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What I Wish I Knew Education for Tomorrow Alliance
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Welcome to the Education for Tomorrow Alliance, "What I Wish I Knew" podcast. This podcast is about the emerging leaders and the steps they are taking to reach the careers they have envisioned for themselves.
We are excited to invite you on this journey as we speak with young leaders from Montgomery County, Texas and beyond about their careers, the steps and advice that have helped them along the way and their dreams for their future.
Visit www.efta-us.org to learn more about Education for Tomorrow Alliance.
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"Take the opportunity" with Cameron Phipps
Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew College Edition! This seasons host is Scarlett Schulz, EfTA ExxonMobil Foundation Community Summer Job Program Intern for the summer and will speaking with current college students and recent grads about how they prepared for college, things they wish they knew and advice they have for high school students.
Our first episode is with Cameron Phipps, current Junior at Howard Payne University and member of the men's soccer team. Cameron is from Brownwood, Texas and is majoring in Kinesiology. We hope you all enjoy this season and first episode.
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"It's okay to not know" with Laine Harper
On this week's episode, Corinne sits down with Laine Harper. Laine is the Marketing Manager at the Conroe Economic Development Council. She was raised in the Conroe/Montgomery area where she graduated from Montgomery High School. She attended Baylor University where she majored in history and museum studies before starting her career in marketing. Now working for the CEDC, Laine is back in the Conroe area, where she lives with her horses and dogs, hangs out with her best friend, and navigates the exciting, yet intimidating world of “adulthood”!
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"There is an opportunity to learn from everything" with Sara Beth Bubak
Sara Beth Bubak is an Account Executive with SB&K Benefits, LLC. She works to connect employers with HR and Payroll system solutions; helping to solve businesses’ enrollment, HR, and communication needs. Sara Beth received her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development from Texas A&M University in 2022. She enjoys spending time in the community volunteering with the Special Blessings ministry at her church and in a Children’s Leadership position in Bible Study Fellowship. Growing up a year-round competitive club swimmer, she enjoys competing in open water swim races, cooking, camping, and shooting sporting clays. She is also very passionate about sharing the power of nutrition and its effects on overall health, stemming from her degree in Agriculture and personal experiences. She lives in Willis, TX with her husband Logan and their three dogs.
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"The journey is your destination" with LaTina Curry
LaTina Curry is an Arkansas native that currently resides in Conroe, TX and is currently a Business Development Representative for Rave Financial Credit Union, where she's been employed for four months, however with a banking background that spans two decades now. LaTina’s introduction to banking was due to her being a wife and new mom, therefore she accepted a position as a teller with U.S. Bank, unknowing to her, it would be the start of a wonderful career.
LaTina’s life motto: “Your journey is actually the destination”. Often times we focus on our goals and what the end result may be, that we can miss the beauty of the process/journey along the way. The truth is that it all has purpose and should be appreciated.
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"Lessons come from mistakes and it's okay to have fun" with Summer Hvasta
Summer Hvasta is the Senior Customer Service Specialist for the San Jacinto River Authority. Summer is the chief liaison between the SJRA and its customers. She also works on educational pieces for the local communities and schools. Summer received a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She worked in the hospitality industry for 13 years prior to joining SJRA in November 2021. In her free time, she is very active with her son, serving on the PTO of his school, acting as assistant den leader for his cub scout pack, and being a baseball mom. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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"Learn to invest and everything can permanent" with Cody Spence
In today's episode, Corinne sits down with Cody Spence is the Owner of All Star Catering Company where he oversees sales, consultations and directs over 1,000 events each year. He has worked for All Star Catering Co. since 2005, helping the company to achieve the “Bride’s” and “Couples Choice” for “Best of Weddings” for The Knot Magazine and WeddingWire.com in 2012-2023. In addition, Cody has taken part in catering many chamber events, and events for our community raising money for many of the incredible organizations in the Conroe/Lake Conroe area. Cody received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas in 2013. He also graduated from Leadership Montgomery County in 2017, the best class ever. Cody is married to Kandace and together they have two children and live, work and play in the Conroe area.
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