The benefits of getting involved, challenging assumptions, and connecting with professionals are highlighted by guest Nick Contezac.  Nick is an alumni and a current graduate student at Marquette while currently working within human resources.  Hear how Nick chose his major and altered his path while getting involved during his undergraduate Marquette experiences.  

Dr. Liz Angeli, Associate Professor of English, shares how honest advice from family and trusting her own gut led to the fulfilling career she has now. Along the way, she shares her story of going from a scared college senior at MU, all the way through completing her PhD and eventually becoming an English professor who studies how communication is used in emergency healthcare situations. You'll also learn about how spirituality can inform career decisions, and how career development is an ongoing process throughout your life! This is a great episode for anyone needing a little encouragement and inspiration.

If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Angeli, she can be reached at [email protected]

Listen to our guest Dr. Jaime Robb, Marquette Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, share his wide range of experiences from being a high school landscaper to working at Best Buy, all leading to his decision to pursue a Ph.D.  Dr. Robb's positivity and thoughtful life decisions may inspire you to pursue your career aspirations.  

In our first episode of Season 2, we sit down with soon-to-be mechanical engineering graduate Emilee Cho. Emilee shares how involvement in academic Greek life as well as student organizations while at MU (shout out to Global Brigades!) helped her see herself as a leader and develop confidence that she brings with her into the workplace. 

Want to get in contact with Graicey, Maria, or Emilee? Email [email protected] and we'll connect you!

This week, Graicey and Maria talk about how interests that seem to be unrelated to your career exploration or academic work can still help you learn new skills and engage more fully in your life. You'll also hear about the person-environment fit theory of Jon Holland. If you want to learn more about your interest type and careers that might be a match for it, schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor! They can help you get started with the assessment.

Our guest Liz Baird, Client Assistant at Baird (no relation) shares how she has made leaps from a variety of industries and roles.  Hear how her character led to these successes and how she overcame challenges too! 

Sheena Carey, Internship Coordinator & faculty member within the Diederich College of Communication, joins us this week to talk about how she has used reflection as an important tool in her career discernment process. She also provides a framework to use when deciding on a job or internship that you're uncertain about.

Listen to Amber Johnson, Lead Mentor/Advisor Specialist at Marquette University talk about "moving the moon with her hands" and how she made it through roadblocks towards her career in nursing by seeking support from others, while also digging deep to apply her unique passion and motivation.  If you are looking for some inspiration this is the episode for you!  Amber can be contacted at [email protected].

This week, Parisa Shirazi from Marquette University's Center for Peacemaking joins us to discuss the many twists and turns in her path since graduating from MU in 2016. Parisa wanted to be a teacher at first, then changed her major to political science and planned to pursue law school. You'll learn how she made the decision to withdraw her law school applications and how she forged her own path to a post-graduate year of service and then all the way back to Marquette.

Show links:

Center for Peacemaking website: https://www.marquette.edu/peacemaking/

Making a Living, Making a Difference book download: https://www.marquette.edu/peacemaking/making-a-living-making-a-difference.php

Many enjoy college athletics, but is it for you?  Listen to Graicey and Maria discuss the benefits, challenges, and skills of being a student athlete from their own experiences.