In the debut episode of Gateway to Growth, host Jamal Cornelious kicks things off with a conversation that’s “coming from inside the house.” He sits down with STL Bucket List’s own Olivia Wiselogel, account manager, content creator, and Chicago transplant who’s helping shape St. Louis’ creative scene.

Join us as we chat about being two Chicago kids who have planted roots in STL and love it, while exploring Olivia’s journey from studying marketing at Saint Louis University to building a career in content creation right out of college. Jamal and Olivia discuss choosing creative freedom over a traditional corporate path, finding opportunity in a growing city, and why St. Louis has been the perfect place to stand out and build community.

The episode also features the show’s first audience question from Natalia, a recent Missouri State graduate navigating her first steps in marketing. Their advice is simple and actionable: stop waiting for permission and start doing the work.

This episode is a must-listen for students, recent grads, creatives, and anyone looking to turn passion into a sustainable career.