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UVA Wise's Office of Career Discovery and Planning presents a podcast for all things career! Want to know about networking or resources on campus? We have you covered! Want to hear from real professionals? Look no further! We talk with alumni about their careers to gain valuable insights to the world of work and how they got to where they are now. Join us for the ride and get curious with us bi-monthly.

Episodes

  1. FEB 22

    Embracing Non-Linear Careers with Tabitha

    Life is journey and so is your career! The idea of climbing the career ladder is outdated and doesn’t apply to most roles in our ever-changing work landscape. Tabitha knows this all too well as she has naturally navigated multiple career pivots throughout her career. This episode is intended to relieve some stress students and recent graduates may have about entering the world of work. Embrace the squiggle of your career! For more in-depth information on how to do this with confidence, check out Squiggly Careers by Helen Tubber and Sarah Ellis! Today’s curiosity suggestion: Learn more about how differently abled people move through the world and ways we can influence positive social changes to make their life experiences easier. Check out articles such as this one about the real reason we have speech-to-text on our devices. https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/items-invented-people-with-disabilities.htm Connect with Tabitha Grieger on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithahibbitts),through her company’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianRisingVentures/), or the company’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@AppalachianRisingVentures)!

    37 min

  2. FEB 8

    The Ripple of Mental Health with Stephanie

    Managing mental health, and deciding whether the field is a good fit for your career, can be tricky. Today we talk with Stephanie Strouth, owner of Anchoring Hope Counseling in Wise, VA, about her choice to pivot her career goals as well as some advice on creating boundaries and cultivating happiness in your daily life. Interested in connecting with Stephanie? Check out her LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahchope) or reach out to her counseling office at (276) 298-5034. If you are considering counseling as a profession, check out these resources: https://www.counselingpsychology.org/counseling-career-is-right/, https://www.counseling.org/resources/career-central/choosing-a-career-in-counseling, https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/counseling-today-mar-2025-articles/how-to-find-the-right-career-path Want to talk with someone and start your mental health journey? Reach out to Anchoring Hope Counseling or utilize these resources tojump start your journey: on-campus counseling center, Anchoring Hope (app in your app store) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health, https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/thinking-about-professional-help-heres-where-to-start/or https://headway.co/ . We love being curious! If you want to learn moreabout the cultural views of work that has captivated Stephanie, check out this resource: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225435950_Europeans_Work_to_Live_and_Americans_Live_to_Work_Who_is_Happy_to_Work_More_Americans_or_Europeanor https://www.talaera.com/culture/us-vs-europe-work-culture/

    19 min

  3. JAN 25

    Let's Talk Research with Karina Rufino

    In today’s episode we talk aboutfood insecurity research with Karina Rufino, a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Recruiting at UVA Wise. From facts to resources available on- campus, we cover it all! If you are interested in getting involved with reducing hunger on campus, email COSHH@uvawise.edu,stop by Karina’s office to share ideas for bettering campus hunger initiatives, or talk with leaders at your university. Still curious? Check out Karina’s reading recommendation Food Insecurity on Campus: Action and Intervention by Katharine M. Broton and Clare L. Cady at your local library or digital audio store. Have career related questions, particularly about grad school? Reach out to Career Discovery and Planning via email at careerdiscovery@uvawise.edu or your university's career center!

    23 min

  4. JAN 11

    Career Chats: Blake Salyers

    Blake Salyers is a UVA Wise alum who has dedicated his time to the economic growth of SWVA. In this episode, we talk with him about his first endeavor, Winze Company, as well as his work as the Innovation and Ecosystem Manager at UVA Wise. Blake has been recognized in several articles in recent years for his work, including: https://www.uvawise.edu/strategic-engagement-government-relations/news/2025/07/costarters-hatch-accelerator-cultivates  & https://virginiabusiness.com/u-va-wise-helps-founders-build-community-confidence/  If you would like to follow along with the efforts that Blake is pushing forward in SWVA, check out the NEST on Instagram and Facebook, visit hatchaccelerator.com, or visit Opportunity SWVA’s webpage. In the spring, his team will host two diversity panels including black entrepreneurs & women leading the way at UVA Wise. Be sure to check out Blake’s curiosity recommendations, The Best One Yet (TBOY) podcast and the most recent season of Stranger Things. If you would like to connect with Blake, his LinkedIn is a great place to start! #uvawise #careerchat #entrepreneur

    28 min

  5. 11/30/2025

    Live Recording from the SWVA Internship Summit

    This episode is a live recorded session from the SWVA Internship Summit that was held on November 3, 2025. Kevin McGrail, KAM, talks to students about resumes as well as other tips based on his career knowledge. KAM started Peregrine Computer Consultants Corporation, PCCC, in 1993 with Khuja “Kyle” Rajimi and Richard “Rich” Choi. Since then, the company has worked alongside Google, government entities, and more for cybersecurity needs. To learn more about PCCC, check out the weblink below. PCCC: ⁠https://pccc.com/⁠ KAM’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmcgrail/⁠Career Discovery and Planning LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/uva-wise-office-of-career-discovery-and-planning⁠Career Discovery and Planning Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/uvawise_careers

    28 min

  6. 11/16/2025

    Job and Internship Search Tips

    In this episode, CDP reviews some of the basic tips forstarting an internship or job search and navigating the application process. If you would like to read more about different aspects of the process, check outthis link for Brian Kruger’s College Grad Job Hunter website. If you are more of an interactive andvisual learner, we recommend using the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership’s Student Internship Toolkit which can be found here. Looking for more ways to connect with us? Check out social media platforms and webpage! Instagram: @uvawise_careers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uva-wise-office-of-career-discovery-and-planning Website: https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers/students

    12 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    Mentoring with ASC

    Mentoring through the Academic Success Center (ASC) has become an important element of UVA Wise within the last 5 years. To gain a better understanding of their program, CDP spoke with Will, Kendra, and Caitlyn about the inception of the Peer Mentor program as well as the significance of having a mentor through college and beyond. Interested in connecting with the ASC? Check them out through this link: https://www.uvawise.edu/academics/advising-support/academic-success-center Stay Curious episode suggestions: ·      Don’t stop learning. Find something interesting on YouTube and broaden your understanding. -Will ·      The Dating Detective Podcast- Kendra ·      True Crime podcasts or videos- Caitlyn

    27 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Networking- Tips and Advice

    In this episode of Just Off College Avenue, we talknetworking with long time Ballad HR Director, Valeri Coyler, and UVA Wise’s Director of Alumni Engagement, Corey Shanchez. Both guests offer valuable advice and insights into the world of networking. Want to connect with the Alumni Association to start making connections? Email Corey Shanchez or Katie Pridemore at alumni@uvawise.edu. You can also follow the UVA Wise Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram forupdates on events as well as join their in-person meetings that happen on the 1st Tuesday every other month at 6pm. Be sure to get involved through volunteer opportunities a the college, join a professional membership, and use LinkedIn to connect withyour professional network. **UVA Wise uses GivePulse for community engagement opportunities, so be sure to sign in with your college email to find local volunteer needs. You can connect with Valeri and Corey via LinkedIn orthrough the Alumni Relations Board.   Curiosity Suggestions: Corey- Listen to a podcast such as TedTalk or something in sports. You could also try your hand at using IMbD to learn more about the cast of films or tv shows. Valeri- Podcasts from NPR offer an array of topics,especially in career, that students will find beneficial as they are navigating their career journey. Bonus!- Listen to Ologies with Alie Ward to hear about interesting jobs and research being done in various fields while opening your mind to career possibilities. #careerready #networking #career #uvawise

    25 min

  9. 10/05/2025

    Let's Talk About Resumes and CVs

    In this episode, Tonya and Josh give helpful information regarding resumes and CVs (Curriculum Vitae) to help put you on the right track for your job search! Many resources are mentioned and they offer insightful advice to make updating your document a no brainer. Find their contact information below and the UVA Wise website with several of the mentioned resources. UPike Optometry- https://www.upike.edu/optometry/ Contact Josh- joshuajustice00@upike.edu UVA Wise CDP (CollegeGrad, Handshake, and Global MentorInitiative links embedded)- https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers/students Contact Tonya- mnr3pm@uvawise.edu Stay Curious suggestions- Buy herbs and try your hand atkeeping something alive! – Tonya Wednesday- Season 2, or Untamed. – Josh

    35 min

  10. 09/21/2025

    Career Chats: Jess Mullins Fullen

    In our Career Chats series we talk with alumni and professionals about their career pathways. Our first guest for this series is Jess Mullins Fullen! We are excited to have them talk about their work with Appalachia Funders Network as well as how their theater degree set the stage for their career lens during this episode. Appalachia Funders Network Report- https://www.appalachiafunders.org/state-of-funding-in-appalachia Jess Mullins Fullen- jess@appalachiafunders.org or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmullinsfullen/ Curiously suggestion! - Storming Heaven Novel by Denise Giardina (check your local library for a copy 😊)#careerdiscovery #uvawise #appalachia

    21 min

  11. 09/07/2025

    Experiential Learning?

    In this episode, CDP talks with members of the Experiential Learning Hub at UVA Wise. Listen in for some great advice and what it means to learn experientially. From learning why the EL Hub exists to how they are supporting students, we cover it all. Resources: EL Hub webpage with contact info: https://www.uvawise.edu/academics/experiential-learning EL Hub Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Beyond-Wise-The-Experiential-Learning-HUB-at-UVA-Wise/100090825074341/?_rdr International Programs insta: @uva_wiseinternational GivePulse: https://uvawise.givepulse.com/group/1225973-the-university-of-virginias-college-at-wise Parker Dewey: https://info.parkerdewey.com/student/uvawise LinkedIn for Participants: Heather Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkevans/ Marion Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-e-young-847585205/ Robert Arrowood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-arrowood-ph-d-83639188/ Candice Stadler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicestadler/ Brynna Robinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynna-robinson-a75097135/

    44 min

  12. 08/24/2025

    Who is CDP and what do they do?

    In this episode, Career Discovery and Planning gives an overview of their services as well as an in depth look into the resource linked on their webpage. Want to connect or jump into our resources? Check the links below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uvawise_careers/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uva-wise-office-of-career-discovery-and-planning Webpage: https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers/students Email: careerdiscovery@uvawise.edu

    16 min
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UVA Wise's Office of Career Discovery and Planning presents a podcast for all things career! Want to know about networking or resources on campus? We have you covered! Want to hear from real professionals? Look no further! We talk with alumni about their careers to gain valuable insights to the world of work and how they got to where they are now. Join us for the ride and get curious with us bi-monthly.

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  • Creator
    Career Discovery and Planning
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Career Discovery and Planning
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