How They Did It!

This is not the typical How They Did It! Episode. I have, once again, teamed up with my friend Hannah Pressley to bring you information that we feel like you need to know about college. Some of the facts may surprise you. We also run down the list of the top 10 most regretted and regret-free majors! This episode is a little longer than normal but it was a lot of fun to do! I hope that you find it has interesting as we did! Listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

Kayla Kurdyla was on track to become a dentist when she said that "chiropractic found her!" She shares what classes she took in college and how she went from Michigan to Alabama to work for a chiropractic practice that uses the Gonstead Method. She also shares some really good advice for anyone interested in this profession. I hope you listen and enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

Do you love Chick-fil-A as much as I do? Then you are going to love this episode! Lauren McGuire works at the Chick-fil-A headquarters, or as they call it the "Support Center" as the Senior Project Lead for Test and Roll Outs. She works with her team of people to implement new and efficient ways to better the customer experience at their restaurants. It was so fun to catch up with this friend of mine, I hope you listen and enjoy this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

I am so excited about this episode. Wes Helms played professional baseball for the 13 years. He would get his big league career started with the Atlanta Braves. In his interview, he shares stories about his time in the pros and the advice he would give any athlete aspiring to make it to the next level. I don't want anyone to think this episode is only for baseball players! everyone can learn and apply Wes's wisdom into whatever career path you are on. I hope that you will listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

Welcome to the first episode of SEASON 3! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Creative Director, TC Schwindling. He shares that his theater teacher in high school motivated him to apply for the prestigious theater and film school, Carnegie Mellon University, and got excepted! He realized that following his dream of becoming a set designer for the big TV shows in LA just wasn't fulfilling enough...Trust me, you do not want to miss his story! I hope you listen an enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

Season 3 is here just in time to add to your summer listens! My goal with the podcast is help inspire and encourage anyone in between jobs, searching for a new job, trying to find that first job, or looking for a different job! Each episode is packed full of ideas and wisdom to help you through whatever situation you find yourself in. *** NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY! *** I hope you will listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

I can't wait for y'all to listen to this episode! Rebecca Acre has spent a good majority of her time on a golf course, whether it was as a player or as a coach to a spectrum of people wanting to learn from her. If you are interested in playing golf in college or getting your PGA club certification or just want to listen to a really great podcast then this episode is for you! Rebecca is now a project manager for Lifeline Christian Services and shares a little bit about how she ended up in that career. I hope you listen and enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannah-finch3/support

I am so excited for you to listen to this episode. I know a lot of people have dreamed of started their own small business, so I got to interview someone that helped start their company from the ground up. He is the co-owner of Prattville Carpet and just so happens to be my uncle! Ray shares his story of how going into business with his dad (I call him grandaddy!) when he was in kindergarten. This episode might be a short one but it is packed full of great advice for anyone looking to start their own small business! I hope you listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannah-finch3/support

In this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Megan Jenkins to find out how she started His Kids Company. This wasn't the typical How They Did It! episode and I loved it! Megan shares how her faith changed her life and why she was called to create a company that helps spread the gospel. She has an incredible story that I know you will love as much as I did! I hope you listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannah-finch3/support

Hannah Shoop is one of the most genuine people I have had the pleasure of meeting. Her passion for writing at a very young age transformed into writing two published novels with a third in the works. She has a really cool story I believe a lot of people can relate to. This episode has a little bit of everything, from her time in Germany, to coming back to teach English in her hometown. I hope you listen to this episode and leave feeling inspired to leap into something that might be intimidating. *Sorry if the volume is wonky... Got a new mic I'm trying out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannah-finch3/support

I have known Abbi Brunson for the last 8 year, but it seems like a whole lot longer than that. She is one of the most music minded people that I have ever had the joy of knowing. In this episode Abbi shares advice that is not only geared towards people looking to get into this ministry career, but also people that might be facing the same things Abbi has lived through. It is always a good time when we get together so I hope you listen to this episode and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannah-finch3/support

This interview was so much fun because I was able to sit down with one of the hardest working people I know, my sister! Brittany is currently an event planner for Lifeline Children Services, but her path to getting there wasn't the traditional way. In this episode, she shares her advice for what to expect if you are considering this career field! I hope you listen and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hannah-finch3/support

This week I was able to catch up with Kyle Southall to hear how he has moved around the world of athletic training. His career as allowed him to travel not only around the US but also over seas. Kyle shares some great advice for anyone searching for answers on how to get started in this career, and what other job options are available in this field. I hope you listen and enjoy!

This week I visited with another good friend of mine, Brooke Glassford. Brooke shares her story about how she turned a photography hobby she did for fun into a full time career. She shares some really awesome advice for anyone listening! I hope you enjoy!

So glad that I was able to catch up with a good friend of mine for the first episode of season 2. In this episode Sarah Rose tells us about her non-traditional path to getting where she is now as an Owner/Broker of Wallace, RPM. We talk about work-life balance and how she manages to keep family first all the while managing her company. I hope you listen any enjoy! Instagram: how.theydidit

Welcome to season 2 of How They Did it! I'm so excited for this new season. We will picking up where we left off in season 1, interviewing professionals to find out how they got into their careers. I hope this will help inspire and motivate you to think outside the box to get that job you've always wanted. You can leave me a suggestion on what career you would like me to interview or just tell me your story on my instagram page under how.theydidit Let's get into it!

Back with the last episode of the season, and it's a good one! This week I talked my husband into sitting down with me to share his journey into pharmacy! We talk about his years going through pharmacy school at Samford University, and what path he took after he earned his doctorate. I'm so excited for everyone to hear his story and the advice he has for anyone looking to go into this career field! *Sorry for missing last week. Covid has a way of finding time... 3x to be exact! **How They Did It! will be back next season with all new episodes! Let me know if this podcast has helped you in anyway. instagram- @how.theydidit

This week I had the privilege to talk to Wade Cline. If the last name sounds familiar I interviewed his sister, Carly Cline, in episode 6! Wade graduated with a degree in marketing and is currently the VP of sales at Trustspot. Before Trustspot he was instrumental in building up the digital media outlet, Bham Now. Wade talks about being laser focused and knowing what you are good at. I believe he has great advice for anyone who listens!

I'm so excited to have my good friend Hannah Pressley on this week's episode! We talk about all things teaching and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people! If you know Hannah then you know that she wears many hats! Not only is she a phenomenal teacher, but she's also a wife, mom, writer, editor, podcaster, and so much more! I hope you listen and enjoy this episode!

This week I caught up with my friend Carly Cline. I have known Carly through coaching volleyball for the past 2 years. Even though she is an amazing coach, that is not her main job! She is a full time wedding planner... and she is REALLY good at it! Carly has a great story that I believe many people can relate to! I hope that you will listen and enjoy. Carly's Website: https://www.elizabethcarlisleevents.com

In this episode Landon talks about how a psychology major helped prepare him for his role as a principal. However, that is only part of his story! He has a strong passion for students and the teachers that he leads along the way. I hope that his story inspires you to go after your passion!

In this episode Elizabeth Grant talks about her path to becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. She also discusses the benefits of shadowing different employers before you make your decision going into college. Hope you listen and enjoy!

Have you ever felt that you bounce around from job to job but never really feel settled? You are not alone. There are so many people out there that have a degree in something that they do not use for their current job... Myself included. In this episode, Caroline and I talk about what happens when that college degree doesn't turn out to be your end all be all. We reflect on the hardships that come along with trying to figure out what path is right for you, like I am not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'm not qualified enough. If you are thinking "that's me", then this episode is for you! Hope you Listen and Enjoy!

If you ever wondered what it takes to become a Broadcast Journalist for a predominate news station then this episode is for you! Follow Kim Hendrix to the University of Texas and see what major she chose and which classes she had to take to make into the industry. Her story continues to WSFA where she was a reporter and a news anchor for 20 years before stepping away to try other adventures. She has some great advice if you are considering going into the broadcast field, listen and enjoy!

This week I catch up with two of my friends, Mary Austin Hall and Alex Wolf. These two sister have very different stories but now work together for a nonprofit organization called Hope Heals. Follow Mary's journey to become a Nurse Practitioner whose love and care for her patients in the hospital prepared her for loving a caring for the disabled. Next find out how Alex got involved into the world of graphic design. This career has literally taken her around the world. Now she is the Graphic Designer for Hope Heals. Mary Austin and Alex have really good advice for students wondering what to do after high school. Enjoy!

Make sure to listen to "How They Did It" to figure out how to get that job you have always wanted. The first episode will drop June 3rd, 2022!