In our third and final episode of Marketing by the Minute Season 4, Breaking Barriers, we are joined by WWU alumni Nabeel Chowdhury, and Student Rep Mariana Flores. 

Nabeel graduated from WWU in 2012 with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Finance. In this episode we explore Nabeel's academic and professional career, and dive into issues revolving around ADEI as both Nabeel and Mariana share their unique perspectives and experiences as underrepresented students and alumni.  

Nabeel's LinkedIn: (25) Nabeel Chowdhury | LinkedIn

Mariana's LinkedIn: (25) Mariana (Mah-ree-ah-na) Flores | LinkedIn

In our second episode of Marketing by the Minute Season 4, Breaking Barriers, we are joined by WWU alumni TJ Payne, and Student Rep Ted Jemley. 

TJ graduated from WWU in 2021 with a degree in Marketing. In this episode we explore TJ's academic and professional career, and dive into issues revolving around ADEI as both TJ and Ted share their unique experiences with both TJ and Ted as members of the LGBTQ+ community, and TJ as a first generation graduate. 

Ted's LinkedIn: (20) Ted (Ava) Jemley | LinkedIn

TJ's LinkedIn: (20) TJ Payne | LinkedIn

In our first episode of Marketing by the Minute Season 4, Breaking Barriers, we are joined by WWU alumni Brian Scowcroft, and Student Rep Rebecca Andrews. Brian graduated from WWU in 2011 with a degree in Business Admin with a Marketing Concentration, and minors in economics and music. In this episode, we explore Brian’s academic and professional career, and dive into issues revolving around ADEI as both Brian and Rebecca share their unique perspectives and experiences as underrepresented students and alumni. 

Chris Copacino graduated from Western Washington University in 2003 with a BS in Communications with a focus on Marketing. Today, we'll be asking him questions about being a late-career alum, as well as covering topics such as building connections, career highlights, and what it was like to create his own company and market himself.

You can find Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscopacino/

In today's episode of Marketing by the Minute, we're talking with Chad Lindstrom ('10) about his experience in the Marketing Department, the process of job interviews, working different jobs throughout his career in marketing, successes he has achieved, and the challenges he’s faced throughout his journey thus far.  

Chad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadlinds...

Marketing by the Minute: After Class is a student-run podcast that seeks to explore the different stages of WWU marketing alumni with early-career alumni being the focus of today’s episode.

Nicole Shive and Ashley Uyeta graduated in Fall 2022 with degrees in business administration within the marketing concentration. As early-career alumni, they are both venturing out into the job market and have lots to share about their experiences.

You can find Nicole and Ashley here:

Nicole's LinkedIn: Nicole Shive | LinkedIn

Ashley's LinkedIn: Ashley Uyeta | LinkedIn

In this episode, Amelia Cook, a 2007 Western Washington University graduate,  shares her story on becoming co-owner of Goodwinds Composites, a carbon and fiberglass manufacturer based in Mount Vernon, Washington. Amelia has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors History from Whitman College and a Masters in Business Administration from Western Washington University. Following jobs in the tourism and business development sectors, Amelia joined forces with her brother to found Goodwinds Composites in 2008. Goodwinds Composites serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, musical instruments, industrial equipment manufacturers, and sporting goods with structural composite rods and tubes and composites machining. In 2021, Goodwinds Composites products made it all the way to Mars as the landing gear on NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter.

In this episode, Kurt Hartmaier, a 2004 Western Washington University graduate, shares his career journey to opening The Blue Abode Bar with his wife Katy. Kurt started out his career working for a running shoe company to pay homage to his other passion at the time, running, where he was a company-sponsored athlete. He then joined Farmers Insurance for a while as an agent and later worked at RacerMate Inc. in sales and technical support. After these few jobs, Kurt decided to go into bartending and restaurant management for a few years until he decided to combine his current role with his Marketing experience and open The Blue Abode Bar. Kurt is a testament to the idea that interests and career changes happen, and are normal. His advice for soon-to-be graduates is to find your passion first because you can always combine your marketing degree with your passions. It also helps to have a wonderful partner alongside you.

Follow Kurt online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurthartm...   

Website: The BLUE ABODE Bar

Instagram: THE BLUE ABODE BAR (@theblue.abodebar) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THEBLUEABODE...

Hosts: Steinar Mikkelson & Talia Aukema-Gray 

Producers: Karlie Kildall & Sara Slone 

Editor: Arnav SenGupta 

Guest Booker: Karlie Kildall 

Product Manager: Jace Gersten 

Professor: Daniel Purdy

In this episode, Ben Hodson, a 2021 Western Washington University graduate, shares his journey toward becoming one of the cofounders of The Blue Room while working for IAJ Media as their social media manager. Throughout the podcast, Ben shares his journey of opening The Blue Room in a risky economy to encourage current students to take risks. Ben shows students to combine the skills you've learned with your passions to do something you really love. 

"Marketing: More than just a major" 

Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hodson-2a8075167/

Follow The Blue Room: https://www.blueroombham.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueroombham/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueroombham/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueRoomBham

Hosts: Steinar Mikkelson and Talia Aukema-Gray 

Producers: Karlie Kildall and Sara Slone 

Editor: Arnav SenGupta 

Guest Booker: Karlie Kildall 

Product Manager: Jace Gersten 

Professor: Dan Purdy 

In this episode, Nick Weaver, a 2015 Western Washington University graduate, shares his journey toward becoming a product owner and business analyst of customer systems at financial technology company, InDebted. Nick had a background in business and a focus on digital marketing when he started pursuing his degree from WWU. His drive for learning relevant skills and embracing new technology resulted in earning his first job and led to the pivotal moment when he was offered his current position. Nick says he broke barriers in the FinTech realm using knowledge he acquired from the WWU Marketing Department. His advice for potential and current marketing students is to retain what they learn in college and try new things, even allowing themselves to fail, so they can continue growing throughout their careers. Nick is currently working on updating communication systems for InDebted by finding solutions that will unify the company’s global communication strategy. Nick’s story is an excellent reminder that when we take advantage of every opportunity and push ourselves to continue growing, we can enjoy a career full of meaning and excitement.