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Positive Philter PodcastCareer Happenstance (featuring Cassie Spencer)In this episode, I am joined by fellow podcaster Cassie Spencer. We discuss her journey within the higher education profession and her journey to starting a podcast of her own where she highlights the diverse career journey of others! Shout Outs and Plugs Cassie Spencer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiespencer1/ Website: careercoachcassie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachcassie/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five M...2024-08-1439 min
Happenstance90: Craft and Commerce with Goldsmith & Jewelry Artist Nolan SponslerA single moment can alter the course of our lives. That's happenstance and that's the essence of Nolan Sponsler's career. As a master goldsmith and jewelry artist, Nolan shares the twists, turns, and tales behind his career, his affinity for sapphires, and how transitioned from showcasing creations on Instagram to becoming the proud owner of a jewelry store in Connecticut. The world of jewelry and gemstone isn't just about the shimmer; it's about the resilience and tenacity required to carve out a niche in an unpredictable industry. Nolan's candid discussion on navigating entrepreneurship, creating connections i...2024-03-0140 minHappenstance89: Art Mimics Life - Romance Edition with Author and Booktok Creator KC LeonardArt mimics life and this podcast episode is celebrating all things love, books, and diving into creative outlets. Kim, KC Leonard, joins us to talk about BookTok and its role in catapulting lesser-known books to fame, the romance genre of books, and her own writing career. We dive into the stigma attached to romance novels and their perceived link to unrealistic relationship expectations and the reality that not only does art mimic life but that romance novels are also an opportunity to see how characters who aren't perfect can be perfect for each other. An avi...2024-02-2348 minHappenstance88: Bonus Birthday Episode with Alan KammanBONUS BIRTHDAY EPISODE!! It's February 20th and we are celebrating in the happenstance studio!Cassie is joined by a long time family friend, Alan Kamman. On this bonus birthday episode Cassie and Al sit down to talk about birthdays, dive into Al's career working with Appalachian Mountain Club, REI, and as a high school guidance counselor, and reminisce about Al's 2016 Appalachian Trail thru-hiking adventure. Let's see where happenstance and a birthday celebration takes us... Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist 2024-02-2035 minHappenstance87: Capturing a Moment with Marissa Prata founder of Prata ProductionsAfter buying a camera on a whim in 2019, Marissa Prata hasn't stopped taking photos. With a unique idea and a virtual TikTok Marissa became known for creating an alternative to the dating and apps and using photography as a way to set up two strangers. In addition to stranger sessions, Marissa also specializes in boudoir photography, working with clients to creating comfort and empowerment as she photographs different phases of life. Originally from New Hampshire, Marissa Prata is a photographer specializing in boudoir, couples, lifestyle and stranger session blind dates! Connect with...2024-02-1639 minHappenstance86: Thank You More Please with Date Brazen Founder and Dating Coach Lily WombleDating doesn't have to suck. In fact, building a confident and joyful dating life is the focus of Lily Womble's work with Date Brazen. Lily is on a mission to break dumb dating rules, to reset the download and delete cycle, and to help others find their most joyful, confident dating lives.In this episode we dive into the misconception around being deemed "too much" and dive into the power of seeking out what you want through the "Thank you, more please" approach. let's see where happenstance and "thank you, more please" takes us...2024-02-0943 minHappenstance85: Connection, Community and Camaraderie with Friendship Coach Lee HopkinsMany people blame themselves that they can’t make friends or find people to nurture their spirit, yet they don’t realize that making quality connections is a skill that is not often taught. Coach Lee Hopkins joins us on Happenstance to talk about building authentic friends, the importances of vulnerability in close friendships, the different tiers of friendships and how our history, habits and hobbies impacts the connections that we have. Coach Lee Hopkins who is a Social Connections & Business Culture Coach. He helps self-reflective individuals create more meaningful relationships and supportive social circles of p...2024-02-0244 min