Career Talks at CAK

Jordan gives life lessons from his successful business career, which began at the age of 16 when he bought his first property. His journey includes loss in 2008 during the financial crisis and the need to pivot to a new venture. This podcast was recorded live in front of a student audience.

Darrell shares his journey from growing up in Birmingham to spending 24 years in the Army and now to working at CAK. He encourages students to make a plan for their future.

Kevin had two career interests in high school—aviation and health care. His service in the Marines Corps and Navy has enabled him to pursue both interests. He encourages students to consider how God has uniquely wired them and to take advantage of the opportunities in front of them.

Candice's journey has taken her from Durbin, South Africa to Durham, North Carolina and now to Knoxville. In high school her career goal shifted from accounting to education. She encourages students to prayerfully consider where the Lord wants them to serve.

Mark grew up in Charlotte and found his calling by listening to the advice of his youth pastor. He has been teaching the Bible in some capacity for more than forty years.

After working as a financial consultant in San Francisco, Debbie and her family moved to Knoxville, where she worked as a school counselor and now career counselor.

Chitra was always planning to be a doctor, but she changed her mind while at Duke. She realized that marketing would allow her to use her passion in writing, strategizing, and understanding how people make decisions.

Travis found direction in life at a small Christian college in Wisconsin through the influence of his football coach. He is passionate about U.S. history and football.

Jamie's dream was to be an Air Force pilot, but he had to take a detour. Instead of flying, he found himself sitting in a pod 65 feet underground prepared to launch nuclear weapons.

After resisting a career in teaching, events led to Amy entering the field of education, where she has thrived for more than 30 years.

Scott has had a straight journey spending most of his career working in schools in Maryville, Tennessee. But he had quite a bit of drama in his early years and his career took a sudden turn toward CAK this year.

After graduating from Baylor University, Jon worked in the advertising industry in Knoxville, TN before joined CAK.

Born and raised in Knoxville, Sandra trained in a culinary school in Austin, Texas, then worked in two country clubs in Knoxville before joining CAK.

After graduating from high school in Chesapeake, Virginia, Rich went to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was a key member of the track and field team. Through the influence of his high school coach, he was guided toward the field of education.

In this episode, Tommy shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Mississippi to coaching high school baseball in Knoxville for the past 29 years.

In this episode, JD shares his journey from sitting in his dad's high school history class as an elementary student to teaching high school history and coaching basketball.

In this episode Karen shares her journey from serving as a police officer in Utah to a school counselor in Knoxville.

Veronne's journey took him from New York City to the music industry in Nashville and now to CAK.

Lisa shares her career journey which started with helping troubled teenagers when she was 13 years old to teaching high school chemistry for about 30 years. Many of her students have gone on to become doctors.

In this episode Trace talks about his journey as a powerlifter, cheerleader, teacher, and strength and conditioning coach. After learning fascial stretch therapy in Arizona, he introduced it in Knoxville. This unique therapy has enabled Trace to work with some of the top athletes in the country.

After growing up in a small town in Arkansas, Chris was able to see the world serving with the US Navy. His journey took him to Italy, Japan, and the Pentagon. If you are interested in opportunities with the US military, tune in.

In this episode Kirsty shares her college and career journey which took her from Houston to New York City to Fayetteville to Phoenix and now to Knoxville.

James Mathis has worked at CAK for almost 10 years. In this episode James shares his career journey working at the Hilton and now CAK.

In this episode Matt Traylor shares his unique career journey which has taken him from sales to MMA fighting and now to teaching and coaching.

Larry Holden teaches high school economics and government. Prior to teaching, Larry served in the Army and he worked as a lawyer. In this episode, Larry shares his unique career journey.