USELESS DEGREES

My guest is Katie Roark, an associate director of financial aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. She offers a lot of advice on financial literacy and her passion toward helping college students become financially coherent as they pay off their student debt.

My guest is Paul Glantz, Founder and Chairman of Emagine Entertainment. Paul walks us through his time as an accounting major to the owner of a Michigan-based movie theater chain. We hear his perspective on the challenges on theaters with covid and streaming services coming into play.

My guest is Genna Rose, host of Motor City Roundup and publisher for Sports Illustrated. We talk all about careers in media, finding your way in the sports world, and branding yourself in the best way possible!

Our guest is Keith Melong, a neuroscience major from the University of Michigan. He explores his initial rejection from medical school and how he never gave up and continued to better himself in various ways.

My guest is Tinashe Chaponda, CEO of Sosani Agency. Tinashe discusses how he switched his major numerous times depending on how the nonprofit he started was performing. Ultimately, he founded his own influencer agency and has a lot to say about the culture and landscape of the marketing world.

Our guest is Jacob Wittenberg, founder and podcast host of FRNDLY Media. Today we talk about the platform he established for young creatives, his reflection on Boston University, and his advice to young individuals with a passion for exploring their own passions.

My guest is Vaness Frances. She is a recent graduate from Penn State University and studied digital journalism. She spent a lot of her time doing freelance projects involving writing, content creating, modeling & social media. We talk about the importance of staying busy with projects and to acquire all the experience necessary to move up in life. You can also find her books on Amazon!

My guest is Sully O’Hara, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a film degree. He is currently an HBO production assistant on Succession season 3. During our conversation we discuss his college reflection, film school vs a university degree in film and how he came to love the art of film.

My guest is author Eric John Lockwood. His book, WEST INTO RUIN, is the first of his many fantasy novels that he plans on publishing. This conversation focuses on how he went from a graphic designer to a published fantasy writer. His book is currently available on Amazon and his sequel will be released soon!

My guest is Sarah Griesdorf, CEO & Co-Founder of Holdette. After earning a degree in computer science, Sarah made her side project a full-time gig. She runs a clothing line that focuses on workwear for women that happen to have pockets! On this episode we talk about the contrast with her degree in computer science and her current role in the apparel field.