Driven in our 20s

The world of UX is vast and encompasses more than what meets the eye, Taylor helps unravel this massive industry and shares his unconventional journey to becoming a designer and how he did it. Give it a listen! Check us out on IG @driveninour20s. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn or find him on all socials @taylorcashdan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Learn more about the nuances of the life of an accountant in a Big Four firm from PricewaterhouseCoopers's (PwC), Edward and Je. We sit down with these two to talk about how they became accountants, what it takes to get into the Big Four, and learn tips about the industry for those seeking this opportunity. Connect with Edward & Je on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Join us in our conversation with Senior Strategist, Emma Pindell, and learn about her experience in the world of advertising. Curious about how to climb your way up or what your resume should look like? Give it a listen! Check us out on IG @driveninour20s and connect with Emma on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

We are excited to have Sasha Burrows (@graphikon), an amazing artist that loves art styles centered around gaming. Whether it be Star Wars, Ghost of Tsushima, Old school Mario, you name it, Sasha has done it. In this episode, we chat with Sasha about turning his passion into a business and all the hurdles along the way. Go check him out and buy his art on Etsy via GraphikonStore! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

In this episode of Driven in our 20s, we are joined by Amber Schottky (@schotmedown), a full time graphic and web design freelancer. Amber, who currently resides in Chicago, talks about her experiences that led her to quitting her part time job to take on freelancing full time. Looking for someone who can help you with your graphic and web design needs? Check out https://www.amberschottky.com/ and contact Amber! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Dave Chappelle once said, "Comedy is a very approval-oriented field." In this episode, we dive into the world of comedy and hear from Connor Kwiecien on his path to becoming a comedian and creating Curbside Comedy with Trevor Glassman. Curbside Comedy is all about bringing comedy to you during this unprecedented times. Whether it's in your backyard with your friends or for a local brewery, Curbside Comedy makes it easy to enjoy a comedy show. Check them out at @curbsidecomedy on Instagram or at https://www.curbsidecomedy.org/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Ever thought about pursuing medicine? Today we're talking to a future doctor: Kenton Sakurai. Join us in listening to his journey to med school and learn some tips on how to apply if you're passionate about the medical field. Don't forget to follow us @driveninour20s.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Come join us in this episode where we learn more about pharmacy school with Noah Schumacher. He'll be talking about his journey in deciding to go into pharmacy as well as his application experience and endeavors upon graduating from school. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Hybrid roles are fairly common in any industry. Join us in this episode where we talk to Syd Lynch, a technical consultant for a consulting firm that makes research software. We'll dive deep into the intricacies of being in a hybrid role and learn about the path he took to get to his current position. Go check us out on Instagram @driveninour20s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

If you're curious about joining the military, you've tuned into the right episode. Today, we are joined by Shemaiah who will be talking to us about her experience in the military. In this episode, you'll hear about some funny stories on boot camp, learn from Shemaiah's experiences, and gain some useful tips on enlisting. Thank you Shemaiah for your service to our country and we hope y'all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Networking will be a stressful endeavor that most of us face at some point in our careers. In this episode, we'll provide advice on how to appropriately network in certain scenarios and talk about our experiences with networking throughout different stages in our lives. Don't forget to check us out @driveninour20s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

We are continuing the discussion about challenges at work. In this episode, we'll discuss external challenges including bureaucracy and interpersonal issues within teams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Join us in a conversation with Justin Hanes, a Recruiting Coordinator for Amazon. In this episode, Justin will walk us through his journey of creating a role for himself with Eugene Marathon, becoming a flight attendant for Alaska Airlines and joining Amazon to pursue recruitment. Don't forget to follow us @driveninour20s and go connect with Justin on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

In this episode, we outline some internal challenges that we've dealt with at work. These internal challenges range from impostor syndrome to overworking yourself. We also reflect on our experience in how to remedy these challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

On this week's episode, we're mixing things up a bit because VOTING IS SO IMPORTANT. We feature an episode that Erika did on her other podcast, Party of Two, with guest, Lisa, all about voting and why it is so important. If you are looking for resources, skip to 29:44 and 40:41. For a list of things that can disqualify your ballot, skip to 39:30. Check out Lisa's IG @vlisa and make sure to follow us @driveninour20s. But most importantly, PLEASE GO VOTE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Due to the pandemic, many jobs have transitioned to work from home. In this episode, we discuss our experiences working from home and how the corporate landscape may change post-pandemic. Follow us on Instagram at @driveninour20s and let us know your thoughts about this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Learn more about our special guest KyMo and what it takes to become a DJ. He's an EDM DJ based in Portland, OR. What started off as a hobby in music has led him to producing his own original music as well as opening for some of the most well known headliners in the EDM scene such as NGHTMRE and ARMNHMR. Follow us on Instagram at @driveninour20s and KyMo at @kymo_offical. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Want to learn how to put your best foot forward in an interview? Danny & Erika cover their experiences interviewing in different industries from tech to fashion. Join us in learning more about different interview strategies and maximize your performance in a job interview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

College is a tough landscape to navigate, join us in learning more about how to make the best of your college experience and hear more about how we took advantage of higher education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support

Welcome to Driven in our 20s, a podcast about being driven. Join us in talking about career/professional development and listen to our interviews on special guests in varying industries. Come along for the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driveninour20s/support