AccessCo Leaders Career Conversations

The conversation with Jeff Kenton covers a wide range of topics, including his business overview, early career, entrepreneurial experience, challenges, resilience, work culture, hiring practices, dealing with hard days, personal stories, business impact of COVID-19, AI and its impact on business, impact of tariffs, work-life balance, and dealing with the unexpected in business. The conversation co...

Brian Young, Associate Vice President at RS&H, shares his career journey, the impact of his high school experiences, and the focus on sustainability in transportation projects. The conversation with Brian Young covers valuable insights on career development, leadership, and personal growth. Brian shares his experiences and advice, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, seizing opportun...

The conversation with Denise Napier, CEO of Vital Gain Healthcare Consulting, covers her journey from nursing to managed care, the influence of sports and teamwork, her passion for healthcare and business, skills from non-science fields, pursuing passions after retirement, facing challenges and adversity, building skills for healthcare careers, networking and genuine conversations, future healthca...

Basil Joy, a partner at Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney, discusses his work in personal injury law, the role of damages, and the connection between his previous work as a prosecutor and his current role. He also shares insights on his upbringing, early interests, and the preparation for big trials. Additionally, he talks about the weight of advocacy, the types of cases he handles, and the emotion...

The conversation with Rebecca Gray covers her role in Boingo Wireless and the Military Division, her journey into the military, her high school experience, decision-making, balancing multiple responsibilities, handling uncertainty in decision-making, and overcoming early struggles and self-doubt. Rebecca shares insights on her childhood aspirations and success without defined goals, providing valu...

Dr. Darren Franklin shares his journey from childhood challenges to becoming a CEO, emphasizing resilience and adaptability. He discusses the impact of his upbringing on his career choices and offers valuable advice for young leaders and students. His insights on leadership, coaching, and counseling in the age of AI provide a comprehensive view of his expertise and experiences. Takeaways Resilienc...

The conversation with Joe Arcangelo covers his journey from growing up in Northeast Philadelphia to founding and managing InSeption Group. It delves into his early experiences, lessons from sports, transition to entrepreneurship, influence of adversity, and the importance of mentorship. Joe shares valuable advice and insights, highlighting the resilience and determination required to succeed. The...

Maria Demeke, a principal at Deloitte Consulting, shares insights on continuous learning, balancing passion and stability, and the influence of early involvement in the community. She discusses her role, early life, middle school and high school activities, and the impact of travel and international experience on her career and life. Additionally, she provides valuable advice on managing communica...

The conversation with Larry Blue covers various themes, including his retired life, experience at Bell & Howell, middle school and high school experiences, speech and debate, motivations and early influences, leadership lessons, family role, external challenges, and college experience. Larry shares insights into his career journey, personal growth, and the impact of his experiences on his prof...

The conversation begins with an introduction and an overview of the company. It then delves into the speaker's adolescent years and the leadership role he assumed. The discussion transitions to emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership, followed by the speaker's career journey and unexpected opportunities. The conversation then explores life lessons beyond school education, motivation, a...

The conversation with Jonathan Shahar, CEO of CBS Food Program, covered a wide range of topics, including his personal background, the impact of federal programs on nonprofit work, the art of storytelling, and the importance of finding joy and fun in work. Jonathan's passion for community, focus on impact tracking and quality improvement, and the transition from law to nonprofit leadership were ke...

Colonel Becky Beers, Deputy Director of the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the United States Air Force, shares insights on cybersecurity policy, her journey to the Air Force, and the challenges and importance of her role. She also discusses the technical aspects of cybersecurity and the day-to-day life at the Pentagon. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including cybersecu...

Celesta Palmer, a licensed professional counselor, shares her journey from corporate world to private practice, emphasizing the importance of therapy access, client progress, and self-care for therapists. She also discusses the role of technology in psychology and provides insights for aspiring psychologists. The conversation explores the diverse career paths and future plans of the speakers, emph...

The conversation covers the introduction of Clemens Food Group, the personal background and sports experience of the guest, the influence of sports experience on work, work-life balance and family support, education and career transition, the relation between volleyball and business, and the work culture and values of the company. The conversation covers the company's handling of layoffs, environm...

The conversation with Renn from Vici Media covers his background, values, career decisions, and the impact of sports on his professional life. It also delves into his approach to teamwork, adaptability, and the influence of travel on his work. Renn shares insights on maintaining roots, career challenges, and advice for teenagers exploring career options. The conversation covers a range of topics i...

The conversation with Hannah Miller covers her background, career journey, and valuable insights for students. It delves into her early interests, career pivots, advice on finding the perfect position, the role of networking, and overcoming fears. Hannah's experiences highlight the importance of embracing the unknown, leveraging personal interests, and the impact of networking on career developmen...

The conversation covers Kimura Anderson's role as the Director of Human Resources at Clemens Construction, her early life experiences, daily routine, favorite projects, motivation, community service, future plans, and legal integration within the company. The discussion also includes student engagement and the importance of the pre-construction phase in construction projects. The conversation with...

The conversation with Sam Hart from Dlivrd Technologies covers a wide range of topics, including her career journey, the impact of AI, international business etiquette, and future plans after high school. Sam shares insights on the role of psychology in business and offers words of encouragement to the students. Takeaways Dlivrd Technologies' evolution from a delivery company to a multifaceted tec...

Christina Wilson, President and CEO of East West Label Company, shares her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania to leading a third-generation family-owned label manufacturing business. She emphasizes the importance of showing up, connecting people, and being a positive leader. Christina also provides valuable advice to students interested in various career paths, encouraging them to pursue thei...

In this conversation, Ilyne shares the story behind the launch of AccessCo Leaders, a nonprofit dedicated to creating access, elevating students, and connecting them with workplace and community leaders. Drawing from her background in military service and ministry, Ilyne reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership journey and her belief that every young person deserves exposure, mentors...