Our last episode for the season features another frozen treat company owner and Marquette University Alum, Pete Cooney.  Pete started Pete's Pops in 2014 and has continued to grow ever since!  Listen as Pete shared his insights on work, careers, and leadership.  

We spoke with Olivia Menzia, graphic designer extraordinaire and owner of Liv a Little Ice Cream. She shares stories about expanding her small business while also managing a freelance and eventually full time career in graphic design. You'll also hear Liv's thoughts on why Milwaukee is the best city to start a business, and how she overcame business hurdles after being laid off during the early days of the pandemic and ultimately turned it into something great for her brand.

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This week we hear from Katie Niemer, a Trinity Fellow and Marquette University Graduate Student in the MBA program.  Kate began as a Biology major, has experience in service, arts, design, teaching, and what's next is still up for grabs.  Kate would love to help you on your journey and can be reached at [email protected] if you would like to connect.  

This episode features our very first joint interview with Dr. Deanna Arble, Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences, along with fourth-year PhD student Aaron Jones who works in Dr. Arble's lab. They share what it's like to do research, how getting a master's or PhD is different from undergrad, and how to tell if that path is right for you. You'll also get good tips on how to figure out which skills you need to build for your ideal career, even if you're not going into biology research.

We had some audio issues at the beginning of the recording, so some of Dr. Arble's voice will sound like a high-pitched robot. You should still be able to understand all the content in the show though, so we left it in!

Professor Lezlie Knox, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Department Chair as well as Director of the Interdisciplinary Minor in Medieval Studies at Marquette University discusses what it means to be a medievalist.  Listen to her story of how she landed in medieval studies, the skills one learns that can be essential to other careers, and why it's important to choose a field that sparks joy!

We talk to Anna Banda about what it's like to go to college, drastically change your major, and do it all while also being a full-time employee of the university. As a Building Supervisor at the Alumni Memorial Union and a Marquette undergraduate student, Anna shares their unique perspective on what it takes to succeed at work and in school, while handling burnout and a heavy workload with grace.

Are you a digital media major or interested in choosing a major in the Diederich College of Communication? If so, listen to this week's episode where Dr. Amanda Keeler highlights immersive opportunities for traveling and networking with alumni living in LA! Applications for the LA trip open soon, so check out this episode to learn more.

This week's guest is Ann Mulgrew, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry. She shares her story from flunking business classes in high school to becoming a psychology teacher within Catholic schools, tracing her journey through to her current role at Marquette. This episode is great for anyone considering a career in education, whether in K-12 schools or elsewhere. Ann also talks about how salary is only one part of what makes a satisfying career, while giving advice on how to make ends meet.

Digital media, percussion instruments, and community! Guest Elijah Bradley (Junior at Marquette University) explains how he took the leap to pursue a career path he loves.  Listen to his career advice for current and future college students.

Soon-to-be MU graduate Sarah Brezonik joins us this week to share how she learned how she gained confidence in herself through conversations with professionals in her field. She describes how networking helps you build genuine relationships and get a sense of what companies and careers might be a good fit for you.

Sarah also mentions how working at the Career Services Center helped her get a leg up on internship searching. Interested in working at CSC? We're hiring! Check out our positions on our website and apply in Handshake.