Renaissance Rachel: Recent Episodes
Rachel Miles Sijacic
As humans, we share so many things. We have more in common than we have differences. Join me, Rachel Miles, on my quest to learn about the experiences of everyday people as we talk about work, life, and anything else. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/renaissancerachel/support
From oil field roughneck to a nurse caring for elderly patients in a nursing home, Tyler Bottger has seen an awful lot! Learn about his journey to his own wellness and his commitment to helping others get there too.
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A Global Program Manager at IBM, Meighann Helene takes meetings by day and dances with fire at night. Meighann thinks on both sides of the brain and is truly able to wear many hats through her interest in STEAM.
Find Meighann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighann-helene/
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Nikki Dunlop noticed early in her personal training career that her clients were confiding more of their experiences with her than she’d expected.
Now, a practicing holistic lifestyle and movement coach, Nikki helps clients process unresolved trauma in their bodies.
Visit Nikki's website: https://www.lifeforcemvmt.com/
Find her on Instagram: @lifeforcemvmt
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Core values are what you have valued since you were a small child, and that you will continue to hold dear until you die. These are the things that run your life consciously and unconsciously. They are so deep that they have become part of you.
Even though “core values” is a common enough term, I didn’t realize how much they ran my life. Once I had a coaching session with Dawni, I understood my core values and started using them as a guiding light to make decisions.
Dawni's background is in public speaking, entrepreneurial coaching, and deep conversations over high-quality coffee.
Find Dawni: https://www.dawniangel.com/
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Jordan Ashley dropped the corporate ladder to be her own boss. However, before starting her own company, she worked as the Director of Marketing for Illinois State University's sports department. As a student athlete, working in sports as always been a love of hers and she'd been able to combine that love with her experience in marketing. Jordan shares how marketing around games isn't too different from other marketing campaigns. In this week's episode of A Day in the Life, we talk about what it means to be an entrepreneur and to work for yourself.
Instagram: @jordanoliviaashley
Website: https://3mcmedia.com
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Nicole Alleva tells her story of changing her mind about what she wants to do with her life. She explains how, at first, she didn't really see veterinary medicine as a career option, but now she feels it is so rewarding to work as a veterinarian. Veterinarian Nicole Alleva tells us what life is really like as a veterinarian and gives some great advice for those looking to pursue the field.
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Sometimes it's easy to forget that people are dealing with larger things than you are. And sometimes, they're doing it while still managing to put on a happy face. It's easy to take that for granted, especially when one feels "fine" or doesn't have any big problems -- but this video is a reminder that everyone has their own inner struggles and life is not always rainbows and butterflies. As a mental health speaker with bipolar disorder, Annalise Sinclair shares her personal story with mental illness and fights the stigma surrounding mental health.
Instagram: @annnnnnalise
Website: https://annalisesinclair.com/
Email: annalisespeaks@gmail.com
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBipolarCreative
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All through college, Lillie was convinced that going into healthcare was not for her. Then through a series of events she realized that being a Physician Assistant was what she was meant to do. Hear about her journey as we talk about what the role involves, the financial implications, and more!
Find Lillie on:
Instagram - @lilliebrannen
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillie-brannen/
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Software development is a hot field to get into. Casey Cook isn't your average software developer. She didn't go to school for computer science and she had no idea that's what she'd end up doing when she first started her career. However, due to a really special program at her workplace, she ended up being able to transition into software development and is loving it! Hear her advice on making career changes: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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What does an illustrator and cartoonist like Rashad Doucet like to do in his spare time? Draw, of course! The amazing thing is that Rashad earns a living doing just that. When Rashad Doucet is not teaching illustration at Savannah College of Art & Design, he’s likely working on his comics. And when he’s not doing that? He’s probably doing something else artistic, like staging his action figures to come up with new ideas.
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The ability to be there for her community is something Katie really loves about being a pharmacist. While a doctor may not always be available, a pharmacist is always there to lend an ear for your healthcare related questions. Tune in to learn about the secret life of a prescription (i.e. why does it sometimes take so long?) from hearing about Katie's experience skydiving for the first (and probably last) time.
Find Katie on Instagram @katiethepharmd
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A prime example of how a circuitous career path really pays off, Abigail initially started out in publishing before entering the gaming industry. She shares how she became disillusioned with the publishing industry and how she's now living her dream writing content for games.
Reach out to Abigail on Twitter @AbigailKTyson
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Michael Nestor basically taught himself how to read music while in church as a kid. With such a strong aptitude for music, picking up the saxophone was a natural transition for him! Learn about his path through music education and tips to not be self conscious when trying to improv in jazz.
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Ever since Natasha was a kid, she never stopped drawing. Through art school, she was exposed to the world of product design and hasn't looked back! Join us as we talk about her experiences changing companies and how the nitty gritty of product design can differ. Be sure to stay tuned for her TV show recommendations too!
Find Natasha on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-yeh-415722113/
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Leaving a successful career as a product management executive at a large tech company is no small decision. Thomas Chu shares his dream of educating the new generation, while also sharing really helpful advice for anyone looking to grow their career.
Find Thomas:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-chu-ab50bb5/
Twitter - @chuttt
Website - https://www.irontutor.com/
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Starting out as an Android developer, Matthew has quickly progressed through his career and has picked up a whole lot really great perspective along the way. His rich background in working in a variety of software roles at different companies makes him a wealth of knowledge. Catch up as we chat about his career journey, his life outside of work, navigating cultural differences with in-laws, fatherhood, and more!
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When Renee isn't cosplaying and participating in fandom activities, she's running social media and marketing for a law firm. She created a podcast called Pocket Lawyer to answer any and all legal questions people may have. Get her advice on staying organized, engaging your audience, and how to cosplay on a budget!
Instagram: @peachyconprincess
Twitter: @peachymade
Website: http://www.peachymade.com
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As the mother of three young triplets, Anne has her hands full! That said, Anne dreams of becoming a preservation manager for UNESCO World Heritage sites. Catch up with us as we talking about balancing your dreams with parenting, cosplaying, and making music.
Connect with Anne on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-c-a703015/
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Seth is no ordinary engineer. After getting involved with a presidential campaign in college, he became hooked. He ran for city council several times in Bangor, Maine and has been heavily involved in local politics since. Learn about the innerworkings of the political process!
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Even as a young child, Parker knew she wanted to be an author. From winning competitions in school to publishing 3 books with publishing companies, she's certainly achieved that goal! Catch up with Parker and learn the trials of publishing, making time for writing, and how she stays inspired.
Website: http://www.parkerpeevyhouse.com
Instagram: @parkerpeevy
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The daughter of a Swiss consulate and a Guatemalan, Annick grew up living all over the world and learning several languages. She's always loved art and started her career as an illustrator before moving into product design. Catch up with us as we chat about her career journey, cultural differences between countries, motherhood, and more!
Check out her portfolio: www.annickhuber.com
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From an early age, Robert Joseph has had an entrepreneurial mindset. Hear about his journey from electrical engineering to computer science to data science. We talked about the progression of AI over the decades, whether getting a Ph.D. is worth it, and balancing career goals with raising a family.
Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobertjoseph/
Team MindShift: https://teammindshift.com/
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Paul took an interesting journey into speech pathology. After graduating with a degree in English, Paul went to work at the local newspaper where he lived for a few years before deciding he wanted to go into speech pathology through a project he worked on at the newspaper.
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[Originally aired as a livestream] Catch up with Christine Cassidy Itta and learn about her experiences living in rural Alaska, creating culturally competent curriculum, and get tips on the best times to visit Alaska.
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Hear about how Dan lives two lives. By day, he works as a Sr. Project Manager and, by night, he runs the Media Relations team of the largest sci-fi and fantasy convention in the Southeast.
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