FIRST

FIRST

By Matthew & Madison BarrettEducationSelf-Improvement
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FIRST episodes

  • the best photographer in the world

    We may be a little biased, but we are so excited to sit down with the best photographer in the world, Cayleigh Ely. Cayleigh has been there at our most special moments: getting engaged and getting married. We love her sincere personality, genuine care for her clients, and true talent for capturing moments in photos. We hope you enjoy hearing the story of how she has started her own business, grown it, and her hopes and goals for the future!

    Find Cayleigh on Instragram and Tiktok: @cayleighelyphotography.

    https://cayleighely.com/

    53 min
  • madi's interview bootcamp

    In this episode, Madison talks about her "interview bootcamp" that she has created over the years to help Matthew with his interview confidence. We talk about tips and tricks for interviews in different modalities and how to prepare.

    32 min
  • just keep doing things

    We sat down with Emma Margaret Thompson to discuss hard-hitting topics including her go-to coffee order, favorite recipe to make, studying abroad in Paris and scoring tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Emma walks us through her upcoming transition from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to New York City.


    Follow Emma on instagram @hiemmathompson

    Follow Emma's blog @sens_et_sensibilite


    Follow us on Instagram @firstthepodcast and let us know if there are any topics or guests you wanna hear in the future.

    39 min
  • literally this is so relatable
    This week we are joined by Jessica Robinson who has been a friend of Matthew's for 15 years! Over the past few years Jessica has navigated marriage, moving away from home, moving back home, and now motherhood. She shares her struggles with mental health and realizing that some friendships are only meant for a season.
    59 min
  • we're gonna be real real

    Matthew and Madison sit down this week to catch up on how they've been navigating recent changes and transitions in their lives. It's gonna be real real. We're sharing in hopes that it brings some comfort to other people going through life changes right now.


    Follow us on Instagram @firstthepodcast and let us know if there are any topics or guests that you would like to hear in the future!

    30 min
  • a heart of gold that overcommits

    This week we are joined by CamiLee Downey, an outstanding student at The University of Alabama and an outstanding person all around! CamiLee is a standout among her peers because she is eager to get involved on campus. She shares how she balances all of her responsibilities and how she is learning to prioritize what she says yes to.


    Follow us on Instagram @firstthepodcast and let us know if there are any topics or guests that you would like to hear in the future!

    55 min
  • jack of all trades kind of girl

    Matthew and Madison chat with their friend and former co-worker Annamae Lang. Annamae is a two time alum and current high school recruiter for The University of Alabama. She discusses how she went from living of a town of 475 people to working at The University of Alabama where there are 37,000 undergraduate students.


    34 min
  • nobody knows what they are doing
    Matthew & Madison sit down with their good friend, Courtnei. In this episode, Courtnei shares everything about her faith, her college experience, career journey, and so much more.
    52 min

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Join Matthew & Madison for the first cup of coffee in the morning. First-generation college students turned higher education professionals give advice and share stories that they wish they would…