How I Got My Job

Dean Atkins & Bea Thevenot
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The podcast “How I Got My Job” is hosted by Bea Thevenot and Dean Atkins and they take you through a lively Q&A with a commercial real estate leader. Each episode is approximately 30-minutes long and listeners can expect to hear stories of failure, triumph, and basic survival. The hard-won wisdom and tips make “How I Got My Job” a can’t miss for commercial real estate first-timers. 

  1. 08/05/2025

    Ep.16 Selin Amado - Penn Office of Investments

    Explore "the art of the pivot" with Selin Amado, Director at Penn Office of Investments, as she shares her thoughtful career journey through new opportunities and interests. Embracing one's own evolution, not planning too far ahead, and building a trusted alumni network are just a few of her secrets for success! Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep16-selin-amado-penn-office-investments Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    51 min

  2. 01/14/2025

    Ep.15 Nancy Lashine – Park Madison Partners

    Nancy Lashine, founder of Park Madison Partners, shares her New York City career story and endless insights on how she found her business passions and built a dynamic network, all while navigating a growing family, market setbacks and evolving partnerships. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep15-nancy-lashine-park-madison-partners Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    52 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Ep.14 Michael O'Malley – University of Notre Dame

    Hear the remarkable tales of entrepreneurship and career moves of Michael O’Malley, former principal of Pennybacker Capital, who now brings his incredible insight and wisdom to students at the Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate, University of Notre Dame. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep14-michael-omalley-university-notre-dame Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    1 hr

  4. 06/25/2024

    Ep.13 Anar Chudgar – Artemis Real Estate Partners

    Anar Chudgar, Co-President of Artemis Real Estate Partners sits down with us for an honest conversation about shedding perceptions, focusing on your own performance and how mentoring relationships are really built. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep13-anar-chudgar-artemis-real-estate-partners Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    53 min

  5. 05/07/2024

    Ep.12 Jon Martin – AEW Capital Management

    Take a page out of Jon Martin’s playbook and learn how to approach internal networking, growth, and opportunity within an organization. Jon reviews his path to CEO at AEW Capital Management, LP—one of the largest investment management firms in the world—and reminds us just how powerful your first impression can be. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep12-jon-martin-aew-capital-management Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    44 min

  6. 04/09/2024

    Ep.11 Massiel Flores – 2023 Opportunity Intern

    Massiel Flores, a successful first gen student, shares her experiences being a Connectee with Coffee Connectors, a 2023 Opportunity Intern at NorthBridge, and landing a brand-new job at Partners Capital! Hear Massiel’s thoughtful insights and tips about getting to know the people around you, being genuine, and making yourself useful. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep11-massiel-flores-2023-opportunity-intern Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    39 min

  7. 03/12/2024

    Ep.10 Hillary Shine – Shine Associates

    This episode is packed with tips and insight from Hillary Shine, the founder of Shine Associates, a real estate executive search and advisory firm. Hillary discusses the value of soft and hard skills, training programs at large banking and CRE firms, and becoming more self-aware about your skills and interests. Hear priceless pointers on interviewing, how to be more memorable, and what to expect in 2024 hiring trends. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep10-hillary-shine-shine-associates Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    49 min

  8. 02/27/2024

    Ep.9 Amanda Strong – MIT Investment Company

    Amanda Strong joins us from MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo). Deeply shaped by her military family roots, and the network infrastructure that college provided, Amanda discovered a love of entrepreneurship and business, and was able to follow her passions, build relationships and expertise, and most importantly, recognize when to take chances. Amanda encourages first-generation students to use their unique backgrounds to their advantage, to have the courage to speak up, and bring a new perspective to the table. Find resources and notes for this episode here: https://coffeeconnectors.com/video/ep9-amanda-strong-mitimco Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@CoffeeConnectors Check out the Coffee Connectors website for more resources: https://www.coffeeconnectors.com

    38 min
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The podcast “How I Got My Job” is hosted by Bea Thevenot and Dean Atkins and they take you through a lively Q&A with a commercial real estate leader. Each episode is approximately 30-minutes long and listeners can expect to hear stories of failure, triumph, and basic survival. The hard-won wisdom and tips make “How I Got My Job” a can’t miss for commercial real estate first-timers. 

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  • Creator
    Dean Atkins & Bea Thevenot
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 How I Got My Job
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    How I Got My Job