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Collaboration is the focus of this conversation with Jennifer Reed Goddard, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia. In this episode of Degrees of Success, she explains how partnership-building shows up in real work across nonprofits, funders, and community institutions. In this video, we explain collaboration in statewide philanthropy, including how organizations coordinate funding, communication, and response when communities face urgent needs. Jennifer walks through how the process works in practice: convening stakeholders, sharing situational updates, aligning goals, and reducing duplicated effort so resources can move with clearer intent. The episode also covers what audiences should consider before taking action—such as understanding roles (funders vs. frontline providers), setting expectations for timelines, and balancing immediate relief with sustained support. This content matters because nonprofits often operate under tight capacity and shifting conditions, and collaboration can improve decision-making and speed up problem-solving across a network. Typical outcomes include faster coordination during disruptions, clearer pathways for donors and partners to contribute, and longer-term relationships that make future responses smoother.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ Community involvement from a young age

✓ The evolution of philanthropy in West Virginia

✓ The role of storytelling and ethics in leadership

✓ Challenges and opportunities in nonprofit and corporate sectors

✓ The mission and future vision of Philanthropy West Virginia

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background

01:59 - Early Community Involvement and Family Influence

04:08 - Living in Charleston and West Virginia's Rich Culture

05:27 - Education in Journalism and Public Relations

07:58 - Mentors and Ethical Foundations in Career

08:49 - Pursuing a Master's Degree and Career Development

11:28 - Work with West Virginia Kids Count and Impact on Children

13:30 - Transition from Corporate PR to Nonprofit Leadership

17:05 - About Philanthropy West Virginia and Its Mission

18:57 - Philanthropy During Crises and Natural Disasters

21:06 - The Role of Volunteers and Community Engagement

26:46 - Reflections on Success and Future Goals If this helped, please like, comment with your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more leadership and career conversations.

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Geoffrey Aguilera joins the Degrees of Success Podcast to share his journey through education, leadership, and community impact. In this Degrees of Success Podcast episode, Geoffrey Aguilera discusses perseverance, mentorship, higher education, and building a nonprofit while working full time. In this video, we explain the Degrees of Success Podcast episode with Geoffrey Aguilera, including how education, mentorship, and community leadership shape long-term personal and professional growth. Geoffrey Aguilera is a first-generation college graduate who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees while working full time. He shares how education influenced his path, from early setbacks in high school to completing graduate school with honors. The conversation explores how the Degrees of Success Podcast highlights real stories of resilience and practical decision-making.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ How Geoffrey returned to school after academic probation

✓ What it takes to balance full-time work, family, and higher education

✓ How mentorship and community partnerships support career advancement

✓ Why perseverance and consistency matter more than speed

✓ Balancing personal growth, family, and professional success

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction and Jeffrey Aguilera's background

01:58 - Motivation behind running a marathon and personal growth

03:30 - Early life, family influence, and educational journey

06:21 - Early career aspirations and changing dreams

07:20 - Overcoming setbacks and finding support in life

08:54 - Self-care, community, and staying motivated

10:00 - Work at Discount Tire and community involvement

12:03 - Educational challenges, perseverance, and returning to school

16:07 - Pursuing higher education and personal development

20:31 - Career growth, community impact, and paying it forward

24:35 - Future goals, legacy, and giving back

27:04 - Closing remarks and gratitude If this helped, please like, comment with your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more leadership and career conversations.

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Flow Mindset can help leaders and teams structure work so people stay engaged without burning out. In this episode of the Degrees of Success Podcast, host Keith Chandler speaks with Dr. Kevin Gazzara, University of Phoenix alumnus and 2025 Luminary in entrepreneurship, about leadership development, organizational culture, and how practical task design supports focus and motivation. In this video, we explain Flow Mindset, including how balancing task types can affect engagement and retention. You’ll hear how the concept of “flow” (being “in the zone”) connects to the relationship between challenge and skill, and why distorted time perception can be a signal that someone is deeply immersed. Dr. Gazzara also breaks down three common task types—routine, troubleshooting, and project work—and explains how a mismatch between a role and a person’s task tolerance can contribute to disengagement and turnover. The discussion includes an example from a call center environment where adjusting task mix and collaboration reduced turnover. This episode also covers Dr. Gazzara’s path from drummer to engineer, his years at Intel (including leadership development programs), his transition into entrepreneurship with Magna Leadership Solutions, and the origins of his book The Leader of Oz.

The conversation is relevant for managers, HR leaders, team leads, and professionals considering a move from corporate roles into consulting or entrepreneurship.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ People often wait too long to start their projects.

✓ Teaching allows for personal growth and making a difference.

✓ Transitioning to entrepreneurship requires careful planning and support.

✓ Understanding flow can enhance creativity and productivity.

✓ Task preferences can significantly impact job satisfaction.

✓ Mindfulness practices can help clear mental clutter.

✓ Effective task management involves balancing different types of work.

✓ Creating a positive work environment reduces turnover.

✓ Engagement is key to employee retention.

✓ Personal strategies for flow include time blocking and mindfulness.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - The Importance of Taking Action

01:11 - Journey into Engineering and Teaching

05:54 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

11:01 - Understanding Flow and Its Impact

18:03 - Task Mixture and Employee Engagement

23:21 - Personal Strategies for Achieving Flow

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🔍 What this alumni story helps explain How working adults can build purpose-driven careers through education, resilience, and advocacy. This episode explains how lived experience, flexible learning, and long-term persistence can lead to meaningful work in mental health and community leadership. In this episode of Degrees of Success, University of Phoenix alum Schwanna Jenkins shares how she navigated single motherhood, career pivots, and higher education while becoming a mental health advocate and epilepsy awareness leader. This discussion is intended to help working adults understand how to align education with purpose, manage life disruptions, and pursue advocacy-driven careers.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ How working adults can pivot careers while managing family responsibilities

✓ What to consider when returning to school during major life challenges

✓ Why lived experience can become professional expertise in mental health and advocacy

✓ How education can support long-term career reinvention and leadership

✓ Career reinvention — transitioning from banking and cybersecurity into mental health and social work

✓ Education pathway — earning degrees while working, parenting, and caregiving

✓ Advocacy through lived experience — turning personal challenges into public impact

✓ Mental health practice — meeting people where they are with empathy and accountability

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - The Journey of Purpose and Service 07:27 - Navigating Life's Challenges and Military Service

14:09 - Finding a Path in Social Work

17:30 - The Impact of Epilepsy on Family Life

23:48 - Advocacy and Raising Awareness for Epilepsy

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Dr. Ann Diese shares a detailed, chronological account of her education and nursing career across multiple countries and health systems. This video explains Dr. Ann Diese’s doctoral journey, including what it took to complete the program and publish research. You’ll hear how the process works, including building credentials over time, returning to school later in life, completing doctoral milestones, and navigating peer review after journal rejections. It also covers what to consider if you’re making a similar decision—time commitment, institutional support, advisor feedback, and how life events can affect academic timelines. This episode explains why the content matters to the key concept of lifelong learning: her story links real-world nursing leadership, teaching, and research publication to the practical reality of staying consistent over many years.

Finally, you’ll get an outline of typical outcomes/paths associated with this goal: finishing a doctorate later in life, publishing research, moving into mentorship, and continuing professional impact.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ Dr. Ann Diese was born prematurely and faced significant challenges from the start.

✓ Her early life on a banana farm instilled values of hard work and resilience.

✓ She excelled academically, winning a scholarship to high school among a thousand students.

✓ Ann pursued nursing and midwifery to give back to her community.

✓ She faced numerous rejections but persevered to earn her PhD in nursing.

✓ Empathy is a crucial component of effective nursing care.

✓ Support from mentors and family played a vital role in her success.

✓ Ann's journey highlights the importance of lifelong learning and adaptability.

✓ She aims to inspire future generations to pursue their dreams.

✓ Her work focuses on making healthcare facilities more baby-friendly.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - From Humble Beginnings to Resilience

08:50 - A Lifelong Commitment to Education

17:23 - Empathy in Nursing and Mentorship

22:50 - Inspiring Future Generations

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Learn how earning a master’s degree can open unexpected leadership and service opportunities. Army veteran and University of Phoenix alum Hodari P.T. Brown shares how education, mentorship, and faith shaped his path to military service, leadership, and community impact. After completing his master’s degree at University of Phoenix, Hodari experienced a pivotal moment that redirected his life toward military service. What began as a search for purpose turned into a calling to lead, serve, and mentor others — both in uniform and beyond. Hodari’s story highlights how lifelong learning, resilience, and service can create meaningful impact — especially for working adults, veterans, and those seeking purpose-driven careers.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - Embracing Life and Taking Action

00:55 - Meet Hodari P.T. Brown: Veteran, Leader, Mentor

02:13 - From Graduate School to Military Service

03:22 - Becoming a Valedictorian and the Power of Education

06:42 - How Mentorship Shapes Success 09:14 - Learning From Those You Mentor

10:43 - Faith, Leadership, and Accountability

12:46 - Managing Work-Life Balance as a Leader

15:11 - Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health

17:49 - What Public Service Really Means

19:01 - Serving Through Federal Agencies

20:18 - Why Small Business Growth Matters

23:52 - Being Honored as a UOPX Luminary

26:07 - Pursuing a Doctorate While Working

27:34 - Becoming a Leader in Organizational Leadership

28:27 - Advice to My Younger Self—and Future Alumni

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ How higher education prepared him for leadership in the military

✓ Why mentorship was critical to his personal and professional growth

✓ Lessons from becoming the first African-American male valedictorian at his high school

✓ How faith influences leadership, accountability, and service

✓ Supporting veterans’ mental health and breaking the stigma around PTSD

✓ Balancing career, service, family, and personal well-being

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In this episode, we sit down with Shantavia Webb, the Nashville Division Human Resources Leader at Kroger, to explore her remarkable career journey from intern to leader. Shantavia shares her insights on the importance of mentorship, diversity, and representation in the workplace. Learn how her dedication to fostering black leadership and community engagement has not only shaped her career but also inspired others.

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⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ My journey has been shaped with a lot of insecurity.

✓ It's okay to feel insecure, but learn to push through.

✓ Mentorship has been crucial at every stage of my career.

✓ Education is for personal growth, not just job requirements.

✓ Authenticity in leadership fosters respect and connection.

✓ Every day is an interview; consistency is key.

✓ Be prepared and know the job you're applying for.

✓ Image matters; present yourself professionally.

✓ Don't narrow your focus on your career path.

✓ Your journey is one of overcoming challenges.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - Overcoming Insecurity and Embracing Leadership

01:47 - The Journey from Intern to HR Leader

05:22 - The Importance of Mentorship

09:11 - Education and Its Role in Career Growth

12:55 - The Value of Higher Education in Today's Job Market

14:52 - Authenticity in Leadership

17:37 - Navigating Job Applications and Interviews

21:24 - Key Takeaways for Job Seekers

26:47 - Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

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In this conversation, Janice DaCosta shares her journey from being a teenage mom to becoming a mindfulness and wellness coach. She discusses the importance of education, personal experiences, and the transformative power of travel. Janice emphasizes the significance of choosing oneself, advocating for health, and the mind-body connection in achieving wellness. Her insights on nutrition, mindfulness practices, and the impact of personal stories resonate throughout the discussion, inspiring listeners to embrace their authentic selves and pursue their goals. Don't miss this insightful episode! Subscribe now to stay updated on future discussions.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ Transformation is a lifelong journey.

✓ Mindfulness is key to personal growth.

✓ Nutrition plays a vital role in wellness.

✓ Personal experiences drive passion for helping others.

✓ Authenticity means embracing all emotions, not just joy.

'✓ Asking questions is essential for self-advocacy.

✓ The mind-gut connection is powerful.

✓ Choosing yourself is the first step to happiness.

✓ Balance is necessary for emotional health.

✓ Every milestone contributes to personal strength.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - From Hamster Wheel to Transformation

08:06 - The Journey of a Mind Shift Advocate

16:41 - The Power of Mindfulness and Nutrition

23:13 - Choosing Yourself: The Path to Authenticity

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Join host Freda Richards as she sits down with Dr. Wayne McCoy, a distinguished faculty member at University of Phoenix. In this episode, Dr. McCoy shares his inspiring journey from high school dropout to military service and eventually becoming a faculty of the year award recipient. Discover his passion for teaching, his insights on education, and the importance of servant leadership.

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✓ We take two things with us, what we've learned and the relationships we've gained.

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Join host Freda Richards as she sits down with Orlando Jiménez, a multifaceted entrepreneur, veteran, and athlete. Discover how Orlando's upbringing in Arizona's agricultural heartland shaped his work ethic and passion for service. From his time in the Navy to founding Dos Bros Coffee and Fight Rope, Orlando shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of community. Tune in to hear Orlando's inspiring story and learn how you can apply his principles of service and resilience in your own life. Link in first comment.

⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode:

✓ Strength in vulnerability is essential for growth.

✓ Family influences shape work ethic and values.

✓ Military service instills discipline and camaraderie.

✓ Transitioning to civilian life can be challenging.

✓ Servant leadership is key to success.

✓ Personal growth requires self-reflection and emotional intelligence.

✓ Building community is vital in business.

✓ Overcoming PTSD involves patience and understanding.

✓ Love what you do to find fulfillment.

✓ Always give yourself permission to pursue your dreams.

📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments

00:00 - Strength in Vulnerability

04:30 - Roots of Hard Work and Service

09:14 - Military Journey and Life Lessons

18:00 - Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

22:33 - The Heart of Service and Leadership

24:26 - Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

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