It's the season 6 finale! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Elise Hepworth, Northwest Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences about her career journey, teaching novice learners of all ages, and her thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Apr 26, 2025•27 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Hayston Wilson, a Northwest alumni and co-owner of Halelujah Counseling in Maryville, MO about his career journey, tips for maintaining mental health, and the power of the cold call. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Apr 12, 2025•45 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Dr. Jennifer Wall, professor of Math and Statistics, about her journey as an educator, the beauty in math, and her advice for success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Mar 29, 2025•32 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Kristen Neeley, Director of the Career Development Center at Missouri Western State University, about her career and academic journey at Northwest and MoWest, what Career Development looks like on the MoWest campus, and her advice for career success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Mar 07, 2025•39 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Brian Hesse, Professor of Political Science at Northwest, about how international travel changed his life, how he found Northwest, and his advice for students and life. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Feb 14, 2025•29 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator, Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev, about the the work he does for international students at Northwest, the challenges international students face, and his advice to be successful. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Jan 31, 2025•24 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, Hadley Douglas, about the transition from student to employee, her role at Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Jan 17, 2025•29 min
It's the mid-season finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with University Police Chief Amanda Cullin about her unique career journey, being a woman in law enforcement, and her advice to be successful Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Dec 06, 2024•44 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with AVP of Student Affairs, Dr. Kori Hoffmann, about his journey from teacher to Northwest, his advice for students, and his thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Nov 22, 2024•27 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Christian Dixon, Annual Giving Specialist, about his many jobs at Northwest, his advice for students, and his academic journey. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
Nov 08, 2024•32 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Kaylin LaMaster, Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance and Admin and Finance and Contract Systems Specialist, about her time as a PBL Intern, transitioning from a student worker to a full-time employee, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
Oct 25, 2024•17 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Alumni Relations & Communications Specialist, Elizabeth Cline about her time as a Career Ambassador, her career journey, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
Oct 11, 2024•25 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Britain Bray, about graduating during the pandemic, becoming a professor, and her advice for job seekers and art students. Check out her work on her website https://www.britainbray.com/. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
Sep 27, 2024•37 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest Assistant Vice President of Title IX and Equity, Dr. Stephanie Krauth about her career journey in higher education and student affairs, what Title IX is, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Sep 13, 2024•45 min
Behind the Bearcat is back for season 6! This week we talk with the newest member of the Career Services team, Linda Standerford, about her extensive career journey, how she came back to Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Aug 30, 2024•33 min
This week Hannah and Travis wrap up season 5 with the 11th president of Northwest, Dr. Lance Tatum. Dr. Tatum talks about how he went from wanting to be a professional baseball player to university administrator, how he came to Northwest, and his vision for Northwest moving forward. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Apr 19, 2024•36 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Monica McCollough, owner of Therapeutic Massage of Maryville and Adjunct professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences, about her career journey, tips for anyone wanting to start a business, and what she is observing working with college students at Northwest. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Apr 05, 2024•32 min
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Jessica Gracey, Chair of the Northwest Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about she got involved in politics through a campus organization, waiting tables through grad school, and how she became chair of the department. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Mar 22, 2024•23 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics, Kelli Wilmes, about her journey to Northwest, what dietetians actually do, and some of the profession-based learning they are doing in the program. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Mar 01, 2024•16 min
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Bronson Herrera, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about what Political Science actually is, how his mentor changed his life, and how he came to Northwest Missouri State University. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Feb 16, 2024•34 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk to Northwest Assistant Directior of Wellness Services, Judy Frueh, about her career journey to Northwest, going back to school as an adult learner, and her advice for students to stay healthy. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Feb 02, 2024•21 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Career Ambassador, and former PBL Intern, Jana DeVaul, about her high school experience with Skills USA, her future plans as a teacher and educator, and her thoughts on the effects of COVID on her generation. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Jan 19, 2024•34 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Shay Malone about her journey from dancer to higher education, what the Northwest Diversity and Inclusion office does for the Northwest community, and how we can all be more accepting and inclusive. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Dec 01, 2023•33 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with KXCV-KRNW Radio Station Manager and voice of the Bearcats, John Coffey about how he became station manager at KXCV-KRNW, tips for students who want to do sports broadcasting, and some of his favorite memories from covering Bearcat sports. Learn more about KXCV-KRNW on their website at kxcv.org. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Nov 10, 2023•16 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Alexander Zimmerman (AKA Zim), art lecturer in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, about his artistic journey, his thoughts on the value of the arts in education, and his work and artistic process. Find Zim on TikTok at thezim, on Instagram at _thezim, on YouTube and Twitch at thezimvideo, and on his personal website at thezim.com. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmi...
Oct 27, 2023•52 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with senior Accounting Major, Jackson Weddle about how he fell into hosting TV shows on KNWT, founding Cats in Blazers, and the importance of networking and putting yourself out there. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Oct 14, 2023•21 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest Assistant Professor of Communication, Adam Whiteside about discovering Advertising was not the path for him, his research in relationships, dating, and masculinity, and how attending a conference landed him a job at Northwest. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Sep 29, 2023•33 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Assistant Professor of Geography, Dr. Jesse Lane, about teaching at both the high school and college level, how he became an academic, and his advice for college students and future educators. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Sep 15, 2023•24 min
Behind the Bearcat is back for season 5! This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Multimedia Specialist, Lauren Adams, about her journey from Northwest student to staff member, her favorite events on campus, and her advice for media students. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
Sep 01, 2023•25 min
It’s the season 4 finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions, Ryan Milke, about his career journey from unpaid intern to AD, his advice for students, and some of the fun things they get to do to help market Northwest Athletics. Remember to subscribe for more episodes and learn more about the podcast at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
May 12, 2023•19 min