Paths in Progress

Carrie Young
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Paths in Progress

On this podcast, we tell the stories of people in a wide variety of career paths, who pursued all kinds of college majors and minors, often with bumps and detours along the way, to get to where they are today. We talk specifically about what you can do in college to work toward your career goals, and what other factors can impact your choices throughout your education and career. Life happens, plans change, and YOU change! It will be ok, and you will find your path. We hope these stories are encouraging and help give you new ideas as you take the next steps on your own path. Learn from our stories, which like yours, are each a Path In Progress.

  1. 11/21/2024

    Jenni Rebecca: Nonprofit Leader, Performing Artist; Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance, Master of Fine Arts in Theater Directing

    As a leader in nonprofit organizations, Jenni Rebecca has used talents and skills she has developed along her path–but has also made sure to be aware of what she doesn’t know, and seek learning opportunities to fill those gaps. If you have interest in the nonprofit space, Jenni Rebecca speaks at length about her experience in different nonprofit organizations, both within and outside the arts, to give us some insight into what is involved in that career path. Jenni Rebecca’s story...

    1h 13m

  2. 09/21/2024

    Claire: U.S. Forest Service; Bachelors degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Masters degree and Ph.D in Ecology

    How do you choose an educational path when you are interested in several subjects, and then one you choose first ends up not being the right path for you? You keep your options open, take classes in as many areas as you can within your degree, talk to a lot of people, ask a lot of questions, and try things out until you find your way. That’s what Claire did, and it led her to some incredible opportunities that helped her build a meaningful career in a field she loves. In this epis...

    1h 24m

  3. 08/15/2024

    Jeffery Keilholtz: Senior VP Marketing, Broadway Licensing Global, Actor, Political Campaign Manager; Degrees in Psychology & Sociology, Harvard Executive Education in Business of Entertainment, Media, & Sports

    Many students find a home in the Arts in high school. Some students build their education and career dreams from that experience, and sometimes those dreams don’t initially work out. When he didn’t get into his dream school, Jeff made some different choices to not only become a better actor, but to become the person he wanted to be. Life circumstances gave him reason to take some unexpected turns along his career path (political campaigns?), but everything came together in the career he has t...

    1h 18m

  4. 07/17/2024

    Melissa: Project Manager, Human Resources Professional; Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate in Human Resource Management, Master's Certificate in Project Management, Master of Science in Organizational Development

    Most of us have encountered Human Resources when we have applied for jobs or internships, through our applications, interviews, paychecks, and policies. What is it like to work in Human Resources? What kind of things do you do? Melissa had many interests in college and began to identify some things about her strengths and interests to help guide her in her early career decisions. She has taken intentional actions throughout her education and career to learn more and gain skills to...

    52 min

  5. 05/07/2024

    Christina: Marketing Strategist, Social Media, Entrepreneur, Opera Singer; Bachelors Degrees in English and Music, Masters Degree in Vocal Performance

    From a young age, Christina loved reading and writing, so she thought she would someday become an author. As she grew up, theater became another love in her life, and she was encouraged by her voice teacher to pursue singing. When looking at colleges, Christina wanted to find a school where she could pursue both English and Music. Join us as Christina describes her experience double majoring in undergrad, what graduate school taught her, her first career as an active opera singer ...

    1h 17m

  6. 03/27/2024

    Jennifer: Board Certified Music Therapist, Professor; Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Therapy

    Life events can often shape how we choose the career path we follow and how we want to make a difference in the lives of others. For Jennifer, a significant event in her teenage years impacted her significantly and led her to learn how she could use her love of music as a career in a way she had not imagined before. Even if you think you know something about Music Therapy, you will leave this conversation knowing so much more and be inspired by the limitless possibilities to help others...

    1h 7m

  7. 02/20/2024

    Kylie: Registered Nurse, Advertising Professional; Bachelors Degrees in Journalism, Spanish, and Nursing

    How did Kylie go from studying journalism and Spanish in college, to working several years in advertising, and then return to school to pursue a fulfilling career in nursing? You may be surprised by how many skills are transferable between these different academic and career spaces. Join us to hear how Kylie wove everything together along her unique career path, while continuously following what was best for her and her family in each chapter of her life. It’s never too late to alter yo...

    1h 1m

  8. 12/06/2023

    Dr. Ripsime Bledsoe: University Faculty Member specializing in Student Success; Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Masters Degree in Advanced Literacy, PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy in Higher Education

    Choosing a major in college often begins with a subject we enjoy, and for Dr. Bledsoe, it was no different when her love of reading and writing led her to major in English Literature, which eventually led to a Masters Degree in Advanced Literary to help others learn to love and value reading. Many of us find our calling through our work experiences, as Ripsime did in her first few positions out of school. We never know where we are going to discover the thing that becomes our care...

    1h 11m
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On this podcast, we tell the stories of people in a wide variety of career paths, who pursued all kinds of college majors and minors, often with bumps and detours along the way, to get to where they are today. We talk specifically about what you can do in college to work toward your career goals, and what other factors can impact your choices throughout your education and career. Life happens, plans change, and YOU change! It will be ok, and you will find your path. We hope these stories are encouraging and help give you new ideas as you take the next steps on your own path. Learn from our stories, which like yours, are each a Path In Progress.

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  • Creator
    Carrie Young
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Paths in Progress
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