In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Brianna Huggins, Marketing Development Lead Analyst at Cigna and Fellow at The Bond Educational Group. They discuss discovering yourself in college and rooting art in deeper causes.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with April Pope, HR Consultant at A+ HR Consulting. They discuss making the transition from corporate America to the startup ecosystem and the passion for working with people.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Ankita Bhowmick, supervisor in asset planning at Hydro Ottawa. They discuss moving countries during the middle of a pandemic and contributing towards the sustainability effort.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Anissa Hudak, Owner and Founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program. They discuss the journey of entrepreneurship and the use of yoga as a healing vehicle.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Ana Leyva, Founder and CEO at Lelu. They discuss the passion that drives being an entrepreneur and taking risks with unfamiliar experiences.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Alyssa Dver, Chief Confidence Officer, CEO, and Co-Founder of the American Confidence Institute. They discuss confidence, the journey to becoming an entrepreneur, and motivation.

Up this week Jennifer Bauman! She's an exceptional CFO currently working at AE3 Partners, Inc. which is an Architecture firm led by my friend, Doug Davis!

Jennifer is always looking to mentor the next generation and is currently the President of the Board for Santa Clara Vanguard!

She shares her story with Laila on this week's episode of "How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?"

If you are unfamiliar with the Santa Clara Vanguard here is a bit of background: The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps is a World Class performing ensemble and one of the founding groups of Drum Corps International (DCI). Formed in 1967, Vanguard (A-Corps) travels between ten and twelve weeks each summer throughout the United States performing in competitive field shows and parades.

Vanguard won its first championship title in 1970 at the American Legion Championships and went on to win the coveted Veterans of Foreign War Championships in 1971. Vanguard has won seven DCI World Class Championship titles (1973, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1989, 1999, 2018) and holds the distinction of being the only drum corps to make Finals every year since DCI was formed in 1972. Team members travel from many states and countries to join the Vanguard, and they vary in age between 18 and 22 years old.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Angel Ciangi, Head of Strategy at GMR Marketing. They discuss changing paths during college and finding a career that aligns with your interests

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Andrea Atkins, Marketing Manager at Google. They discuss entering tech via the traditional route and taking the leap to change careers.

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Amanda Henry, Digital Marketing Strategist, Millennial Leader & Speaker, Women in Tech Advocate, and Diversity & Inclusion Change Agent. They discuss crafting your career to how you envision it and gaining that all important work experience.