Just Getting Started

Amanda Droll
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Just Getting Started is a conversation with young professionals just getting started in life and their careers sharing their journeys to how they got to where they are today. Tune in to listen to inspiring stories from guests working in a variety of industries as they talk about their college experience, internships, first jobs, navigating life in their 20s and 30s, and everything in between. Hosted by Amanda Droll.

  1. 07/06/2022

    Liz Bagu: Turning Her Love For Media Into Her Day Job & How She Became a Sponsorship Program Specialist at Google

    In this week's episode and the season finale of Just Getting Started, we are joined by Liz Bagu, a Mercy College alum and Sponsorship Program Specialist at Google. Liz has an incredible background working in media and marketing for companies such as Disney and NBCUniversal and we will hear all about her journey so far, what she has learned along the way, and advice she has for those who are interested in working in the media industry.  Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn

    50 min

  2. 06/22/2022

    Gabby Ramdass: How She Became a Talent Brand Coordinator at Pinterest & Finding a Career that Aligns with Your Values

    In this week’s episode, Gabby Ramdass shares her story of how she became a Talent Brand Coordinator at Pinterest and why it is important to find a career to aligns with your values. Gabby also talks about how she manages burnout and balances work and life when she is working from home. We also talk about what she enjoys doing outside of work, including traveling, reading, and photography. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn

    50 min

  3. 06/15/2022

    Vera Verba: How Networking Landed Her a Job at Sesame Workshop & Moving Out On Her Own For the First Time

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Vera Verba, a graduate from The Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Baruch and currently the Director of Content Strategy & Programming at Sesame Workshop. Vera shares her experience overcoming anxiety in college, studying abroad in Italy, and networking her way into Sesame where she has built her career over the last 8 years. We will also hear about Vera's experience moving out for the first time in her 20s and advice she has for those who are trying to figure out their path.   Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn

    54 min

  4. 06/01/2022

    Rachel Celentano: From Music Major to Associate Account Executive & Finding a New Path Post-Grad

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Rachel Celentano, a multi-talented multi-tasking business professional who went from studying to be a music teacher to getting her MBA and becoming an Associate Account Executive at Kellen. On top of her MBA program and a full-time job, Rachel also works on her family's foundation, the Celentano Foundation, which provides scholarships to graduating high schoolers who are looking to pursue music degrees. Rachel's story is both unique and inspiring as she talks about how always being open to new opportunities led her to where she is today. Hear all about her experience, what she has learned along the way, as well as advice she has for young professionals who are also discovering their path.  Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more about the Celentano Foundation: https://www.celentanofoundation.org/index.php/index.php/donations/make-a-donation-2020/ Kellen is hiring!: https://bit.ly/3wtqZus

    54 min

  5. 05/25/2022

    Elodie Huston: How She Became a Content Marketing Manager at Attentive & Fulbright Scholar

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Elodie Huston, a cyclist, book lover, and Content Marketing Manager at Attentive. We will hear all about her journey so far, including her time at Fordham University where she studied English, to her experience as a Fulbright Scholar where she taught in Germany for a year. We will also learn about how she found her way into tech and what it's like being one of the first few hires at a fast-growing company.  Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn

    45 min

  6. 05/18/2022

    Madison Flickinger: How She Became Manager of Strategic Marketing at Loom & What It's Like to Work at a Startup vs. a Big Company

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Madison Flickinger, a Michigan native turned NYC puppy mom and Manager of Strategic Marketing at Loom. We will hear about Madison's career journey so far, from starting her career working in sales and account management roles at a big company like Bloomberg, to working at startups and growth-stage companies where she was able to transition from account management to marketing. We'll learn how she was able to pivot her career focus, as well as what she's learned so far throughout her career, including finding a job that aligns with what you're passionate about.  Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating!

    58 min
  7. Dez: Rising to TikTok Fame & What It's Like to be a Full-Time Content Creator

    05/11/2022

    Dez: Rising to TikTok Fame & What It's Like to be a Full-Time Content Creator

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Dez, AKA @Dez.TheLez on TikTok and Dez the Lez on YouTube. Dez is a full-time content creator who has garnered a community of 3M followers and growing! We will hear about Dez's journey to rising to TikTok fame and what it's like to be a full-time content creator. We will also learn a little bit about her previous jobs working at theme parks and how having a supportive partner inspires her to continue to follow her passions.  Follow Dez on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating!

    59 min
  8. Taylor Price: How She Started Her Career at Hulu and Landing Her Current Role as Campaign Strategy Manager at The Morning Brew

    04/27/2022

    Taylor Price: How She Started Her Career at Hulu and Landing Her Current Role as Campaign Strategy Manager at The Morning Brew

    In this week's episode, Taylor Price shares her experience from starting her career at Hulu to making the switch to The Morning Brew where she is now the Campaign Strategy Manager. We will hear all about her love for spreadsheets and how they helped with her job search and how she was able to grow at her first job. We will also hear about how she learned to manage and grow a team, what she looks for when hiring, and what her favorite ice breaker question is.  Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating!

    56 min
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Just Getting Started is a conversation with young professionals just getting started in life and their careers sharing their journeys to how they got to where they are today. Tune in to listen to inspiring stories from guests working in a variety of industries as they talk about their college experience, internships, first jobs, navigating life in their 20s and 30s, and everything in between. Hosted by Amanda Droll.

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    Amanda Droll
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  • Episodes
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