It’s the final episode of season 3! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Matt Baker, about being a pilot, how Student Affairs coped with COVID, and his career journey from Res Life Hall Director to VP. emember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
May 06, 2022•30 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Career Ambassador and Early Childhood major, Karinne Howell, about being a freshman at Northwest, why she chose her major and what advice she has for fellow students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Apr 29, 2022•14 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Amy Gessert, Executive Director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, about overcoming hardships, her journey to Chamber work, and ways students and community members can get involved. You can contact Amy at director@maryvillechamber.com. Remember to subscribe for more and learn about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Apr 22, 2022•23 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwest, Dr. Keely Cline, about changing her major from Education to Developmental Psychology, her educational and career journey, and her advice for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Apr 15, 2022•21 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Ryan Talkington, about how he found his passion for Ag, changing majors late in his college career, and why Northwest is such a special place. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Apr 08, 2022•21 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Career Ambassador and Pre-Engineering student, Guilhereme Tonini Aranega, about adapting to Midwestern weather, learning English and coming to school in America, and why he thinks students should visit us in the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Apr 01, 2022•24 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Nodaway County Economic Development Executive Director, Josh McKim, about his career journey, how Nodaway County small businesses survived and thrived during COVID and what he likes best about working in economic development. Find NCED on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NodawayCountyEDC. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Mar 25, 2022•32 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest alumni and Senior Safety and Environmental Specialist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, Ryan Sanders, about being a recent graduate in Emergency Disaster Management, the value of Missouri HOPE and how he fell in love with the amusement industry. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Mar 18, 2022•28 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Career Ambassador and senior Agriculture Business major, Lexi Lyon, about how she found Northwest and the CA position, what she plans to do after graduation and her advice for younger students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Mar 04, 2022•15 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with double Bearcat and Instructor in the School of Communication and Mass Media, Adam Bochart about discovering a love for media in college, doing freelance work and the awesome stuff going on in Wells Hall. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Feb 25, 2022•21 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Maryville native and Northwest Graphic Designer, Bryan Nigh, about going to art school in Chicago, working in Reality TV and animation and the value of learning on the fly. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Feb 18, 2022•34 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Digital Media major (and Career Ambassador), Martina Pascuzzo, about how she came to Northwest from Argentina, her many campus jobs and why it is important to be open to learning about others. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Feb 11, 2022•25 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Instructor in the Northwest School of Agriculture, Matt Bax, about how a football camp helped him choose the school, teaching both High School and College Agriculture classes and why it is important to always be open to learning. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Feb 04, 2022•21 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Energy and Sustainability Manager, Troy Brady, about growing up at Northwest, working I the trades and how he sees Northwest becoming more sustainable in the future. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Jan 28, 2022•23 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Sophomore International Business major and Career Ambassador, Natalia Martinez, about how she found Northwest, working with SAC, and we advice for resumes and cover letters for college students. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Jan 21, 2022•20 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Bearcat alum, Dr. Adrian James, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Management at Park University about working in higher education, how her career journey took her to the Middle East and what an Associate Dean does. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Jan 14, 2022•25 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior Coordinator of Diversity, Jessie Peter, about what drew her to diversity work, what she does at Northwest and adapting to the weather of the midwest. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Dec 03, 2021•24 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest Assistant Library Director/Access Services, Terra Feick, about creating her own internship, working in the library and what she looks for in a student employee. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Nov 26, 2021•23 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Co-Founder and CEO of Peep Connect, Valentine Osakwe, about founding a company, coming to study in the US and what he looks for when he hires. Find Val on Twitter at @valoderah and Peep Connect at @ConnectPeep. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Nov 19, 2021•33 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Veronica Watkins, about her journey as an artist, what inspires her work and the vital skills art students learn. Learn more about Veronica's work on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/vlwatkinspottery/. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Nov 12, 2021•34 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Northwest Career Services Specialist, Casey Wenstrand, about 4H, his journey to Northwest and recently going the Career Services office. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Nov 05, 2021•25 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Alumni and current Director of Development and Public Relations at Bidwell Riverside Center, Alison Hanner, about her multiple internships in college, being picky while searching for a job and working for a non-profit. Check out the music video mentioned in the episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97iAa_XavFw. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Oct 29, 2021•28 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Senior Instructor, Jacquie Lamer, about her amazing career journey, how she ended up teaching at Northwest and the We Gotchya group’s roots and accomplishments. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Oct 22, 2021•39 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Senior PR major and current Career Services Event Coordinator Intern, Grace Stephens, about how came to work in Career Services, the advantages of going to a rural high school and why getting involved on campus is a big deal. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Oct 15, 2021•19 min
This week Hannah and Travis chat with Junior Sports Media Major, Corbin Smith, about being a student athlete, what it’s like to work at the Northwest Missourian, and how he deals with both positive and negative comments on his writing related to race at Northwest. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Oct 08, 2021•18 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Northwest Coordinator of Systems and Processes and new Director of esports, Paul Bennett, about what esports are, living where you work and the rewards of working in student affairs. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Oct 01, 2021•30 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest School of Communication and Mass Media Instructor, Dr. Kylie Wilson, about getting hired during a pandemic, how her love of talking lead to a PHD, and how putting ranch on everything makes her a true midwesterner. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Sep 24, 2021•25 min
This week Travis and Hannah chat with the new Career Services Graduate Assistant, Taina Dias, about being an international student from Brazil, why she loves the midwest and how networking has been a huge part of her life in America. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Sep 17, 2021•24 min
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Technical Operations Manager at Disney and Northwest alumni, Mike Patterson, about following a girl to Northwest, working with big names like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Marvel and his current gig at one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. Remember to subscribe for more and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Sep 10, 2021•43 min
This week Travis and Hannah talk with the new Assistant Director of Career Services, Kat Falke, about being a first-generation college Student, her many positions at Northwest and what she is looking forward to in her new new role with us. Remember to subscribe for more videos and learn more about the video podcast at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm.
Sep 03, 2021•22 min