The Pursuit

Connor Koch is an alpinist and mountain runner based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. In this episode, we dive into expectations, creativity, and the process of preparing for big mountain objectives. Our conversations range from the 14,000-foot peaks of Colorado and California, to the emotional toll of training for and failing to complete projects. Connor's reflections on choosing a life of adventure are applicable far beyond the mountains. We hope you enjoy the episode! Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

From South Dakota to San Francisco Andrew Currier is an avid cyclist from New York who decided that he wanted to bike across the United States. After attempting a tour throughout New York, Andrew packed up his bike and headed west. Throughout his journey to San Francisco, Andrew stopped at incredible national parks, found natural hot springs, and met amazing people who housed and fed him. Now that Andrew has completed biking across the US, he plans on biking down to South America. In this episode, Andrew explains the second part of his journey biking from South Dakota to San Francisco, discusses some of the incredible places he visited, and what his plans are with bicycle touring in the future. We hope that Andrew's story inspires you to pursue that project or idea that you've been thinking about! Donate to Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/andre-currier Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.currier/ Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Garrett Dornfeld reached out to The Pursuit on Instagram a few months ago wanting to share his knowledge and experience on the show. Garrett and I got in touch a few days later and he shared how he goes about his daily life. Garrett grew up in a small town of 1300 people in Eastern Washington. He graduated high school and moved to Portland, Oregon to attend George Fox University. Within his time at George Fox, Garrett struggled to identify what he would do after college. While in school, he worked for valet service, parking expensive cars at a high-end hotel. Garrett would ask these wealthy people what they did and the main answers he'd hear were Finance, Real Estate, Investment Banking. Garrett discovered his passion for Finance through working this minimum wage job and worked for Kaiser Permanente after graduating. After working 50-60 hour weeks at Kaiser, Garrett soon realized that he'd have to reprioritize his priorities and started snowboarding in his free time. In this episode Garrett discusses the challenges he faced determining his major in college, doing something when you don't know what you're doing, and provides his advice on how to find a better work-life balance. We hope you enjoy this episode! Garrett's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettdornfeld/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Ryen Motzek is the co-founder of Atlas Skateshop in San Mateo, CA. Atlas is a well-known skate shop in the San Francisco Bay Area that has collaborated with several brands such as Nike SB and Jordan. In September, Atlas and Nike SB released the “Lost at Sea” Nike dunk which has gained attention around the world. I had the privilege and honor of sitting down with one of the co-founders of Atlas to learn more about their origins and hear insight on their collaboration projects with Nike. In this episode, Ryen explains how he started Atlas, discusses the “Lost at Sea” Nike dunk project, and provides his insight and advice on running a successful skateboard shop. We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired to get a head start on your next goal! Ryen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motzek/?hl=en Atlas Skateboarding Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasskateboarding/?hl=en “Lost at Sea” Nike SB: https://sneakernews.com/2020/09/24/atlas-nike-sb-dunk-high-store-list/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Andrew Currier is an avid cyclist from New York who decided that he wanted to bike across the United States. After attempting a tour throughout New York, Andrew packed up his bike and headed west. Throughout his journey to San Francisco, Andrew stopped at incredible national parks, found natural hot springs, and met amazing people who housed and fed him. Now that Andrew has completed biking across the US, he plans on biking down to South America. In this episode, Andrew explains his journey biking solo across the country, the hospitable people he met along the way, and what it was like biking 50-100 miles every day. We hope that Andrew's story inspires you to pursue that project or idea that you've been thinking about! Donate to Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/andre-currier Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.currier/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Abby Landis is a recent Cal Poly graduate who's currently working for Adobe. I asked Abby to join us on The Pursuit to discuss her experience finding her community and purpose in college. After her first year of college, Abby decided to cave her path and pursue her passion for music. She joined KCPR, Cal Poly's radio station, where she became a DJ and worked with famous artists and musicians. In this episode, Abby reflects on her time in school and how she didn't want to fit the mold. She provides insight into learning how to fail fast, taking note of what brings you joy, and how she's incorporated habits in her daily life. We hope that this episode provides a new and unique perspective! Abby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbylandis/ Abby's Instagram: @abbigator98 Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Dr. Ronda Beaman is a noted author, educator, speaker, and fitness guru. I had the pleasure of taking Dr. Beaman's BUS 306 Leadership course at Cal Poly. My biggest takeaway from her course was to take control of your own life, regardless of what's happening around you. Dr. B inspired me to want to give leave a positive impact on society and I hope she can do the same for you. In this episode, we dive into several different topics, ranging from going above and beyond to taking control of your own life. I'm very excited to welcome Dr. Beaman on the show and hope you all are inspired by her words of wisdom! Website: https://www.drbandme.win/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rondabeaman/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

During my time in Italy, I was fortunate enough to meet Claudia Fraschini, an incredible Italian chef. Claudia started Cookin Factory, a cooking school, where she teaches professionals and students how to work as a team in the kitchen. Before leaving for Europe, I enrolled in a cooking course not knowing what to expect. My expectations were blown away. Throughout the semester, we had four ‘classes' where we prepared risotto, pizza, pasta, and a variety of Northern Italian cuisine. Claudia truly opened my eyes to a new world of cooking and enjoying meals with good company! The biggest takeaway I got from Claudia's Cookin Factory was to put love, passion, and energy into everything I do. In this episode, we learn how Claudia started her career as a chef, the importance of less is more, and discuss traditional Italian cuisine. I'm honored to have Claudia on the show and hope you all enjoy her experiences and advice. Cookin Factory Website https://cookinfactory.com/it/ Instagram: @cookinfactory Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Sam Fraley is a long snapper for Temple University's D1 football team. Football has been a huge part of Sam's life. A native-Texan, Sam moved to California and started playing football from a young age. After playing four years of high school football, Sam was preparing to move on to a new chapter in his life at UT Austin. A week before high school graduation, Sam went to the hospital and had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre, a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Over the next six months, Sam spent day after day in the hospital and physical therapy. He relearned how to stand up, walk, and go about daily life. Sam enrolled at the local community college and started practicing with the football team again. He quickly went from relearning how to walk to playing on the field again, something his doctors never imagined. After two years at his local community college, Sam was recruited to play for Temple University where he currently resides. This is one of the most inspirational recovery stories I've ever heard and am honored to share it with you all. In this episode, Sam breaks down his recovery over the past three years and describes his admirable mindset throughout the entire process. We hope you are inspired by Sam's story! Sam Fraley's Instagram: @iamfrales Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

“Quokka Brew is the market's first caffeinated Jitterless Coffee. Our patent-pending blend, made of organic amino acids and brain-boosting nootropics, counteracts the jitters and crash from caffeine—without sacrificing any of the energy. Each Quokka Brew is made using fair trade cold brew coffee, rich and creamy oat milk, exotic vanilla from Madagascar, and our jitterless blend. But, it's more than just jitterless…” In this episode, we dive into how George Passantino and Ofek Arush started Quokka Brew, where they are currently at, and their future plans with the business. We hope you enjoy the episode and get yourself some Quokka Brew! Quokka Brew's Website: https://www.quokkabrew.com/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Kevin Flood graduated from Cal Poly in 2019 with a degree in Business Administration. Kevin set a goal, during his senior year, to write and produce an album for his senior project, something he had never done before. Kevin was an experienced guitar player but he had to teach himself how to produce, song write, and create music people wanted to listen to. After nine months of writing, singing, and producing, Kevin released a thirteen song album, Strands. In this episode, we discuss Kevin's process of creating Strands, the challenges he encountered throughout the process, and how he's shifted his mindset when it came to approaching a new project. We hope you enjoy the episode! Strands on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pJUDeO3TVq9hVC1nb3AFD?si=C_5JYtTrTZq7cSuDbYg5FQ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/

Tim Humphrey's is a professional snowboarder currently residing in Truckee, California. Tim began snowboarding at age seven and quickly picked up a sponsorship from Burton Snowboards, one of the largest snowboard companies in the industry. Tim attended Waterville Academy High School, a snowsport academy, where he continued to advance his snowboarding skills and traveled the world to compete in competitions. Once his competition days ended, Tim continued to snowboard and film clips in the backcountry. He soon picked up a sponsorship from GoPro due to his creative style of “selfie” filming. In this episode, we discuss Tim's snowboard journey becoming a pro snowboarder, his mindset when he's preparing for a dangerous trick, and how he started collaborating and working for GoPro. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Pursuit. Tim Humphreys's Instagram: @timhumphreys Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Website: https://www.thepursuitofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Zahnae Aquino was selected for the Women in Business 30 under 30: Cal Poly's Most Influential Women award, gave a TED talk on her experience working with California Cybersecurity Institute, and has served as Head of Outreach for Poly Reps in order to promote a more diverse and inclusive environment at Cal Poly's campus. As you can tell, she has done it all! In this episode, Zahnae her work as the head of Outreach for Poly Reps (student tour guides), flaws within institutions and organizations when it comes to inclusivity for misrepresented communities, and how to be an ally. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new! Zahnae's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nf2S5yY44 Tianna Arata's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kzzrd-justice-for-tiana Book Recommendations: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.google.com/books/edition/White_Fragility/ZfQ3DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?, And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum: https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=BaW7DgAAQBAJ&hl=en_US&pg=GBS.PP1.w.2.0.2 Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Jack and Siena are good friends of mine I met while in Turin, Italy. Jack was one of my roommates abroad and Siena was an honorary roommate. Throughout our time in Turin, we were fortunate enough to attend multiple fairs and festivals. In this episode, we reminisced the wine fair in Asti, Italy, the truffle fair in Alba, Italy, and the massive chocolate festival in Turin. We hope that you enjoy our stories abroad and are inspired to seek out new places and adventures! Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Ari Singer is a born musician who's the lead singer of Honeyboys. Growing up Ari played several instruments and started multiple bands in high school. Entering college, Ari knew he wanted to continue performing live music and sharing his passion with the world. “Honeyboys music pushes boundaries, blends genres, and maintains an inherent sense of rawness.” In this episode we explore Ari's career of becoming a musician, he explains how Honeyboys started, and breaks down Honeyboy's most popular songs. We hope you enjoy the episode. Honeyboys Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oe3ko37znSjQrf7TYClYM?si=w49CNaEQTzG9ENNEw5aedQ Honeyboys Instagram: @honeyboysmusic Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

“Jesse Ziff Cool has been dedicated to sustainable agriculture and cuisine for over 4 decades as writer, restaurateur, spokesperson, and consultant for eco-conscious food service. Jesse is the author of seven cookbooks and through the years has written for dozens of publications.” In this episode, we dive into Jesse Cool's journey starting a farm to table, fine-dining restaurant, the challenges she's faced being a women restaurant owner, and what she's learned throughout her 40 years running Flea Street Cafe. We hope you enjoy the episode. Jesse Cool's Website: https://www.cooleatz.com/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

JB Caring Hearts is an incredible organization started by Joseph Ssengooba. The nonprofit organization focuses on empowering women by teaching them tangible skills to start their own businesses or be qualified to work a job. Joseph has put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their organization and has provided food to thousands of hungry children and families. In this episode, we learn more about JB Caring Heart's goals, challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda, and how Joseph and Rachel have helped women stay in school and earn an education. We hope you enjoy the episode. JB Caring Hearts website: https://www.jb-caringhearts.org/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Kayla Wells is a recent Cal Poly graduate who majored in Business and Finance. Throughout her time in college, Kayla was involved in the Equestrian Team, Alpha Chi Omega, and mentored students. In this episode, we explore Kayla's mindset & goals when she entered college, her experience being a woman in Finance, and not learning how to not compare herself to others. We hope you enjoy the episode! Byte Wipes: https://www.bytewipes.com/ Kayla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-wells/ Kayla's Email: kayla@bytewipes.com Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Christopher Blevins is a professional mountain biker who's currently training for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Blevins has competed in races around the world for USA Cycling and joined the Specialized Racing team in 2017. In this episode, we discuss how Christopher balances school and being a pro athlete, his Olympic training regiment, and his plans with cycling. We hope you enjoy this episode and we wish Christopher the best of luck this coming year! Christopher Blevin's bio: https://usacycling.org/athlete/christopher-blevins Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Susie Rogers and Halim Choucair graduated from Cal Poly in March 2019. After graduating from college, they went on an incredible grad trip to South America where they explored Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Patagonia. In this episode, Halim and Susie break down their trip and explore the highs and lows of hiking the Inca Trail and Torres del Paine National Park. We hope you feel as if you were with Halim and Susie on their grad trip. Photos from Halim and Susie's trip: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KqiPPAYMY1kjagQW7 Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Daniel Uribe is an incoming fourth-year Political Science student at Cal Poly. Throughout his time in college, Daniel discovered his passion for bread baking while pursuing his Law Degree. Daniel has held several baking positions in San Luis Obispo and San Diego, currently working for Ranch45. Daniel dreams of baking at a US research base in Antarctica which would allow him to complete his goal of traveling to all seven continents! In this week's episode, Daniel explains his journey to becoming a professional baker, his transition from studying Business to Political Science, incorporating multiple passions in his life, and be willing to embrace failure along the way. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Daniel's Instagram: @colombidan Daniel's Baking Instagram: @boolinbaker Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Joelle Tenderich is a fourth-year Health and Human Sciences student at USC. Joelle is on track to complete the Physicians Assistant (PA) route after she undergrad. Throughout her time in college, she has volunteered for several hospitals and served on a Global Brigade in Panama. Joelle is truly one to give back to the community and leave a positive impact on society. In this week's episode, Joelle dives into her volunteer experience in Panama, dealing with COVID-19 and its societal effects, and ‘to not judge a book by its cover.' We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Global Brigade: https://www.globalbrigades.org/ Global Brigade Donations: https://www.globalbrigades.org/donate/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Harry Quirk is one of my good friends from my study abroad experience in Turin, Italy. After flying halfway across the world, I was fortunate to meet Harry alongside a handful of wonderful Erasmus students during my time in Italy. In this episode, Harry and I dive into our perspectives studying in Italy, our favorite moments and trips, learning how to live in a new, diverse society, and Harry breaks down his ‘escape' plan out of Italy when COVID hit. Harry's Instagram: @harryjayquirk Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial-632840640674244 Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Maya Ebrahimpour is an incoming fourth-year Communications and International Development Studies double-major at UCLA. You can find her leading campus tours to prospective students, networking with alumni through UCLA's Student Alumni Association (SAA), rocking out to the Coastalong Music + Sustainability Festival, and the list goes on. She's driven, motivated, and always has a big smile on her face. In this episode, Maya and I dive into tips and tricks on how to get involved in college, her experience studying in South America, creating your path, and savoring every moment of college. We hope you enjoy and are now even more motivated to seek out new opportunities! Maya's email: maya.ebby@gmail.com Maya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayaebrahimpour/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Kayla Varney is an incoming fourth-year Business student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She's one of the most ambitious and motivated individuals I've met throughout my time in college. Kayla is currently involved with Poly Reps, Mustang Consulting, Career Peer Advising, Delta Sigma Pi, and makes time to surf almost every day. In this episode, we dive into Kayla's mindset, understanding her goals and ambitions entering college, obstacles she faces being a woman in leadership, the ability to listen and hear other perspectives, and how to spark uncomfortable conversations. We hope you enjoy the episode! Kayla Varney's Email: kmvarney@gmail.com Kayla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamvarney/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Alejandro Suarez graduated from the West Point Academy with a degree in Engineering Psychology with a focus on Cyber Security. Throughout his time at West Point, Alejandro balanced a rigorous academic schedule while completing on the Men's NCAA D1 gymnastics team. Suarez competed in High Bar, Vault, and Parallel Bars over his four years at West Point. After graduating, Suarez will be serving in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer in Fort Drum (Upstate New York). In this episode, Alejandro describes his gymnastics career entering West Point, life at West Point, how to remain calm in critical situations, and finding “a release”. We hope you enjoy the episode! Alejandro Suarez's Bio: https://goarmywestpoint.com/sports/mens-gymnastics/roster/alejandro-suarez/14567 Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Sarah Arfsten graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in June 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and concentrated in Marketing. Sarah was a student tour guide for Cal Poly and served as the Senior Vice President for Delta Sigma Pi. After graduating from college, Sarah joined Intel's Business Development Rotational Program. Since joining Intel, Sarah has rotated between teams in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Sarah explains her path securing a full-time job, completing her senior year of college, moving to a brand new state, and transitioning to the workforce. We hope you enjoy the episode! Sarah Arfsten's email: arfstensarah@gmail.com LINK TO THE ODYSSEY PLAN: https://schoolofdesignthinking.echos.cc/blog/2018/01/starting-the-year-just-right/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Vince DeSantis is a recent Cal Poly graduate who majored in Business Administration. Throughout his time at Cal Poly, Vince has held several leadership positions within the Orfalea College of Business. As he entered his final year of college, Vince signed a full-time offer with a prestigious clothing retail company. COVID-19 struck leaving Vince and many recent college-grads jobless. In this episode of The Pursuit, we will dive into Vince's mindset amidst COVID-19 and understand how he was able to turn a rescinded job offer into starting his own business. We hope you enjoy the episode! Link to Fruji - https://www.eatfruji.com/ Vince's email - vince@eatfruji.com Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Ryan Meffert is currently the Director Of Business Operations at NeoCharge, a manufacturer of smart splitters that provides easy and affordable home-charging access for electric car owners. Ryan graduated Cal Poly in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technolgy and Packaging. During his time at Cal Poly, Ryan was the President of Cal Poly Industrial Technology Society (ITS) and balanced an internship with MindBody as a Business Relationship Manager intern. Shortly after graduating, Ryan started his full-time position at NeoCharge. In this episode of The Pursuit, we'll explore how Ryan declined a fantastic job offer with a large corporation to pursue working for a startup. We hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insight from Ryan Meffert. Link to NeoCharge - https://www.getneocharge.com/ Cover Art by Sam Toland (https://www.tolandmedia.com/) Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com

Welcome to The Pursuit podcast. This week, I introduce myself, share a bit about my life story, and an understanding of what this podcast is about. We hope you enjoy the show and stay tuned! Please like, comment, and subscribe! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial?igshid=1fwjtdq8rnu9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitpodcastofficial/ Email: thepursuit.podcastofficial@gmail.com