Gamers Growing UP

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Welcome to GGUP - Your New Favorite Podcast!! Gamers Growing UP is a brand new video podcast where each week we hangout with a guest in their favorite video game as we learn about their unique path through life and extract valuable "cheat codes" for the younger generation to help them navigate life as they transition into the working world. If you're feeling a bit lost, are looking for community or are just interested in hearing more about what life is like for other people walking a different path than you, then this is the perfect place for you! Wellness + Gaming = GGUP!!

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    GGUP #3 - Meet The: Reinsurance Broker who is also an MMA Fighter??!

    The Third Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Patrick - one of Nick's friends, from his days working as a tutor, who studied to be an Actuary and has been working as a Reinsurance Broker. Join us to hear what life is like as a Reinsurance Broker, how Patrick is balancing his relationship and worklife, what it takes to progress up the corporate ladder, why Patrick changed his major 5 times and his college 3 times and a first hand take on the value of community college!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 GGUP THEME SONG0:54 Meet Patrick8:31 Current Role & Job Satisfaction20:52 Job Search Advice & Getting Your Foot in the Door22:57 Company Culture & Work-Life Balance28:10 Career Obstacles & Achievements41:25 College Journey & Changing Majors52:32 Growth & Self-Reflection1:10:02 Counter Spell ✨1:16:53 Cheat Codes - Advice for Your Younger Self1:24:59 ‼️BONUS CLIP‼️1:28:43 SUBSCRIBE : ) ⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

    1h 30m

  2. FEB 8

    GGUP #2 - Meet The: Sales Associate

    The Second Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Erik - one of Nick's friends who has been working for a large retail store. Join us to hear what life is like as a Pro Account Sales Associate, how Erik is balancing his relationship and worklife, what it takes to progress up the corporate ladder and a first hand take on the value of community college!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 GGUP THEME SONG0:55 Introduction & Welcome1:17 Erik's Background & Wizard 1012:42 Career Path: From Teaching to Retail4:33 Community College Experience6:20 Burnout in Education7:50 Community College Advice9:13 Starting at the Paint Department11:52 Development Program & Promotion12:13 Pro Sales Associate Role13:47 Career Growth & Future Goals14:58 Greatest Achievements & Challenges16:41 Fitting In & Workplace Diversity18:38 Feeling Like an Adult20:24 When Personality Solidifies22:37 Skills from Gaming25:25 Stereotypes & Preconceptions29:38 On-the-Job Training33:17 Social Network & Friend Groups38:00 Work-Life Balance41:33 Health & Happiness43:20 Life Satisfaction45:57 Counter Spell47:34 Cheat Codes: Advice to 17-Year-Old Self49:32 Advice for Aspiring Retail Professionals53:41 When to Advocate for Yourself54:35 Closing Thoughts⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

    55 min

  3. FEB 1

    GGUP #1 - Meet The: Host & His Lawyer?

    The First Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Michael - a 26 year old Law Student with a background in music inside of his game of choice: Star Wars The Old Republic as we learn what it takes to be successful walking the path of becoming a Lawyer. 💼As a special bonus as it is the first episode, the Host of the Podcast - Nick - will also be answering all of the questions he asks guests on the show! Listen in to hear what its like being an Architect and deciding to launch a podcast that blends Gaming, Self Development, Wellness, Mental Health and Career Advice. 🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro & Show Concept0:30 GGUP Theme Song1:25 Meet Michael - Background & Law School Journey5:18 Star Wars: The Old Republic - Gaming Memories7:31 Favorite Games & Gaming Culture20:02 Career Paths - From College to Professional Life32:00 Work Culture & Leadership Philosophy44:39 North Star - What Matters Most in Life51:34 Personal Growth & Self-Development1:02:02 Authenticity in Professional Settings1:16:25 Introversion vs Extroversion1:34:54 Networking & Building Relationships1:44:35 Balancing Work & Personal Life1:49:57 How's Your Health Bar Lookin?2:00:30 Life Satisfaction2:37:53 "Cheat Codes" - Advice for Your Younger Self2:38:21 Dealing with Anger & Emotional Growth2:52:06 Final Thoughts & Closing2:53:03 Outro & Founder's Event Promotion⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

    2h 54m
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Welcome to GGUP - Your New Favorite Podcast!! Gamers Growing UP is a brand new video podcast where each week we hangout with a guest in their favorite video game as we learn about their unique path through life and extract valuable "cheat codes" for the younger generation to help them navigate life as they transition into the working world. If you're feeling a bit lost, are looking for community or are just interested in hearing more about what life is like for other people walking a different path than you, then this is the perfect place for you! Wellness + Gaming = GGUP!!

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    Gamers Growing UP
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  • Episodes
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