Next Step Podcast

In this podcast, you’ll hear from five successful young professionals about moving up in the workplace. Tune in to hear what they did to set themselves apart, take on leadership positions early in their careers, and achieve their goals in the workplace, as told by:

• Megan Ganschow, Branch Manager at Regions Bank’s Mill Creek Branch
• Ben Goldberg, Founder and Co-Owner of Strategic Hospitality
• Jennifer Hill, Quality Strategy and Administration Manager for Nissan North America
• Marcus Whitney, President of Briovation
• Brad Smith, former CEO of Aspire Health

This podcast is the first of a two-part series featuring a discussion with some of the young leaders in Nashville’s business community. Be sure to also take a listen to part two.

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of communication in the workplace and discuss how developing better communication habits can help professionals overcome obstacles, as told by:

• Will Davis, Branch Manager and Vice President at Regions Bank’s Alder Trails Branch
• Pierce Bush, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
• Kelly McCormick, Managing Director at UH RedLabs
• Grant Pinkerton, Founder of Pinkerton BBQ
• Ryan Soroka, President and Co-Founder of 8thWonder Brewery

This podcast is the second of a three-part series recorded at a live event in Houston. Check out the first and the third parts.

In this podcast, we discover how four successful young professionals found careers that fit their passions, as well as the keys to finding the right mentor to help grow your career and professional skillset. Listen to hear how these young professionals balance and manage their busy schedules, use their passions to give back to their community and how important mentorship has been to the growth of their careers, as told by:

• Gwen. A Cole, Branch Manager, Regions Bank, Parkside West Branch
• Briana Holmes, CEO and Founder of Millennials of Atlanta
• Joey Womack, CEO and Founder of Goodie Nation
• Labriah Lee Holt, Outreach and Engagement Director at AIPAC

This podcast is the first of two parts recorded at a live event in Atlanta. Be sure to also take a listen to part two.

In this podcast, we explore how five young professionals in Houston jumpstarted their careers and found their passions. We also hear their perspective about how to best leverage social media to boost professional development. Tune in to hear about how modern professionals are approaching career advancement in today’s business environment, as told by:

• Will Davis, Branch Manager and Vice President at Regions Bank’s Alder Trails Branch
• Pierce Bush, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
• Kelly McCormick, Managing Director at UH RedLabs
• Grant Pinkerton, Founder of Pinkerton BBQ
• Ryan Soroka, President and Co-Founder of 8thWonder Brewery

This podcast is the first of a three-part series recorded at a live event in Houston. Check out the second and the third parts.

In this podcast, Mark Senter, Student Athlete Financial Wellness Program Manager at Regions Bank in Birmingham, Ala., and Tamica Foster, Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Jackson, Miss., offer tips for budgeting after getting your first job after college. Mark and Tamica offer some easy to follow tips on: 

• Understanding your fixed and variable expenses
• Setting savings goals against your earnings
• Establishing emergency savings
• Managing debt

In this podcast, Donna Medina, Financial Wellness Relationship Manager for Regions Bank in Nashville, Tenn., talks about what you should consider when deciding whether to stay home with your kids or remain in the workplace. Check out the podcast to hear Donna's thoughts on:

• Saving on childcare costs by staying home
• Insurance options
• How it will affect your retirement plans
• The emotional side of the decision to stay home or in the workplace

In this podcast, Alicia Somers, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager for Regions Bank in Jacksonville, Fla., teaches how to manage a budget when living on a variable income. Check out the podcast to hear from Alicia on the following:

• Establishing fixed and variable expenses
• Zero-based budgeting
• Including a savings line item within your budget
• Prepaid cards

In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., talks about the importance of grocery budgeting and shares cost-cutting tips for your next trip to the store. Listen to learn from Kariene about the following topics:

• Using coupons to help reach your savings goals
• Buying generic rather than brand name products
• Cutting down on food waste

In this podcast, Alicia Somers, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Jacksonville, Fla., discusses how to create and stick to a family budget plan to help boost your savings. Alicia provides tips on the following:

• Developing specific financial goals that get the entire family involved
• Working together as a team to streamline expenses and savings
• Determining how much money you need to put aside to reach your goals
• Involving your kids in money matters

In this podcast, Shaun Collings, Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Atlanta, Ga., shares his insights on how to use prepaid cards as a helpful budgeting tool.  Check out the podcast to hear from Shaun on:

• Tracking purchases and overall spending with prepaid cards
• Choosing the right prepaid card
• Adding funds to prepaid cards