DUMB IT DOWN

Eric Larsen
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Breaking down the disconnect between personal and professional.

  1. David Scarisbrick: High School English Teacher

    07/20/2022

    David Scarisbrick: High School English Teacher

    The reigning Teacher of the Year joins the show to share about his Master's in Literature and how he uses it in his English classes. (0:00) Intro (4:30) Choosing to be an English teacher (12:17) Studying early modern literature & Shakespearean lit (21:25) Post-grad endeavors (27:00) What David loves about his job, and why he’s switching (36:49) A critical evaluation of Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers (41:27) Is Kendrick our Shakespeare?

    46 min
  2. Krish Patel: FinTech Developer and Engineer

    07/12/2022

    Krish Patel: FinTech Developer and Engineer

    Originally from London, Krish moved to Raleigh, NC with an early interest in computer science. Krish now manages a team of software developers at a leading FinTech company after a degree in Mechanical Engineering. (0:00) Intro (2:24) Mechanical Engineering vs Computer Science at NC State (8:12) Starting career at Sageworks (now Abrigo) (18:26) day to day at Abrigo from support to product manager (26:12) Promotion to director (31:12) Personal and Professional, 2013 vs 2022 (35:59) Biggest screw up, mentoring, advice https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-patel-75903379/ https://www.abrigo.com

    44 min
  3. Lisa Camerlin - Occupational Therapist

    06/22/2022

    Lisa Camerlin - Occupational Therapist

    Lisa shares how she got interested in Occupational Therapy (OT), how it's different from PT, and her journey through Hawaii to manage a group at a Psych Hospital in Massachusetts. (0:00) Intro (5:05) Choosing Occupational Therapy (OT) (10:23) First job and living in Kauai, Hawaii (17:10) Current job working at Mental Hospital in Massachusetts (22:35) OT and OT Assistants, clinical supervision (26:38) Corporate vs Healthcare (30:23) Career Paths and Lisa’s future

    37 min
  4. Lewis Martin - Smart Building Talent Solutions

    06/08/2022

    Lewis Martin - Smart Building Talent Solutions

    Lewis is more than a recruiter - he's a talent specialist who connects people and positions by educating himself and his network on the Smart Buildings industry. (0:00) Intro (3:30) Finding footing at Charlton Morris (9:44) Day in the life (14:12) Engineering in recruitment (17:24) Advice on transitioning roles and companies (26:20) Candidates or companies - whose market? (33:30) Important traits, advice, & mentorship

    40 min
  5. Adam Ferrara - IT Security Sales in Austin, TX

    06/01/2022

    Adam Ferrara - IT Security Sales in Austin, TX

    Adam's business degree got him a decent job, but he quickly pivoted to sales, learned tech, self-studied cybersecurity, and landed a job with Crowdstrike in Austin! https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-ferrara-448b9a105/ (0:00) Intro (4:09) Business at Rowan University (8:24) First Job and IT sales at SHI (16:32) Specialist vs Generalist, cybersecurity (20:56) Moving to cybersecurity and Texas (25:09) Big vs small companies, manager influence (28:02) Switching roles - research and repercussions (43:00) Recap

    45 min
  6. Nico Forlenza - Architect & Rendering Expert

    05/25/2022

    Nico Forlenza - Architect & Rendering Expert

    Nico Forlenza has been an architect since a high school internship, going to Auburn, Nashville, Dallas, and Mississippi while improving skills in rendering while continuing to learn. (0:00) Intro (3:50) Getting into architecture (6:14) Portfolio & Nashville Career (17:15) Hot Take - expertise and expert learning (23:20) How architects and engineers work together (29:45) the future of architecture! https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-forlenza-757353110/

    35 min
  7. Bonus 2) Vlad Dorosh: Update on Ukraine

    04/26/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus 2) Vlad Dorosh: Update on Ukraine

    Link to Part 1: https://anchor.fm/dumbitdown/episodes/BONUS-Vlad-Dorosh---Ukraine-Russia-Conflict--the-Politics-of-Putin-e1eslqc (0:00) Intro (1:00) Update on Vlad’s Family (2:23) Russian Objectives, Ukrainian & US Response (8:20) Social Media, Zelensky, Putin missteps (15:15) US Response - is it working? (21:04) Why should we care? Human Rights! (25:47) When and how does war stop? (40:00) Informational warfare (44:11) How you can help! Donate: https://razomforukraine.org/ https://www.saintjavelin.com/ Follow: Gary Kasparov - https://twitter.com/Kasparov63

    47 min
  8. Dr. Sarah Glova - NCSU professor to Communication CEO

    03/16/2022

    Dr. Sarah Glova - NCSU professor to Communication CEO

    Dr. Sarah Glova grew up in a military family before settling in Raleigh, NC to teach about communication. As a former professor, Sarah knows how to educate, and continues to do so at Reify Media. (0:00) Communication as a focus in an online world (7:24) Identifying communication as an interest (11:12) Communication for engineers (16:06) Differences based on background/degree (19:17) Recommendations for Listeners (22:32) Personal communication (27:17) Entrepreneurship and Reify Media (35:08) Living in and loving Raleigh! https://www.sarahglova.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sglova/ https://reifymedia.com/

    39 min
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Breaking down the disconnect between personal and professional.

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  • Creator
    Eric Larsen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Eric Larsen
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