FutureProof Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Leading by Learning Join us as we go off road from our usual guests, down the path of connecting students to careers with Co-op Coordinator, Cincinnati State graduate, and longtime staff member Noelle Grome!  Noelle shares her unconventional path from mental health counseling to higher education, the power of networking, and the lessons she’s learned coaching students through inte...

Send us Fan Mail The Secret Sauce Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cincinnati State graduate, instructor, and longtime staff member Don Pollock. Don shares his unexpected journey from leading a team of investment advisors to earning the Cincinnati State House/Bruckmann Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award, a recognition of his unwavering commitment to student success. Tune in as Don reveals...

Send us Fan Mail In the Blink of an Eye In this episode we chat with Cincinnati State graduate Greenwell as she discusses her path from the server industry to her internship in the C-Suite at Cincinnati State.  Listen as Paige talks about event planning for the City of Cincinnati at the Regional Chamber and how she became FutureProof.   Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Paige Green...

Send us Fan Mail Show Me the Money: Bashar Jaffal Don’t miss this dynamic episode with Cincinnati State graduate Bashar Jaffal as he discusses coming to America in middle school and working towards a career in research and development with a sports management degree.  Listen as Bashar talks about his path to the American dream and challenges along the way to becoming FutureProof.   Credits Jayne D...

Send us Fan Mail Freedom in a Jail Cell: Jill Green and Nicci Warr Jeffrey Bill talks about the challenge of earning an associates degree during the pandemic to working as a contractor at Procter and Gamble.  Overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome,  Jeffrey Bill shows us the meaning of being FutureProof.  Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Jeffrey Bill…….Guest Nate Bell…….St...

Send us Fan Mail The Coefficient of Friction: Jeffrey Bill  Jeffrey Bill talks about the challenge of earning an associates degree during the pandemic to working as a contractor at Procter and Gamble.  Overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome,  Jeffrey Bill shows us the meaning of being FutureProof.  Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Jeffrey Bill…….Guest Nate Bell…….Student P...

Send us Fan Mail Know The Code: Elisa Amissah   From Ghana, to Cincinnati State, to NKU. Elisa Amissah Shares with us her college journey towards an applied social engineering degree. Fighting through language barriers and overcoming obstacles Elisa Amissah shows everyone what it means to be Future Proof! Credit Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Elisa Amissah..….Guest Jamal Lundy…….Intro/O...

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Send us Fan Mail The Warm and Fuzzy Heart of a Lion: Isabel Baumagartner Financial Coordinator, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati  Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Meet Isabel Baumgartner, Financial Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati and a proud Cincinnati State alumna. Isabel’s journey is a powerful testament to overcoming personal challenge...

Send us Fan Mail The Reign Man: Tom Barrett From Irrigation King to Documentary Film Maker, Tom Barrett Shares with us his road to owning Barrett Works.  In this episode of FutureProof, meet Tom Barrett, an executive leader with over thirty years of experience driving corporate growth and innovation. From agronomy to executive coaching, Tom’s unique journey has shaped his approach to transforming...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FutureProof, we meet Rodriquez Stephens, a dedicated professional with a passion for business and nonprofit work. After deciding to return to school after 20 years to improve his situation, Rodriquez chose Cincinnati State for its proximity and strong business management program. His co-op experience at Procter & Gamble as a demand analyst, guided by Mr. Wai...

Send us Fan Mail Michael D. Whitley II - Director of Midwest Culinary Institute Director of Midwest Culinary Institute, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Discover how Michael transformed his passion for culinary arts into a dynamic career, starting from Cincinnati State’s Culinary Program to becoming the Director of the Midwest Culinary Institute. In this episode, Michael shares his...

Send us Fan Mail Herman Muguluma - Software Developer at US Digital Partners, BS in Web & Mobile App Development , Mount Saint Joseph University. Meet Herman, whose journey from Uganda to Cincinnati, Ohio started with a faith-based mission trip. After completing his mission, he realized his passion for higher education in the USA, leading him to Cincinnati State. Herman’s path included a pivot...

Send us Fan Mail Keonte Alexander - Rising Star Award Winner, Educator at William Howard Taft Elementary School, University of Cincinnati's College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)  In this episode of FutureProof, meet Keonte Alexander, CECH ’22, first generation Black alumnus, a dedicated father and passionate educator at William Howard Taft Elementary School in Cinc...

Send us Fan Mail Harrison Perin- Intake Service Coordinator at Transitions Inc Grateful Life Center,  MS in Clinical Mental Health, Northern Kentucky University             In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Harrison Perin, Associate of Arts degree and Honors Program graduate. Harrison struggled with substance use disorder for years, searching for his identity and not confronting...

Send us Fan Mail   Jasmine McGowan - Paralegal Specialist at United States Attorneys' Offices J.D. Candidate at NKU Salmon P. Chase College Law Meet Jasmine McGowan, a Cincinnati State alumna whose inspiring journey led her to become a paralegal specialist. Her story is one of resilience and determination. Jasmine shares how vision boards, supportive connections, and balancing motherhood with...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Cycles: JeMiah L. Baht Israel, MA - University of Cincinnati- Doctoral of History Student Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host JeMiah L. Baht Israel, MA.......Guest  Carly Baker…….Student Producer Jayson Warner…….Student Engineer Jamal Lundy…….Intro/Outro Voice Over  Nozina Eshkobilova…….Production Assistant Brittany King……..Digital Marketing Jacqueline Norto...

Send us Fan Mail Straight Out Of Colerain: Max Alfonso, A Cinci State Alumnus and current University Of Toledo student, shares about his time at CState, interning at Fox19, journalism, and how he stays resilient through adversity. Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Max Alfonso......Guest Carly Baker…….Student Producer Jayson Warner…….Student Engineer Jamal Lundy…….Intro/Outro Voice...

Send us Fan Mail Putting the 'I Will' in Price Hill: Ben Klayer Alumnus Ben Klayer shares his story of writing poetry, starting his own business, becoming a homeowner,  joining his local community council and how it all started in his mission to be a servant leader.  Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Ben Klayer.......Guest Carly Baker…….Student Producer Jamal Lundy…….Intr...

Send us Fan Mail Selling Bread To Making Dough, Part Two: Cierra Campbell  Follow the academic and career journey of Cierra Campbell as she worked her way through college from selling bread to driving a bus to research and development never choosing from one opportunity or another, but saying, I'll do both.    Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Cierra Campbell.......Guest Carly...

Send us Fan Mail Selling Bread to Making Dough, Part One:  Cierra Campbell Follow the academic and career journey of Cierra Campbell as she worked her way through college from selling bread to driving a bus to research and development never choosing from one opportunity or another, but saying, I'll do both. Join us next week for part two! Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Cier...

Send us Fan Mail The Ex-Terminator: Mickela Harris   Listen as Micki Harris shares her story of joining the national guard, getting back into college, finding her passion in all things electrical and lands her dream job.  Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Michela Harris.......Guest Carly Baker…….Student Producer Jamal Lundy…….Intro/Outro Voice Over  Nozima Eshkobilova…….Production...

Send us Fan Mail From Hip Hop to Hip Doc, Part Two: Kimheart Moeung, Part Two Listen to the journey of Kimheart Moeung, a Cincinnati State alum as he goes from local and national hip hop fame to earning his doctorate in education. Follow us on Instagram - @futureproofpodcast Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Kimheart Muong…….Guest Carly Baker…….Student Producer Jamal Lundy…….Intro/...

Send us Fan Mail From Hip Hop to Hip Doc, Part One: Kimheart Moeung Listen to the journey of Kimheart Moeung, a Cincinnati State alum as he goes from local and national hip hop fame to earning his doctorate in education. Join us next week for part two! Follow us on Instagram - @futureproofpodcast Credits Jayne Dressing…..Host Eimee Donbar…….Host Kimheart Muong…….Guest Carly Baker…….Student Produce...