens and twentysomethings who are figuring out who they want to be when they grow up. Hosted by certified life coach Jetaun Davis, the show will help young adults discover new careers and gain insight into key life lessons that are essential to leading a life of fulfillment and success.
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In Search of Making an Impact: A Journey from Law to Business Consulting with Anitra Deen
June 24, 2023 16:30 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBAnitra Deen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Anitra Deen Consulting. She serves her clients as a fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) and strategic planner to organize her clients' operations, plans, and processes for their business growth. She’s on a mission to support women entrepreneurs and small business owners to move from being stuck and disorganized to having the clarity, structure, and momentum to take that next, first step. She earned a Bachelor of Busin...
The Journey of a Podcast Producer & Animator: Meet Casby Bias
May 20, 2023 03:35 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOriginally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Casby Bias earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Marquette University and a Master of Arts in Television, Radio, and Film at Syracuse University. She is currently a podcast producer for iHeartMedia as well as the podcast animator, Executive Producer and host of “Adulting 101 with Casby Bias,” a podcast that teaches young professionals how to survive the life-after-college transition. In this episode, Casby shares: The challenges she ...
A Journey from the Military to Film & Television: Meet Brian McLaughlin
April 06, 2023 00:04 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBBorn and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Brian McLaughlin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from Boston University. He was also an Army major who commanded a paratrooper unit, served in Afghanistan in special operations, and later returned as the media production advisor to General Petraeus and produced documentary short films with an Afghan crew around Afghanistan. Today, he is a producer and co-preside...
How to Prepare for Your Next Job Before You Need It
March 03, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBToday, we build upon our discussion from episode 106, “Certainty is Rare: How to Prepare Beyond Job Outlook.” While having a holistic approach to life and career planning is important, having concrete steps to take to provide security for our futures is also important as well. In this episode, we look at three steps to take to prepare for your next job before you need it. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 106 - Certainty is Rare: How to Prepare Beyond Job Outlook Episode 97 - T...
Certainty is Rare: How to Prepare Beyond Job Outlook
February 06, 2023 06:51 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBWhen considering careers or preparing for a career change, we oftentimes want to be as certain as possible we're pursuing a field that'll offer strong opportunities for employment as well as opportunities for growth and promotion into new positions with greater pay. Even when we do our research and choose a career with strong indicators of continuous growth, however, this still doesn't mean that our success is guaranteed. In today's episode we review a couple of examples in which industrie...
Planning the Year Ahead with Intention: Introducing YearCompass
January 20, 2023 02:05 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBHappy New Year everyone! In this first episode of 2023, we take a look at a tool called YearCompass that helps you close 2022 with deep reflection on all you experienced and plan the year ahead with intention. There are many helpful tools to help plan your future, but this tool is different in that it gives you space to consider your past experiences so you can refine your goals and tweak your approach to accomplishing them in the new year. Also mentioned in this episode: The 8 principl...
Tips for Success in College
November 14, 2022 03:54 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn our last episode, our guest Nicholas Sapp shared his college journey that included taking a leave of absence after having withdrawn from one too many classes. He highlighted the fact that there’s much conversation about the importance of going to college while there’s less discussion about what it takes to actually be successful in college. Today, we review four things to consider before dropping or withdrawing from classes as well as some tips for college success. Mentioned in this e...
How Taking a Leave of Absence Led to a Career in Student Affairs: Meet Nicholas Sapp
October 21, 2022 03:20 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBBorn and raised in Atlanta, GA, Nicholas Sapp grew up in the city’s Cascade neighborhood. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a major in Comparative Human Development. While on a leave of absence from his undergraduate studies, Nicholas’ interest in Student Affairs was sparked by the programming offered by Georgia State University’s Office of Black Student Achievement. Currently, he spends his 4th year working at Emory University with the goal of providing similar programming ...
Maximizing Your Life by Maximizing Your Time: What is Time Management?
October 10, 2022 04:26 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBYou may have heard the saying that we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Yet, we know that some seem to get a lot done while others seem to get very little done in this same amount of time. A critical factor in getting the most from our time is practicing good time management. In today’s episode, we discuss: What is time management? What is it important? How do you practice good time management? Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 100: Increasing Your Income by Creating...
In Pursuit of Extending His Family’s Legacy in Education: Meet Sean Whitten
September 26, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 108 MBRaised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sean currently works as Director of Enrollment Analytics for Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Ambrose University in Iowa and a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Ashford University. Sean’s career journey was fueled with an unrelenting ambition to do the heart work and honor his family’s legacy as educators. Unfortunately, he oftentimes pursued this journey at the expense of his personal...
Increasing Your Income by Creating a Portfolio of Work
September 12, 2022 01:28 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBToday, we round out our discussion of embracing self-awareness and self-acceptance (in episode 98) while also considering the fact that various jobs and career fields offer different pay (episode 99) with a solution for those considering a career in traditionally lower paying fields: increase your income by creating a portfolio of work. We also review previous guests who have adopted this approach to give examples of how anyone might pursue this path as well. Mentioned in this episode: ...
Pursuing a Career Based on Your Interests vs. Pay: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
August 28, 2022 03:18 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss the hard fact that salaries vary across industries. Therefore, it's important to consider this reality when choosing a job. Doing so ensures the career you choose will support the lifestyle you want to have. At the same time, however, pay shouldn't be the only factor you consider when deciding on a career. We review salary projections for the Class of 2022 as well as average salaries across various majors and compare them to college students' expectations. Then,...
Committing to Self-awareness AND Self-acceptance: A Goal for the New School Year
August 11, 2022 23:18 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode, we take a pause from discussing career-focused topics to revisit a topic introduced in episode 8: developing and embracing self-awareness. We also discuss the importance of self-acceptance and how developing it following the development of self-awareness is critical to doing what we can do have a better experience this school year regardless of what unforeseen circumstances or events the world may bring our way. Mentioned or referenced in this episode: Episode 8: Wha...
The Journey of a Chemist: Meet Dr. Kristin Cederquist
June 24, 2022 02:37 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBDr. Kristin Cederquist was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University in central Pennsylvania, she traveled to Toronto, Canada for a postdoctoral fellowship. She’s been working to develop and further diagnostic testing techniques for over 15 years and now calls San Diego, California home. In this episode, Kristin shares: H...
The Journey of a Humanitarian to International Development: Meet Travis Opocensky
June 10, 2022 06:44 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBBorn in Portland, Oregon, Travis Opocensky graduated from Portland State University with a degree in psychology after dabbling in mathematics, journalism, and jazz drumset for many years. After graduation, he moved to Shanghai to work as a music education consultant teaching Chinese teachers how to teach American style marching band. Then, he moved to Sydney Australia to pursue Peace and Conflict Studies in graduate school. He also holds a certificate in Health and Humanitarian Supply Chai...
Taking a Moment to Reflect on the Buffalo & Uvalde Shootings
May 27, 2022 16:30 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBWe're practicing what we preached in episode 95 and making the time to take a moment to reflect on the current events. Episode 96 will release on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Take care.
Plan for the Future, But Also Live Fully Now
May 13, 2022 01:13 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBAlong with graduation season comes excitement and anticipation of the adventures and success that lie ahead. We just can’t help but think about what’s next. While looking to the future is a generally good practice, there is also great importance in taking the time to live in the moment. In this episode, we discuss Alan Watt’s 1959 speech "Live Fully Now" and why making space for some balance in our lives is just as critical as planning for the future. Mentioned or referenced in this epis...
Words of Wisdom for the 2022 Graduates
May 03, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBGraduation season is upon us, so like we do each year, we have some words of wisdom to help graduates along their journey to Jupiter. The two tips shared: Define what success looks like for you (4:41) Steer your career for the trajectory/path you want (9:54) Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 8: What’s More Important Than College In Your Life Journey? Episode 48: How to Adapt Your Job Search in the Age of COVID-19 Episode 72: The Biggest Heartbreak of Adult...
A Journey from Political Science to the World of Finance: Meet Ryan Scott
April 13, 2022 23:20 - 1 hour - 85 MBRyan Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 2005 with a major in political science and completed his Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in finance and macro economics at Columbia University in 2014 all the while working full-time at Morgan Stanley. During his time at Columbia Business School, he focused on the nexus between economics and international relations. Ryan has over a decade of experience in the financial sector with roles ...
Revisiting Executive Presence: To Be or To Authentically Be?
March 31, 2022 22:49 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBIn light of the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and the repassing of the Crown Act in the House of Representatives, we revisit the topic of executive presence from Episode 51 and reflect on what these events mean for the future of what is deemed “professional”. Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 50 – The Journey of a Free Spirit in Tech: Meet April Thompson Episode 51 – Executive Presence: What Matters Beyond Your Performance at Work Nikole Hannah-Jones talk w...
Maintaining Connection With Our Purpose & Curiosity
March 17, 2022 14:41 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBWe're two weeks away from the end of the first quarter in 2022, so we're taking a moment to check-in to see how everyone is doing on their assignment from episode 87: to make a 1% improvement toward your purpose and/or curiosities each day. Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 44 - The Journey of a Trailblazer & University Fundraiser: Meet Mike Brown Episode 87 - How to Make Progress When Life Gets in the Way Wall Street Journal Article: "All My Millennial Friends Are Rethinking...
Maintaining Connection with our Purpose & Curiosity
March 17, 2022 14:41 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBWe're two weeks away from the end of the first quarter in 2022, so we're taking a moment to check-in to see how everyone is doing on their assignment from episode 87: to make a 1% improvement toward your purpose and/or curiosities each day. Also mentioned in this episode: Episode 44 - The Journey of a Trailblazer & University Fundraiser: Meet Mike Brown Episode 87 - How to Make Progress When Life Gets in the Way Wall Street Journal Article: "All My Millennial Friends Are Rethinking...
A Journey in Legislation to Education Policy: Meet Crystal Martinez
March 02, 2022 23:38 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBCrystal Martinez currently serves as the Director of Federal Education Policy for the University of California (UC) System. She is responsible for providing legislative and regulatory guidance for the Office of the President which supports all ten University of California campuses. During her tenure, Crystal has secured $1.3 billion in federal pandemic assistance for UC’s students and campuses as well as launched a national Double the Pell advocacy campaign. Prior to joining UC, she ...
A Journey of Purpose in Championing College Access: Meet Darren Morgan
February 16, 2022 22:14 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBDarren Morgan serves as the Executive Director of Arkansas Commitment – a Little Rock-based nonprofit that works to identify, develop, and assist high-achieving students in reaching their goal of enrolling in college. Under his guidance, 120+ students a year are provided with supplemental college counseling, intensive ACT preparation courses, and exposure to colleges through various college visits and fairs. Prior to joining Arkansas Commitment, Darren served as an Assistant Dean of Ad...
The Journey of a Storyteller from the Film Industry to Community Engagement: Meet Brandon Gardner
February 03, 2022 03:18 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBBrandon Gardner earned his BA in mass media arts from Clark Atlanta University and is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Community Engagement for Emory University, where he contributes to cultivating new and existing community partnerships aligned with Emory’s strategic community engagement priorities. With more than nine years of event-management experience managing events for the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Atla...
How to Make Progress Even When Life Gets in the Way
January 19, 2022 23:45 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBSurely as we have goals for the new year, life will surely present obstacles in our path that'll throw us off our game. We start off the first episode of 2022 reviewing ideas from the New York Times' best-selling book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear. Purchase your copy of the book currently on sale at Amazon or check out the audio version on Audible. ---------- Sign up for my contact list to be the first to know about new offe...
Commit to Being Who You Desire to Be Every Day
December 04, 2021 18:26 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBAs the year comes to a close and we reflect on our goals for 2022, I encourage you to consider how the person who accomplishes the goals you’re setting for yourself actually lives their life each day. Then, emulate that daily process even if on a very small scale. The late designer Virgil Abloh said, “I wake up every day & see any opportunity to create; it doesn’t matter the medium.” He was a creator because he created every day. Get into the essence of being who you desire to be each ...
The Journey of an Asian Studies Scholar: Meet Keisha A. Brown, PhD
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBKeisha A. Brown is an assistant professor of history at Tennessee State University in the Department of History, Political Science, Geography, and Africana Studies. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, earned her doctorate from the University of Southern California, and was a 2018–2019 postdoctoral fellow at the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University. Dr. Brown is an Asian studies scholar with a reg...
A Journey to College & the World of Real Estate: Meet Adam Keys, Jr.
November 06, 2021 20:18 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBAdam Keys received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Business/Economics from the University of Notre Dame in May 2021. While a student, Adam spent time mentoring his younger peers through the Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program. When deciding what to do after graduation, he recognized his ability to effectively communicate and bring out the best in those around him. His passion for helping others inevitably led him to becoming a realtor for both buyers and sellers back in his hom...
A Creative’s Journey to the Olympics & Beyond: Meet Selim Nurudeen
October 23, 2021 04:11 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBSelim Nurudeen is the Owner and Creative Director at SinVista Creations, LLC, a graphic design and multimedia firm. He is a two-time Olympian who participated and was a semi-finalist in the 2008 (Beijing) and 2012 (London) Olympics in the Track and Field 110m hurdles representing his native country, Nigeria. Selim earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Industrial and Product Design from the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, Selim was an NCAA All-American and fo...
Stepping Inside Your Door of Discovery & Greatness
October 09, 2021 17:15 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBEvery year, many first-year college students have a difficult time making the transition from high school to college. In this episode, I acknowledge that having these challenges is normal and more common place than some think, it's something to be faced head on rather than passively hoping things will work out on their own, and things to consider when you need help moving through the paralysis that oftentimes occurs with these feelings of overwhelm. Mentioned in this episode: Journey to J...
A Journey from Investment Operations to Human Relations: Meet Jason L. Jeffries
September 24, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBJason L. Jeffries currently serves as Senior Vice President in the Enterprise Technology Strategic Services group within Truist Financial Corporation, formerly known as Suntrust. He is responsible for designing the Technology workforce strategy for technology teammates and contingent workers. Prior to this role, he’s held several leadership positions including leading technology governance practices and collateral management practices for the corporate investment bank. Jason also se...
Acknowledging National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 11, 2021 19:59 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In this episode, we look at some statistics to understand the pervasiveness of suicide and review some resources for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in crisis or experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If you're uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can text National Alliance ...
From Music Publishing & Strategic Planning to Naturopathic Medicine: Meet Dr. Kay Hubbard
August 27, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBDr. Kay Hubbard obtained her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Health Sciences in 2019, and is currently enrolled in a M.A. program for Clinical Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University with majors in Public Policy and African American studies. After professional roles in media publishing, talent management, and strategic planning, her journey towards healing arts and science began in 2015. Through meditation and medical sch...
An English Major's Journey in Becoming a Project Manager & Debt-free: Meet Nicole Jones
August 13, 2021 23:50 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBNicole Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgia State University. She is a project manager, entrepreneur, the host of motivational podcast Mediocre to Masterful, and the author of the educational book Unlearn: Ditch Failed Money Habits and Discover Financial Freedom in which she shares her personal journey of eliminating $80,000 of debt. Nicole also owns The PM Suite, a project management consulting company helping entrepreneurs launch their products and events. She is ...
A Journey from Law as a Paralegal to a Business Etiquette Expert: Meet Stayce Wagner
July 30, 2021 19:09 - 1 hour - 104 MBStayce Wagner is a business etiquette expert, speaker, and author of Modern Business Etiquette for Young & Fabulous Professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley and a Certificate in Litigation from UCLA's Attorney Assistant Training Program. Her corporate experience includes more than 20 years as a senior paralegal, manager, and team leader at leading California law firms and legal organizations. Stayce founded Spencer Crane Etiquette, a bo...
A Journey from Education to Tech Sales: Meet Henry Marrion
July 16, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 83 MBRaised in Bolton, CT, Henry Marrion attended Tulane University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2012. He then went on to serve as a City Year corps member in New Orleans with the FirstLine Schools Charter Network and as a middle school teacher with KIPP New Orleans Schools. Following his four years in teaching, Henry returned to Tulane to work as an admission counselor and pursue his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He then joined Salesforce.org as a Busin...
From International Relations to Scientific Writing & Publishing: Meet Elena Atkinson
July 02, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBElena Atkinson graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. in 2010 with a Bachelor's of Arts majoring in International Relations and minoring in Economics. In 2013, she graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City with a Master's of Health Science, with a focus on Epidemiology. Since graduating, Elena's been consulting and working for diverse publich health organizations. She currently works as a project coordinator for TEPHINET Secretaria...
The Journey of a First-Gen College Student Through Academia: Meet Dr. Brandy L. Simula
June 18, 2021 04:05 - 54 minutes - 43.4 MBDr. Brandy L. Simula (she/her/hers) is a professional developer and a Board-Certified career, professional and life design coach who works with graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and higher education leaders. She currently leads the Office of Faculty Professional Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a 2020-22 Leadership Fellow of the University System of Georgia. Dr. Simula holds a PhD in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a concentration in Socio...
Approaching Your Career with a Bird's-Eye View
June 04, 2021 23:18 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBANNOUNCEMENT For the month of June, Journey to Jupiter will be participating in a Clubhouse Crossover with The Sisterhood Collective Clubhouse Room. Join host Jetaun Davis in discussion with both past and future Journey to Jupiter guests: Thursday, June 10 at 7 pm ET Topic: Steering Your Career - How to Take Control of Your Success Guests: Karrah Herring, J.D., Chief Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity Officer for the State of Indiana and Stayce Wagner, Business Etiquette Expert, Sp...
The Biggest Heartbreak of Adulting
May 21, 2021 22:54 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBGraduation season is upon us…..Congratulations to all the graduates! For those who are graduating high school and college to enter the workforce, you are now entering the phase of life known as adulting. After you’ve finished taking in this momentous occasion, tune in to get a little perspective on an experience that’s relatively common early in your career. Mentioned in this episode: “How to Make Sure Your Dream Job Isn’t Really a Nightmare in Disguise” ----- Sign up for...
A Journey in Information Technology: Meet Marcus Jackson
May 07, 2021 15:11 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB(This episode was recorded on Saturday, March 13, 2021.) Raised in Hammond, Louisiana, Marcus Jackson is an information technology professional serving as the Director of Acquisitions and Divestitures for Supply Chain Technology at Johnson & Johnson (J&J). He joined J&J in 2006 through the Information Technology Leadership Development Program and has held roles of increasing responsibility within each of J&J’s sectors. Prior to starting his career journey, Marcus earned both a Bachelor o...
An Academic Advisor & Social Justice Advocate: Meet Chadwick Hixon
April 23, 2021 15:29 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBChadwick Hixon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Emory University. Following graduation, he worked in the legal field for 5 years as a paralegal before deciding to pursue work in higher education and earning a Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Mercer University. He subsequently held roles in college admissions for working professionals at Mercer University & academic advising at Georgia State University. Chadwick now serves as an Academic A...
Returning to Normalcy....Are We?
April 09, 2021 21:18 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt’s been over a year now since COVID-19 reached the U.S. and turned things upside down. Thankfully, today is a new day as many have become vaccinated or are making plans to do so. It seems then that we’re working our way to back to normalcy…..but are we, really? Mentioned in this episode: March 2021 Jobs Report Update McKinsey Global Institute’s “The Future of Work After COVID-19” report How Google’s New Career Certificates Could Disrupt the College Degree Amazon’...
Journey to Jupiter Turns 2!
April 05, 2021 23:15 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBThank you all for tuning in to Journey to Jupiter during our second year! Here's a quick message giving thanks for your support in year #2 and some ideas about the show's future. ----- Stay connected with Journey to Jupiter! Email: [email protected] Join our mailing list Website: jetaundavis.com Instagram: @JourneyJupiter Twitter: @JourneyJupiter Facebook: @JourneyJupiter
A Journey in Public Administration: Meet Moryah Jackson
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBA first-generation college graduate, Moryah Jackson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College and went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She has held several roles within the higher education and non-profit sectors but now serves as the Vice President for Community Development and Engagement for United Community Bank. The twists and turns on her career path have allowed her to meet Colin Powell, be featured in a...
From U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer to Director of Talent Acquisition: Meet Ivan Perry
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIvan Perry currently serves as the director of talent acquisition for Choice Hotels International. He has spent close to 10 years in the retained executive search industry. Before his career in executive search, Ivan served in the U.S. Air Force, trained as an intelligence officer and acquisitions program manager. He had several assignments overseas, including three tours in Afghanistan. Ivan graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in management and graduat...
The Journey of a Nonprofit Leader: Meet Shelly Williams
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBShelly Williams is the Executive Director of Access Academies, a non-profit organization in St. Louis, Missouri that helps underserved middle school students navigate through high school and on to college and career success. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame in 2007. After volunteering as a Robinson Community Learning Center tutor and youth director during college, she pursued a career grounded in her passion for helping communities imp...
The Journey of a Ski & Snowboard Instructor: Meet John Lira
February 12, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBJohn Lira is currently in charge of training and development for Golden Peak Children’s Ski and Snowboard School in Vail, Colorado while also helping manage the Children’s Alpine and Snowboard programs. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology before attending the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. After being sworn in as a member of the Indiana Bar, John moved to Vail two years later to teach skiing primarily to childre...
Doing What You Have to Until You Can Do What You Want
January 29, 2021 05:06 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBThere can oftentimes be a gap between where you are and where you want to be. While the causes may vary - whether it be due to a pandemic’s impact on the economy or needing more experience, the necessary action to follow remains the same: you do what you have to until you can do what you want. Tune in to find out how “doing what you have to” can also make you even more effective at “doing what you want” when the time arrives. ----- Sign up for my contact list to be the first to...