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homeroom063 – S2 E27 – Identity, cultural acceptance, and the creativity needed for growth and expansionhomeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation.
In this season 2 finale, two of my good friends (who I co-host another podcast with, called Your Asian Besties) interview me about my education journey. Maryn and I attended elementary school together, and Lia was Maryn’s college roommate. They ask me about my earliest memories of being a student, how I navigated between my Korean and American identities, and the worldview my mother helped me form as a creative person. We also discuss th...2024-09-1459 minhomeroom039 – S2 E3 – Creative confidence, intuition, and the courage to change your mindhomeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation.
In this episode, I speak with Lia—a web designer, community builder, mom, and content creator—about the various events in her life that catalyzed a career shift from psychology to design. We talk about her earliest memories of various adult figures preventing her from pursuing her creativity, and what she thinks we need to do differently about how we educate our children, both at home and in schools. She also shares a brilliant nego...2024-03-2953 min
Franklin University Alumni PodcastFuture-Ready Workforce With Microcredentials & CertificatesIn this podcast we sit with Dr. Johnathan McCombs about microcredentials and certificates. This is a hot topic in the world of both education and business. Dr. McCombs discusses how these can align with your career aspirations to create a portfolio of in-demand skills that differentiates you to employers. You can learn more about The FranklinWorks Marketplace which offers an ever-expanding catalog of learning options of in-demand subject areas that provide a one-stop-shop for Franklin University courses and certificates, as well as access to programs from other industry-leading education providers like Coursera, Stride, PathStream, and more - at...2023-05-0326 min
Know What You See with Brian LoweryLearning What’s NextToday, it's still a fact that many employers require job applicants to have a traditional four year degree, and that finding work is often a combination of academic achievement, internships, and networking. But this isn’t the only formula for making a successful living. How can we change these mindsets to allow more workers to build satisfying careers and create a more diverse labor market?
There are always opportunities to grow and opportunities to advance. Learning the necessary skills and finding the best place to apply them is the trick. In this episode, Brian Lowery talks first to...2022-12-1431 min
Higher Ed ReWiredRedefining the Value of The College DegreeAbout This Episode:For colleges and universities, the “great resignation” might be an opportunity to reach working adults looking to upskill for a new job. They could transform the college experience from a four year academic experience... to a lifelong learning experience.So how are colleges adapting to stay competitive? And will these demands change the face of college as we know it?Higher Ed Rewired spoke with Paul Fain, author of The Job newsletter at Inside Higher Ed, Julie Newman-Biggers, director of career development at Clemson University, Allison Salisbury, senior vice president at Gu...2022-01-0123 min
The Pathstream Podcast#16 — Anthony Jones and Sade Babatunde: Reflections on the Pathstream PodcastTony and Sade take a moment to reflect on what they've learned from their experience on the Pathstream Podcast.2021-09-1435 minThe Pathstream Podcast#15 — Sara Toguchi, How to be an effective teacher and coachIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Sara Toguchi — the Director of School Support at New Visions for Public Schools — talks about her experience supporting students, coaches, and school principals. Sara goes into depth about best practices for teachers and coaches. 2021-08-3148 min
Lead Time ChatsJack Danger on Technical DebtIn Season 2, Episode 10 of Lead Time Chats, Jean Hsu, VP of Engineering at Range, chats with Jack Danger, VP of Engineering at Pathstream, about technical debt — when to take it on, when and how to pay it down, and how to think about it.Jack and Jean discuss:How to think about technical debt as you might think about financial debt - when do you take it on, and when do you pay it down?Why you don't actually want your startup's codebase to have no technical debtHow to strategically take on technical debt so that yo...2021-08-1829 minThe Pathstream Podcast#14 — Henger Ydrogo, Tableau Data Analytics Certificate AlumniIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Henger Ydrogo — a recent graduate of the Tableau Data Analytics Certificate program — talks about his experience as a Pathstream student. Henger also explains what it's like to successfully navigate a career transition, and the type of mindset he cultivated in order to be successful.2021-08-1725 minThe Pathstream Podcast#13— Itai Joseph, Starting your own business after completing a Pathstream CertificateIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Itai Joseph talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a business. Itai is the founder of Fondu, a digital creative agency focused on brand storytelling through high end video content work. He is also a Pathstream alumni, and recently completed the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate.2021-07-2739 minThe Pathstream Podcast#12 — Cassie Taylor: Applying behavioral science to increase student access, persistence, and successIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Cassie Taylor — a vice president at Ideas42 — talks about her work applying and scaling behavioral science research to increase student success in postsecondary education.2021-07-1333 minThe Pathstream Podcast#11 – Johnson Fung, VP of Design and Product Innovation: Practicing empathy and inclusivity in EdTechIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Johnson Fung — the VP of Design and Product Innovation at Pathstream — talks about his philosophy of education, and his personal journey to EdTech. Johnson also explains why it’s important to empower a learner to become the protagonist of their educational journey, and he shares what it looks like to put empathy and inclusivity at the forefront of the product design process.2021-06-291h 18The Pathstream Podcast#10 — Angela Mason, Pathstream Alumni: Strategies for Navigating the Job SearchIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, we interview one of our all-star graduates, Angela Mason. Angela talks about her experience as a Pathstream student, she goes into depth about how she was able to successfully navigate the job search after graduation, and she offers some advice to other people who are currently looking for new roles.2021-06-1534 minThe Pathstream Podcast#9 — Amy Ahearn, Head of Career Services: Employment trends and opportunities for EdTech studentsIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Amy Ahearn — the Head of Career Services at Pathstream — talks about her passion for education and what drew her to a career in EdTech. Amy also describes what Career Services entails at Pathstream, and shares some of the most impactful moments she’s experienced with students.2021-06-0134 minThe Pathstream Podcast#8 — Autumn Luke, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student successIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Autumn Luke — an amazing alumna from the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Autumn tells us how she has applied what she learned at Pathstream to her own media company, Autumedia (https://www.autumedia.com/), and she offers some advice to other students who might be encountering obstacles in their online learning.2021-05-1838 minThe Pathstream Podcast#7 — Lauren Pizer, VP of Learning Design: Design thinking in EdTech and beyondIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Lauren Pizer — the VP of Learning Experience Design at Pathstream — talks about her role at the company and what led her to work in EdTech. Lauren also talks about her philosophy of education, which serves as the backbone for all Pathstream courses, and explains the concept of “backwards design” and how it applies to online learning.2021-05-0425 minThe Pathstream Podcast#6 — Kyndall Bennett, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student successIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Kyndall Bennett — a recent graduate of the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate program — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Kyndall explains how she has applied what she learned at Pathstream to her blog and community, Kyrabe Stories. She also talks about her experience being featured in the Wall Street Journal, and explains how her service in the military helped her develop the mindset of a lifelong learner.2021-04-2050 minThe Pathstream Podcast#5 — Jihan Quail, VP of Business Development: Personal transformation happens one step at a timeIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Jihan Quail — the VP of Business Development at Pathstream — talks about her role at the company and what led her to work in EdTech. Jihan also talks about her habits for success, and opens up about what it takes to grow and experience positive transformation after going through a particularly difficult situation.2021-04-0643 minThe Pathstream Podcast#4 — Zack Avshalomov, Head of Product, ReUp Education: Being a good coach in EdTechIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Zack Avshalomov, the Head of Product at ReUp Education (https://reupeducation.com/), talks about the work ReUp is doing to find, engage, and empower the millions of Americans who leave school without a degree to return and graduate. Zack talks about the reasons why students leave school in the first place, strategies for helping them reengage, and he explains what it means to be a good coach in the world of education and beyond.2021-03-2344 minThe Pathstream Podcast#3 — Samad Hinton, Pathstream Client Success Manager: Taking a community centered approach to EdTechIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Samad Hinton — the Client Success Manager at Pathstream — talks about what inspires him the most about working in education. Samad also explains the importance of taking a community focused approach to online learning, and how this type of approach can open up massive opportunities for both students and EdTech providers.2021-03-0946 minThe Pathstream Podcast#2 — Amy Ramnath, Salesforce Certificate Graduate: Strategies for student successIn this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Amy Ramnath — a recent graduate of the Salesforce Administrator Career Certificate program — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Amy also explains her strategies for success in online learning, and how she plans on using her new digital skills in her career moving forward. Watch the interview here.2021-02-2330 minThe Pathstream Podcast#1 — Eleanor Cooper, Pathstream CEO: Unlocking human potential with EdTechIn the debut episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Eleanor Cooper — CEO and Co-founder of Pathstream — tells the story of what inspired her to start the company. Eleanor also explains why she’s so passionate about online learning, and what excites her the most about the future for Pathstream students.2021-02-0922 minThe Pathstream PodcastThe Pathstream Podcast TrailerWelcome to the Pathstream Podcast!At Pathstream, our mission is to prepare students of all ages for high demand, digital skills careers. And in this podcast, we talk to real world professionals who are working in those high demand jobs right now to learn about how they got started. We also talk to students who have successfully gone through our programs, we learn more about the humans behind Pathstream, and we chat with other leaders in online learning and the future of work to see where this industry is headed.Come check us out if...2021-02-0200 min