It’s the final episode of Season 2, and we are closing things out with Community Action’s Executive Director, Marc Perry! Marc has an incredible background that includes over 20 years of experience in directing non-profits. Join us as we talk about…

- Community Action’s unique programs: Community Kids, Rent Assistance, Fresh Start, and more!

- How the Beloit community has changed over the years.

- How a Rising Professional can be more involved.

Beyond the Resume will be back soon for Season 3! All new guests, a new host, and so much more are just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

Join us this week as we interview Blackhawk Technical College’s Community and Continuing Education Coordinator, Molly Markley!

Molly has an incredible background that includes Walt Disney World, Orchestra teaching and directing, plus much more! Discussion topics include…

- Advice for recent college graduates!

- Tips for people looking to continue their education!

- How to focus your career goals!

Thank you Molly for the great interview - we will be back in two weeks with another new episode!

We are in the studio with the Greater Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce’s (GBCC) very own Madysen Wade! Madysen is the GBCC's Investor Relations Manager, the Rising Professional’s Chamber Liaison, and a Beloit local! In this episode, we discuss…

- How you can meet more people and be connected in Beloit!

- Advice for people just starting out in their careers / new college grads!

- What the GBCC does for the Beloit community!

Andrew and Abby are in the studio with KANDU’s Director of Fund Development, Linda Ross! Linda has an amazing background that includes founding a travel agency, the Director of Visitor Services for Visit Beloit, the Executive Director for Leadership Development Academy of Rock County, and more!

In this new episode, we will discuss…

Advice for balancing work and family life!

Why a young professional should be involved in their community!

Tips for new entrepreneurs!

And much more! Thank you Linda for the insightful episode - we will be back in two weeks with a new interview!

Andrew and Abby are in the studio with the Downtown Beloit Association’s Executive Director, Shauna El-Amin!

Shauna is a Beloit local with an incredible history - from the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation to so much more, Shauna has seen Beloit grow & change tremendously! In this episode, we are discussing…

Advice for young professions who have an ultimate goal of being a Director / CEO / upper management of an organization.

Upcoming summer events in downtown Beloit.

Ways for people to become a member / more involved with the Downtown Beloit Association.

Thank you Shauna for a fantastic episode! We will see you in two week with a new episode of Beyond the Resume!

New season, new episode! Andrew Galauner has returned to Beyond the Resume with our new co-host, Abby Otto! Abby is the Sustainability Specialist for Kerry Taste and Nutrition and is a Rising Professionals board member!

In this new episode, we also have our producer, Jackson Wells! Jackson is the Vice President of Smyth Grey and a member of the Rising Professionals marketing committee. Both Abby and Jackson talk about…

Their respective careers in sustainability and advertising.

Going back to school for a semester.

Changing career paths and landing dream jobs.

And so much more! We will be back in two weeks with Episode 2

It’s our final episode of Season 1! We are in the studio with Celestino Ruffini, the Executive Director of Visit Beloit! Celestino has seen incredible change in the city of Beloit, from downtown and beyond! In this episode, we discuss…

- What makes Beloit an ideal place for young people (and their families!) to start their lives?

- How can someone “be in the know” with new events happening in Beloit?

- What makes Beloit a highlight of the Midwest?

We are in the studio with Anthony Swindell! Anthony is the Director of gBETA! gBETA is a program of genera8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Anthony also has a fantastic background in business development / strategy and entrepreneurship, as he has co-founded two companies! Join us as we talk about…

- Valuable skills young entrepreneurs should learn.

- How to become involved with gBETA.

- And much more!

Andrew is in the studio with Diane Monda! A lifelong member of Beloit’s community, Diane is a Campus Recruiter for Baker Tilly and is highly skilled in Academic Advising and Recruitment! Her skills also include public speaking, staff development, teaching, and volunteering - she is even a Rising Professionals Board Member! We had a fantastic discussion with Diane that that includes…

- Tips for someone who may have a hard time networking and putting themselves out there!

- What drew her to joining the Rising Professionals and ultimately becoming a Board Member!

- Recent changes she has noticed in the city of Beloit, and what she thinks is in the city’s future

Andrew Galauner and (surprise!) guest host Jackson Wells are in the studio with Greg Gerard! Greg is the Executive Director of the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF). Greg has an incredible background with music (you can find him playing shows locally!) and first started with BIFF as the Assistant Director. Did you know that BIFF began as a weekend in 2006 and has now grown into a ten-day festival!? Greg is here to give us the history of BIFF and…

- What attendees can expect from BIFF 2023!

- How to grow a passion into a career!

- The importance of community and volunteering!

BIFF runs from Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Mar. 5! Visit https://beloitfilmfest.org for the festival’s schedule, tickets, and more!