Category: Episodes
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Episode 30: Becoming the Founder of BNI
Through many night shift jobs, and life lessons both outside and inside the classroom, Dr. Ivan Misner shares with us how he founded Business Networking International in 1985. Called BNI for short, Dr. Misner started this networking organization while working his way through graduate school. He shares with us the very real challenges and unexpected…
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Episode 29: From Rock Band to Business Consulting Entrepreneur
Vance Morris started out in a rock band successful enough to support himself through college. The food service industry came next, then he found himself working for one of the largest entertainment companies in the World. Through all of his life lessons, he decided to start his own consulting business to help others grow their…
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Episode 28: Ask The Landlord
Albert Dweck shares his journey from working for the family Pharmacy business to building his own future as a Real Estate Developer with Duke Properties. Born and raised in New York City, his passion for helping people and connecting with others has helped him succeed. He shares how he decided to host his own podcast,…
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Episode 27: Becoming a Transformational Life Coach
Lena D. Meyer is a Transformational Life Coach and founder of Gratitude6. As a coach, she helps people connect to the heart and soul of what matters to them most and clear the blocks that get in the way, so they can live their most joyful and meaningful lives. But she didn’t start on this…
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Episode 26: An Artist’s Journey
Andy McConnell is a visual artist using wood to create wall art and sculptures that some describe as music in visual form. He has had an unconventional path as an artist, working in the trades, food service and as a carpenter – attending college in bursts working to earn money, then attending school, and then…
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Episode 25: From Astrophysicist To Career Coach
Mark Sincell has a core value for learning. His career path is a clear reflection of that value in action. Today he helps others as a career coach by holding space and helping others see possibilities for them to grow and thrive. He earned his PhD in astrophysics and while his background researching active galaxies…
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Episode 24: Social Worker Becomes CEO for Cultural Change
Margie Haywood wears many titles as a powerhouse of positive change in the community. With a background as a social worker, her passion and direction were shaped by early experiences as a child. Today she serves the community as a Public Speaker, DEI Consultant, Advocate, Trainer, Activist and CEO of Work and Play Lounge. Working…
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Episode 23: What’s Ahead For Season 2!
Preparing for Season Two of the Career Spotlight Podcast, Casey and Holli talk candidly about what they learned from Season One. This peek behind the production of the podcast shares their hopes and ambition for it to become more than simply a collection of interviews.Casey shares the desire to help it grow into something more.…
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Episode 22: Seattle Bus Driver By Night Fuels Creative By Day
Nathan Vass is a multifaceted creative: filmmaker, photographer, and author by day, and a Metro bus driver by night! In this episode, we explored his past jobs and career trajectory to find him where he is today. Our casual conversation format brings out some fascinating details and we are so inspired by his journey. Nathan’s…
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