“Embrace the chaos, but choose joy,” said Jenny Hofler as she joined us in this astounding podcast. Jenny is the Director of Campus Recruiting for Metlife where she manages an incredible work-life balance with three children and a husband. She encourages that everyone can create that balance through decision making and adaptability. Listen to this episode to learn how Jenny indicates the way you should challenge yourself, find benefits beyond salary, get internships, and invest in your network and career.

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

“Learn about yourself to connect with other people,” says Matthew Spear, President of the professional soccer club known as the Richmond Kickers. He joins us in this episode to share his journey from competing at the highest level of College Soccer, to becoming a servant leader in the industry. Matthew sees leadership as an opportunity to serve others and focuses on the importance of lending a helping hand, using each interaction as an opportunity to grow and learn from one another. Check it out and gain insight on reaching out, connecting, and learning about yourself!

Special Guest Host: Christian Maldonado, Career Ambassador

Editor: Sade Proctor

“Progress over Perfection,” a favored mantra of Kayla Woitkowski, Senior Manager for University Recruiting at SAS, and as a person who changed her career path until she found her love for recruiting, this is a mantra she lives by every day. Kayla got her start as a part of the Wolfpack in accounting, but through human resources discovered recruiting and decided to take a risk and follow her passion. Fast forward from a career at NetApp to SAS, Kayla was a pioneer in developing SAS’ internship program and currently is a head recruiter for NC State. In this episode, listen as she details everything from networking to recruiting to internships, and even cover letters!

Podcast Host & Editor: Sade Proctor

If you asked Philip Wilkerson to introduce himself, he would say he is a husband, a father, a friend, and an industry advisor at George Mason University. As an expert on the career world, finding experience, and overcoming fears, Philip joins us in this live podcast episode to share his expertise. “Reach out and shoot your shot 2020,” he implores you as he gives advice for all things career-related from finding a work-life balance, having commonality, the importance of having mentors, and more! Check out Philip’s podcast “Positive Philter” at the link below!

https://positivephilter.libsyn.com/website/2017/08

Special Guest Host: Devon Waterman, Career Ambassador

Editor: Sade Proctor

When Rachel Mastro started college, she wanted to become a teacher, believing education was her calling. Fast forward to 2020, and Rachel is now a Human Capital Senior Consultant at Deloitte, following her passion through human resources. Finding that she loved psychology and teaching, Rachel decided to adjust her career path to better fit her life goals. In this episode, she talks about why she loves her job, how she grew into her role, and how she found out what her priorities really were. Check it out, and learn more about setting goals, making connections, and Rachel Mastro’s life story!

Special Guest Host: Lauren Boone, Career Ambassador

Editor: Sade Proctor

Jessica Kambic is living the successful life as a Sales Training Manager for the popular crowdsourcing company, Yelp. If you asked her years ago, however, her answer would be fundamentally different. Jessica went through college with the belief that she would become a lawyer, but that wasn’t in her cards at all. While studying law, Jessica found her passion for journalism and communication, and decided instead to find her silver lining to pursue a career in sales. From law to Yelp, listen to this episode to see how she made her journey to her passion, and how she urges you to do the same!

Podcast Interviewer: Alex Blanton, Career Ambassador

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

Special release Sunday! Check out the magnificent second part of Steve Gunter's amazing podcast! Listen as he talks about how the BLM movement, diversity in the workplace, and his career path from football player to a police officer to a successful real-estate agent shaped his life!

Check out Part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/72-persistence-finding-your-lane-to-better-yourself-and-focus-on-your-craft

Steven Gunter knew that only by being persistent in focusing on his craft, would he find his career. From a pro-football player to a police officer to a leader and realtor of the Steve Gunter Team, Steven is a testament that you can find your career by finding out who you are. In this episode, he gives advice on how to successfully tackle your career such as following up, selling yourself, being naturally driven, and more! Listen and check out how you can find what you want, and be persistent!

Special Guest Host: Grant Pitman, Teaching Assistant

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

“Individual choices have a big impact,” states Katie Davis, and this is an idea that she lives by as she began with a simple interest in Biochemistry which led to her becoming the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Apeel, a company that created a plant-based edible coating that makes avocados and citrus fruits last twice as long as usual. Like all journeys, Katie’s wasn’t easy. Hear her story of how she unexpectedly found her career path. When seeking your own path, there will be challenges faced and uncertainty to deal with, but Katie attests that, like her, you can overcome all odds, take that step, and find your happiness!

Special Guest Host: Rani Shah, Career Ambassador

Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

What do Colombia, Lebanon, and Chicago have in Common? They are all destinations of the exciting career path of Bridget Groves. From preventing youth from joining ISIS to making videos with Ludacris and Snoop Dog, this Spanish major had no idea where her career would take her, but she was always open to an adventure and saying 'yes". Now she works for an advertising agency telling her clients' stories. Listen to this episode and learn how to repackage your skills to head your career in directions you never dreamed of.