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No guest this week. Instead Dave shares some thoughts on his first visit to Hamilton in almost 15 years.

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Alex Slater only spent one year at Hamilton College, but that year played a significant role in his life. This week Alex talk about coming to the US from Scotland and how his year at Hamilton influenced his decision to settle in America. He also provides insight into what it’s like building his own company and the health issues he’s had to overcome along the way.

Learn more about Alex’s work at Clyde Group

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Wally Bressler coaches his clients on the importance of overcoming the reluctance of making sales calls. That reluctance, he says,  often comes from deep seeded issues of anxiety, self-esteem, or even depression. He knows because he’s dealt with all of those issues and more. Those issues led to bad decisions throughout his life and ultimately put  him in a dark place. In this week’s extremely honest conversation, Wally talks about his rock bottom, the new path he’s on and what being open has done for him personally and professionally.

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Lauren Reynolds knew she wanted to work in sports journalism from a young age. Hear how she turned a role as Sports Editor of the Spectator into a successful career at ESPN. She also shares lessons learned throughout her career and what she shares with students looking to follow in her footsteps.

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In moving from a career in science to becoming an award-winning author, Chris Holm learned the importance of admitting when something isn't right for you. This week he talks to Dave about his evolution from a career in science to becoming a fiction writer. He talks about finding the right agent and shares some behind the scenes insight into how books become movies and/or shows.

Learn more about Chris and his work

Pre-order his forthcoming novel, Child Zero

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Mason Ashe has helped grow the careers of professional athletes, entertainers and content creators for over 30 years. This week he joins to share his view on what his job entails, how persistence and the power of persuasion have been key for his success and how Hamilton College has played a role throughout his career.

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United States Representative Matt Cartwright joins this week to share some of the lessons he learned as a trial lawyer and how those lessons translate into valuable skills in Congress. He also talks about how he balances the many aspects of his job and the importance of seeking out advice.

https://www.cartwrightcongress.com/

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As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we hear from Jon Bellona as he recounts the creation of Run for the Fallen which honored his Hamilton roommate Matt Cleary and all those killed in action. Jon also talks about his Hamilton experience as the son of the head of Hamilton’s physical plant and shares insight into his art and artistic process.

Learn more about Jon’s art at his website: https://www.jpbellona.com/

Check out Jon on Spotify

Learn more about Run for the Fallen: https://www.runforthefallen.org/

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For months, combat veteran and former CIA analyst Matt Zeller warned US officials that the situation we now see unfolding in Afghanistan was coming. He has been an outspoken leader in the fight to help evacuate Afghan interpreters. And now, as the situation worsens, Matt is working tirelessly to help save the lives of those that helped save his and other American soldiers’ lives.

***Note: We are releasing this episode early in the hopes that you will consider joining Matt in his fight immediately.***

Visit No One Left Behind for more information on how to help.

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Travis Hill has spent 18 years working to make life more engaging and rewarding for students at Hamilton College. This week he joins Dave to talk about how he’s seen the school evolve over those 18 years and what the school is doing now to help students be successful outside the classroom. He also talks about the podcast he’s created to be a resource for Hamilton students.

Hears Travis’ Life on the Hill podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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