Power to Become: The Podcast

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Curious about what life is like once you graduate? Our Alumni can tell you! Tune in to be motivated by their stories, receive advice on how to start your career, and get excited about your future. Your host is Annie Hatch.

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    • Oct 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    CARYN ESPLIN tells her story from graphic design out her house to TRAVELLING THE WORLD for PHOTGRAPHY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 51:21


    Is a Jack of All Trades so bad? Caryn Esplin proves that having a versatile skillset can pay big dividends in a career in visual media communications! The field ranges from writing copy to graphic design and she has done it all. In this podcast, Cary Esplin shares with Noah and Emma how others can make a fun, adventurous and successful career in visual media!

    LAYNE MOSELEY on how he ended up making apps with no experience and how to PREPARE for a job in Software Engineering and App Development!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 55:25


    Programming is so broad and always advancing. So how do you keep up with a field that is seemingly changing everyday? Layne Moseley is your guy! In this episode he shares why he walked away from studying Computer Science at college and found his way back into the field when he discovered app development with the release of the first iPhone. From there, he went on to work for a tech start-up company, Crumbl Cookies and Snapchat! Learn how to prepare for interviewing for jobs in programming and what resources he uses to stay current on fields in tech like Artificial Intelligence, App Development and Software! P2Become Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p2become/ P2Become TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@p2become

    SHAE WARNICK shares how she found HER PASSION as an art major and the business of a PROFESSIONAL ARTIST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 40:10


    Wondering how it works as a professional artist? In this episode, Shae Warnick explains her journey to Noah on how she worked as an artist after graduating, what it took to find her niche and how to find your audience! She is an advocate for collecting everything that inspires YOU and to learn how it inspires you. Art majors this ones for you. P2Become Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p2become/

    JENNY OAKS BAKER SPECIAL EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 8:08


    This weeks episode we're doing something different. We caught Jenny while she was visiting BYU-Idaho for a brief chat about pursuing a career as a professional musician. It was an impromptu interview so forgive the iPhone audio quality! Enjoy the pod! https://www.instagram.com/p2become/

    Genet Orme designs dresses for the Tabernacle Choir and shares FASHION TRENDS across the world!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 38:58


    Our third episode and it's all about the fashion industry! Genet Orme shares what she has learned about the newest fashion tech and trends from California to London! She reveals how to make it in the fashion world and how she stays current with style! FOLLOW P2B instagram

    MARTIN MA reveals how economists RULE THE WORLD and why AMAZON loves economics majors!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 48:50


    Why is economics one of the most profitable careers to get into? In this episode, Martin Ma enlightens Noah on what paths economics can take you. They dive into how Ma got a PhD, why Amazon loves economic majors and econometrics.

    Luke Alley talks Digital Marketing and using LinkedIn to get MR. BEAST to BYU-Idaho!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 39:00


    Luke Alley is a marketing wizard. In this episode, he teaches Noah and Copeland how to become an actually good marketer. He enlightens them on what helps students get marketing jobs and explains why his marketing classes don't have exams.

    A Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 32:40


    Meet Cameron Robins! Cameron's dreams have always included becoming a filmmaker but it took him a while and his wife's encouragement to finally persue his dream. Listen as Cameron Robins can inspire you to finally go for your dream job.

    A Changed Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 33:53


    Meet Danny Ricks! Join us this week as we talk to Danny Ricks, a current faculty member about his experience of becoming a religion teacher on the BYU-Idaho campus. Listen as he shares his experience of his conversion to the gospel and how he went from not wanting to come to a Church-affiliated school to coordinating seminaries and institutes for the Church of Jesus Christ on the Indian Reservation in Arizona and now being a Religion professor.

    It's All About Relationships - Tim Rarick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 45:36


    S3E3: Join us this week as we talk to Dr. Tim Rarick about family, dating, marriage, and relationship dynamics.

    I gave up my PhD to teach at BYU-Idaho: Jason Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 24:28


    S3E1: Meet Jason Hunt. You won't want to miss this episode of Power to Become: The Podcast. Listen to a man who willingly redid his PhD to teach at BYU-Idaho and who gave away a successful business just to help a friend. Check out this episode of Power to Become: The Podcast.

    A New Host

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 10:10


    S3E1: Welcome back to another season with Power to Become: The Podcast. Listen as we introduce our new host, Annie Hatch!

    Girl Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 34:12


    S2E7: This episode is sure to grab your attention! Small business stories are some of our favorite to tell. Listen to Cheryl Crawford tell the story about how her and her family started Righteous Slice from the ground up!

    Dad-Ministrator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 52:56


    S2E6: In this episode we present Tim Ng and his journey which includes a lot of life lessons. You are sure to find this episode very intriguing.

    Portugal The Missionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 24:11


    S2E5: Ernie Lopez shares with us his experience of serving an LDS Mission. Just like many are experiencing delays and cancellations on their life plans right now, Ernie also dealt with that, but learned a lot and overcame his struggles. Such a powerful episode! Follow us on Instagram @p2become for more content!

    The Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 25:20


    S2E4: In this episode we sit down and welcome Ann Ahrendsen. We discuss the love for teaching and affect that this unexpected pandemic has had on education .

    The Sales Evangelist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:21


    S2E3: If you heard Donald at Power 2 Become on campus, you'll want to tune in to this episode! If you want to stand out, take initiative and connect with those around you. Follow us on Instagram @p2become for more content!

    Imagineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 26:25


    S2E2: Luis Weger has worked at Boeing, Disney, and his efforts to continue education are inspiring, but the lessons he has learned in the hard moments with his family are just as powerful. Listen on any platform and follow us on Instagram @p2become for more content!

    In The Woman's Tent in the Saudi Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 25:27


    S2E1: Beth Vanderwalker has been all over the world, and is even traveling back to Rexburg on occasion! Her experiences in nursing and healthcare are a must-listen. Follow us on Instagram @p2become to stay updated on content!

    Brother Redge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 22:06


    S1E7: Is it a bad thing to lose millions? Redge Allen is a perfect example of unconditional love. He had very high points, and low points in his career but is grateful for every one of them. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up on new episodes!

    When I was at Michael Jordan's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 26:23


    S1E6: He has been to the biggest houses around the world, was a news anchor in Las Vegas and then In Salt Lake City, today I had Scott Haws on the show with us! He has some great experiences working in the broadcast world. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    The Queen of CIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 14:18


    S1E5: Alisha Stratton works as an I/T Director as USAA, and loves it! As of recent, she is a new mom and today she is talking about preparing to be a mother while working in a career she loves. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    Uncertainty Is The New Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 24:01


    S1E4: Joshua Iverson was there in the beginnings of Facebook, but chose a different route! He runs quite the company and has all the advice you need if you are 1. looking to work from home, and 2. if you are unsure about life, situations, or yourself. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    How I Got Fired by Mark Zuckerburg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 28:01


    S1E3: Extraordinary is an understatement. Amy Antonelli has worked in places like Facebook and Apple, all the way to leper colonies in India. Her career is so empowering, and you'll learn about how she worked back up from losing her job at Facebook to running an international humanitarian non-profit. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    Tommy the Phlebotomist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 25:46


    S1E2: Do you know what a phlebotomist is? I didn't! Tommy Ahlquist is a retired ER doctor that started out from scratch. He works in the real estate industry and is an advocate for healthcare across Idaho. His advice is great and stories hilarious! Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    The Immigrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 17:58


    S1E1: Imagine moving from your home country as a teenager. With opportunities and challenges, Mercy Owusu brings her experience living in the U.S. for the last 10 years and how she was able to earn her bachelor's degree, as well as start her career in journalism. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    WELCOME TO POWER 2 BECOME: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 1:00


    POWER 2 BECOME We want to give you the opportunity to learn about starting and maintaining your career right from the source. Nurses, Marketers, Journalists, Humanitarians, Artists, you name it, we get to sit down with our very own BYU-Idaho Alumni and get the true stories about their lives in their careers. Remember to follow us on Instagram @p2become to keep up with new episodes!

    Therapy Is A GOOD Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 34:55


    Steve Davis has worked in academia for most of his life and loves helping students. He graduated from Rick's College and loves the outdoor life that Rexburg has to offer. He is a Downwinder and talks about his experience overcoming anxiety.

    The Hard Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 23:31


    Latifa Ibrahim takes us through her college experience and gives some great advice about staying true to who you are, branching out, and change. Her life has shaped her to become the person she is and she encourages students at BYU-Idaho to never forget who they are no matter where they are.

    Ice Cold Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 17:30


    Alastair grew up in the United Kingdom. He has worked at Qualtrics, Google, and currently works at Bain & Company in the United Kingdom. He shares with us some of his greatest pieces of advice on how to get where you want to go and achieve your goals.

    Working Remotely Without The T.V. Remote

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 23:39


    Diosa Colindres is one of our Alumni who completed her degree in 3 years! She talks about her time here at BYUI and focuses on how to enjoy school. There are many things she suggests are great ways to make the most of your education, including having fun!

    Are you happy now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 24:45


    Dalton Winspear takes us through his life starting at BYU-Idaho, his internship in England, and what it's like to work in project management. He shares some great insights about how to view your time here in school.

    Different Outfit, Same Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 17:21


    Don't settle. Amy LaBaugh motivates us to go for those chances and opportunities that seem way out of the picture. She shares how creating connections and having mentors is the way to succeed.

    KARMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 18:21


    Stephanie Palmer has worked at KSL for over 30 years, but didn't know that was where her career would start. Learn how she began her career as a college graduate and how her life took turns she didn't plan.

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