Path Found

Send us Fan Mail What if the idea of a “dream school” is shaping college decisions in all the wrong ways? In this episode of Path Found, I sit down with New York Times' bestselling author and journalist Jeffrey Selingo to unpack how students and families navigate one of the most consequential and misunderstood decisions of their lives. Drawing from his books There Is Life After College , Who...

Send us Fan Mail Kayla Anderson’s story is anything but linear — and that’s the point. From dreaming of becoming a trauma surgeon, to exploring aerospace engineering, to diving into environmental justice, livestreaming, climate communication, and ultimately building her own media company, Kayla’s path is a masterclass in curiosity, reinvention, and choosing what truly fulfills you. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found, Monica speaks with Corinne Argano, Executive Director of Greenspace, about choosing fulfillment over certainty. The conversation traces her journey from veterinary ambitions to conservation leadership, highlighting mentorship, transferable skills, and the power of intentional living. 🎧 Listen to “ Path Found Podcast ” Real stories of pivots, side qu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , Monica sits down with Katie Drexhage, a senior environmental scientist whose career spans federal wildlife regulation, county public works, and California State Parks. Katie traces her path from a sheltered high school student fascinated by insects and biology to a leader managing conservation programs across 20,000 acres of coastline, forests, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Path Found, Monica speaks with Vikki Yaller Radow—a tech leader who built a career by jumping in, speaking up, and tearing down barriers long before diversity in tech was a conversation.  Raised by hardworking parents who never attended college, Vikki began her journey rolling out personal computers at Northrop Grumman. She learned to troubleshoot hardware, embraced e...

Send us Fan Mail Sierra Emrick’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, growth, and rediscovering what “success” really means. From studying marine biology to working in Sri Lanka and Panama, Sierra chased meaning across the world—only to realize her purpose was right where she started. Today, as Executive Director of the Central Coast State Parks Association, she shares how failure, sensitivi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , Monica talks with Sal Medina—an immigrant, former ESL student, educator, small business owner, and former mayor of Claremont, California. Sal shares candid stories from his childhood growing up poor in Azusa, wearing hand-me-down clothes, learning English as a second language, and navigating daily bullying at school. He describes his “day-to-day ori...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , I talk with Clay Sandidge, whose journey from sealing driveways in a Kentucky summer to leading major environmental projects at Arcadis is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of mentorship. Clay shares how one mentor’s simple driveway project set him on a new path — leading to his first company at sixteen, a college degree in geolo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , Monica talks with Renée Kavanagh, a licensed clinical social worker and leader in school-based mental health. From her early ambitions of becoming an ER doctor to her transformative years working in London hospitals, Renée’s path is anything but linear. She shares how her global experiences—from supporting mothers battling addiction to traveling the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , environmental scientist John Sayers shares how a winding journey — from sports and firefighting to running a struggling plant nursery — eventually led him to a career protecting California’s coastlines and ecosystems. John reflects on the challenges of starting over, the lessons learned from failure, and the power of networks and mentors in shaping...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone, I’m Monica Argandoña , and welcome back to Path Found. Today’s guest, Kristina Marler , shows us that sometimes the path forward starts with cleaning out more than a closet — it starts with clearing space for a new chapter. Kristina’s story begins with a dream of teaching, a homemade fortune cookie she once mailed to Martha Stewart, and a whirlwind career in New York’...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 5, " From Blueprints to Freedom: Blair Bush’s Road to Redefining Success. " After two decades as an architect and construction executive, Blair Bush walked away from the corner office — and into a 35-foot RV with his wife and two young sons. What began as a leap into the unknown became a journey toward balance, creativity, and rediscovering what really...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Path Found , “ Wolves, Wild Paths, and Finding Purpose — Taylor’s Journey to Yellowstone, ” Taylor shares her remarkable path from uncertain beginnings in small-town Ohio to becoming a biological science technician with the Yellowstone Wolf Project. Her story is one of courage, self-discovery, and persistence — from walking away from a toxic job to volunteering...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 3 " From Privilege to Purpose: A Journey of Service and Reinvention "! Michael Harley’s path was anything but straight. After early struggles in school and brushes with failure, he found discipline and transformation in the military—eventually serving as an Army Ranger in Iraq, where he was wounded in combat and earned a Purple Heart.  His story reflec...

Send us Fan Mail  In this inspiring episode of Path Found , "From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Coach Christian’s Journey", Coach Christian shares his journey from Navy service to federal probation, through personal struggles and hard resets, to ultimately discovering his passion for coaching and mentorship. His story is one of resilience, growth, and the power of seeking help when you...

Send us Fan Mail David Camarena’s career path has been anything but straight. After nearly ten years as a therapist, he hit burnout and made the bold decision to step away — not toward another office job, but into the uncertain world of content creation and music.  Today, he’s a thriving YouTuber @TodayIGrewUp , podcaster, and musician with millions of views and a loyal community.  In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Path Found - the podcast where winding, messy, and unexpected journeys turn into meaningful direction. Each episode brings you honest conversations with people who have taken non-linear paths—through career changes, setbacks, pivots, and moments of clarity—and found purpose along the way. Join us every Thursday, starting October 2, 2025 Follow now so you don’t miss any...