People and Their Work

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Lita Judge an author and illustrator. Lita, with a background as a Geographer in a unique way combines the arts and sciences. Lita shares the process she created and uses to illustrate and write children’s books. This episode was recorded at the Utah Valley University Love of Reading Conference. https://litajudge.me/ or https:/...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Allison, a Career and Academic Counselor. Listen as Allison shares about her two autistic sons, her divorce, remarriage, and how she is able to help others through the struggles she has faced. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies de...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Manfred Riem. Manfred, originally from Holland, is a Computer Scientist. Sure, computer science is a science. You will learn how Manfred treats his work as an art and how he collaborates and communicates with colleagues, while working from home. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Profe...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Randy Reid. Randy is a father of 9, talented musician and a Commercial Truck Driving Instructor. Randy shares how his career in the truck driving industry has evolved and how he has not left behind his love of music. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadershi...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Hunter Nilson a Construction Management student at Utah Valley University. Hunter shares his experience as a Wild Land Fire Fighter, learning to follow his skills, being a first-generation college student, and what it takes to be successful in a family run business. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Ga...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Scott DeAngelo a former CIA Agent and current Adjunct Faculty at Utah Valley University. Scott spent 27 years with the CIA and while in the CIA developed expertise in Leadership. Since his CIA retirement, he has furthered his leadership expertise and teaches courses at UVU in National Security. The People and Their Work Podcast...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Jerry Pallotta a Non-Fiction Children’s Author from Boston Massachusetts. Jerry and I had an opportunity to sit down and talk during his visit to the Utah Valley University Love of Reading Conference. This is Jerry’s story of how he became a best selling author. https://jerrypallotta.com/ or https://www.uvu.edu/education/engage...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Jessica Day George a New York Times Best Selling Author of Young Adult Fantasy Novels. Jessica lives in Utah. She shares her story of becoming an author and what working as an author is really like. This episode was recorded at the Utah Valley University Love of Reading Conference. https://www.jessicadaygeorge.com/ or https://w...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Pam Munoz Ryan a New York Times Best Selling Author of Young Adult Fiction Novels. She has written and published over 40 books. She grew up in Bakersfield California loving books and currently resides in San Diego California. This podcast was recorded at the Utah Valley University Love of Reading Conference. https://www.pammuno...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Blake Snow a Freelance Writer. Blake shares the story of how he discovered his love of writing and how he persists in doing the many tasks associated with being a writer and how he balances his work and family life. http://blakesnow.com/ The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Evelyn Porter a graduate of the US Naval Academy and now an Academic Department Chair. Evelyn Shared her story of how she got to where she is with my students. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley Universit...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Marinda Ashman a teacher and one of my colleagues. She visited my class and shared her story about making career decisions as a woman. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christ...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Tanner Mangum best known for his exceptional performance on the Football field as a college athlete. Tanner visited my class and shared his experience dealing with anxiety, depression, and going through the career decision-making process. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Ann Sharp a Professor of Elementary Education. She shared her education and career story with my students. It is a story of survival and overcoming trial and personal challenges. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Ut...

Skyler Halford played college basketball at Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in Geography. He almost went overseas to play professional basketball. Instead, he started Halford Hoops, a Basketball Skills Training business and completed his pre-requisites for Physical Therapy school. I met Skyler while he was at UVU working on his prerequisites. The People and Their Work Podcast...

It took Kimie Snapp 20 years to complete her education while she worked, her husband went to school and while she raised her children. Though it took some time Kimie shares that it was worth it and that she learned important life skills along the way. She shares how she went through important decisions at each step along the way. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner...

Weston has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration from Notre Dame. He worked for several years in the telecom industry. A few years ago Weston decided to give full-time entrepreneurship a try. Weston shares why he went into corporate business and why he got out. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Profess...

Nicole Familia a Human Resources Generalist did not always want to be a Human Resources Generalist, but now that she is there is loves it. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained gla...

In this episode of the people and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Stuart Maxfield. Stuart is a musician who plays many instruments and has many different types of projects going on. Stuart was interviewed by my colleague Sam Cardenas. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Mark Nance an Elementary Education educator as he shares his journey to becoming an excellent teacher and how that has lead him to BYU-Idaho as a Professor.  The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley Univer...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Mark Nance an Elementary School Teacher for the past 10 years. Now headed to BYU Idaho as an Elementary Education Professor. Mark thought he wanted to be a Weather Man but instead ended up in Education. A place he never thought he would be. Mark shares how his passion for at first being an excellent teacher and then helping oth...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear a more detailed description of how Levi’s pursuit of the Chaplaincy came about. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stai...

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Levi and Amber Dukes. Levi is a Chaplain and Amber is planning to eventually work in the Foreign Services. For Levi and Amber Dukes, the road to where they are now consisted of going one direction and then another until things came together for both of them. They share their story together and you will see how chance events and...

Dwaine learned the craft of woodworking from family members, is a military veteran and works in the Woodshop at Utah Valley University. I had the opportunity to learn woodworking skills from Dwaine while taking classes in the Woodworking shop at UVU. Dwaine is the ultimate craftsman. The opportunity to work side-by-side with him and to have his help solving woodworking challenges is to discover th...

Emily Harrison has a sweet story of how a high school internship experience and her older brother Scott influenced her decision to pursue work as a Speech-Language Pathologist. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.   Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from...