Data Ideas Podcast

Dustin Schimek
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The Data Ideas podcast shares what analytics makes possible, by honoring great work and the individuals that do it.

  1. 09/19/2025

    Ep. 73 - With Seth Forbes (Breaking into Analytics with a Non-Traditional Background)

    Seth Forbes, MBA, MS Digital Technology, joins the podcast to discuss:   - Breaking into the analytics field - What's helped Seth as a data analyst coming from a nontraditional background - Working in marketing analytics - How to learn & practice communication skills that benefit data practitioners - What it means to "build in public" and the powerful impact this can have on your development - Practical LinkedIn & personal branding tips for technical professionals - Ways aspiring analysts can get involved in Seth's many community and educational opportunities   Follow Seth on LinkedIn (where you can also find the other resources discussed!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethforbes/   The Analyst Dispatch (free weekly newsletter) https://seth-forbes.mykajabi.com/email-subscribe   TikTok: quietlyambitiousanalyst

    51 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    Ep. 72 - With Morgan Depenbusch, PhD (science-backed strategies to finally get your work noticed)

    Morgan Depenbusch, PhD gives tons of practical advice in this episode that can change the game for your data career. This includes insights on: How to apply real principles from behavioral science to influence with your work in data (we get a sneak preview of content in her newly released "The Analytics Influence Playbook") Data visualization and storytelling The growing field of People Analytics +Personal branding, her experience working at Google and general career guidance for data practitioners "The Analytics Influence Playbook" discussed on the episode, as well as Morgan's self-paced course, newsletter and other resources are available here: https://stan.store/morgandepenbusch/ You can also follow Morgan on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandepenbusch/

    56 min

  3. 09/05/2025

    Ep 71 - With Evelyn Cates (Disney Career Journey, Data Storytelling & Communicating Insights)

    Evelyn Cates discusses her career journey & working in analytics at Disney + her advice for practitioners on data storytelling & communicating insights! Follow Evelyn on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyntcates/

    41 min

  4. 08/22/2025

    Ep. 70 - With Michelle Dunivan, PhD (Best Friends Animal Society)

    Michelle Dunivan, PhD, Senior Director, Insights & Analytics at Best Friends Animal Society joins to discuss: -Her career journey in data -The mission of the Best Friends Animal Society -How data & analytics work supports this mission -What it's like to work in data & analytics at a mission-driven organization -Her advice for today's practitioners and those interested in a leadership role in data +more! You can follow Michelle on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dunivan/ You can learn more about the Best Friends Animal Society here: https://bestfriends.org/

    49 min

  5. 08/15/2025

    Ep. 69 - With Brian Julius (Learning About Model Context Protocol - MCP)

    Brian Julius joins to share about Model Context Protocol (MCP), including: What MCP is in simple terms The opportunities and efficiencies it creates Possible implications for data practitioners and their careers Follow more of Brian's content on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjuliusdc/ Brian's "Data Mad Science" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DataMadScience

    56 min

  6. 08/08/2025

    Ep. 68 - With Oliver Hughes (CEO @ Count, Getting Clarity from Data)

    Oliver Hughes, CEO @ Count, joins to discuss his journey into analytics & launching his company. He shares insights on how organizations can get clarity out of the abundance of data available to them and a framework that data teams can use for delivering this. Follow Ollie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughesoliver/ Ollie's Company: https://count.co/

    43 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    Ep. 67 - With Kristen Kehrer (Book Release, Podcast Hosting, Data Jobs Market Trends)

    Kristen Kehrer joins to discuss her: New book "Susie's School Bus Solution, A Computer Vision Story"  Process for writing a book (she has authored two others), and translating technical topics into easy-to-understand principles Journey to hosting a major industry podcast -- "Mavens of Data"  Perspective on the the current data jobs market Links to follow Kristen and find her content: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-kehrer-datamovesme/ Data Moves Me: https://www.datamovesme.com/ Kristen's Books: Susie's School Bus Solution: Kehrer, Kristen, Rabito, Sinem Kılıç: 9781634626965: Amazon.com: Books Machine Learning Upgrade: A Data Scientist's Guide to MLOps, LLMs, and ML Infrastructure: Kehrer, Kristen, Kaiser, Caleb: 9781394249633: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: Mothers of Data Science eBook : Strachnyi, Kate, Kehrer, Kristen: Kindle Store

    40 min

  8. 07/25/2025

    Ep. 66 - With Albert Bellamy (Data Careers Coach)

    Albert Bellamy joins to discuss his transition from the military into data & analytics, as well as his advice (and resources) for navigating today's data jobs market. Follow Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellamy-al/ Major Data YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Major_Data Albert's Business Website: https://themajordata.com/

    51 min
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The Data Ideas podcast shares what analytics makes possible, by honoring great work and the individuals that do it.

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  • Creator
    Dustin Schimek
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
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    Data Ideas Podcast