AS UNEXPECTED

Jill Montera has worked in energy, higher education, and fintech. With all of the twists and turns in her professional career, the throughlines are not obvious to most observers. They are clear to her - be a fearless learner and say 'yes' far more than 'no'. Listen to Jill's fascinating career journey, with a multitude of lessons and reflections.

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This is a special episode of As Unexpected, with co-hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman. Kelsey and Loren pulled Dr. Akirah Bradly-Armstrong, Mark Ferne and me together under the banner of Campus Confidential to talk about the impact of Semester at Sea on careers in higher education and student affairs. It was such a fun and insightful conversation!

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Kristen and Tina have been working together in the finance industry for decades and recently launched Arcus Harbor, a real estate capital advisory firm, with two others. They both state unequivocally that it is the founders' reputations, built from day one in the industry, that is the key to their new company's success. Listen to the wise words of two industry veterans.

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Scott Heim is the consummate product marketer. From diapers, to luggage, to ventless griddles, he seemingly has done it all. His key to success? Set the goals, embrace accountability, and then support your team through the inevitable and often unpredictable changes to come. Listen in to a master class on leadership from a global marketing expert. 

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Listen to a truly fascinating entrepreneurial journey. John and his brother, Matine, want to tear up those too-slow moving walkways and get you flying on your feet! They built the prototype in an Iowa cornfield using treadmills. Now, they are constructing the first test model at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. The belts are straight but the pathway to implementation has been anything but. 

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Dr. Mara Karlin's career has taken multiple turns, but always with a resolute commitment to learning and an openness to serendipity. As a result, she has served under six Secretaries of Defense under three different presidential administrations. Dr. Karlin provides a compelling life story on how to remain resolute in one's purpose while embracing both unforeseen obstacles and opportunities.

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What's it like to become CEO when your predecessor was in the position longer than you've been alive? This is Melanie Woolman's story. By listening to her mentors and leaning into her strengths, Melanie has led the United Way of Weld County out of financial straits to strength. She is certainly no imposter!

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Candice McField lives every day by the Japanese proverb ichi-go, ichi-e - "each moment, one time."  With a penchant for numbers, her career began in finance, but her love for health and fitness led her to success in bodybuilding. Today, she is a fitness coach to executives and an inspiration to children around the world.

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What does it take to make a major professional pivot? Jamie Maglietta had a successful career in front of the camera. But, in 2024, she realized it was time for a change. She used the best from her past to launch into the future, now working behind the camera as a storyteller and personal brand builder. We all can benefit from her story.

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What's it like to run a Michelin Star kitchen? Don't watch The Bear. Listen to Rachel Haggstrom! When the back and front of the house are working together, magic happens. And, Rachel is the lead magician. 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos