NBSCast: Recent Episodes
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NBSCast is a podcast produced by Nelnet Business Services that covers a variety of career-related topics.
In this episode, host Rachel shares a few words of appreciation for NBSCast co-host and Culture Intern Brayton Heinz. Brayton is graduating this month and will be moving on to his next step in his career journey. Thanks so much for everything Brayton - you're going to do great things!
Rachel also talks about how NBSCast will be taking a short break as the Culture Team works on some important projects.
This week, we dive into the career of Erika Epperson, a FACTS Operations Team Lead at Nelnet. Join us for a conversation on milestones and how NBS has changed in recent years.
This week we discuss the Prime Time associate resource group with Becky Zick. Prime Time helps associates with aging family and friends to take full advantage of the latter stages of life. Hear more about Becky and her ARG in this week's bite-sized episode.
This week Rachel dives deep into AI with NBS data scientist Josh Jones. We cover what is and isn't AI, how it is being used for businesses, and even how Josh uses it personally. Take it from a subject matter expert, he knows his stuff.
Stay tuned after the interview for a solo segment/history lesson from Brayton.
In this pod we discuss resilience with NBS Accounting and Finance director Dan Farnworth. From how to be resilient yourself to instilling positivity and resilience in those around you, we cover it all. Stick around for this week's segment to hear all about innovations in the technology space, from AI multi-modality to the newest advancements in augmented reality.
Today's topic is all about leading without authority. You can be a leader even if you don't think so! We are joined by special guest Angela Nielsen to talk about the subject.
Stick around for today's segment to learn from cohosts Rachel and Brayton all about mental and physical wellness.
This week we interview NBS Change Manager Jen Kurcz to discover more about what change management is and how she is making a difference in the company.
In this week's segment, cohosts Rachel and Brayton discuss productivity practices and best methods for staying focused and attentive.
Join us in this week's episode to hear all about renewable energies and their impact on our future from intern Daniel Goldstein. Daniel is a senior electrical engineering major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Pathway intern on the Solar track.
Stick around for the latter half of the show to hear all about cooking. In this week's segment, hosts Rachel and Brayton discuss cooking tips, recipes, and where to find cooking inspiration. If you have a favorite recipe, we'd love to hear it in the comments below!
Join us in this week's episode to learn more about the different types of renewable energy and how they are impacting our future. In this discussion, we interview Solar Pathway intern and senior electrical engineering major Daniel Goldstein to learn more about these industries.
Todays segment is a treat, tune in to hear from hosts Rachel and Brayton all about cooking!
Join us on NBSCast for a conversation with Emir Plicanic about generalism. In this episode, Emir shares his journey across diverse fields. Discover the advantages of being a versatile generalist in a specialized world, and gain valuable insights on balancing varied interests.
In todays segment we say goodbye to our cohost Tommy as we have a conversation with him on his last recording!
Join us for a heartwarming and festive episode of NBSCast, where our hosts Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton dive into the wonderful world of holiday traditions. We'll be sharing some delightful customs from listener submissions and our own cherished moments.
Don't miss the chance to be a part of our community! Stay connected with us through updates in the All NBS General channel, where we eagerly await your submissions for future episodes. Thank you for being a part of the NBSCast family, and we can't wait to catch you in the next episode!
In this captivating episode of NBSCast, our host, Rachel, engages in an conversation with the Rick Rautenberg, Wellness Program Manager, to unravel the secrets of achieving a harmonious work-life balance, especially during the festive holiday season.
Join us as we delve into strategies, tips, and valuable insights that can empower you to navigate the demands of work and personal life seamlessly, ensuring a more fulfilling and balanced existence during this time of the year.
We encourage you to stay plugged in and connected with us through the latest updates in the All NBS General channel. Feel free to share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions. Until next time, thank you for listening and we will catch you in the next episode.
Welcome back to another episode of NBSCast! In this edition, your host Rachel engages in a conversation with Brittany Hubbard (Director of Product Strategy for Nelnet Campus Commerce) on the topic of Servant Leadership. Join us as they delve into the principles, nuances, and real-world applications of this leadership style that places a premium on leaders serving their teams.
Servant Leadership, a philosophy popularized by Robert K. Greenleaf, encourages a selfless approach to leadership, where the leader's primary focus is on the growth, development, and well-being of their team members. Rachel and Brittany explore the impact of Servant Leadership on team dynamics, organizational culture, and overall productivity. Drawing from Brittany's firsthand experience as a Director, they discuss how this leadership style fosters collaboration, trust, and a sense of shared purpose within a team.
To our avid listeners, we invite you to stay connected with us through updates in the All NBS General channel. Your engagement is crucial to shaping the content of future episodes, and we eagerly await your submissions, suggestions, and feedback. What leadership topics would you like us to explore next? Share your thoughts, and let's continue this enriching conversation together.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of NBSCast. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you with us in the next episode, where we promise more engaging discussions, insightful interviews, and valuable takeaways. Until then, stay inspired and keep leading with purpose!
In this episode of NBSCast our host Rachel has John Albano (Implementation Specialist) on to the show to discuss his hobby of writing! In this revival of our old Hobbies & Interest we have a conversation about writing methods, short stories, and character development!
In today's segment all three of our hosts (Rachel, Tommy, Brayton) each bring a trivia question to ask each other. Everyone will walk away with some knew knowledge! Stay connected with us through updates in the All NBS General channel, where we'll eagerly await your submissions for future episodes.
Thank you for listening and we will catch you in the next episode!
Join hosts Rachel and Tommy in a bewitching episode of FrightCast. Listen as they bring to life eerie tales from NBS Associates, painting a vivid picture of the supernatural.Between these tales, discover their favorite Halloween traditions, from pumpkin carving to ancient potion brewing. It's a celebration of all things Halloween, wrapped in mystery and magic. Tune in and let the enchantment begin!
Stay connected with us through updates in the All NBS General channel, where we'll eagerly await your submissions for future episodes.
Thank you for listening and we will catch you in the next episode!
In this episode of NBSCast, our host, Rachel, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alireza Khodaei ( Senior Quantum Computing Scientist). Together, they delve into the fascinating realm of quantum computing, unraveling its intricacies, exploring its functionalities, and illuminating its wide array of applications.
Later in the episode, Brayton and Tommy, embark on a compelling discussion about quantum computing and its revolutionary implications in the realm of pharmaceutical drug discovery. Tune in as they discuss the transformative effects quantum computing is poised to have on the landscape of pharmaceutical research and development.
Stay tuned to our updates in the All NBS General channel, where we'll be seeking your submissions for upcoming episodes. Thank you for tuning in, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode of NBSCast!
In this episode of NBSCast, host Rachel engages in candid conversations with three exceptional individuals: Juan Mendoza (NBS IT Manager), Stewart Peterson (NBS DevOps Manager), and Liz Feller (NBS Online Help Technology & Analytics Manager). They delve into their experiences as nominees for the NBS Core Values Recognition Program, a distinction they earned last year. Each guest shares their unique journey and perspective.
In today's segment, Rachel and Tommy welcome Alexis Kimbrough (NBS Internal Communication Manager) to the show. Alexis sheds light on her role as an NBS Core Values Recognition Program Admin, offering an exclusive peek behind the scenes of how this program operates.
Stay connected with us through updates in the All NBS General channel, where we'll eagerly await your submissions for future episodes.
Thank you for listening and we will catch you in the next episode!
Join us for an enlightening episode of NBSCast as our hosts, Rachel and Tommy, sit down with Brittany Wilson, the Director of Product for K-12 SIS. Together, they explore the concept of servant leadership. Brittany sheds light on what servant leadership entails, considers potential pitfalls, and offers practical insights into implementing this leadership style effectively.
In a more laid-back segment, our hosts, Brayton and Tommy, take a cinematic turn. They share their thoughts on summer movie releases and discuss some noteworthy films they've recently enjoyed.
Don't forget to keep an eye on our updates in the All NBS General channel. We're eager to hear your contributions for future episodes. Thank you for tuning in, and we can't wait to have you with us for the next engaging episode of NBSCast!
Explore the fascinating realm of artificial intelligence in this special episode of NBSCast. We're teaming up with the insightful minds of the Culture Club: Rachel Edwards, Lindsey Oakley, Brayton Heinz, and Tommy Meisinger. Together, we unravel the dynamic landscape of AI's evolution.
Join us as we discuss the benefits, areas of caution, and current prevalence of AI in business, education, and our dailylives. The Culture Club provides valuable insights in this engagingconversation.
Later in the episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with NBS President DeeAnn Wenger. Gain exclusive insights into the AI-driven future of Nelnet Business Services and DeeAnn's visionary aspirations for its integration.
Keep an eye out for our communications in the All NBS General channel. We will be asking for submissions to be read on future episodes!
Thank you for being a part of our attentive audience and we'll catch you in the next episode!
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Brayton interview Jordan Paul, NBS Intern Program Lead about the different intern programs we have here at NBS. Jordan walks us through the different types of interns we have and what the Nelnet pathway program is all about!
In today's segment our hosts (Tommy and Brayton) start a new series called, "Intern Conversations". Interns will be asked to discuss the skills and experience they have gained in their internship so far and how it has shaped their professional character. Also, what they are looking forward to developing/learning in the future.
Keep an eye out for our communications in the All NBS General channel. We will be asking for submissions to be read on future episodes!
Thank you for listening and we'll catch you in the next episode!
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Bethany Waltke, NBS Senior Product Owner about her career. Bethany talks us through what skills and resources she used to advance her career, as well as her future career goals!
In today's segment our hosts (Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton) discuss productivity/organization. This marks the start of a new segment series in which we will highlight different career growth topics!
Keep an eye out for our communications in the All NBS General channel. We will be asking for submissions to be read on future episodes!
Thank you for listening and we'll catch you in the next episode!
In this episode of NBSCast, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Terry Chvatal, NBS New Ventures Director about innovation. Terry answers questions about innovation at Nelnet and how innovation is present in our everyday lives.
In today's segment our hosts (Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton) discuss their college experiences. Fair to say that this conversation yields interesting perspectives and a look into what current college life is like.
This episode also marks the beginning of changes to NBSCast. Starting now, we are posting on a bi-weekly basis and bringing new content for you to listen too. We are also happy to share our new logo!
Thank you for listening and we'll catch you in the next episode!
In this episode, hosts Tommy and Rachel have a conversation about how Stephanie Kersten-Rivera, Junior Project Manager gives back to the community in her personal and professional life. There is some great insight and conversation that occurs during this episode you won't want to miss it!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jessica Charlsen, Director of New Markets on the New Ventures Team about her experience as a new associate at NBS. Tommy, Brayton, and Rachel also share their hot-take opinions on the Midwest!
We're so excited to celebrate our 100th episode on our public platforms! In this episode, host Rachel and Tommy talk about the history and process of creating NBSCast with former host Raquel Roberts, now a Global Training & Development Supervisor for NDS. Hosts Rachel, Tommy, and Brayton also have a conversation about where NBSCast is going in the very near future.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Erica Klemsz, Implementation Team Lead for Nelnet Campus Commerce, on her career path with Nelnet and NBS. Erica shares her story and some great nuggets of advice for anyone looking to expand their career path. In our Hot Takes with Tommy segment, we also introduce our newest host on the podcast - NBS Culture Intern Brayton Heinz where we talk about podcast opinions!
In this episode, hosts Tommy and Rachel have a conversation about how Toni Molloy, Data Entry Team Lead gives back to the community in her personal and professional life. Toni has some great insight and tips on giving as an individual and as a team, so get inspired!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with their new Culture Intern Brayton Heinz about his experience as a Pathway Intern and now a traditional intern at NBS.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation TV show opinions! What are our favorite TV shows? What are our opinions on the best characters/casts/plots? Do our TV opinions match yours? Listen and find out!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Zane Peterson, an IT Manager for NBS Project Management on his career journey! Zane talks about the influences on his career, including his education, mentors, and even family who have encouraged him and helped him along the way. We even reminisce about Zane's very first role at NBS. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jack Vogel, Compliance Analyst at NBS on the importance of giving back to our communities. Jack talks about his drive to give back, as well as some of the opportunities he's taken to give back, including his work with Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA). In this episode, Jack mentions a video on the BACA website that explains the mission of the organization - watch the video on this website: https://bacaworld.org/
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mark Wile, Senior Vice President for International SIS Sales and Graham Vriend, IT Manager for FACTS SIS on their mentor/friend-tor relationship! Mark and Graham talk about the benefits and importance of having a mentor, as well as how their mentorship/friendship has grown over the years. Hosts Rachel and Tommy also tackle the topic of wellness in the Hot Takes with Tommy segment.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jody Frings, K-12 Implementation Trainer, about her experience as a new associate to NBS. We discuss her transition into the company, her background in education and how that's influenced her work, and the things she's learned along the way.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Amy Stover, Strategic Director of Sales for Nelnet Campus Commerce and Kevin Sheen, Director of Marketing Communications for NBS on being nominated and honored for a 2022 Core Values Award! Amy and Kevin both discuss their experience being nominated, being honored, and what they are looking forward to for the Core Values Awards at NBS in 2023.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Immigration Resource Network leaders Shivani Tamkiya, Software Engineer for NPS, Krishna Amilineni, Software Architect for FACTS SIS, and Aayush Khatiwada, Software Engineer for Nelnet Campus Commerce. They discuss how the Immigration Resource Network helps associates and their families during the process of immigrating to the United States by offering connection, support, and resources.
Any associates who have questions about the immigration process are also welcome to contact Lisa Meyer or Viridiana Guillen in our People Services department!
In this episode, your hosts Rachel & Tommy discuss their opinions on authors, books, and poems! Enjoy this bite-sized episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Tiffany Broughton, Product Integration Manager at NBS about her career journey and how she got where she is today!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Joe Brown, IT Manager about his experience as a new associate. Joe would like to thank the following people:
His family/friends: Cassandra Brown (Mom), Joseph Brown (Grandpa), Pam Bell (Mentor/Mom #2), Quantina Jackson (Mentor/Friend), and siblings.
NBS Teams: FACTS SIS Custom Development and IT Leadership (IT Managers and Brittany Wilson, IT Director)
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Denise Essman, Manager of Cash Accounting for NBS about the importance of giving back.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy discuss all things productivity! They share tips, tools, and some fun productivity methods/ideas to get your productivity going.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Kelly McKeever, Executive Director about the Nelnet Women's Leadership Network!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a chat with Casey Beck, IT Manager for the FACTS SIS about his experience as a new associate. Casey would like to dedicate this episode to the following:
Family: Grandmaw, Mom, and Grandpaw
Leadership Team at NBS: IT Managers Kelly Hagen, Jeff Fry, Azure Hicks, Chris Garrett, Joe Brown, Jeni Judson, Graham Vriend, Brandon Gunderson, Michael Humphries and IT Director Brittany Wilson
Conversion Team at NBS: Brenda Whitman, Carmen Touchette, Juan Perez, Terry O'Connor, Scott Terry, Zayne Mason, Jonathan Naraja, Brent Honnold, Richard Wicaksono, Ethan Eisenga, and Toby Brown (officially on the Custom Development team, but an honorary member of Conversion)
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a chat with Kate Henderson, Regional Director for the Eastern US in the K-12 market about how she has found success at NBS! Kate shares her own career story, what's been helpful and impactful for her, and some advice on how to grow.
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Steven Bardouche, Operations Manager in Risk Management, Dena Boyd, IT Infrastructure Program Manager, and Mike Walters, Chief Information Officer of NBS about the NelVets ARG. They share their military experience as well as how their ARG is dedicated to helping veterans, families, and allies find resources and support they need at work. Hosts Rachel and Tommy also share their next 'Hot Takes with Tommy segment, all about going to the movies!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy introduce a new mini-series - a View from Someone New! In this series, we get to have conversations with new associates where they share their perspective, how their transition has been, and what the like about working for NBS. Our first guest is Erin Dutter, Strategic Partnership Manager for Nelnet Community Engagement.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with some of the leaders from our DANCE (Disabilities, Access, Neurodiversity, and Caregiver Empowerment) Associate Resource Group here at Nelnet. Cindy Terwilliger - Director of Online Help and Communication at NBS, Sylvia Jackson - IT Infrastructure Engineer for Shared Systems, and Alicia Avery - IT Software Engineer for Accessibility share more about DANCE and how it helps our associates!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Adriana Hinojosa, NDS Contact Center Supervisor and David Gutierrez, Inside Sales Representitive about the ARG Unidos (the LatinX associate resource group) Also during this episode we get career advice from NBS President DeeAnn Wenger! You don't want to miss this exciting episode of NBSCast!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy get to share listener submissions talking about their favorite holiday traditions!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Erin Harms, Chief Financial Officer for NBS about her morning routine!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Lainey Miller, IT Scrum Master and Denise Pauls, IT Scrum Master about the ARG We Can (Women Engaged in Computing at Nelnet. Also during this episode we get career advice from CFO Erin Harms! You don't want to miss this exciting episode of NBSCast!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mark Johnson, Manager at Community Solar and Jillian Walker, Product Manager at Community Solar about Earthet!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mike Walters, CIO of NBS about how he gets going in the morning!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy talk to Sarah Randall, In-App Help Administrator and gamer extraordinaire about her love for playing cozy-style video games!
You're in for a treat - we've got some scary stories from our friends here at NBS to share with you! In this episode, host Rachel reads some new stories for this year, as well some of her favorites from previous years. Also, here's a link to the photo mentioned for Rich Huebner's story: https://www.dropbox.com/s/le9f7rz9ghhgrl1/cmcintoshphoto_carla_rich_0650.jpg?dl=0
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Scott Spethman, President of FACTS about his morning routine!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mark Schilmoeller, Director of Operations for FACTS Education Solutions, on his morning routine!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jess Motyl-Szary, Solution Consultant about Nelnet's DEI Hackathon, hosted in August! We do a deep dive into what a DEI Hackathon is, why it's important, and the ideas shared during this session. We also talk with Toni Monette, Training Facilitator and Jim Baker, Firstmark Services Rep on their winning hackathon project!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Becky Pollock, Chief Payment Officer at NBS about her morning routine!
In this episode host Rachel has a conversation with Peter Shackelford, Software Engineer for NCE about his sawmill! He talks about why he has one, how he uses it, and why he enjoys creating boards and working with wood.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Patrick Haggarty of FACTS Education Solutions about his morning routine. He shares some great insight on ways to boost your mornings, so don't miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy discuss service dog training with Sarah Rubsam as well as her involvement with the 4 Paws for Ability organization. In this weeks segment we get amazing advice from executive Mark Schilmoeller. This episode is definitely worth a listen, especial if you are a pet owner!!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Jodi Spethman, Managing Director of Marketing at NBS about how she starts her morning off right! Jodi talks about how she gets her mind and body ready for whatever comes her way and gets going on the right foot.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Russ Manzer, Software QA Specialist about his hobby of LARPing - Live Action Role-Playing. Russ talks about what LARPing is, why he enjoys it, and how it's positively affected his daily life.
In this episode host Rachel and Tommy have conversation with Matt Dunlap, director of the new ventures team, about his morning routine. He talks about feeding his daughter, doing exercise and much more!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Prism ARG leaders Jess Motyl-Szary, Solutions Consultant for Nelnet Campus Commerce and Griffin Meeks, Blended Agent at Firstmark Services about who Prism serves and what they do to help LGBTQIA+ associates and allies connect, learn, and grow together.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jackie Strohbehn on her morning routine. Jackie talks about starting her morning from the West Coast and includes a lot of great tips and advice on starting your day right.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Don Hain, IT Manager, about his love for the stars! He talks about how he got interested in astronomy and shares some profound thoughts about the cosmos and it's implications about life.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with DeeAnn Wenger, President of NBS on her morning routine. DeeAnn talks about what's most important, what she enjoys, and what happens when her morning is disrupted. She has some great advice to share on starting your morning off right, so don't miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a chat with Associate Resource Groups BEACON (Black Engaged Associates Connecting Nelnet) board members Candace Quarells and Shawanna King. Candace & Shawanna talk about who BEACON serves and what they do to help Black associates and allies connect, learn, and grow together.
In this episode, we're sharing some great news - we have a new co-host Tommy Meisinger, Online Help & Communication Intern! In this mini-episode, we get to know Tommy as well as hear share more updates about some exciting things in the works for upcoming episodes & series.
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Sarah Noble, Fiscal Agent and Financial Operations Manager at FACTS Education Solutions about her hobby of making and selling earrings! Sarah shares how she got into this hobby, how she got started selling her products, and also talks a little about her love for Starbucks and how that plays into making and selling earrings. Sarah is so much fun to talk to, so make sure to listen to this episode!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Audrey Erker, Training Specialist and Tahner Pinkman, Sales Manager for BenefitEd about the Young Associates Community (YAC) at Nelnet. They share how YAC helps young associates connect with each other, offers both personal and professional growth opportunities to members, and how anyone can be involved.
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Doug Veik, Account Manager Team Lead for FACTS SIS about his love for officiating basketball. He talks about how he got started, the different divisions he officiates, and the people and relationships he has been able to build along the way. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Richelle Anhalt, Senior Program Manager in People Services and ARG chair to discuss what exactly is an ARG (Associate Resource Group) and why they are good for both associates and the company. She also discusses the current ARGs available at Nelnet, ones in the works, and how you can get involved.
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Susan Hoover, BA/QA on her love of playing the handbells! She covers how she got started, why she loves it so much, and the different handbell groups she gets to play with!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Mary O'Callaghan, Account Executive at Nelnet Campus Commerce about her love for all things nature, exercise, and music! Mary talks about her love of being outdoors and her musical endeavors, including her recent hobby of playing the drums! you don't want to miss this episode!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Chem Swift, the Director of Product for the New Ventures team on the topic of innovation at NBS. They discuss the team's mission and goals, how anyone can be innovative, and what to do when you have a new idea.
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Danny Herzner, Implementation Specialist for FACTS SIS all about his love for table top war games! He talks about what exactly is a table top war game, how he got interested, and what he loves most about them. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation about all things mentoring with Michael Fleming, Instructional Services Recruiter for FACTS Ed. Michael talks about his experience as a mentor, how he gets involved, and how his own mentors have shaped his experience and helped him in his career and life.
In this episode, host Rachel has a chat with Lisa Albers, Assistant Account Manager on her love of nature and photography! Lisa shares how she got started, some of her favorite things to photograph, and gives advice to other aspiring photographers. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, host Rachel has a chat with Scott Svatos from FACTS Education Solutions about his love of golf and how that has brought about an opportunity to pursue a passion project and side hustle - re-gripping golf clubs! Scott talks about his process and how he got things going for him, as well as shares resources that are helping him in this journey.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Katie Humphries, Online Help & Communications Specialist to talk about her love of crafting! She talks about how she discovered her love of making things, what she likes to make, and how she's been able to give back to her community by crafting. We also may throw some shade at those ridiculous 5 Minute Crafts videos that are so popular on social media! You definitely don't want to miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Aaron Hall, IT Manager for the Standalone System Development Team at NBS about his love for blacksmithing! Aaron discusses how he became interested in this hobby, what he's learned, and why he enjoys it so much. Don't miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel discuss listener submissions from some of our associates talking about their holiday traditions, share some of their own, and talk about some really big things coming for NBSCast in the future! This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Amanda Fuechtmann, Pathway Intern about her passion for dance! She talks about her competitive dance career, what dancing has taught her, and about her experience dancing during the Super Bowl LII halftime show!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a chat with Rachel Venter, Associate Accountant and Stephanie Everts, K-12 Account Manager to talk about all things yarn - from sheeting sheep and making the yarn to the pieces they create with yarn.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Laura Faurot on her royal-watching hobby! Laura talks about how she got into royal watching, why she loves it, and what opportunities have come her way as a result.
Laura also contributes to a prominent UK-based blog about the royal families - check out her work at https://royalcentral.co.uk/author/lfaurot/
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel get spooky again with all new listener submitted stories about ghosts, scary happenings, and of course a fun Halloween-themed prank! Happy Halloween!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Ryan Maxwell, Software QA Tester for the SIS on his favorite hobby - fishing! Ryan talks about the ins and outs of the sport and shares some of his best fishing stories, including the time he caught a shark and what happened when a 40 lb fish bit onto his line.
In this episode, Rachel and Raquel discuss their favorite resources to help define and manage your career path. Listen to learn how mentoring, YouTube, and more play a role in getting your career where you want it to be.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Mike Rogers, National Sales Director for Nelnet Campus Commerce about his role at NBS - what a typical day looks like, how he got where he is, and how it fits into the NBS Mission Statement of making educational dreams possible through service and technology.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to David Gutierrez, Inside Sales Rep at NBS about Hispanic Heritage Month! We learn more about David's heritage, what traditions he enjoys, and his recommendations on how we all can celebrate this month. David also gave some great resources to get familiar with Hispanic culture & important influencers of Hispanic culture - here's his list:
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (book)
- El Norte by Carrie Gibson (book)
- The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (book)
- Jose Marti (author/poet/revolutionary)
- Pablo Neruda (author/poet)
- Jorge Luis Borges (author)
- Latino USA (podcast)
- Spanish Aqui Presents (podcast)
- Anything for Selena (podcast)
- Gentified (Netflix)
- One Day at a Time (Netflix)
- On My Block (Netflix)
- Maria Hinojosa (journalist)
- Jorge Ramos (journalist)
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a chat with Phelecia Leitch, RVP for FACTS about her passion - Scuba Diving! Listen as Phelecia talks about how she overcame some fears, got started, and learned to love this amazing hobby.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel chat with Ed Mejia about his role as NBS Associate Creative Director. Ed shares what he and his team do to ensure their clients’ visions are made a reality while staying focused on the NBS mission statement. He also explains how risk mitigation works its way into this creative role. Lots more discussed in this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Jake Ameku, Assistant Account Manager on the PAS Processing Team about what a typical day in the role looks like, what he likes most about his work, and how what the team does fits in to the NBS mission statement. Jake is so much fun in this episode!
We're starting a new long-running series about associate hobbies and interests! In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Brad Murphey, SIS Implementation on his beekeeping hobby! Brad talks about how he got started with the hobby, what it's like to keep bees, and what it means to him. You don't want to miss this one!
We are half way through 2021, so there's no better time than now to do a mid-year check in on your goals for this year! In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel review Ana McRae's article from https://moveyourmountains.org on doing a mid-year check in and making sure you're still on the right track, or if you're not, the best way to get back on track.
Here's the article we referenced: https://moveyourmountains.org/post/how-to-do-a-mid-year-goals-check-in/
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk with Integration Liaison Trainer Murphy Lierley about what his job entails, what his day-to-day looks like, and how his role fits into the NBS mission statement of making educational dreams possible through service and technology. Murphy is so great in this episode - you won't want to miss it!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a conversation about Associate Resource Groups and Nelnet - what they are, what groups are currently available, and what groups are in the pipeline to connect Nelnet associates.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Selena Nguyen, intern on the Online Help & Communications Team about her transition from Pathway Intern to Traditional Intern. Selena talks about what she's learned so far, how she balances work and school, and how her internship fits into the NBS mission statement of making educational dreams possible through service and technology.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Rich & Dena Bartlett of CD2, CFT, and Nelnet Learning Technologies to learn more about this recent acquisition. Rich & Dena talk about how they get started, what their company does and what their brand mean, and how what they do aligns with the overall NBS mission statement of making educational dreams possible through service and technology.
In this episodes, hosts Rachel & Raquel welcome Amanda Blue, Salesforce Admin at NBS back on the podcast to talk about the Getting Things Done methodology, founded and made popular by David Allen! Amanda talks about how her team stays on top of their projects and connected to their own work and to each other by using this method. We also discuss her upcoming Lunch & Learn on this topic, in partnership with the Productivity Boot Camp at NBS.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a conversation with Tim Tewes, President of Nelnet & CEO of NBS, and DeeAnn Wenger, President of NBS to reflect on a year of working from home. Tim & DeeAnn share some great insight on how things have both changed and stayed the same at NBS - you don't want to miss this episode!
In this episode hosts Rachel & Raquel chat with Laura Lopez, Team Operations Manager for FACTS SIS International! Laura shares her favorite part about working with this team, what a typical day looks like, and how her team supports our mission at NBS. Laura's enthusiasm for her job is infectious, so don't miss this episode!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk about Women's History Month with Danielle Egr, Managing Director of Product Strategy & Development and Cindy Terwilliger, Director of Online Help & Internal Communication. Danielle & Cindy share some of the most impactful contributions women have made in throughout history as well as share their perspectives as women in the modern corporate world.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel chat with Philip Hinz, Scrum Master for FACTS SIS to learn what exactly is a Scrum Master, what a typical day looks like in this position and how Philip manages his duties.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Aisha Smith, Director, Regulatory & Compliance Counsel at Nelnet to learn more about the history of Black History Month, what it means to Aisha, and how everyone can celebrate!
In this episode hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Humam Salih, Team Leader for Higher Ed Account Managers in the Omaha office. He talks about his role, his team's successes, and how his team has fun stays engaged while working remotely.
In our first episode of 2021, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a chat with Mark Schilmoeller, Managing Director of Operations and one of the most positive people at NBS. We reflect on 2020 and Mark gives some great advice and insight on how to make 2021 a great year, no matter what happens.
In this episode hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Sarah Noble, Account Manager at FACTS Education Solutions about her job. We discuss her day-to-day work, what she likes most about the job, and how FACTS Education Solutions helps schools provide solutions and services to their teachers and students.
This episode is a re-release of a Career Passport Podcast episode from May 27th, 2020. In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Jodi Spethman, Director of Marketing at NBS about personal branding - what is it, why is it important, and why should you practice self-reflection? This podcast is a companion to the upcoming Coffee & Connect session on Reflection, scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th from 9-10 AM CST, but the information is valuable at any time!
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Liz Feller, In App Help Administrator about what Pendo is and how it helps both our clients and our internal users in our products and systems.
Welcome to another host-only episode! In honor of Thanksgiving, we are discussing gratitude and its many benefits. Hosts Rachel and Raquel discuss how gratitude can help improve everything from your mental state to your sleep as well as some practical ways to implement a regular gratitude practice into your everyday life.
In this episode, Rachel and Raquel get spooky with it by reading listener-submitted scary stories! Get ready to be scared!
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Bandana Maharjan, Marketing Analyst for NBS about her move from Nepal to the United States. Bandana talks about her family, adjusting to living in a different country, and how Nelnet played an important part in her story.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a conversation with Jose Mendoza, Bilingual Assistant Account Manager at NBS about his experience moving to the United States from his home country, Venezuela. Jose talks about his struggles, his successes, and how Nelnet has played an important part in his journey.
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Amanda Blue, SalesForce Administrator for NBS. They discuss what SalesForce does, her favorite parts of her job, and how she and her team's roles help advance the cause of NBS.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel talk to Megan Fangmeyer, Product Manager at NBS about the ins and outs of her position. Megan talks about her path to become a Product Manager, how it differs from the Product Owner position, and what she likes most about her job.
In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a conversation with Zane Peterson, Product Owner at NBS about what a Product Owner does, his day-day-responsibilities, and what Zane likes best about his work.
This episode starts a new series on NBSCast about the different roles at NBS! Hosts Rachel and Raquel have a conversation with Derrick Schott, User Experience Designer, discussing what exactly is User Experience Design, what a typical day looks like in his world, and how is fits in to the overall mission at NBS.
In the episode, Derrick mentions the Nielsen Norman Group as a resource for more information on User Experience Design - here's the link to their website: https://www.nngroup.com/
In this episode, hosts Rachel and Raquel interview Rick Rautenberg, Senior Wellness Program Coordinator for Nelnet on ways we can reset our body during this time of social distancing. Rick gives great tips on changing our thinking, how to get started and also discusses some great resources available to Nelnet associates to help them on their wellness journey.
In this episode hosts Rachel and Raquel talk about defining your personal values and how that affects goal setting. They also interview Rebecca Turner, Manager of SIS Help on SMART goals and how they help when it comes to writing out goals.
Resources mentioned on the show:
SMART Goals Worksheet
SMART Goals Description
In this episode, Rachel and Raquel discuss the science behind decluttering and organizing and how they can help your mental and physical state, as well as give some practical tips on how to take on this daunting task.
We're coming at you today with a host-only show! This episode launches our month-long series on 2020 Reset. Today's topic is How to Reset Your Mind, where hosts Rachel and Raquel cover three main barriers to resetting and how to break them down, some short-term reset ideas, and New Year's Eve?
Here's a list of the resources mentioned in the show:
Article: New Years Resolutions Don't Last. Do This Instead.
Article: To Achieve Big Goals, Start with Small Habits
Article: Mind Matters: How to Effortlessly Have More Positive Thoughts
Article: 7 Steps to Take to Be Nicer to the Most Important Person in Your Life
Article: Micro-Habits Changed My Life
Article: Is Comparison Really the Thief of Joy?
Article: 10 Ways to Reset Your Mind
Book: Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones
Hosts Rachel and Raquel have a conversation with Duane Bonifer, Executive Director of Communication and Marketing at Monmouth College (located in Monmouth, IL). Duane talks about what life is like on campus, how they're handing graduation, and considers some thought-provoking questions about what higher education will look like in years to come.
Hosts Rachel and Raquel have a chat with Carlyn Bretey, Nelnet Pathway Intern and current sophomore at UNL. Carlyn discusses how her spring semester has changed now that she's working and attending school remotely from her hometown in Iowa and what her silver lining is during this season.
Hosts Rachel and Raquel talk to Paul Aries, Senior Vice President in the Higher Education market to talk about how he's able to stay connected with his clients, the changes in his day-to-day work, and how he stays productive during COVID-19.
Hosts Rachel and Raquel talk with David Heffernan, Managing Director of Nelnet International and Alan Smith, Director of Operations at Nelnet International about how COVID-19 has affected Australia. David and Alan talk about all kinds of ways Australia has been affected, including the Nelnet International office, sports and other recreational activities, and how their families are coping.
K-12 education has been altered drastically in the last 6 weeks, specifically with so many states issuing a stay-at-home order and restricting gatherings to 10 people or less. To learn how this has affected the private schools we service at NBS, hosts Rachel and Raquel have a chat with Jeremy Ekeler, Principal of Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, NE to discuss how things are working for their teachers, students, and parents and how he sees the world of K-12 education (both private and public) will continue to change.
Hosts Rachel and Raquel have a conversation with Natalie Hanisch, a Full Stack Software Engineer and Mike Goggin, Senior Software Engineer at PaymentSpring Solutions about their transition to working from home, and how they stay connected with their fellow PaymentSpring coworkers while working from home.
Host Rachel has a chat with Erica Klemsz, Implementation Analyst for Nelnet Campus Commerce about how she is adjusting to working from home, and what tips she has to share with everyone else working from home.
Hosts Rachel and Raquel interview Brandy Luna, Director of Recruiting at Nelnet on how to create an eye-catching resume and what skills are vital to nailing an interview at Nelnet.