Just Getting Started

In this week's episode and the season finale of Just Getting Started, we are joined by Liz Bagu, a Mercy College alum and Sponsorship Program Specialist at Google. Liz has an incredible background working in media and marketing for companies such as Disney and NBCUniversal and we will hear all about her journey so far, what she has learned along the way, and advice she has for those who are interested in working in the media industry. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, Gabby Ramdass shares her story of how she became a Talent Brand Coordinator at Pinterest and why it is important to find a career to aligns with your values. Gabby also talks about how she manages burnout and balances work and life when she is working from home. We also talk about what she enjoys doing outside of work, including traveling, reading, and photography. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we are joined by Vera Verba, a graduate from The Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Baruch and currently the Director of Content Strategy & Programming at Sesame Workshop. Vera shares her experience overcoming anxiety in college, studying abroad in Italy, and networking her way into Sesame where she has built her career over the last 8 years. We will also hear about Vera's experience moving out for the first time in her 20s and advice she has for those who are trying to figure out their path. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we are joined by Rachel Celentano, a multi-talented multi-tasking business professional who went from studying to be a music teacher to getting her MBA and becoming an Associate Account Executive at Kellen. On top of her MBA program and a full-time job, Rachel also works on her family's foundation, the Celentano Foundation, which provides scholarships to graduating high schoolers who are looking to pursue music degrees. Rachel's story is both unique and inspiring as she talks about how always being open to new opportunities led her to where she is today. Hear all about her experience, what she has learned along the way, as well as advice she has for young professionals who are also discovering their path. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more about the Celentano Foundation: https://www.celentanofoundation.org/index.php/index.php/donations/make-a-donation-2020/ Kellen is hiring!: https://bit.ly/3wtqZus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we are joined by Elodie Huston, a cyclist, book lover, and Content Marketing Manager at Attentive. We will hear all about her journey so far, including her time at Fordham University where she studied English, to her experience as a Fulbright Scholar where she taught in Germany for a year. We will also learn about how she found her way into tech and what it's like being one of the first few hires at a fast-growing company. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we are joined by Madison Flickinger, a Michigan native turned NYC puppy mom and Manager of Strategic Marketing at Loom. We will hear about Madison's career journey so far, from starting her career working in sales and account management roles at a big company like Bloomberg, to working at startups and growth-stage companies where she was able to transition from account management to marketing. We'll learn how she was able to pivot her career focus, as well as what she's learned so far throughout her career, including finding a job that aligns with what you're passionate about. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dez, AKA @Dez.TheLez on TikTok and Dez the Lez on YouTube. Dez is a full-time content creator who has garnered a community of 3M followers and growing! We will hear about Dez's journey to rising to TikTok fame and what it's like to be a full-time content creator. We will also learn a little bit about her previous jobs working at theme parks and how having a supportive partner inspires her to continue to follow her passions. Follow Dez on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, Taylor Price shares her experience from starting her career at Hulu to making the switch to The Morning Brew where she is now the Campaign Strategy Manager. We will hear all about her love for spreadsheets and how they helped with her job search and how she was able to grow at her first job. We will also hear about how she learned to manage and grow a team, what she looks for when hiring, and what her favorite ice breaker question is. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

Just Getting Started is a conversation with young professionals just getting started in life and their careers sharing their journeys to how they got to where they are today. Tune in each week to listen to inspiring stories from guests working in a variety of industries as they talk about their college experience, internships, first jobs, navigating life in their 20s and 30s, and everything in between. Hosted by Amanda Droll. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we sit down with my boyfriend Andrew Boryk. A 26-year-old from New York who is Forbes 30 under 30 and Co-Founder of Lunchbox, a company that empowers restaurants by helping them build their own online ordering platforms. In college, when asked what Andrew wanted to do he said that his future career did not exist yet and he was right. We will hear all about his journey from being a self-taught software developer to studying business in college, the ups and downs of working in the startup world, and what it takes to build a successful company from the ground up. Learn more about Lunchbox: www.lunchbox.io Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, leave it a rating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode, we sit down with Raisah Bickram, a 27-year-old spiritual glam girl, client marketer at Bloomberg, and founder of The Mind, Body + Soul Experience. We will hear all about her journey from discovering her passion for marketing in college, internships, starting her career, and starting her own business. Rasiah's story is proof that everything happens for a reason and trusting yourself and the universe can lead you to exactly where you are meant to be. Follow the Podcast: @JustGettingStarted on Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more about The Mind, Body + Soul Experience: https://www.raisahsalima.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Samantha Gurley, a 27-year-old teacher from Arizona who is truly passionate about what she does and goes above and beyond for her students. We will hear about her journey to become a teacher, how she adjusted to the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, as well as a little bit about newlywed life and writing her first children's book. Follow the podcast @JustGettingStarted on Instagram & LinkedIn! Check out Samantha's children's book: Sandy the Dandelion --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Stephen Schwartz, a 27-year-old from Long Island, NY who is a Business Intelligence Analyst for a Wine & Spirits company and a certified personal trainer. We will hear about his career journey so far, lessons he has learned along the way, and how fitness is not only a way for him to stay mentally and physically fit but a way for him to help others. Follow the podcast @JustGettingStarted on Instagram & LinkedIn! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, I share my journey of how I got out of over $15,000 of debt in 15 months and how I learned to manage my finances. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @JustGettingStartedPodcast Check out Paths in Progress Podcast! https://podbay.fm/p/paths-in-progress Books and resources mentioned in the episode: Books: Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Know Yourself, Know Your Money by Rachel Cruze Love Your Life Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze YouTube Channels: The Financial Diet Graham Stephan The Ramsey Show Tools: The Every Dollar App Debt Pay Off Calculator SmartVestor Pro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Kelly Le, a 24-year old from Seattle who is a traveler, foodie, and Senior Marketing and Events Specialist for Comcast. Before she started her career, Kelly wanted to work in media and had big dreams to move to New York City. She made those dreams a reality and made the move to New York for college where she did internships, made connections, and worked hard to land her first job post-grad as an Affiliate Marketing Coordinator at NBCUniversal. A few years and one pandemic later, she ended up back home in Seattle to be closer to family and made the move from media to technology. Hear all about Kelly's journey and the advice she has for those who are interested in starting their career in marketing and the media industry. Follow the podcast on Instagram @justgettingstartedpodcast Follow Kelly Le: @heykellyle on Instagram and TikTok --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Kathryn Di Maggio, a Hematology-Oncology Infusion Licensed Practical Nurse from Long Island, NY. The path to how she got to where she is today was not a straight one, however, exploring different majors in college helped her discover her passion for nursing. Follow the podcast on Instagram @JustGettingStartedPodcast Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: Just Getting Started Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Mark Gladstone, a 27-year-old from Connecticut who became passionate about the cybersecurity industry because it was the closest he could get to becoming a "real-life spy." We will hear about how he gained the necessary skills to succeed in his career through networking and learning on his own, his experience moving across the country and advice he has for those interested in getting into the cybersecurity field. Follow the podcast @justgettingstartedpodcast on Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this week's episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Tiffany Cordero, an NYC-based ballerina, writer, journalist, and currently a Product Strategist for an asset management firm. We learn about Tiffany's background as a professionally-trained ballerina and how being open to trying new things helped lead her to where she is today. Follow the podcast @justgettingstartedpodcast on Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

In this episode of Just Getting Started, we sit down with Cat Reynolds, a 24-year old NYC writer, editor, social media content creator, tap dancer, and pasta lover! We hear about her journey from Fordham University to her career as an Associate Editor for Sesame Workshop and how she balances managing a social media side hustle, finding time to solo travel and living life in NYC. Follow the podcast @justgettingstartedpodcast on Instagram Follow and check out @catdoesitall on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support

Just Getting Started is a podcast about careers, navigating life in your 20s and 30s, and everything in between. In the first episode, get to know the host, Amanda, and learn about how internships in college helped pave the way for her career in the media industry, the struggles of adjusting to life post-grad, and her career journey so far. Follow the podcast on Instagram to get updates on new episodes: @justgettingstartedpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amanda-droll/support