Cameron Careers Unlocked is back for the new school year with Episode 14, featuring Cameron alum Kevin Blackburn, Executive Director of Kids Making It!

Kevin shares his journey from Cameron School of Business to nonprofit leadership and discusses how Kids Making It uses mentorship, woodworking, entrepreneurship, and life skills to make a lasting impact on young people in our community.

We also talk about leadership, building a purpose-driven career, the value of mentorship, and Kevin’s advice for students as they think about where their own careers might take them.

Chris, a Cameron School of Business alum, is the chef and co-owner of Joon, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist whose work has earned national recognition, including The New York Times’ Best Restaurants list and a Michelinstar at Maydan.

This episode features Cameron School of Business alum Chris Morgan—chef, co-owner of Joon, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, and part of the team behind a Michelin-starred restaurant. Joon has also earned national recognition, including a spot on The New York Times’ list of America’s Best Restaurants.

Chris shares how he’s combined his business education with his culinary passion to build and grow successful restaurant concepts, along with insights from his journey throughsome of the country’s most respected kitchens.

This episode features Cameron School of Business alum Chris Morgan—chef, co-owner of Joon, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist, and part of the team behind a Michelin-starred restaurant. Joon has also earned national recognition, including a spot on The New York Times’ list of America’s Best Restaurants.

Chris shares how he’s combined his business education with his culinary passion to build and grow successful restaurant concepts, along with insights from his journey through some of the country’s most respected kitchens.

In this episode of the Cameron School of Business Alumni Podcast featuring Gabriella Bellezza, FP&A and M&A Manager at Astec Industries, Inc. and a Cameron School of Business alumna.

Gabriella shares her career journey from UNCW to her work in financial planning, analysis, and mergers and acquisitions. She also reflects on her time at EY and the experiences that helped shape her path in accounting and finance.

In this episode, we’re joined by Joey Perkins, President at JS Perkins Consulting, who shares his career journey, lessons learned along the way, and honest insight into navigating early career decisions.

Joey talks about:

• How his path evolved after graduation

• What he’s learned about career pivots and professional growth

• Advice he wishes he’d heard as a Cameron student

This is a great listen for students and alumni who are figuring out next steps, questioning whether they’re “on the right path,” or looking for a realistic look at how careers actually unfold.

Interview with Grey Vick, Owner and Founder of Grey Outdoor, LLC and CSB Alum.

An interview with CSB alum, Alex Abati

Episode 8: Scott Chomicki, Cyber Security Architect

A Conversation with Graduating Seniors: Madison McClellan, Michelle Epp, and Chris Day