The Young Professionals Show

It's been a hot minute since we last had a panel discussion on the Young Professionals show. Wanted to bring it back and reminisce with Andrew & Patrick Bonesteel along with Brandon Hollis. Ten years ago they all met on the same floor in college and spent lots of time focused on education and having fun. They share some of the notable stories during undergrad, courses that impacted them, and what it was like living in Kirkland.

Andrew Russell lives a relatively busy life. He works at a church and flips mobile homes. We get to hear about why he decided to pursue both for his career, what got him into the guitar during high school, navigating a difficult phase in life away from home, and where he sees himself in five years.

Growing up, Joe Montgomery was a bad kid. He was expelled in middle school and struggled. But, he had a change of heart and realized the changes that needed to be made. In today's episode we hear about his journey, from Oregon up to Washington, playing rugby, his first impressions in finance, and what it was like being a solo practitioner early in his career.

On today's show: Ryan McIntosh joins the pod and shares what it was like after college to get his masters in Counseling Psychology, deciding to pursue a different career, the struggles of balancing mental health with life, and the importance of striving for success.

Ariel Montgomery started her life in the rural Midwest, attended college in Texas and now finds herself in the PNW. She walks us through that journey, what it was like spending time with YWAM, what the driving force was for her to get into coaching, and the delicate balance of social media and life.

Coming out of college it seemed like Nathan Vorhees was destined for a career in the stock market. But, he decided to pivot in another direction and shares what that was like. We also hear about his three high school jobs that played an important role in growth, connecting with great professors during his time at SPU, and the delicate balance of work and personal life.

Host Alex Nasa is on the hot seat today! He gets interviewed by his wife, Hannah. They discuss all things related to his career, most rewarding components of working with family, the reason for starting the podcast and what he would be doing for a dream career.

Jared Fritz hops on The Young Professionals show today to discuss his journey from rural Washington to the fast paced atmosphere of Seattle, hopes for the 2022 Seattle Mariners, his memorable high school jobs, and the challenges of working during an unpredictable time.

Jared Peters, author of "Speak Up: A Young Adults Guide to Engage in Difficult Conversation, Address Conflict, and Earn Respect" is the guest on today's episode. He shares what the driving force was for him to write this novel, what it was like living in Atlanta for a couple years, dealing with several challenging injuries in college, and advice he'd give to aspiring young professionals. Check him out on Instagram: @thenormalJP and his website: jaredpeters.co.

Cody Callaghan joins host Alex Nasa to discuss all things career related. They talk about Cody's journey through sales, his current role, a brief conversation about the NBA season, and the importance of having a strong network.

Gabe Ortega and host Alex Nasa catch up after ten years. He shares what it was like being lead to Australia, adapting to the new culture down under, working several unique jobs, the vibe of Sydney, predicting the Seahawks 2021 season, and the importance of goal setting.

Britt Espinosa has lived the life of a rockstar and a college student simultaneously. He reflects back on balancing both in college. Plus his experience traveling around the country and world, the inspiration his parents have had in life, observations on work ethic trends, and the ripple effect of covid-19.

Joshua Ziefle, Dean in the College of Ministry at Northwest University, joins the pod for today's episode. He shares what it was like driving cross country from New Jersey to Washington, getting acclimated to life in Seattle, his time in seminary, how the last year has been professionally, and the unique position of higher education in 2021.

From junk removal to YouTube, Steve Hunsaker is keeping busy. He shares what it was like beginning this journey on social media, an unbelievable story from his college days, working a difficult job right after graduating, and the challenges of staying transparent.

Abigail Watson joins the podcast and shares what it was like spending three life changing years in Los Angeles, the awesome dorm floor she was a part of in college, an unlikely career shift, living in Michigan for a brief time, and what it's been like working in a great environment.

From California to Hawaii to the Evergreen State, Brett Koga's journey in life has taken him to some unique destinations. On today's pod he reflects on island life, his undergrad journey, taking a much needed break from social media, and the rewarding connections he's made professionally.

Chris Parker makes an appearance on today's episode and shares what it's been like getting into the game of golf, the transition between public and private high school back in the day for him, spending six months in China during college, and his interest in analyzing numbers.

Leaving behind the sun in Northern California could be challenging for most people. However, Emilie Baca has enjoyed the gray skies of the PNW. She shares what it was like getting acclimated to the new vibe of Seattle, watching her parents plant a church in Mexico, the undergrad experience, how her current job present itself, and getting creative during Covid-19 times.

Josh Brown graduated college with not one...but two ministry degrees. He ended up navigating a career path that took him in an unlikely direction: Technology. In this episode, we hear from Josh about his professional journey, the competitive industries around the Seattle area, his memories from being an R.A. in college, and going on a missions trip to Africa at a younger age.

Therapist Serena Robles joins the podcast today, She shares what it was like getting used to the PNW after moving from Southern California, the double edged sword of social media in today's society, the importance of mental health awareness, and what she'd be doing professionally in an alternate world.

Jenna Bonesteel is today's guest. She shares what it was like meeting legendary coach Pat Summitt, an unforgettable trip to the University of Tennessee, fighting through injuries as an athlete, her experience playing basketball at the college level, working as a quality assurance specialist, and being pregnant during the pandemic.

Acacia Demers joins the podcast today. She shares what it was like discovering her job, the experience of graduate school, the challenging components of work, and how the pandemic altered her approach.

Hunter Madich has been able to move forward in life learning some valuable components along the way. He shares what it was like going to college, getting into PT school, having great mentors, mastering time management, and the challenges of communicating with people over zoom.

Being in the healthcare field was always bound to happen for Jenna Engelsvold. She reflects back on what made her feel led to that career path, navigating the extreme challenges of working during the pandemic, highlights of being an instructor, and the importance of keeping a balance in life.

Alese Coburn's life has been active. From living in Seattle for three years, to being back home she's kept busy. On today's episode we get to hear what her takeaways were from living in Seattle, spending time in an intense college program, dealing with a frantic move, and turning an unlikely opportunity into something special.

Ryan Brotherton took a leap of faith a few years ago planting a church. He shares what it was like promoting it, his early career working six jobs, getting acclimated in his role, and his time back in the day as a produce manager.

We head to Spokane for today's installment of The Young Professionals show. Michelle Bonesteel hops on to share her college journey, spending time as a sign language interpreter, what her schedule looks like as an early childhood coordinator in a church, and helpful advice she'd give to others.

Levi Gurno ventured into the Real Estate world about six years ago. He shares what the market is like in Idaho, the contrast between his first college and Northwest, spending three years as a youth pastor, living in Hawaii for a portion of the year, and how he prepared for multiple triathlons.

Rebecca Ho stops by the podcast today and shares what it was like leaving rural Montana for fast paced Washington state, getting acclimated to college life, trying new foods, what her day-to-day schedule is like, and what inspired her to get into nursing.

Todd Siedenburg is the latest guest on the show. Today he shares some college memories, what it was like dealing with a tough phase in life, his love for soccer, what the state of soccer is in the United States, and the challenges of adulting.

The JET program has opened amazing doors in Sawyer Hamann's life. He shares what its been like living in Japan over these last few years, learning the language, his daily schedule, cultural differences in relation to the United States, and much more.

Ruth Unger makes an appearance on today's show and shares was it was like navigating a challenging season in life, the contrast in American and Canadian culture, memories from college, and managing expectations in her job.

Isaac Peabody hops onto today's episode. He shares what it was like going through a busy 2017, impactful courses from college, the experience of being in running start at a young age, working for a great boss, and his journey into the musical field.

From garlic country to the PNW and back down to California, Ryan MacPhail has been navigating life. But what's been some key aspects that have stood out during this journey? He also shares his college experiences, what the construction industry has taught him, being a hardcore skater growing up, and taking a leap of faith in his career.

Scott Lane navigated life as a Pre-Med major in college, but has pivoted in another direction with his career. Now he focuses most of his time and energy as a high school boys varsity soccer coach. He elaborates on what that has been like, his experience as an intramural sports director, and working as a medical assistant.

Once upon a time, James Bowsher was a fierce competitor on the gridiron and hardwood. Now he is a family man with some awesome career stories. He shares what it was like being part of the debate team during college, dealing with a serious injury during high school, inspiring people he looks up to, and much more.

Olivia King made the journey from the snowy Midwest to the Rainy PNW. She shares what that journey was like, working part time at a CPA office, how her older sister has served as an inspiration in life, and the schedule of being an administrative assistant.

Ben Howard joins host Alex Nasa on today's episode of The Young Professionals show. He shares the journey he took in figuring out his career path, what his schedule looks like on a daily basis, working for a great company, and getting through the long days.

Debbie Wiens is today's guest on the podcast. She shares what it was like opening up her own dance school back in the mid 90's, takeaways from working with YWAM, the differences between living in the midwest and Washington State, and what has been rewarding in her professional career.

Zain Paloalto has risen through some incredible times. He shares his journey from Mexico to the United States, launching a business while in college, the inspiration his Dad gave to him, and balancing work and family life.

Gabi Kivitz is our latest guest on the pod! She shares where the passion for soccer began in her life, first impressions of how college was like in the United States, going into the corporate world, and making the most of opportunities.

John Vicory returns to the podcast today! He shares what has changed since last appearing on the show in October, what the outlook is for the marketing industry, the difficulties of coming up with creative ideas, and how his occupation will shift once the pandemic is in the past.

Josh Fitch joins the pod today and shares some predictions for the Seattle Mariners, dealing with Tommy John surgery, his love for baseball, and what it's like working in high school ministry.

Victoria Patterson is our latest guest on the pod! She shares what it was like getting into the events industry, figuring out her strengths in college, the fun aspects of wedding planning, being able to travel across the country, and what she'd be doing with her career in an alternate universe.

Amber Jones is our guest on the podcast today! She shares what it was like traveling to India for three months, working as a nurse during the pandemic, and the possibility of leading a missions trip in the future.

Josh Wilson has lived a very busy life. At a young age he wanted to become President of the United States. However, those dreams have changed. Now Josh works as a youth pastor for a church and has an incredibly successful YouTube channel with 130k subs. He shares what this journey has been like, spending a year and a half in Phoenix, and the grind of having a side hustle.

Charley Laas joins the podcast today and shares her love for music, the college class that was life changing, working as a youth worship director, and some exciting news for what she's got planned for the rest of 2021.

Daniel Christenson joins today's podcast and shares what it was like moving down to Southern California, traveling to Cuba, what his day to day schedule consists of, and how he got into his current job.

Videographer/Photographer Aaron Gillis joins the pod tonight. He shares his top three golf courses, what inspired him to get into photography, the great community atmosphere he experienced in college, and spending three months in Mexico during the pandemic.

Molly Boyle had a life changing experience working at a hospital in Alaska and shares more in depth about what it was like. Also she discusses the grind of being a student-athlete during college, her first impressions of a new state, and the reason for taking a sabbatical.

Rumesh Senanayake made the trek from Sri Lanka to the PNW almost ten years ago. He shares what that experience was like, his passion for basketball, and getting into the financial world.