Overarch Podcast

Atlee James
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It’s simply about people like us. The choices we make, the turns we take, and the decisons that shaped our paths. Each episode is a conversation with real people - creators, builders, thinkers, educators, those on the front lines, and more - exploring their journeys, their expertise, and how they made it to today. Honest, human conversations about experience, growth, and the decisions that take us on our life journey.

Episodes

  1. From a Trade to Director of Engineering | Colten Russell

    3D AGO

    From a Trade to Director of Engineering | Colten Russell

    Colten Russell’s career didn’t follow a straight line. He started as a teenage machinist apprentice, nearly joined Tesla, considered law school, and ultimately became a Director of Engineering leading a growing manufacturing team. In this episode of OverArch, we explore: • Starting in the trades and completing an apprenticeship • Engineering school and the power of co-op programs • Making it to the final two candidates at Tesla • Handling rejection during finals week • Transitioning from engineer to leadership • Building and managing high-performing teams • Advice for young engineers and students This is a conversation about resilience, career pivots, manufacturing leadership, and why trying different paths early in your career can shape your long-term success. If you’re interested in engineering careers, leadership development, professional growth, or career transitions - this episode is for you. OverArch is a podcast about career journeys, pivotal decisions, and the lessons we’d give our younger selves.

    1h 1m
  2. The Magic Is in the Doing I Stephen Hummel

    MAR 30

    The Magic Is in the Doing I Stephen Hummel

    Musician and producer Stephen Hummel joins the OverArch Podcast to reflect on a 20+ year creative journey. From early influences and improvisation to building soundscapes as Subtractive Lad, Stephen shares how music became both a personal language and a way to connect deeply with others. We explore creativity, artistic longevity, the role of technology, and why the act of making art still matters, especially in an age of AI. A calm, reflective conversation for artists, creatives, and anyone curious about the process behind meaningful work.

    1h 4m
  3. Finding Your Instinct: Investigative Journalism and Going Independent I Paul Henderson

    MAR 23

    Finding Your Instinct: Investigative Journalism and Going Independent I Paul Henderson

    In this episode of OverArch, investigative journalist Paul Henderson shares his journey from small-town reporting to launching his own independent media platform. We discuss instinct, storytelling, the decline of traditional newspapers, and what it takes to build trust in a world filled with misinformation. A conversation about curiosity, career pivots, and doing meaningful work on your own terms.

    1h 12m
  4. The Choices That Changed Everything | Ryan Baker

    MAR 16

    The Choices That Changed Everything | Ryan Baker

    In this episode of OverArch, I sit down with Ryan Baker for an honest conversation about career pivots, long-term thinking, and choosing what really matters. Ryan shares his journey from coaching opportunities abroad to returning home, starting Little Kickers, and building a business centred on community, kids, and family. We talk about the moments where he could’ve gone one way - but chose another - and how those decisions quietly shaped everything that followed. This isn’t about overnight success or hustle culture. It’s about momentum, values, and learning to trust your instincts when the path isn’t obvious. In this episode, we explore: • Early career choices and coaching ambitions • Turning opportunity into ownership • Building a business with purpose • Balancing ambition, family, and long-term fulfilment • The quiet moments that define a career If you’re navigating a career crossroads, thinking about starting something of your own, or reflecting on the choices that shaped your path, this conversation will resonate. 🎧 Subscribe for more long-form conversations about work, identity, and the moments that move us forward.

    56 min
  5. OverArch podcast Trailer - Coming Soon

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    OverArch podcast Trailer - Coming Soon

    Coming soon, conversation with real people and their real journeys in life.

    1 min

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It’s simply about people like us. The choices we make, the turns we take, and the decisons that shaped our paths. Each episode is a conversation with real people - creators, builders, thinkers, educators, those on the front lines, and more - exploring their journeys, their expertise, and how they made it to today. Honest, human conversations about experience, growth, and the decisions that take us on our life journey.

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  • Creator
    Atlee James
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PotentialPictures 2026
  • Show Website
    Overarch Podcast