NBSCast

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy interview Lainey Miller, IT Scrum Master and Denise Pauls, IT Scrum Master about the ARG We Can (Women Engaged in Computing at Nelnet. Also during this episode we get career advice from CFO Erin Harms! You don't want to miss this exciting episode of NBSCast!

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Mark Johnson, Manager at Community Solar and Jillian Walker, Product Manager at Community Solar about Earthet! 

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy talk to Sarah Randall, In-App Help Administrator and gamer extraordinaire about her love for playing cozy-style video games! 

You're in for a treat - we've got some scary stories from our friends here at NBS to share with you! In this episode, host Rachel reads some new stories for this year, as well some of her favorites from previous years. Also, here's a link to the photo mentioned for Rich Huebner's story: https://www.dropbox.com/s/le9f7rz9ghhgrl1/cmcintoshphoto_carla_rich_0650.jpg?dl=0 

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Jess Motyl-Szary, Solution Consultant about Nelnet's DEI Hackathon, hosted in August! We do a deep dive into what a DEI Hackathon is, why it's important, and the ideas shared during this session. We also talk with Toni Monette, Training Facilitator and Jim Baker, Firstmark Services Rep on their winning hackathon project! 

In this episode host Rachel has a conversation with Peter Shackelford, Software Engineer for NCE about his sawmill! He talks about why he has one, how he uses it, and why he enjoys creating boards and working with wood. 

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy discuss service dog training with Sarah Rubsam as well as her involvement with the 4 Paws for Ability organization. In this weeks segment we get amazing advice from executive Mark Schilmoeller. This episode is definitely worth a listen, especial if you are a pet owner!!

In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Russ Manzer, Software QA Specialist about his hobby of LARPing - Live Action Role-Playing. Russ talks about what LARPing is, why he enjoys it, and how it's positively affected his daily life. 

In this episode, hosts Rachel & Tommy have a conversation with Prism ARG leaders Jess Motyl-Szary, Solutions Consultant for Nelnet Campus Commerce and Griffin Meeks, Blended Agent at Firstmark Services about who Prism serves and what they do to help LGBTQIA+ associates and allies connect, learn, and grow together. 

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a conversation with Don Hain, IT Manager, about his love for the stars! He talks about how he got interested in astronomy and shares some profound thoughts about the cosmos and it's implications about life. 

In this episode, hosts Rachel and Tommy have a chat with Associate Resource Groups BEACON (Black Engaged Associates Connecting Nelnet) board members Candace Quarells and Shawanna King. Candace & Shawanna talk about who BEACON serves and what they do to help Black associates and allies connect, learn, and grow together. 

In this episode, we're sharing some great news - we have a new co-host Tommy Meisinger, Online Help & Communication Intern! In this mini-episode, we get to know Tommy as well as hear share more updates about some exciting things in the works for upcoming episodes & series.

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Sarah Noble, Fiscal Agent and Financial Operations Manager at FACTS Education Solutions about her hobby of making and selling earrings! Sarah shares how she got into this hobby, how she got started selling her products, and also talks a little about her love for Starbucks and how that plays into making and selling earrings. Sarah is so much fun...

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Audrey Erker, Training Specialist and Tahner Pinkman, Sales Manager for BenefitEd about the Young Associates Community (YAC) at Nelnet. They share how YAC helps young associates connect with each other, offers both personal and professional growth opportunities to members, and how anyone can be involved. 

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Doug Veik, Account Manager Team Lead for FACTS SIS about his love for officiating basketball. He talks about how he got started, the different divisions he officiates, and the people and relationships he has been able to build along the way. Don't miss this episode! 

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Richelle Anhalt, Senior Program Manager in People Services and ARG chair to discuss what exactly is an ARG (Associate Resource Group) and why they are good for both associates and the company. She also discusses the current ARGs available at Nelnet, ones in the works, and how you can get involved. 

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Susan Hoover, BA/QA on her love of playing the handbells! She covers how she got started, why she loves it so much, and the different handbell groups she gets to play with! 

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Mary O'Callaghan, Account Executive at Nelnet Campus Commerce about her love for all things nature, exercise, and music! Mary talks about her love of being outdoors and her musical endeavors, including her recent hobby of playing the drums! you don't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Chem Swift, the Director of Product for the New Ventures team on the topic of innovation at NBS. They discuss the team's mission and goals, how anyone can be innovative, and what to do when you have a new idea. 

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Danny Herzner, Implementation Specialist for FACTS SIS all about his love for table top war games! He talks about what exactly is a table top war game, how he got interested, and what he loves most about them. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation about all things mentoring with Michael Fleming, Instructional Services Recruiter for FACTS Ed. Michael talks about his experience as a mentor, how he gets involved, and how his own mentors have shaped his experience and helped him in his career and life. 

In this episode, host Rachel has a chat with Lisa Albers, Assistant Account Manager on her love of nature and photography! Lisa shares how she got started, some of her favorite things to photograph, and gives advice to other aspiring photographers. Don't miss this episode!

In this episode, host Rachel has a chat with Scott Svatos from FACTS Education Solutions about his love of golf and how that has brought about an opportunity to pursue a passion project and side hustle - re-gripping golf clubs! Scott talks about his process and how he got things going for him, as well as shares resources that are helping him in this journey.

In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Katie Humphries, Online Help & Communications Specialist to talk about her love of crafting! She talks about how she discovered her love of making things, what she likes to make, and how she's been able to give back to her community by crafting. We also may throw some shade at those ridiculous 5 Minute Crafts videos that are so popula...

In this episode, hosts Rachel & Raquel have a chat with Aaron Hall, IT Manager for the Standalone System Development Team at NBS about his love for blacksmithing! Aaron discusses how he became interested in this hobby, what he's learned, and why he enjoys it so much. Don't miss this episode!