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Career SpotlightEpisode 30: Becoming The Founder of BNIThrough 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 successes the BNI community brought into his life. Growing BNI over 30 years, his efforts now influence business communities around the world in 76 countries! In practical numbers, BNI has generated 15.1 million referrals resulting in more than $23.3 billion dollars’ worth of business for its members....2024-01-2256 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 29: From Rock Band to Business Consulting EntrepreneurVance 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 business and reach their dreams. With Deliver Service Now, Vance breaks down steps that guide each business to connect and stand out to their ideal customers. To Vance, a mission statement isn’t something to be ignored or forgotten, but instead a banner to mo...2023-11-2746 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 28: Ask The LandlordAlbert 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, Ask The Landlord, to help bridge the gap that often pits tenants against landlords. With over 20 years of experience as a landlord, he has seen a lot of different experiences. With his passion for problem solving, he has a lot of wisdom t...2023-06-2746 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 27: Becoming a Transformational Life CoachLena 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 journey until she had about a decade of experience as a Financial Advisor. What we learn in this episode is how her love of helping people achieve their goals led her to discovering her true passion and path as a transformational life co...2023-06-1246 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 26: An Artist’s JourneyAndy 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 working and back to school. Finally, finding his way at Fairhaven College learning from poet and artist, Robert Sund (and many others), and finishing with a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science at Bastyr University. While he does not directly use that...2023-05-3051 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 25: From Astrophysicist To Career CoachMark 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 might seem lightyears away from coaching careers, his experience navigating his own career path means he has both compassion and practice. As he shares the journey with Holli and Casey, you’ll hear just how much his curiosity and lifelong learning has sup...2023-05-0848 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 24: Social Worker Becomes CEO for Cultural ChangeMargie 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 in the corporate world, her vision for changing culture took shape during a tragic experience for her family. The kind that makes you question answering all those emails or attending another meeting. Our conversation about her career path shares her j...2023-04-2456 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 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. And Holli reflects on how it seems to be getting started naturally. Listen on to see how their intentions and hopes grow through Season Two! Show Notes: You find the Career Spotlight Podcast online through the website.2023-04-1012 min
Career SpotlightSeattle Bus Driver By Night Fuels Creative By DayNathan 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 community-building work has been showcased on TED, NPR, The Seattle Times, KING5 and more, landing him a spot on Seattle Magazine’s 2018 list of the 35 Most Influential People in Seattle, and Seattle Met’s 2021 Power Players list. A Korean-American born in South C...2023-01-2354 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 21: Financial Professional Becomes Social Media InfluencerWe were both educated and inspired by Eric’s story of how he became a TikTok® influencer - his content helps folks reach for what’s next in their careers, work teams, and life. This arose from his experiences as a speaker, best selling author, and commitment to invest in his own learning. It is also his commitment to lean into his creativity combined with past career lessons that have helped him achieve this success. By day, Eric is an equity partner at a financial services firm with more than 60,000 clients. But behind the suit, in his other...2023-01-1657 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 20: Discovering Life Coaching After DivorceJeremy Stegall's lifelong curiosity about why we do what we do led him to Iowa State University in 2004, where he earned his B.A. degree in Psychology. But he didn’t go into that career path directly. In this episode, we explore his journey to becoming a life coach and author with Where the Change Happens Coaching. We hear the ways his life has helped him grow into the type of coach he wanted to become. And how he leaned into his passion for writing through his blog, Where the Change Happens. That resulted in him publishing a bo...2023-01-0940 min
Career SpotlightThe Engineer Becomes An AcupuncturistNancy’s first interest for her career path was woodworking. With talents in science and math, she was encouraged to attend college instead. But, her first interest in Environmental Science was not a viable career path. At least, that’s what she was told at the time. She found herself as a Civil Engineer working for the City of Seattle. But then an opportunity for lunch-time education sparked her interest in a very different direction. She followed her curiosity and switched career paths. Turns out her family has a long line of small businesses, from her Grandparents to h...2023-01-0236 min
Career SpotlightFrom Marketing to Heart Centered CoachingWith a background in theater and as a voice actor, Erin MacCoy found herself a career in Marketing. After helping to support businesses, educational institutions and non-profit organizations, she found herself discovering her path to heart-centered coaching! Today she is a Spiritual Intuitive Life and Business Coach, and focuses on supporting busy women who want to align with their passion and values. Specifically, women who want to align their work and business with their values and intuition along with the rest of their life. She helps them lean into and discover their unique gifts. We e...2022-12-1245 min
Career SpotlightBuilding Your Style, Your StoryMaggie Greene launched her business amid the first part of the Global Pandemic upheaval. We were so impressed by her swift change from fully employed to full time solopreneur as Chief Everything Officer of Maggie Greene Style. Following her heart and personal ethics informed how she designed her personal styling business. She earnestly shares about her journey, and how this is her life’s path, what she was called to do in life. Her passion comes through as she shares with us how she built her business and what sets her apart from what we typically expect fro...2022-11-2846 min
Career SpotlightDiscovering Anything Is PossibleGrowing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kamila Kennedy learned to work and make money at an early age. She shares how that background and culture motivated her through all the life transitions she’s gone through. Coming to Seattle, learning English, going to schoool, working and discovering a new career path, then another, she’s accomplished all of these things while also becoming a wife and mother. Kamila shares with us some of the lessons from each stop along the way and how being a mother prepared her the most for becoming a real estate professional. All...2022-10-3147 min
Career SpotlightAdventure Guide Becomes Home InspectorBrent LaDoux has had many adventures as an outdoor guide leading groups up mountains here in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. From an unexpected shift in the company he worked for, Brent embarked on a new adventure to find a career path that supported his desire to spend more with his family and in his community. Join us as we learn more about him growing up in the Pacific Northwest, and the many opportunities to teach or support others in their adventures. With the encouragement from a friend, and support from his wife and family, he found...2022-10-1730 min
Career SpotlightFrom Football to CEORon Macklin’s inclination to leadership grew alongside his career opportunities. Casey and Holli explore his journey from playing football in High School, and how it influenced his leadership style. His story of discovery is intertwined with becoming a husband, father, coach and successful CEO. Along the way, he saw that connection with people was key. He makes it clear how the successes aren’t his own, but rather becoming a leader who provides space for others to succeed. He has developed a method to empower others through the Macklin Method. You can learn more from Ron as h...2022-09-1955 min
Career SpotlightLifelong Student Starts Podcast Business!Shannon Perry is a lifelong student who finds herself getting antsy if she’s not learning something new. She launched Audiotocracy just over a year ago, and is the foundation of this very podcast. Holli and Casey worked with her and her team to start it. A full podcast production business, she offers an array of support for anyone looking to start. A family lineage that includes many generations of teachers and having a family culture of higher education, Shannon is a natural teacher as well. In this special episode, they explore the experience, and lessons along th...2022-09-0553 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 12: Guest Interviews Casey and HolliThis special episode of the Career Spotlight Podcast finds Casey and Holli in the hot seat as their daughter, Iris, hosts as guest interviewer! She asks some really thoughtful questions that sparks reflection and inspires intention as they move forward. From a desire to include a broader variety of guests to how the process of running a podcast goes, this unscripted interview is an opportunity to share more about the experience for Holli and Casey. There are lessons shared, and vision spoken for where they plan to grow. It’s a fun, honest interview to mark the hal...2022-08-2219 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 11: Building A Bookkeeping Business!Oghale Agbro’s story is inspiring from her early desire to work to discovering her drive to start AOA Bookkeeping. This episode is extra special because it launches on her business 6th year anniversary! While a close loss convinced Oghale to leave her job at a large company where her effort and hard work weren’t fully supported, she didn’t discover her business focus right away. As a Nigerian-American woman, she first wanted to honor her mother’s work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Her experience and desire to be authentic inspired her to focus on bookkeep...2022-08-0839 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 10: From Burgers to Business Owner!When Bill Ibsen first started working at 14-years-old, he found it gratifying to show his family he was really a good worker. He’s worked off and on for years supporting his Grandfather and Father’s Business, the Ibsen Company. Started as a fun way to enjoy watersports with skis, the company grew into serving the more practical side of water sports, boats! With the Norscot Shaft seal being their unique product. Bill shares his journey with us from various roles in customer services and purchasing, and then choosing to take on the family business. And, yes, he ev...2022-07-2554 min
Career SpotlightEpisode 9: Helping You Go Boldly ForwardZovig Garboushian grew up in her family’s business filing actual paperwork into real paper files. The kind that were stored in filing cabinets. Living with business owner parents in a strong community, she discovered her knack for learning how people change, grow and thrive by first pursuing a Psychology Degree. From California to New York where she worked in advertising, back to Seattle where she really leaned into her unique talents and skills, you’ll hear how she found her passion for helping women go after what they want boldly and unapologetically! Now, as a publi...2022-07-1143 min
Career SpotlightGetting Rich SlowlyCindy Smith was an American Military brat who was sure she’d settle down in one spot, and never enter the life she grew up within as a generational military kid. A continent between her and her family later, and she found her people back in the Army! Thanks to that draw, she met her battle buddy for life, Len. Together they served in the Army until she decided to focus on a new path and explore Real Estate. In our candid conversation, they share how Len’s been her most challenging client and biggest supporter. And, we e...2022-06-271h 01
Career SpotlightCreating A Good Place To WorkJosh Huisenga has been drawing for longer than he can remember. His path to founding Chalkbox Creative wasn’t a linear path, but rather a series of life lessons. He shares his journey from starting out as a Chemical Engineering Major at Montana State University to Art and Design. That big shift in college found him aligning with his talent that flows naturally. From a kid with sketch books to experience in a print shop, his background provided a foundation to start his own business. His openness to learn and explore other possibilities helped him bui...2022-06-0637 min
Career SpotlightFrom Dream to Dream BusinessGirls on the Go! Elise Kloter and Jane Howard titled their business appropriately, not just because they cater to women who want to travel, but also because they are themselves constantly moving forward! From tobacco fields and helping kids be creative to helping women experience exotic foreign travel, their journeys in their careers are as fascinating as the places they and their clients go. For some people, their dream career is obvious at an early age. Others stumble into it. For Jane and Elise, there was a lot of learning that led them to where...2022-05-2340 min
Career SpotlightThe Artist Becomes Data Asset ManagerLupe Carlos III began his artist career at a very young age, bringing light to a community that needed something to celebrate and lift up. But his early success as an artist was dramatically shattered when a sudden health crisis meant he could no longer paint. He pivoted and found motivation as a new father, eventually finding his path into a career as a Data Asset Manager. He also pivoted as an artist, finding inspiration and creative outlet through the medium of photography. With humor and honesty, Lupe Carlos III shares his journey. His insights and life e...2022-05-0957 min
Career SpotlightFrom Fueling to HealingWendy Sloneker doesn’t know how many career pivots she’s made, but it’s dozens. From her first job fueling planes to establishing herself in the arts, she’s navigated countless successes and faceplants while imagining and re-imagining her work and herself. At age 39, Wendy made an important realization: she wanted to be her own boss. And after a frightening personal experience, she knew she wanted to work with people going through grief. Today, Wendy is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist® & Coach, and host of the Heart Healing from Loss podcast. In this episode, we go deep...2022-04-2545 min
Career SpotlightA Hair Stylist’s JourneyFrom the kindergarten classroom (their kids', not their own) to Holli sitting in Karie's chair for a fresh look, Holli and Karie have chatted about their career journeys many times. Plus, Karie has shared much of her working life through her own podcast, Hair Talk. Karie Koltz has been a hairdresser for more than 30 years. Located in Seattle for most of those years, she has clients who have come to see her every month for a couple of decades and more. She's worked in many different salons and has amazing stories to share. Now Karie an...2022-04-1127 min
Career SpotlightPartners in Business — and in LifeCould you be in business with your life partner? It has its own challenges, for sure, but it also comes with many rewards, like growing together, lending your strengths and filling each others’ skill gaps, understanding your partner’s work schedules (because it’s yours too!), and so on. Emily Austin and Eric Martin are partners in their successful real estate business and partners in their successful life! Though neither of them started out with an eye to real estate, they came to it organically and with a real understanding and appreciation of the skills they’d...2022-03-2839 min
Career SpotlightIntroducing the Career Spotlight Podcast!Welcome to episode 1 of the Career Spotlight Podcast! Casey and Holli Margell met at a concert 17 years ago. They both loved music, owned the same business books, and were career focused. But their career paths have been very different. One of them has had a more linear trajectory, the other a more circuitous one. One had worked as a nanny, and one currently owns a business. Can you guess who is who? Two kids and many jobs later, the Margells have a lot of wisdom to share about the many different professional routes that are p...2022-03-1438 min
Career SpotlightIntroducing the Career Spotlight Podcast!We’re Holli and Casey Margell, and the Career Spotlight Podcast is an exploration of the broad spectrum of work that people do and also how they found their career. We’ve heard some really cool stories from people and love talking with others about their lives and experiences. Tune in for candid conversations with people who might have had one career their whole working lives ... and with people who followed less conventional routes. We’ll be here twice a month starting in March 2022. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode!2022-02-1401 min