Career Talks at CAK

Les Bridgeman
  • 4.8 (5)
  • CAREERS

This podcast is hosted at Christian Academy of Knoxville with Les Bridgeman. Les serves as the counselor for students in Grades 11 & 12. In this podcast individuals in the CAK community share their career journeys with the goal of helping high schoolers prepare for their future.

  1. 4D AGO

    Jordan Mollenhour (Business Executive)

    Jordan gives life lessons from his successful business career, which began at the age of 16 when he bought his first property. His journey includes loss in 2008 during the financial crisis and the need to pivot to a new venture. This podcast was recorded live in front of a student audience.

    24 min

  2. JAN 16

    Darrell Keith (Army Master Sergeant, Football Coach)

    Darrell shares his journey from growing up in Birmingham to spending 24 years in the Army and now to working at CAK. He encourages students to make a plan for their future.

    25 min

  3. JAN 5

    Kevin Bell (Marine Corps Pilot, Dentist)

    Kevin had two career interests in high school—aviation and health care. His service in the Marines Corps and Navy has enabled him to pursue both interests. He encourages students to consider how God has uniquely wired them and to take advantage of the opportunities in front of them.

    31 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Candice Pierce (Elementary Teacher, Academic Dean)

    Candice's journey has taken her from Durbin, South Africa to Durham, North Carolina and now to Knoxville. In high school her career goal shifted from accounting to education. She encourages students to prayerfully consider where the Lord wants them to serve.

    26 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    Mark Little (Pastor, Principal, Bible Teacher)

    Mark grew up in Charlotte and found his calling by listening to the advice of his youth pastor. He has been teaching the Bible in some capacity for more than forty years.

    45 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Debbie Hill (Financial Consultant, Career Counselor)

    After working as a financial consultant in San Francisco, Debbie and her family moved to Knoxville, where she worked as a school counselor and now career counselor.

    28 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Chitra Ebenezer Fuqua (Chief Marketing Officer - Velcro)

    Chitra was always planning to be a doctor, but she changed her mind while at Duke. She realized that marketing would allow her to use her passion in writing, strategizing, and understanding how people make decisions.

    34 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Travis Mozingo (Football Coach, U.S. History Teacher)

    Travis found direction in life at a small Christian college in Wisconsin through the influence of his football coach. He is passionate about U.S. history and football.

    57 min
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This podcast is hosted at Christian Academy of Knoxville with Les Bridgeman. Les serves as the counselor for students in Grades 11 & 12. In this podcast individuals in the CAK community share their career journeys with the goal of helping high schoolers prepare for their future.

Information

  • Creator
    Les Bridgeman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Les Bridgeman
  • Show Website
    Career Talks at CAK