Joust About Careers Podcast

This episode of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Evan Haffenden, a 2006 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a Commodity Manager focused on supply chain for Accuride Corporation. In the interview, Evan discusses how he ended up in supply chain even though it was never on his radar in high school, how much he has to travel in this career, what has been most rewar...

This episode of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Austin Essinger, a 2014 Van Buren High School graduate who is now an IT Support Technician at Wyandot Memorial Hospital. In the interview, Austin discusses why he chose a career in IT, how he used freelance IT work as an opportunity to build his skills, what a typical day looks like for him, and much more. Anyone inter...

This episode of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Ben Etzler, who serves in the U.S. Navy and is a 2005 Van Buren High School graduate, and Ryan Caligiuiri, who serves in the U.S. Army and is a 2004 Van Buren High School graduate. In the interview, Ben and Ryan discuss why they chose to join the military, why they chose their branches, what has been most fulfilling ab...

This episode of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Kailey (Leal) Gilliland, a 2015 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a registered diagnostic medical sonographer. In the interview, Kailey discusses why she chose to attend the University of Findlay to earn her degree, the differences in degrees available to sonographers, what role sonographers play in the medical...

This episode of The Interviewing People Careercast features a conversation with Jon Farling, a 2000 Van Buren High School graduate who is now an entrepreneur and self-storage investor. In the interview, Jon discusses how working a 9-5 job led him to become a self-storage investor, the freedom his career provides to him and his family, how experience has been a valuable teacher, and much more. Anyo...

This episode features my conversation with Holly Kendrick, a 2009 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a civil engineer and project manager for the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company.  In the interview, Holly discusses how she chose an engineering path to pursue, how she used her internships to learn both what she did and didn't want in a future full-time position, why her work is fulfil...

This episode features my conversation with Kerri Hauman, a 2002 Van Buren High School graduate who is now an Associate Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication at Transylvania University in Lexington, KY.  In the interview, Kerri discusses how she went to college with a pre-med major, how working at Wright State's writing center started her down the path to becoming a professor, how...

This episode features my conversation with Jessica MacMurray, a 1999 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a Clinical Research Coordinator at The Ohio State University's James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.  In the interview, Jessica discusses her time as a member of the OSU marching band, how her Animal Science degree has contributed to various roles she has held, the can...

This episode features my conversation with Jordan Sattler, a 2005 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a diesel mechanic for Tawa Mulch & Landscape Supply.  In the interview, Jordan discusses his college experience at UNOH, the role science and math play in his career, how his feelings about being a diesel mechanic have evolved over his career, the current high demand for diesel mech...

This episode features my conversation with Brandi Hoyng, a 2013 Van Buren High School graduate who is now a clinical pharmacist for Health Partners of Western Ohio.  In the interview, Brandi discusses the University of Findlay's 0-6 pharmacy program, the difference between a pharmacy internship and a pharmacy residency, how she works directly with patients much more than a person might expect...

This episode features my conversation with Terry Leibold, a 1971 Van Buren High School graduate who spent the majority of his working career as a NASA photographer at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. In the interview, Terry discusses how, despite originally planning to be an accountant, he ended up working for NASA; how his willingness to continue to learn opened up new opportun...

This episode features my conversation with Dr. Breanna (Benjamin) Barney, a 2004 Van Buren High School graduate who is a physical therapist and massge therapist with a variety of other certifications (Parkinson's Disease, Fall Prevention, etc.). Dr. Barney also owns her own business, VIP Therapy (www.viptherapy.org). In the interview, Dr. Barney discusses what being a physical therapist entails, w...

This episode features my conversation with John Drerup, a 2002 Van Buren High School graduate who is now the Garment Wash and Fabric Manager for Target in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the interview, John discusses what his job entails, what it is like to work for a large company like Target, the role travel plays in his career, what he has learned about relationships, and much more. Anyone intereste...

This episode features my conversation with Colin Causey, a 2014 Van Buren High School graduate, a University of Findlay graduate (computer science/philosophy double major, mathematics minor), and a current computer science graduate student at Case Western Reserve University.  The focus of our discussion is on Colin's work in the computer science field, which includes working at both the Argon...

This episode features my interview with Jared Smith, a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati with an Aerospace Engineering degree. Jared is a 2016 Van Buren graduate, and the focus of our discussion is on his experience with the co-op program at UC. Throughout the interview Jared also discusses what being an aerospace engineer entails, what he did during his co-op experiences, what advic...

This episode features my interview with Abbie (Mingus) Doan, a Senior Marine Mammal Trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo. Abbie is a 2004 Van Buren graduate, and in the interview she talks about her college experience as a biology major at Bowling Green State University, her internship with the Navy, how the timing of her graduation aligned with an opening for an animal trainer at the Indianapolis Zoo,...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Rachel Adolph, a physician's assistant who works at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health.  Rachel is a 2011 Van Buren graduate,...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Adysson Miller, a Sport Management major and intern for the LPGA Solheim Cup, which is coming to Toledo August 31-September 6.  Adysson...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Isaac Smith, founder and president of Five Start Detailing LLC, a vehicle detailing company in Findlay, OH.  Isaac is a 2018 Van Buren...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with KiaLynne Bland, a recent college graduate who has a degree in social work and is a program manager at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, OH. K...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Lacie Kern, a recruiting specialist for Nationwide Insurance. Lacie is a 2012 Van Buren High School graduate, and in the interview she talks...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Alex Kane, a software developer, 3D artist, and teacher in Tokyo, Japan.  Alex is a 2013 Van Buren High School graduate, and in the int...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This episode features my interview with Ryan Randall, a Project Manager Scrum Master for MI-GSO PCUBED in Detroit, MI, and a 2005 Van Buren High School graduate. Ryan talks about w...

This episode features my interview with Tiffini Gallant, a creative writer for A&E Design in Billings, Montana, and a 2006 Van Buren High School graduate. Tiffini talks about her non-traditional college path which led her to earn associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees; the winding career path that led to her becoming a creative writer; and the beauty of living in Big Sky country.  If...

Welcome to Interviewing People, a #careercast where I talk to a variety of people with a focus on how they ended up where they are today, what they learned from their mistakes, and what advice they have for our futures. This video features my interview with Chaz Hatfield, an entrepreneur who is the CEO and co-founder of HatBerg Collective, a contract and private label manufacturer of skincare, hai...