Shows
INSPIREStep Up SupportTo close out the season, we're asking for your help. Unpaid internships are still a reality for many students and new professionals trying to break into the professional world. The Step Up Program at the University of Utah provides funding for students completing unpaid internships. Sean McKelvie, Program Manager for Step Up joins the episode to talk about the impacts of Step Up and Marlie Hansen, a current student studying Communication and Economics, shares how paid internships have positively shaped her career.
Donate today via Venmo at @StepUpSupport2025-04-2506 min
INSPIRECareer Development for ArtistsKate Wolsey, Internship Coordinator for the College of Fine Arts, talks about how emerging professionals in creative fields develop a strong sense of identity. She shares honest reflections from her own journey to becoming a freelance artist, offers tips for making the most out of an internship, and emphasizes how staying active and visible can shape your growth.2025-04-1119 min
INSPIREResilienceRecent English graduate, Joseph Izampuye, takes the mic to talk about the power of resilience in your career. He shares his own experiences overcoming hurdles and offers insights on enduring the challenges that come with pursuing your professional path.2025-03-2710 min
INSPIREGen Z in the WorkforceOur very own intern, Lilly Martinescu, takes the mic to dive into a hot topic—Gen Z in the workforce. From rethinking the 9-to-5 grind to challenging outdated corporate norms, Gen Z is reshaping professional culture in real time. But with innovation comes friction. How are these fresh perspectives clashing with conventional workplace expectations?2025-03-1311 min
INSPIREImposter Syndrome"What if I'm not good enough?" A thought that has derailed so many of us from reaching our full potential, making us question our worth and abilities. This hot topic episode unpacks the different types of imposter syndrome and ways to overcome it.2025-02-2714 min
INSPIRECollege ConnectionsSheila Ghaibi, Creator of World Through She, joins me for a conversation on the power of connections. As a friend and fellow University of Utah alum, Sheila shares how maintaining professional relationships has shaped her journey, from career opportunities to creative collaborations. We also dive into her success as a content creator, exploring the evolution of World Through She and the impact of following your passion and building an engaged audience.2025-02-1318 min
INSPIREJob and Internship SearchingDan Moseson, Career Coach for the Humanities at U Career Success joins me for this live event recording to showcase best strategies on finding jobs and internships, covering everything from Handshake resources to networking tactics that uncover hidden opportunities. We walk through how to find the right job boards for your field, share practical strategies to stand out, and conduct live audience demos to showcase real-world job search techniques across various industries.2025-01-3018 min
INSPIRECareer ConfidenceHannah Bowen, Content Marketing Specialist for U Career Success, kicks off the season premiere with a discussion on the challenges facing new professionals today. She explores the shifting standards of professional work attire and shares practical tips for students and recent graduates to effectively market themselves in today’s evolving professional world.2025-01-1621 min
Point of ViewPoint of View: Internships, More Than a Resume BoosterIntro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. I’m your host, Estella Weeks, and you’re listening to Point of View.Estella Weeks: So we are here with Cameron Vakilian. Cameron's LinkedIn would describe him as the Director of Advising, Outreach and Experimental learning for the College of Humanities. But I would love to hear how you would describe your position here at the U?Cameron Vakilian: Yeah, actually and so that is my former position. I will say Director of Advising, outreach and experiential learning is what I was doing...2024-09-2517 min
INSPIREJourney To GraduationStudent leaders, India Bown, Yovanni Valdez, and Zaynab Salih, talk about their college journey and the lessons learned on their path to success. India, Yovanni, and Zaynab embarked on their college journey during the peak of the pandemic and are now part of the graduating class ready to seize opportunities ahead.2024-05-0153 min
INSPIRECreate Your Own InternshipSpecial episode with the Hey U podcast, a career success podcast made by students and for students, to host a live workshop/panel on how to create your own internship. With co-host Rohan Siddamsettiwar, and coaches Dominic Militello and Giovanna Percontino, we talk about designing an internship experience that aligns with your career goals, sharing student stories, outlining key components, and discussing requests for compensation.2024-04-1857 min
Hey UFashioning Your Future—Confidence in ClothingOn today's episode, our host, Diego sits down with Hey U Producer and Team manager Hannah Bowen, the Inspire Podcast host Cameron Vakilian, and Inspire Podcast Intern Callie Sheneman to discuss our Fashion and Awards Show highlighting our U Career Success Career Closet. (Diego, Cameron, and Callie will also be modeling exciting professional looks during our runway show, April 17th, 2024, in SFEBB Child Hall from 5-7 PM)
Having confidence in yourself is the key to being successful when it comes to professional opportunities, and we hope to spread awareness of what the career closet offers s...2024-04-1715 min
INSPIREInfluencers and InspirersNatalya Toryanski, successful TikTok creator and icon, known for her high energy and humorous influencer characterizations, shares her story on becoming a full time content creator. Natalya offers essential advice and practical tips for anyone looking to pursue a career in social media and content development.2024-04-0428 min
INSPIREFresh Insights on BalanceOur very own intern, Matt Geerlings hosts this hot topic episode on achieving balance amidst the myriad challenges confronting today's generation. Matt offers valuable strategies gleaned from his own personal journey in balancing the demands of work, school, and personal life.2024-03-2108 min
INSPIREMove in PurposeTunisha Brown, editor-in-chief and founder of IMPACT Magazine, shares her journey of relocating the magazine from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. Through her story, she imparts valuable lessons from her career journey, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and staying true to oneself.2024-03-0121 min
INSPIRERedefine FailureHot topic episode that challenges the notion of failure. Join me as I delve into the psychology of failure, share personal stories of hardship, and offer practical strategies for career investment, and reframing failure as a stepping stone to success.2024-02-1619 min
INSPIRECareers in HumanitiesDan Moseson, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah discusses resources for career seekers in the field of humanities. Discover the multitude of opportunities available with a humanities degree, beyond just graduate school or research.2024-02-0813 min
INSPIREProfessional NetworkingDan Moseson, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares valuable insights into the world of professional networking. Part 1 of this conversation uncovers useful networking strategies, including finding alumni and making authentic connections.2024-02-0115 min
INSPIREPersonal Branding Part 2Dominic Militello, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares actionable tips on personal branding. Part 2 of this discussion touches on how to land not just a job, but the job by becoming the CEO of your own brand.2024-01-2613 min
INSPIREPersonal Branding Part 1Dominic Militello, Career Success Coach at the University of Utah shares his viewpoints on personal branding, one of the most important components to career success. Part 1 of this discussion focuses on identifying personal, technical, and managerial skills that can be useful in developing your brand.2024-01-1816 min
INSPIREIntroducing INSPIREPilot episode introducing INSPIRE, a new podcast and model for anyone looking to achieve their definition of career success. Learn how INSPIRE can help you design your career and thrive in this era of modern professionalism.2024-01-1808 min
INSPIREIt's Time to End Unpaid InternshipsKatie Abby, Assistant Dean and Special Advisor to the President of the University of Utah, explains the new Career Success Presidential Initiative, the importance of paid internships, and why it's especially beneficial to offer internships to first and second-year students.2023-08-1817 min
INSPIRECareer Success CoachingGiovanna Percontino, Career Success Coach for the University of Utah explains what you can expect from a career coaching session and how meeting regularly with a coach can boost your confidence and help you achieve your definition of career success.2023-08-0317 min
INSPIREThe Inspire ModelSpecial episode where I share my own story/background and present a model for intern development and modern day career success. I outline four main stages: Inquire, Aquire, Aspire, and of course the root of it all, Inspire.2023-07-2014 min
INSPIREThe Core of Who You AreDanny Chi, Senior Director of Communications at ESPN and distinguished alumni of the University of Utah shares his professional story and provides excellent strategies on building relationships, taking on the undesirable work, and embracing the intangibles or natural gifts we all have to stand out.2023-07-0618 min
INSPIREFuture PerspectivesHot topic episode on the future of internships and how ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools are changing the way we work. Hollis Robbins, Dean of the College of Humanities at the University of Utah shares compelling viewpoints on the exciting potential of AI and how it can serve students. Learn about the rising demand for work flexibility and the tips and tricks for excelling in a remote internship.2023-05-1815 min
INSPIRECompany CapstonesJen Mejia, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager for CHG Healthcare shares the behind-the-scenes details of their unique internship program and capstone, which allows interns from around the country to come together and collaborate on projects and tackle real company issues.2023-05-0418 min
INSPIREExpand Your ZoneZach Ames, founder of XYZ Leadership and an accomplished leadership coach, offers valuable insights on the Bloomingdales Internship Program, which he previously managed in New York City. Zach's perspective highlights the benefits of stepping outside of one's comfort zone and exploring unfamiliar territories, which can lead to a wealth of opportunities.2023-04-2120 min
INSPIREStudent PerspectivesSpecial season premiere episode, live at the University of Utah College of Humanities, featuring four student panel members completing four different campus internship programs.
Parker Banta | Ken C. Gardner Policy Institute Internship (Hinckley Institute)
Major: Political Science and International Studies. Minor: Applied Ethics
Jaxson Day | Student Media Geekwave Internship
Major: Video Game Design. Minor Strategic Communication
Sydney Mendel | Utah Hockey Sports Media Internship
Major: Strategic Communication
Trysten Richard | Sorenson Impact Center Internship
Major: Philosophy of Science. Minor: Mathematics
Panelists share insights, experiences, and address common questions, such as how to balance schoolwork, how to articulate skills, and how to get...2023-04-0639 min
INSPIREDeveloping an Internship ProgramAJ Boldan, President of Utah Hockey explains the process of creating a successful internship program that works with the academic calendar and curriculum.2023-02-0214 minINSPIRESports Internship ProgramDriven by passion, the Sports Internship Program connects students to multiple positions in sports media and operations, starting with training and exploration in the first semester. AJ Boldan, President of Utah Hockey, talks about the details of this program and how it can serve as a launchpad for a career in sports.2023-01-2616 min
USU Career StudioHow Can You Articulate Your Experiences to Be Successful?For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this episode, Cameron and Danielle provide input on how you can actually articulate your experiences and skills in order to be successful in your career. Click play to learn why being willing to learn and take initiative is essential in the workplace.
Micro Internships: https://www.parkerdewey.com/
Cameron’s Internship Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/innovating-internships
Danielle’s Books: https://daniellerueger.myport...2022-12-2323 min
INSPIREExtracting an Internship from a JobHot topic episode explaining how an internship can be extracted from a regular job. Learn the correct components of this process to qualify for college credit, acquire new skills, and explore a career.2022-12-2211 min
USU Career StudioHow Can You Challenge the Status Quo?For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this episode, Marissa talks about how you can challenge the status quo with Cameron and Danielle.
Micro Internships: https://www.parkerdewey.com/
Cameron’s Internship Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/innovating-internships
Danielle’s Books: https://daniellerueger.myportfolio.com/books
USU Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/index
USU Student Media: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/students/media...2022-12-1617 min
USU Career StudioWays You Can Intentionally Apply Skills You’ve Learned into the Real WorldFor the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this episode, Danielle and Cameron discuss different ways you can intentionally apply skills you’ve learned during college to the real world and your future career. The guests explore how they can build skills and where to apply them.
Micro Internships: https://www.parkerdewey.com/
Cameron’s Internship Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/innovating-internships
Danielle’s Books: https://daniellerueger.myportfolio.com/books
US...2022-12-0918 min
USU Career StudioMeet Cameron & Danielle - What is Experiential Learning?For the month of December, Marissa teams up with Cameron Vakilian and Danielle Rueger-Miroewski to dive into ways students can apply what they’ve learned in school to the real world. In this episode, Cameron and Danielle explore their perspectives on experimental learning and ways you can gain experiential learning. Also, listen to their backgrounds to gain knowledge on where your degree could take you.
Micro Internships: https://www.parkerdewey.com/
Cameron’s Internship Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/innovating-internships
Danielle’s Books: https://daniellerueger.myportfolio.com/books
USU Career...2022-12-0221 minINSPIREMicro-InternshipsDanielle Rueger-Miroewski, Partner Engagement Specialist for Parker Dewey, explains what micro-internships are and how these project-based experiences can help make the college to career connection more accessible and equitable. Learn more at www.parkerdewey.com2022-11-2817 minINSPIREDesign Thinking for Career DevelopmentMarissa Armitstead, Career Design Specialist at Utah State University and host of the USU Career Studio Podcast, joins me in a discussion on the breakthrough of design thinking, an innovative and human-centered approach that can help anyone in their career planning.2022-10-2717 minINSPIREPaid vs Unpaid Internships - For EmployersHot topic episode for employers who have questions about compensation for an internship. The important things you need to know about offering a paid or unpaid internship, such as laws, taxes, school credit, and more.2022-09-2012 minINSPIREPaid vs Unpaid Internships - For StudentsHot topic episode for students, highlighting all the things you should expect from both paid and unpaid internships. Which kind might be best for you in your search and how can this impact your career goals.2022-09-2013 minINSPIRECulture CoutureFrom fashion to finance, Paige Boner, Campus Recruiter at Northwestern Mutual, shares her story and discusses the importance of being your true-self in an internship and designing a culture of care, respect, and high-value.2022-08-2518 minINSPIREWhat is a Legitimate Internship?Ned Khatrichettri, Internship Coordinator for the University of Utah College of Humanities, and I break down the basics and discuss seven components that every internship should have to be successful.2022-07-2817 min
Humanities RadioAcademic AdvisingAcademic advisors at the University of Utah advocate for students as they navigate their education and help them reach their academic goals. Cameron Vakilian, advisor in the College of Humanities, discusses his role and why it’s important to meet with an advisor on a regular basis.2020-01-0611 min