Treehouses, thrift shops, and throwing firewood! In this not-so-filler second episode, Kevin and Brody are back! Join the fun as they welcome former NACADA President and advising superstar Dana Zahorik for a candid convo about leadership, community colleges, and why training and development should never just be about clicking through a handbook.

Along the way, they tackle summer burnout, the thrill of fall on campus, and the which movies should never have had sequels. Dana shares her origin story, throws metaphorical (and literal) firewood, and reveals what keeps her hopeful about the future of advising. Plus a lightning round shenanigans, cookie opinions, and a chocolate martini confession!

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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In the premiere episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin Thomas and Brody Broshears kick off their long-awaited podcast adventure! Their first guest? The unstoppable Tara Stopfel Warden from the University of Cincinnati! Tara dives into the powerful work she's doing to strengthen partnerships, redefine student success, and lead with a culture of clarity, comfort, care, and connection. She also shares what keeps her inspired, how she avoids burnout, and why she'd ditch higher ed for an ice cream shop.

Plus a lightning round of embarrassing songs, irrational fears, and petty hills to die on. Hit play and pull up a chair because this is your new favorite unfiltered higher ed hangout.

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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In this teaser trailer, meet your new favorite duo: Michael "Brody" Broshears and Kevin Thomas...best friends, higher ed pros, and unapologetic disruptors of the status quo. If you've ever entered into an unexpected hallway chat that left you inspired, challenged, or laughing way too hard... this is that, in podcast form. Sometimes, the best meetings aren’t on the calendar.

The Pickup Meeting is a fresh spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Also, subscribe to the Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!

Connect with Brody and Kevin on LinkedIn.