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The Next Four YearsEp 12: Jeremy Culhane on Defining Success and Methods to Improve Your LifeWelcome back to the Next Four Years Podcast! I apologize for being off for so many weeks but I'm very excited to be back with a fantastic guest, Jeremy Culhane! In this episode we discuss what it means to be successful as a young adult and Jeremy offers some of the methods and tools he uses to reduce stress and improve his life.
As always you can reach me on twitter @connorpaden22. Please leave a 5 star review on iTunes. I would really appreciate it!2017-05-171h 22The Next Four YearsEp 11: Battling an Eating Disorder -- Danielle Beckerman on Using Life's Hardest Challenges to Find Your StengthsWow, this was such an inspiring conversation. I got a chance to speak with my old friend Danielle Beckerman. We go into some sensitive but very important topics that I certainly took a lot out of and I hope you will too. As always you can reach me on Twitter @ConnorPaden22 or my email address connorpaden@gmail.com.
Thank you everyone for the feedback and I hope you continue to listen. If I could just ask for a quick favor, if you like the show please go rate and review it on iTunes. It really helps other listeners find...2017-04-191h 08The Next Four YearsEp 10: Getting Married Young -- Kelsey and Ryan Cardenas on Finding Your Perfect MatchHello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to another episode of the Next Four Years podcast. I apologize for missing an episode last week but I have a few recorded so shouldn't be missing any time soon.
This is my first time interviewing two guests, Kelsey and Ryan Cardenas! It is also my first time having anybody married on this podcast. Kelsey and Ryan just married three weeks ago at the age of 23. The newly-weds discuss expectations from society and how to find your perfect match.
If you could do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes. It...2017-04-061h 05The Next Four YearsEp 9: Alec Mishra -- Keeping Connections and Using Them as Career ResourcesHello ladies and gentlemen and welcome back to another episode of the Next Four Years podcast. My name is Connor Paden and I'll be your host. This week we are back to our normal format with an interview with an old friend of mine Alec Mishra. Alec played soccer in college so we talk about what that is like. He is really a master of keeping connections and using them as resources throughout your career so I think you'll get a lot out of this episode.
As always I would love to hear from you! Please like, rate and...2017-03-2239 minThe Next Four YearsEp 8: Solo Round! -- How to Find the Right Path in a Young CareerWelcome to a special episode of The Next Four Years. This episode is special because I don't have a guest with me today. Every few weeks I'm going to try to do these shorter solo episodes to recap what we have discussed in previous episodes. This also a chance for me to share my own opinion on some of the topics that I wasn't able to do with the guests in order to save time.
Today I will be discussing "How to Find the Right Path in a Young Career"
Please take the time to like and review the...2017-03-1514 minThe Next Four YearsEp 7: Making it in Hollywood -- Claire Adams on Priorities in your Career and LIfeHello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Next Four Years, your playbook to life after college. My name is Connor Paden and I'll be your host.
This is a special episode for me because I'm interviewing one of my childhood best friends Claire Adams. Claire and I went to middle school and high school together before she went on to attend USC in Los Angeles to study theater. She is now an actress and has already an impressive resume working in Hollywood. In this episode we cover what that lifestyle is like, how to prioritize your life...2017-03-081h 32The Next Four YearsEp 6: Bailey McNeal, Leadership, Fear of the Unknown, and (Not Setting) Long-Term GoalsHello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Next Four Years, the show about surviving the young adult life.
My guest on today's episode is my good friend Bailey McNeal, a project manager for the healthcare company Epic. Bailey has bounced around so far in her life, growing up in Colorado, going to college in Texas, and now living in Madison, Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss Leadership, the fear of the unknown, and why she doesn't make long-term goals. I hope you enjoy.
If you enjoy this podcast, I would really appreciate a favor. Please leave a 5...2017-02-2855 minThe Next Four YearsEp 5: Benjamin Yoder, Career Sacrifices, Mobility, and Big Life DecisionsHello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Next Four Years, the show about surviving the young adult life.
My guest today is an old college friend of mine, Benjamin Yoder. Benjamin and I actually co-hosted a radio show together a few years ago before becoming roommates in Dallas for a year. In this episode we discuss career sacrifices, mobility, and how he goes about making big life decisions. I hope you enjoy.
If I could ask for you to leave a 5-star review on iTunes. It will really help people find the show and then we can...2017-02-211h 18The Next Four YearsEp 4: From A California Dairy Farm To The Big Apple -- Brelle De GrootHello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to another episode of The Next Four Years, the show about surviving the young adult life. My guest today is my good friend Brelle De Groot. Brelle graduated from TCU in 2014 but she is not originally from Texas. She grew up on a dairy farm in central California and now lives in New York City. We cover what it is like to live in the Big Apple, how to find your edge, and the importance of asking for career help. I hope you enjoy.2017-02-141h 02The Next Four YearsEp 3: Preston Walker, Television Writing, OCD, and Paying Your DuesHello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Next Four Years, the show about surviving the young adult life. My name is Connor Paden and I'll be your host. This show features in-depth interviews and conversations with friends, co-works and other young adults regarding life post-college. Hopefully you'll laugh, hopefully you'll cry, but most of all hopefully you will learn something and be able to apply it to your own life.
This is a special episode as my guest today was one of my childhood best friends, Preston Walker. Preston is a graduate from USC and an aspiring...2017-02-071h 25The Next Four YearsEp 2: Jeffrey Chatman (Part 2), Training Police Dogs, Making Future Goals, and DatingHello everyone and welcome to the Next Four Years Podcast, the show about surviving life post-college! My name is Connor Paden and I'll be your host.
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Jeffrey Chatman. If you haven't heart Part 1, go back and listen to that, I think you'll really like it. In this episode, Jeffrey and I discuss his current work situation, how he views future goals, and his thoughts on dating after college. I hope you enjoy.2017-01-3040 min
The Next Four YearsEp 1: Jeffrey Chatman (Part 1), New Cities, Changing Careers, and Finding CommunitiesHello everyone and welcome to the Next Four Years Podcast! My name is Connor Paden and I"ll be your host. this show will feature in-depth interviews and conversations with friends, co-works and other young adults regarding life post-college. It is designed to give insight into the lives of the young adults I interview so you might see their tips and secrets on surviving in the real world. Hopefully you'll laugh, hopefully you'll cry, but most of all hopefully you'll learn something and be able to apply it to your own life. My first guest is a good college buddy...2017-01-2550 min