Excel Podcasts - Career Exploration For Students

Interested in delving deeper into the scientific community? Our brand new episode with Dr. Sean Brennan, a research geologist at the USGS Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center is out now! Dr. Brennan provides a variety of insightful advice about entering the field of geology from the dedication it takes to achieve a work life balance to learning from some of his favorite role models and books!

Even if you may not love science, this episode is a must listen for anyone looking to analyze geology from a different approach and how you can apply its concepts to other fields of science, mathematics, and even sports such as baseball!

This episode is also in collaboration with Westfield’s Science Honor Society, an amazing student organization that strives to educate FCPS students on the world of science!

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to collaborate for an episode.

Episode 32 is live on all our platforms! Listen to a short segment on 10 Things Neel can’t live without, from his iPhone and sports to content and more! Neel discusses the importance of such things and how they can serve to uplift your growth even during such difficult times!

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to collaborate for an episode.

With his love for basketball apparent early on, Austin Hamilton always knew that sports would be a lifelong passion. From his sharpshooting ability on the court to his voice and message off the court, Austin is a prime example of how athletes are becoming more than just an athlete, especially with the Clock in Podcast, a show he started with his brother about sports, real world issues, and putting in the necessary work everyday.

Episode 3 of the Sports Series dives deep into his advice about progressing as an athlete from the high school level to the professional level, advancing your career and platform in sports, and gaining skills that will last a lifetime both on and off the court.

Our finale of the sports series is live on all our platforms, an episode perfect for athletes, content creators, and individuals who aspire to work in sports or simply to receive the much needed motivation for their passions.

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to collaborate for an episode.

A quick segment on our favorite 3 strategies for you to progress faster towards your passion is live! Take a step back in the past and listen in on some underrated takeaways from our past episodes in the new year.

Episode 3 of the Sports Series will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this quick segment on learning how to make your mark in the world today!

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to collaborate for an episode.

Episode 29 is officially live! This conversation with Jay Kapoor and his work in sports, VC, entertainment, and most recently content creation with the Game Plan show has to be one of the most interesting talks we’ve had on the show. From talking about his experiences in the mecca of basketball, MSG, to conversing about various professional athletes such as Kurt Warner, this episode is a must listen for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the sports world and how individuals can pursue diverse roles dealing with VC, entertainment, and content creation to leave their mark in sports.

This episode is also in collaboration with Full Court Talk, a platform that delves deep into various content dealing with NBA basketball, so go check them out to learn more about their amazing work!

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to collaborate for an episode.

Episode 1 of the Sports Series is out now! Use the link in our bio to listen in on our amazing conversation with Kerith Burke, a Golden State Warriors court side reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area! Burke talks about her with the well known athletes on the Golden State Warriors and how they always find ways to progress on and off the court. From her experiences in having post game conversations with Stephen Curry to the advice she has for pursuing a career in reporting and journalism, this episode is perfect for any who is interested in entering the sports environment, amplifying their voice, and working on an important stage such as the NBA.

About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and stay active on all of Excel Podcasts’ platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor). Feel free to email [email protected] or DM @excelpodcasts on Instagram if you have any questions or suggestions and if you would like to partner/collaborate for an episode.

Interested in growing your skill set as a leader? Check out our brand new leadership episode with Wayne Applewhite, an book author at the Unapologetic Voice House, a retired member of the Air Force, and an associate professor for Boston University in Leadership and Project/Program Management! From learning the fundamentals of leadership to gaining hands on experience, this episode has it all to assist your growth as a leader.

Stay tuned for more career content about sports, entrepreneurship, and with some fast Reels. And as always, let us know if you have any specific questions or content suggestions!

CEO and Founder of the Conversationalist, Sophie Beren, joins us to talk about how students today can find and amplify their voices today.

The Conversationalist is a multi media platform and community designed to empower young voices in Gen Z. Sophie and Neel dive deep into her journey and her advice on the importance of a community, taking action, and networking, especially in entrepreneurship.

Follow The Conversationalist for more exciting content and insight into their platform, and be sure to follow all our platforms(Instagram, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor) to listen to the brand new episode and other amazing stories.

This episode is also partnered with Time for 9 Tool Kit, a public grassroots health equity campaign designed to support marginalized groups struggling in COVID-19, filled with insightful advice and information on their powerful message to help those in need.

Spread the word everyone because episode 2 of the entrepreneurship series with Michelle Kwok, the Co-Founder and CEO of FLIK is out now! Learn crucial strategies and advice to become an entrepreneur in any field you have a passion in. Pick up on essential skills that extend not only to entrepreneurship, but for any career you want to pursue in the future!

Episode 2 is also partnered with BizforKidz, a nonprofit organization that offers free tutoring and advice for all business education courses, another amazing platform to understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business!

Episode 1 of the Entrepreneur Series is out now on our all platforms with Madison Semarjian, the founder and CEO of MADA! MADA is a revolutionary app that is growing extremely fast in the fashion industry, providing a one stop shop experience to add new styles to your closet. Sit down with Ms. Semarjian and Neel to learn crucial entrepreneurial advice, insight into her journey, and how you can pursue entrepreneurship with the right approach!

This episode is also partnered with EntrepreYOUership, an organization that makes entrepreneurial education readily available just for you as it is another great opportunity to delve into the world of entrepreneurship!