Pete Bernard is a father, volunteer, podcast host, and Senior Director at Microsoft. (When you say you're “too busy” just remember him and think again).

In this episode, Pete talks to us about his journey from Boston University to landing a role at Microsoft, and all the steps he took along the way. (Spoiler: he didn’t have a job right after graduation! Sound familiar?).

Pete was an awesome guest to have on the show and was full of great advice. Thank you everyone for listening, I hope this episode inspires you to “Make your own luck.”

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-iot-unicorn-with-pete-bernard 

https://twitter.com/digitaldad

https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains

https://www.nickcho.com/

https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains 

Welcome to season III of Braun & Brains! In this episode, I will be riding solo, catching up on life, and letting you guys know how I make this podcast (it’s pretty cheap and pretty easy). If you have any questions on podcasting, feel free to reach out to me over my Instagram (linked below!).

Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=blue+microphone&qid=1605796578&sr=8-4

Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/JBL-T450BT-Wireless-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B01NAGJ9Z4/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=JBL+headphones+wireless&qid=1605796618&sr=8-16

Distribution: https://anchor.fm/

Social media: https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains

This episode is about what Penn State University, University Park is like during the pandemic. Kevin Dadio, Justin Korman, and Michael Garawitz talk to Rachel about their experience in State College. 

Kevin, Justin, and Michael: 

https://www.smeal.psu.edu/macc 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dadio-875105148/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkorman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-garawitz-60408912b/ 

https://virusinfo.psu.edu/faq/topic/latest-updates

B&B: 

https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains

Riley Lambson is a 22-year-old, Arizona based pilot for JSX (formerly known as JetSuitX Airlines). Becoming a First Officer airline pilot at such a tongue age took a lot of focus and streamlining in his career. This episode goes into Riley’s background, and how he learned how to fly a plane before I could drive my car!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-lambson-7934a5135/

https://www.jsx.com/

Braun & Brains: https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains

During this episode, Nithya Raman talks about her experience as an NYU student living in the city during the pandemic, what it is like to be a minority in the business world, and becoming the first-ever female intern to come onto Evercore fulltime!  Thanks for coming on Nithya! 

Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithyakraman/

Her Dogs insta: https://www.instagram.com/nyc.milo/?hl=en 

B&B: https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/ 

Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode. James was an absolute pleasure to speak with. I don't know if I ever met someone more accomplished before in my life, and he is only a senior in college. James is Harvard’s student body president, alongside his VP, Ify. You may have seen their sick campaign video (check out the link below!) on the Kelly Clarkson show, Twitter, and anywhere else things go viral.

He is a talented musician, making music with his younger brother and with the group 21 Colorful Crimson that he helped found. As if he didn't have enough on his plate already, he is currently a fellow at Converse!  He is not afraid to speak about social justice and is passionate about change. I met James off of ~the internet~ on an app called Clubhouse. There, he uses his platform to advocate for young voters with a campaign called 99 Problems.

Thanks for being on the pod, James!

Campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7XH0RDMvI4

James’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesamathew/

James and Philly (Music!) :https://www.instagram.com/jamesamathew/

Braun & Brains: https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains

Laura Vogel is a boss babe, to say the least. She is the founder and designer of handbag company Vogelle. Vogelle focuses on the classic shoulder bag styles and cardholders, all sourced from Italian leather. Laura studied abroad in Milan, where she met locals that repaired leather motorcycle seats, sparking the idea of a leather goods venture. Before university, Laura began to model, inspiring her to break into the fashion industry from a different standpoint. Even though she broke into the business world, she has been able to keep up modeling, now being represented by Wilhelmina Denver. You may have seen her bags on your Instagram feed. Vogelle purses can be seen on some of the top influencer pages, such as Caelynn Miller-Keyes from The Bachelor, and US Women's National Team player Mallory Pugh (who played in The FIFA World Cup in 2019, and she is only 22!). Laura is a Colorado native and University of Colorado Boulder 2020 graduate, with a degree in  Finance & Marketing. Follow Vogelle to see her in action! Vogelle: https://www.instagram.com/_vogelle_/ https://www.instagram.com/vogel_laura/ Laura: https://www.instagram.com/vogel_laura/ Braun & Brains: https://linktr.ee/braunandbrains