Renaissance Rachel

A prime example of how a circuitous career path really pays off, Abigail initially started out in publishing before entering the gaming industry. She shares how she became disillusioned with the publishing industry and how she's now living her dream writing content for games.    Reach out to Abigail on Twitter @AbigailKTyson   Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

Michael Nestor basically taught himself how to read music while in church as a kid. With such a strong aptitude for music, picking up the saxophone was a natural transition for him! Learn about his path through music education and tips to not be self conscious when trying to improv in jazz.    Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

Ever since Natasha was a kid, she never stopped drawing. Through art school, she was exposed to the world of product design and hasn't looked back! Join us as we talk about her experiences changing companies and how the nitty gritty of product design can differ. Be sure to stay tuned for her TV show recommendations too!    Find Natasha on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-yeh...

Leaving a successful career as a product management executive at a large tech company is no small decision. Thomas Chu shares his dream of educating the new generation, while also sharing really helpful advice for anyone looking to grow their career.    Find Thomas:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-chu-ab50bb5/ Twitter - @chuttt  Website - https://www.irontutor.co...

Starting out as an Android developer, Matthew has quickly progressed through his career and has picked up a whole lot really great perspective along the way. His rich background in working in a variety of software roles at different companies makes him a wealth of knowledge. Catch up as we chat about his career journey, his life outside of work, navigating cultural differences with in-laws, father...

When Renee isn't cosplaying and participating in fandom activities, she's running social media and marketing for a law firm. She created a podcast called Pocket Lawyer to answer any and all legal questions people may have. Get her advice on staying organized, engaging your audience, and how to cosplay on a budget!    Instagram: @peachyconprincess  Twitter: @peachymade  Website:...

As the mother of three young triplets, Anne has her hands full! That said, Anne dreams of becoming a preservation manager for UNESCO World Heritage sites. Catch up with us as we talking about balancing your dreams with parenting, cosplaying, and making music.   Connect with Anne on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-c-a703015/ Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

Seth is no ordinary engineer. After getting involved with a presidential campaign in college, he became hooked. He ran for city council several times in Bangor, Maine and has been heavily involved in local politics since. Learn about the innerworkings of the political process! Nomination Form: https://kb8t75rmf0q.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

Even as a young child, Parker knew she wanted to be an author. From winning competitions in school to publishing 3 books with publishing companies, she's certainly achieved that goal! Catch up with Parker and learn the trials of publishing, making time for writing, and how she stays inspired.     Website: http://www.parkerpeevyhouse.com  Instagram: @parkerpeevy Nomination form:...

The daughter of a Swiss consulate and a Guatemalan, Annick grew up living all over the world and learning several languages. She's always loved art and started her career as an illustrator before moving into product design. Catch up with us as we chat about her career journey, cultural differences between countries, motherhood, and more! Check out her portfolio: www.annickhuber.com Nomination form...

From an early age, Robert Joseph has had an entrepreneurial mindset. Hear about his journey from electrical engineering to computer science to data science. We talked about the progression of AI over the decades, whether getting a Ph. D. is worth it, and balancing career goals with raising a family.    Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobertjoseph/  Team MindShift...

Paul took an interesting journey into speech pathology. After graduating with a degree in English, Paul went to work at the local newspaper where he lived for a few years before deciding he wanted to go into speech pathology through a project he worked on at the newspaper. Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

[Originally aired as a livestream] Catch up with Christine Cassidy Itta and learn about her experiences living in rural Alaska, creating culturally competent curriculum, and get tips on the best times to visit Alaska. Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF

Hear about how Dan lives two lives. By day, he works as a Sr. Project Manager and, by night, he runs the Media Relations team of the largest sci-fi and fantasy convention in the Southeast. Nomination form: https://form.typeform.com/to/iHGkOKlF