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So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast12. So You Want To Be An Early-Stage InvestorBeing a woman in STEM isn’t an easy thing to endure, but Nancy Philippart never hesitated as she chose this path. In fact, breaking the glass ceiling is something that has become central to Nancy’s career.
After working at General Motors, Nancy ventured into academia. Not only as a faculty at Wayne State University, but serving on the Board of Education for the Troy School District as well. Nancy teaches her classes about the engineering principles she’s learned while also instilling lessons of cultural intelligence.
As well as being a professor, Nancy is the...
2021-06-1635 min
So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast11. So You Want To Be A Mental Health AdvocatePressure from parents. Pressure from your peers. Pressure from society. Pressure even from yourself. Choosing a career is a task that can be quite taxing to a young adult’s mental health. Salman Pervez joins this episode to give his take on this issue.
This episode takes a slightly different approach than our previous ones. Salman Pervez is an aspiring psychiatrist who has a fascination with mental health. He is an outspoken leader on this issue within the Michigan State University community.
Listen in as Salman dives into the steps he’s taking in order to o...
2021-05-2435 min
So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast10. So You Want To Be An InnovatorInnovation drives the world forward. Start-ups are born chasing the dream to be the next tech giants. Large corporate companies are always checking behind them knowing that there are hungry entrepreneurs ready to disrupt their business.
In the world of start-ups and corporate innovation, there is no larger accelerator than “Plug and Play Tech Center.” Adam Jansen is the director of Plug and Play Detroit. Here, he works with some of the largest automotive companies as well as some of the most promising start-ups. For someone who has always been fascinated with innovation, this is the ideal job...
2021-04-2931 min
So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast9. So You Want To Be A Football AgentLittle Children dream of growing up to be superstars in European Football. But only a few call that dream a reality. For the others, they may forge a path working on a different aspect of this illustrious industry.
It was with this same dream that Alessio Secco found his way into the European Football industry after college. After climbing through a few roles, he found himself as the General Manager and Director for what is today one of the largest and most respected football clubs in the world: Juventus.
Today, he is an agent working...
2021-04-2234 min
So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast8. 5 Keys to a Strong Career PlanAs early humans we had to be resourceful and creative to have a chance to survive. These are the qualities of an entrepreneur. Modern ways people progress through careers have shifted drastically. A changing world has ushered in a new system. Reid Hoffman, author of “The Start-up of You,” dives deep into what it takes to succeed in this modern environment. He focuses on treating yourself and your career like a start-up. This concept is broken down into a few distinct points that we’ll discuss in today’s episode of “So, You Want to Be?”
2021-04-1341 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast7. So You Want To Be A Location Services EngineerIn a world of rapid data tracking, one industry is allowing the movement of people and products to be more efficient than ever. Location.
Sam Phillips started his career doing a manufacturing co-op in his hometown in England. This love of manufacturing brought him to North America. He has worked for various companies doing roles in the manufacturing/industrial engineering sector.
As a young boy, Sam despised his academic work, but as he got older, he loved the real work he did as an engineer and now even sits on an advisory board for Wayne...
2021-04-0136 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast6. So You Want To Be An EntrepreneurWhen you think about entrepreneurship, your mind might jump to Silicon Valley, Austin, Miami, or another tech hotspot around the world. However, Ashley Williams has embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in Detroit, MI.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Ashley went into the world of digital broadcast. This career allowed her to win many awards and feature on your favorite channels.
However, her love for content and digital marketing didn’t stop there. Ashley talks about the leap of faith she took to leave her dream job and found her own company called RI...
2021-03-1227 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast5. So You Want To Be An EV EngineerThe future of the auto industry is changing. The superpowers that have long been associated with developing vehicles are making room for new companies leading the shift to electrification.
Recently, we have seen General Motors undergo a complete rebranding as they innovate to keep pace with sustainable efforts and consumer demand.
When one thinks of engineers who work with vehicles, their mind may jump to mechanical, but to reinvent this industry, brilliant engineers from all specialties ranging from software to industrial are needed to imagine, design, and implement the future of this m...
2021-03-0332 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast4. So You Want To Be A PsychiatristThe intricacy of the mind is something has very recently started to be taken seriously. When doctors find themselves puzzled about the way the body is functioning, the answer often lies in the head.
This new mantra around depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses has been thrusted into the center of our societal agenda.
We’re seeing the rise of psychiatry as a field more important than ever to the health of the human race. Listen in on this episode as we dive in on what it really means to be a psychiatrist.
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2021-02-2544 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast3. Finding PassionPassion is a buzzword that has taken over the way we think about careers. Sometimes, people get lost in the struggle of trying to find passion. Other times, discouragement from others and self-doubt act as barriers in even being able to attempt to find passion and deeper meaning.
In this episode, we dive into what passion really means. Is it a feeling? Is it found? Or is it developed?
Dr. Know takes us through his expert analysis of what passion is. He describes how passion is fuel for purpose a...
2021-02-1830 minSo You Want To Be: A Career Podcast2. So You Want To Be A Family PhysicianThe life of a doctor is often thought of as one of long hours, grueling work, and missed occasions. However, Mushahid Raza MD, would argue otherwise. Dr. Raza specializes in family medicine. He’s the doctor you’ll go see when you have a cold, need a very minor procedure, or just to have your yearly check-up.
When he was a teenager, his father called his school in Pakistan to make sure he was put on the pre-medicine path instead of the pre-engineering path. He claims it’s the best decision he NEVER made.
Being a docto...
2021-02-1130 min
So You Want To Be: A Career Podcast1. Introduction to So You Want To Be PodcastWe are all living in a rapidly changing environment and the current pandemic has only accelerated this change. Technology is evolving faster than the speed of adoption. Mega trends such as globalization, demographics, sustainability, innovation and more are shaping our future as we speak. This disruptive environment is impacting the way we work and the careers we adopt.
When Arriyan, a MSU business undergraduate, and Ali, a Canton high school senior, came to Noman aka Dr. Know in late December 2020 for advice on career, the discussion quickly went to starting a broader conversation.
So We...
2021-02-0429 min