Career Chat

Today I chat with Jana Emmer, Associate Director of the BYU Museum of Art (MOA). Jana’s expertise in teaching at the University level, as well as her extensive experience in museums around the world is the subject of our discussion. She also shares her advice about graduate school, an inspiring experience with an art piece in France, and her favorite museums, near and far.

Links:

Isenheim Altarpiece- https://smarthistory.org/grunewald-isenheim-altarpiece/

BYU Museum of Art- https://moa.byu.edu

Jana’s Favorite Museums:

Paris-

•https://m.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html

•https://www.louvre.fr/en/

•http://musee-rodin.fr/en/home/

•https://www.marmottan.fr/en/currently/

New York-

•https://www.metmuseum.org

•https://www.frick.org

London-

•https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

•https://www.wallacecollection.org

•https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

Los Angeles-

•http://www.getty.edu/museum/

•http://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/

Amsterdam-

•https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en

•https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en

•https://www.rembrandthuis.nl

Rome-

•http://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en.html

•https://borghese.gallery

Utah-

•http://www.smofa.org

•https://umfa.utah.edu

•https://www.utahmoca.org

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Today I talk with Kacie O’Maley, technology specialist team leader with Granite School District. We talk about Kacie’s pivot from gen ed teacher to technology, her tips for supporting students and teachers during Covid, and one word to keep in mind this year.

Links:

Kacie’s Twitter- @omaleyedtech

Granite’s Twitter- @GSDedtech

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Today I talk with my cousin Thomas McConkie, founder of Lower Lights School of Wisdom in SLC, UT. Tom’s passion for meditation has led him to help many people discover meaningful work. Listen to hear his advice about finding your dream job, how embracing the thing you fear can lead to progress, and what he did to move from rock bottom to success.

Links:

www.transformationsoffaith.org

www.lowerlightswisdom.org

Tom’s book—https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0996852603/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0996852603

Instagram—@lowerlightswisdom

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Today I interview Emma Hall, film student at Salt Lake Community College. Find out what Emma’s mom did to prepare her to watch scary movies, and how this played into her interest in film production. And did you know students at SLCC get the chance to work on film productions in Utah?

Links:

http://www.slcc.edu/film/index.aspx

https://film.utah.gov

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My interview today is with Jeremy Jackson, co-founder of award-winning Jackson and Leroy Home Remodelers. We talk about how an early decision to change course made all the difference in Jeremy’s career. And what to look for when hiring for your own project.

Links:

https://www.jacksonandleroy.com

Instagram-@jacksonandleroy

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Today I chat with freelance videographer Beth Fielding about how she turned her childhood hobby into a successful career.

Links:

www.fieldingfilms.com

Instagram-@fieldingfilms

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