CareerChat

In the spirit of the new semester, let’s take a look at the past with former Career Ambassadors. In this special episode of Career Chat, we reconnect with the previous voices behind the mic, Jeniya and Joan. Join us as we dive into their college experience, how they balanced academics with creative work, and the personal growth they experienced along the way. Whether you're a student, a creator, or just curious about the journey behind the podcast, this episode offers honest reflections, practical insights, and a few laughs from the Ambassadors who continued the legacy!

In this episode of Career Chat, we sit down with Zach Marshall to unpack the unique challenges and strategies of managing asynchronous work and online classes alongside traditional in-person learning. From finding motivation in self-paced environments to knowing when to step away from the screen, we explore how students can maintain productivity without burning out. Tune in for practical tips on balancing academic responsibilities with personal well-being and learn how to build a rhythm that supports both focus and relaxation.

Check out this week’s episode of Career Chat with Sarah Miller as she discusses sustainability and how it can impact anyone’s daily life. “Progress over perfection is important to many things”. Graduating from DeSales with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Sarah worked her way up to becoming the sustainability coordinator here at DeSales. Listen in as she talks about her work with sustainability on campus and the work she has done collaborating with The Students for Sustainability Club.

In honor of First-Gen Empowering Connections on Wednesday, February 19th, check out this week's Career Chat episode featuring Andres Morales, where he shares insights on navigating the challenges of being a first-generation student. Andres, a holistic financial planner, is building his practice from the ground up. He has personally shattered generational barriers as the first college graduate from Rutgers, majoring in Economics. Andres has also earned a master's degree. Andres's next ambition is to break the cycle of poverty and build generational wealth!

Listen in on this week’s episode of Career Chat with Kim Kuhlman as she discusses the importance of time-management and more importantly self-maintenance in college.  Kim is the 5th generation in her family to become an educator! Her experience as a reading specialist and interest in psychology gave her unique tools as a coach in the Academic Success Center. She also helps students with time-management, note-taking skills, and test-taking skills.

Listen in as this week’s guest, Brynnlee Pavlovich ‘17, discusses the importance of proper communication techniques especially via email. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/counseling Psychology, with a minor in Educational Studies at DeSales University. Throughout her career journey after DeSales, Brynnlee has had experience with receiving good emails, bad emails, and most importantly how to respond to them. Now, Brynnlee has returned back to the place she used to call home as the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning and Internships at the Career Development Center.

Listen in as this week’s guest, Jennifer Bard ‘24 give tips and advice on how you know what school is perfect for you. Jenn Bard recently graduated from DeSales University’s Higher Ed master’s program. During her time at DeSales she was also a graduate assistant at the Career Development Center. Now, she has a job at Moravian as a Career Strategist.

On this episode of Career Chat, we talk to Yuliya Semenovych. She was born in Lviv, Ukraine, and came to the United States when she was only 7 years old. Today she is the owner of Elixir Health and Wellness in Bethlehem, PA. She made a bucket list when she was 20 years old and attending Hofstra University, when she decided to start traveling. She found work, friends, fun, and a safe place to live - and got better at doing so as she went. She came back to the Lehigh Valley 5 years ago but has yet to stop traveling. Tune in to hear about her experiences as she checks off her bucket list!

Check out this week’s episode of Career Chat as Allison McCausland ’19 talks about how to navigate being a young professional and effectively taking opportunities during college. During her time at DeSales, she obtained her BA in History and her MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing. Now, Allison is the Assistant Director of Tutoring Services and Applications at the Academic Success Center. She has taken advantage of all of the great opportunities she got and they have lead to where she is now!

On this episode of Career Chat, Kristy Valladares, a graduate of Muhlenberg College, talks about how it is okay to not have a "straight-lined" career path. After graduating, Kristy worked in a variety of industries, leading and developing both teams and individuals. Now, Kristy is the Assistant Director of Career Education and Engagement at the Career Development Center.