On the sixth episode of season 2, we introduce Ashley Whitefield (Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy at Coca-Cola 🥤📊) and reintroduce Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we discuss considerations of starting your own business, good elements of a negotiation, and tips about managing anxiety regarding the past and future.

Sourcelist:

Source 1: Honeybook

Source 2: Harvard.edu

Source 3: The Meditations and On The Shortness of Life

Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com

Intro 00:00

Starting your own business 3:22

Good elements of a Negotiation 14:38

Managing anxiety about the past and future 27:32

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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at [email protected]. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

On the fifth episode of season 2, we introduce Bella Wood (RN ICU Nurse, Ascension 👩‍⚕️💉) and Nick Evert (Mechanical Engineer, Komatsu 👨‍🔧📐) In this episode we discuss the hardest parts of being a nurse, the difference between mechanical and other forms of engineering, and the ups and downs of pet ownership

Sourcelist:

Source 1: Business Insider

Source 2: University of Dundee

Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com

Intro 00:00

Hardest parts of being a nurse 3:04

How is mechanical engineering different from other forms of engineering 11:21

What are the pros and cons of pet ownership? 22:39

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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at [email protected]. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

On the fourth episode of season 2, we welcome back Olivia Wood (LPC-IT, Catholic Charities 🧠💬) and Devika Chaddha (Marketing Analyst, Kyra Solutions👩‍💻👁️‍🗨️) In this episode we discuss working while pursuing a masters, examples of success in therapy, and the impact of phones in school.

Sourcelist:

Source 1: The Atlantic

Source 2: Psychiatry.org

Source 3: Kff.org

Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com

Intro 00:00

Masters while working 3:52

Success in therapy 15:15

Phones in school 22:50

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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at [email protected]. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

On the third episode of season 2, we welcome back Sheryl Ramesh (Hope College Biomechanical Engineering grad 💪🔧) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we discuss qualities of a biomechanical engineer, if working for a nonprofit is worth it, and the (short-lived) TikTok ban.

Sourcelist:

Source 1: MyMajors.com

Source 2: WildApricot.com

Source 3: CBS News

Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com

Intro 00:00

Skills for Biomechanical Engineers 4:25

Working for a nonprofit 14:02

The TikTok Ban 21:02

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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at [email protected]. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

On the second episode of season 3, we welcome back Gabe Penegor (Associate Client Manager, NielsenIQ 🤔📊) and introduce Savannah Britt (Creative Recruiter, Advanced Systems Group LLC 🤝📃) In this episode we discuss surprising things recruiters look for, effective data use by companies, and if the US is in an AI bubble

Sourcelist:

Source 1: iSmartRecruit.com

Source 2: Seagate

Source 3: Morningstar, Inc

Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com

All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro 00:00

Recruitment 04:21

Using data effectively 12:31

AI Tech Bubble 22:24

On the first episode of season 2, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (Instrumentation Engineer, Thea Energy⚡️) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist) In this episode we discuss the Optimus robot, melding hobbies and careers, and politics in the workplace.

Sourcelist:

Source 1: New York Post

Source 2: Gallup

Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro 00:00

Optimus robot 05:27

Careers and Hobbies 16:39

Politics in the workplace 23:03

On the last episode of Season 1, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (⚡️💡Power and Energy Grad Student at Thea Energy) and Olivia Wood (🧠 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grad Student.) In this episode we discuss pressing issues in the world of therapy, factors to consider when going into electrical engineering, and battling procrastination!

Sourcelist:

Source 2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Source 3 (Solving Procrastination.com)

Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro 00:00

Pressing issues in therapy 3:07

Factors for those interested in electrical engineering to consider 11:47

How to fight procrastination 21:16

On today's episode, we welcome on Matthew Barabasz (✈️🔧Aircraft Mechanic, US Air Force) and Shubhrika Dogra (📊📈Advanced Analytics Senior Analyst, Circana.) In this episode we discuss getting a work visa in the USA, moving for the military, and being a foreign worker.

Sourcelist:

Source 1: American Immigration Council

Source 2: Military Family Advisory Network

Source 3: GoAbroad.com

Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro 00:00

US Work VISA 3:21

Traveling for military life 14:43

Being a foreign worker 19:05

On today's episode, "Katie Squared" returns! We welcome back Kathryn Childs (✒️📖 Writer at Hoard's Dairyman Magazine) and Kate Trost (💼👩‍💼Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we talk about skills outside of work, advice to avoid, and how to stay active.

Sourcelist:

Source 3: FitnessClone.com

Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro: 00:00

Non-work skills: 2:47

Career/life advice we disagree with: 9:10

Ways to stay active: 18:20

On today's episode, we welcome a new guest, Gabe Penegor (📊📋 Strategy Consultant at NielsenIQ) and welcome back Tiffany Christianson(Teacher at Rockford Public Schools👩‍🏫🍎) In this episode we discuss green flags of a prospective workplace, handling constructive criticism, and the pro's and con's of a 4-day workweek

Sourcelist:

Source 1: Talent-works.com

Source 2: Cognology.com

Source 3: DriveResearch

Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld. All source logos belong to their respective owners. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.

Intro 00:00

Green flags of a workplace 3:08

Handling negative feedback 11:29

Feasibility of a 4-day workweek 19:55