The Post College Podcast

Courtney Donlon who started working in events at the age of 14 explains what a Special Events Manager does in the role. Think of this as the most accurate job description you'll ever hear. Courtney's expertise comes from 10 years in the event space throughout California, working everything from celebrity filled red carpet events to weddings. Since recording this episode in 2020, Courtney launched her own company - Zeteo Events!

College isn't necessary for everyone. In the Season 1 Finale, Ben and Michael have a conversation with Rosanne, the founder of Sydney Evan - Gold & Diamond Fine Jewelry, discussing her path to becoming a business owner as well as her thoughts on who can forgo college.

What started as a Facebook group where nurses could share stories in Seattle became a business when Nicole saw the opportunity to build a staffing agency of local nurses. Nicole, a registered nurse in Seattle shares her story of how she picked her major, got hired, and built her business while balancing work and a personal life. Enjoy!

The pressure to get a job before graduating is so high. Chase joins Michael and Ben to share her experience in a sales role and what she learned along the way to her current job in Public Relations.

Ben and Michael are joined by Izzy, who moved from California to New York and discuss how she was able to build a new friend group through work, reconnecting with childhood acquaintances and the CorePower community.

Ben, Michael, and Ryan break down their routines and discuss difference between planning and scheduling. When it comes to post college life their are no scheduled vacations like summer and winter break so planning your own and looking forward to them is a big key to not burning out.

Michael and Ben are joined by Andrew (a sales engineer in the Silicon Valley) to discuss living at home after graduation. Ranging from living under your parents rules again to dealing with younger siblings at home and building a routine while on the hunt for a job.

Ben and Michael are joined by Nick (their fabulous Podcast editor) to discuss their various living arrangements post college. Nick shares his experience of living with a significant other in Chicago, Illinois while Michael and Ben share the stories of how they found their roommates and apartments, in Los Angeles, California. In addition, everyone shares their tips on splitting the rent fairly.

Ben and Michael discuss their different experiences while in college and why it's important to remember both the positive joyous memories and the more difficult humbling experiences. College was great and many of the memories were, but don't only reminisce on it with rose-colored glasses.

Ben and Michael introduce the Post College Podcast. A podcast for everyone learning to navigate the world post-college. Especially those confused and asking themselves “well what do I do now?” after graduating from college. Season 1 includes 7 conversations with guests with ranging experience after college. Find new episodes here every Monday at 10am PST Thank you to all of our guests for their support on making Season 1 of the Post College Podcast. We couldn't have done it without you.