In this episode, Elle Overholt interviews Matt Flynn, a project manager at Pond & Company, an engineering architecture construction management company. Matt shares his journey from studying aerospace engineering to specializing in traffic and transportation project management. He discusses the importance of exploring different areas within the industry and gaining practical experience through internships and involvement in professional organizations. Matt also highlights the impact of transportation projects on people's daily lives and the challenges of dealing with red tape in the industry. His advice for aspiring professionals is to find a balance between the work they do and the environment in which they do it.