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Job Shadow with Jodie BoggessWhitney Douglas-Fashion StrategistFashion strategist and owner of Wardrobe with Whitney, Whitney Douglas, shares strategies to build and style a successful business professional wardrobe. Some of the key tips she shares:The foundation essentials for a business professional wardrobeKnowing and dressing your body shapeThe importance of finding and using a good tailor How to strategize a budget for accumulating pieces Whitney keeps it simple and makes it fun. This is another grab a notebook and take notes sort of listen. Find Whitney at:InstagramWebsiteBook that had the biggest impact on her:Becoming by Michel...2023-05-1545 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessDr. Diana Wheatley-Hagemann School Social WorkerI’d like to introduce you to this episode’s guest, Dr. Diana Wheatley Hagemann- school social worker for New Haven Community Schools in Michigan. She is the epitome of a very wise servant hearted leader. For students interested in the human services field, Diana shares:her education path, which includes a very timely PhD. her career path leading up to this current role that she has held for over 20 yearsher whyabout the role of a social worker versus school counselorthe top 10 skills she thinks lend strongest to this rolethe importance of having an unstoppable zest for learningFor th...2023-05-0251 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessRoger Battistoni Professional PilotEven the sky is not the limit in this conversation. Join me in my conversation with professional pilot, Roger Battistoni. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Roger discusses all aspects of a career as a professional aviator. He shares the upsides and the downsides so that you are equipped with questions to ask and points to ponder when considering this career. His words of wisdom about perseverance and working hard are encouraging and inspiring. So as a pilot would say “sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.” I would love to hear your feedback. One of the best ways...2023-04-1747 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessDr. Jennifer Crawford- Lecturer of Chemistry at Mercer UniversityDid you know that MyPlan.com ranks being a professor as one of the most satisfying jobs? I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to Dr. Jennifer Crawford lecturer of Chemistry at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Her love for chemistry and desire to help her students grow fuels her drive to teach first year college students. It was so fun to speak with her and I think we covered almost every topic ranging from a day in her life as a lecturer, her degree path, her doctoral program experience, her career path to even talking about tec...2023-03-1342 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessWill Davies Client Success LeaderIn this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Will Davies, a Client Success Leader at Wildsparq. For those who like to meet new people, build new relationships, and are driven to help others succeed this could be a great path AND it's a fast growing field.Will gives great insight to what a day in the life for him looks like. He shares how his faith led him here and his three greatest recommendations are: Find what you enjoyFirst job will not be your forever jobAsk yourself in every opportunity “what can I learn?”If yo...2023-02-2843 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessRushawnda Olden: 4- H Pinckey Leadership Director Clemson University Cooperative ExtensionIt is my pleasure to introduce you to Rushawnda Olden, the 4-H Pinckney Leadership Director through Clemson University’s cooperative extension. She has a big heart for serving youth and has made a tremendous impact on helping them grow leadership skills. Get ready to be blessed with her wisdom as she shares what I consider to be a helpful roadmap to leading oneself and fostering aspirations. I especially loved our conversation about the importance of having a mentor. Grab a notepad and pen. I think you will want to take notes. To quote he...2023-02-1050 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessMeg Novacek-Growing a Successful Career Part 2 & 3Welcome back to my continued discussion with Meg Novacek. In this episode we delve into a discussion about leadership, communication, integrity, humility and much more. Throughout her career Meg nurtured and applied these traits as she progressed in her roles. I am so grateful for all the nuggets of wisdom she shared. May they resonate with you and guide you to growing a successful career. I would love to hear your feedback. One of the best ways is to subscribe and leave a review. Subscribing makes sure that the new episodes are automatically downloaded, which helps my downlo...2023-02-0134 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessMeg Novacek- Growing a Successful Career Part 1 I recently sat down and spoke with Meg Novacek, a former senior leader for FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, now known as Stellantis), about growing a successful career. Our conversation was so good that I split into into three episodes. In this episode she shares about her education and fast paced career progression. You will hear her refer to milestones in her career as “drinking from a fire hose”. Despite the intensity and unchartered territories, she embraced new roles and responsibilities with an open state of mind and confidence. Looking to learn how to grow a successful...2023-01-2621 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessMcKenna Merten- A Physician AssistantIn this episode I speak with McKenna Merten, a practicing PA, a new mom, and the wife of Luke Merten who was a guest on my most recent podcast release. As a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, McKenna now works in a primary care clinic. She shares such helpful insight into her current role and gives a glimpse into her previous role working in a spinal surgery clinic.The PA field is a very popular desire for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. For those interested in this field, I thi...2023-01-1930 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessLuke Merten- Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist In today’s episode I speak with Luke Merten, a graduate of University of Houston College of Pharmacy. After completing his critical care residency at Baylor St. Lukes, he now practices as a board certified critical care pharmacist. I didn’t realize there was this type of specialty and learned that there are many more specialty paths for pharmacists. It was a very enlightening conversation and I especially appreciated how he keeps up with the latest trends in pharmaceuticals. Pharmacy Specialties- Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesI would love to hear your feedback. One of the best ways is to...2023-01-1729 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessVivianna Chang-Becoming a Physical TherapistI’d like to introduce you to Vivianna Chang- a student at Medical College of Georgia studying to get her doctorate in physical therapy.I have been blessed to know Vivi for many years and can’t think of a better profession for her. Listen in as Vivi shares about her journey so far; her undergrad, the application process, and insight into her first year. I encourage students interested in serving others through medicine to consider this field. I think you’ll find that Vivi gives a great glimpse to life as a PT student.I wou...2023-01-1040 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessBecoming a Physician Assistant with Emily LeFevreI reached out to Emily LeFevre, a first year student in Michigan State University’s PA program, to get the scoop about her experience and what a day in the life looks like as a PA student.Emily shares honest and real feedback that I think will be very beneficial to someone interested in pursuing this path.I would love to hear your feedback. One of the best ways is to subscribe and leave a review. Subscribing makes sure that the new episodes are automatically downloaded, which helps my download stats and ensures you don’t mi...2022-12-1929 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessBecoming a Veterinarian with Alaina AbleidingerAspiring to become a veterinarian? Join me in welcoming Alaina Ableidinger to my podcast and listen as she shares her experience as a doctor of veterinary medicine student at Michigan State University. After hearing about her background, experiences and hobbies, you too will see how being a veterinarian is such a perfect fit for her.She provides great insight to her schedule, her studies, and how she practices self care through out it all.Her favorite book/author:James Herriot seriesI would love to hear your feedback. One of the...2022-12-1435 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessMath with Maddy BoggessIt’s my 10th episode! As an extra special way to celebrate this milestone it was only fitting that I interview my oldest daughter Maddy. After all, my first episode, another milestone, was with my husband and her father Michael. Learn what Maddy did with her love for math and why she chose to major in mathematics at Michigan State University. For those who aren’t sure what they want to do in their life, be inspired by Maddy’s story about pursuing what you love, learn as you go and know the rest will work itsel...2022-12-0723 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessBecoming an Orthopedic Surgeon with Dr. BurtonI had the pleasure of catching up with Dr. Blaire Burton who is in the process of completing her orthopedic surgical residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Truly, this is a must listen for someone considering a career as a physician or surgeon. Wondering what medical school and residency life looks like? She shares great insight into her path from her beginning as an undergraduate at UGA to her medical school experience at Medical College of Georgia, and her current role as a resident physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I would love...2022-12-0237 min
Courage Becomes HerNavigating Starting a Business, Life as an Empty Nester, Loneliness, and Living in a New Community with Career Readiness Coach – Jodie BoggessJodie Boggess is passionate about helping young people discover their God-given purpose and calling by giving them permission to dream and nurturing a spirit of curiosity. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jodie vulnerably shares how she is navigating a season of new beginnings, change, and transition following a season of loss and grief. Allow yourself to discover the purpose that is planted in your heart Ask yourself what you are called to do Have a spirit of curiosity Give yourself permission to dream and to talk about your dreams Know that you will probably change your...2022-10-2540 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessTaylor Snow InterviewWondering what a career in civil engineer might be like? Btw hot field right now! Even if you don’t have aspirations to be a civil engineer, I think you will gain great insight for your own career readiness preparation. In this episode, I had the awesome opportunity to speak with Taylor Snow, a Civil Engineering graduate of Michigan State University. Yes, he shares about his career, but even more importantly he shares the type of skills and character traits that he feels best foster success-leadership, communication, being coachable, and having a desire to plant roots and grow...2022-09-1426 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessBrooke Snow Global Head of Sales for ConfiguraWith a degree in Interior Design from Michigan State University, Brooke shares about the stepping stones to a job she loves so much as Global Head of Sales for Configura.As a first time college student in her family, listen as she talks about the why behind her decisions, the importance of perseverance, and being open to trying new things. You’ll also hear how her path was not a straight path after graduating. Rather a path filled with slight detours consisting of moves, job changes, and becoming a parent. Yet all of those detours broug...2022-09-0235 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessLinda Najim-Insights into a Career in Management ConsultingLinda Najim, a retired management consultant partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), shares insight into the management consulting field, and as a bonus, she shares some very valuable tips to prepare for a career in the field. If you're exploring career options that involve implementing solutions and strategies, analytical thinking, teamwork, and fostering a culture of success, a management consulting career might be worth looking into. Grab a notebook and be prepared to take notes. Her tips are too valuable to not write down!I would love to hear your feedback. One of the best ways is to subscribe and...2022-08-0826 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessMikayla Frick and Her Frick'n Good CookiesI had so much fun talking with Mikayla Frick, Founder and CEO of Frick'n Good Cookies. This 25 year old is a rising star in Detroit, Michigan with her amazing cookies. Let me tell you what...they are frick'n good. Within two years, she has grown her business from selling on Facebook to selling in major retailers across the state. In addition, these cookies will be sold at all concession stands during University of Michigan football home games. Her business acumen and cookies have earned her companyThe Rookie of the Year Award at Eastern Ma...2022-08-0144 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessAnna Huff-All Detours Lead to NowYesterday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Anna Huff-Grants Program Manager for the Metropolitan Arts Council here in Greenville, SC. Anna graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art, also know as MICA in 2018-one of the most highly acclaimed art schools in the nation. Yes, she is that talented. In our conversation, she shares her lesson in learning that her identity is more than her art. I enjoyed her perspective and think you will too.She also talks about her journey after graduating. Like many of you, she was filled with uncertainty about what...2022-07-2543 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessSupply Chain Management-A career path filled with a variety of opportunitiesDo you any of these statements describe you? Efficient is your middle name Like nothing better than a good process Analyzing data is a favorite past time Wonder what kind of adventure your recent package went on to arrive at your door? Desire an array of opportunities in your career?If so, then a career in supply chain management might be a path to investigate. Listen in as Scott Robinson, Senior Director of Operations with GXO Logistics, talks about his path and shares insight about desired skills and educational degrees that align well with this career. Make sure to...2022-07-1139 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessBeing Bold with Michael BoggessIn today's conversation, Michael Boggess, a senior executive for an electronic transit company, shares his wisdom drawn from years of hiring and leading winning teams. We learn about the importance of being bold and persevering while preparing for and beginning a career. He shares insights on when to pursue a graduate degree, how to share your story in an interview, what he looks for in a resume, and how to channel your quiet self into being verbally fearless. All great strategies to help you become career ready.I would love to hear your feedback. One of the best...2022-06-2321 minJob Shadow with Jodie BoggessIntroductionHi, welcome to the Job Shadow with Jodie Boggess podcast. I am career readiness and leadership development coach for college students and new grads. In addition, I have recently published a career reference guide called Hired Happens!: Career Readiness Workshop to Build Your Career. It’s a resume writing, interview prep, and networking workshop all in one book. Speaking of networking…have you ever shadowed someone in their job or conducted an informational interview about their job? I think it’s really interesting and find that it’s such a great way to explore career paths. If you...2022-06-1001 min