Podcasts about after school programs

Ben and Biancha discuss the YMCA's After School Program, youth spring sports upcoming clinics, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The Connecticut State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. These grants will provide $6,601,210 in each of three years to support 35 programs across the state, including in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford. We asked John Frassinelli from the CT Department of Education about the grant money and how it benefits students in these programs. Image Credit: Getty Images

With just weeks until the start of school, families in southern Brooklyn are scrambling to find free after-school options, after the state unceremoniously pulled funding from multiple neighborhood programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was great talking with Ashton Stevenson & Jess Garay with the Boys & Girls Club!  While construction is going on they are getting ready for their After School Program that starts September 3rd!  Homework help, tutoring, steam programming, snack plus dinner & daily organized activities! We talk about job opportunities going on now as well!  Take a listen!!  Go to https://www.thbgc.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the Guest:Damon Johnson Damon Johnson is a former professional basketball player hailing from Johnson City. He has played for various international teams, including those in Iceland, Spain, Indonesia, and Chile. After a successful 15-year career, he returned to his hometown to give back to the community. Currently, Damon is the Executive Director of LXI, an after-school program focused on supporting underprivileged youth, particularly those dealing with trauma and mental health challenges. Damon's journey from a local athlete to a global basketball player and now a community leader demonstrates his commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children in Johnson City.Episode Summary:In this episode, host Colin Johnson sits down with longtime friend and community leader Damon Johnson. It's a heartfelt conversation about growing up in Johnson City, the transformative power of basketball, and the importance of giving back. Damon details his journey from participating in local basketball teams to playing professionally overseas, and eventually, returning home to make a difference in his community.Damon talks at length about his role as Executive Director at LXI, an after-school program centered around addressing trauma and mental health in youth. The discussion highlights LXI's unique approach, which diverges from traditional curriculum-based after-school programs by focusing more on mental health and providing a safe space for kids to express and deal with their trauma. Damon shares his future vision for LXI, including exciting partnerships and potential expansions aimed at providing even more resources to children in need.Key Takeaways:Damon's Basketball Journey: His career spanned countries like Iceland, Spain, Indonesia, and Chile, ultimately shaping his perspective and bringing him back to his roots in Johnson City.LXI's Mission: The program is committed to dealing with trauma and mental health rather than adhering strictly to conventional curriculum-based activities.Future Plans for LXI: Exciting partnerships and community collaborations are in the works to ensure the nonprofit can reach more children and provide substantial resources.Community Impact: Damon emphasizes the importance of community support and collaboration to drive meaningful change in the lives of youth.Personal Stories: Damon shares anecdotes about his professional basketball career and his motivation to mentor and support kids through their struggles.Notable Quotes:"I don't think we can heal people at LXI, but we can start the process of healing.""Kids in basketball just kept swirling in my mind. So I started TCF, which was a nonprofit basketball program.""We really focus on mental health and trauma more than most after-school programs.""Find somebody to talk to if you can't go through a therapist, find a support system that will challenge you.""I think just go after it and be prepared to fail. Failure is just a way of learning."Resources:Damon Johnson's Email: dash.m.o@movelxi.comLXI Website: Move LXICall to Action:Explore this deep dive into Damon Johnson's inspiring journey from professional basketball to community leadership. Learn about the transformative work being done at LXI and how addressing trauma and mental health can significantly impact the lives of underprivileged youth. Tune in and be inspired to make a positive difference in your own community! Stay tuned for more insightful episodes from the Colin and Carter Group.

July 1, 2024: DJ ROME brings you DIZZIATIC NATION-PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL's AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM to discuss the single-most consequential Supreme Court ruling in the nation's historyWashington Post:              Justices give presidents immunity for official actsWriting for the majority, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said a president “may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.” But, Roberts added, the president “enjoys no immunity for his unofficial acts, and not everything the President does is official. The President is not above the law.” In the dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated, The majority “reshapes the institution of the presidency” and “makes a mockery of the principle” that “no man is above the law,” wrote Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. “With fear for our democracy, I dissent.”

July 1, 2024: DJ ROME brings you DIZZIATIC NATION-PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL's AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM to discuss the single-most consequential Supreme Court ruling in the nation's historyWashington Post:              Justices give presidents immunity for official actsWriting for the majority, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said a president “may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.” But, Roberts added, the president “enjoys no immunity for his unofficial acts, and not everything the President does is official. The President is not above the law.” In the dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated, The majority “reshapes the institution of the presidency” and “makes a mockery of the principle” that “no man is above the law,” wrote Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. “With fear for our democracy, I dissent.”

In this episode of Counselor Chat, I sit down with Jenice Lee. a youth development consultant and the voice behind the podcast School After Hours. Jenice shares her extensive experience and insights on the importance of after-school programs, their benefits, and how school counselors can effectively collaborate with these programs to create a cohesive and supportive school culture.Topics Discussed:The 2024 Summer Counselor Conference details and how to registerBenefits of after-school programs for student growth and engagementStrategies for building successful after-school programsThe role of school counselors in supporting and partnering with after-school programsTips for starting your own after-school sessions, including research and community partnershipsExamples of successful after-school programs and their impact on studentsHow to secure funding and resources for long-term program sustainabilityConnect With Jenice:Website: https://www.schoolafterhours.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schoolafterhoursInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolafterhours/Join the conference: https://carol-miller-counseling-essentials.mykajabi.com/a/2147845963/ND9oBmLWGrab the Show Notes: Counselingessentials.org/podcastJoin Perks Counseling Club Membership and get the lessons, small group and individual counseling materials you need. Join now and get your first month free when you sign up for 3 months!Connect with Carol:TpT StoreCounseling Essentials WebsiteInstagramFacebookElementary School Counselor Exchange Facebook GroupCaught In The Middle School Counselors Facebook GroupHigh School Counselor Connection Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Perks Membership

On this episode we're joined by members of the inaugural North Carolina Flight Crew and Program Manager Wayne Capps. The Flight Crew is a program organized by the NC Center for Afterschool Programs connecting girls from across North Carolina who share a passion for STEM. We're also joined by education tech consultant Adam Garry and DPI Chief Information Officer Dr. Vanessa Wrenn to discuss the future of AI in North Carolina schools.

Dr. MarthaJay, writing and communications instructor, as well as author of the Writing to Respond (WTR) process, joins co-hosts Muriel Baptiste, advocate for After School Programs, and Geoffrey Bagnato, former high school and college adjunct instructor to share and discuss, #criticalthinking, one of the five things to know about teaching fundamental skills to improve #writing confidence and #writingperformance in ALL students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-marthajay/message

On this episode of Education Matters we're joined by Elizabeth Anderson, director of the NC Center for Afterschool Programs along with North Carolina's 2023 Afterschool Champions to discuss the value of out-of-school time programming in providing students continued learning and enrichment opportunities. This year's Afterschool Champions were recognized for their contributions to out-of-school time programming as part of Lights On Afterschool, an annual nationwide campaign celebrating after school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.

This week's Forest Educator Spotlight is all about After School Programs. In this episode, I'm sharing some tips about what you can and can't do in an after-school program, how to build connections with the students, the program model and the business model, and so much more. Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Tom Donovan, Executive Director of the Asbury Park Music Foundation.Tom explained what it was like transitioning from running a large international newspaper to taking on the challenges of making sure that music was a priority for the City of Asbury Park. He discussed the Foundation's relationship with Asbury Park and the struggles of keeping a nonprofit both successful and viable; but was especially passionate when we dove deep down into the importance of music education. The Foundation drives itself to provide programs that support underserved youth through programs like the Lakehouse Music Academy Scholarships, Hope Academy, the Hip Hop Institute, After School Programs, the Asbury Park Summer Music Camp, the Hip Hop Music Camp, and the Latino Experience Music Camp. We also took some time to talk about the area's music history, and how music did indeed save Asbury Park.Scroll down to take note of upcoming dates for the Asbury Park Live Summer Concert Series and Summer Concert Band Series. Tune in to hear our full podcast and click here to learn just how you can support the amazing Asbury Park Music Foundation!!Asbury Park Music FoundationAPMF DonationsAPMF Merch

Meet Jehán. Her journey took her from editing travel guidebooks in San Francisco to founding a nonprofit that creates holistic programs for women and children in Nepal, empowering them to build their own pathways out of poverty. Tune in to hear a case study of what happened when Sunsar Maya committed to a year-long stewardship plan through personalized attention, Chai with Me events and leveraging technology to automate donor engagement. You won't want to miss Jehán's inspiring story which we know will give you some pep in your step to make a difference in the world

As a school support organization, handling government paperwork and complying with laws can be a daunting task. From state registration to deadline tracking and compliance assistance, there are numerous aspects to consider. However, with the right support, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In today's episode of The Boosted Volunteer, we are joined by Drew Englund, the Chief operating officer of Parent Booster USA. We will explore how one organization, Parent Booster USA, is helping school groups navigate these challenges. We'll discuss the resources they offer, membership services for tax exemption, and the benefits of obtaining tax-exempt status and incorporating for liability protection and tax avoidance. Additionally, we'll touch on some important considerations for school support organizations, such as collecting and remitting sales tax, avoiding conflicts of interest, and preventing embezzlement. So, let's dive in and learn how Parent Booster USA is making a difference in supporting school groups! Highlights:(04:03) How Parent Booster Started and How It Works?(09:46) How Often Do You See Theft and Fraud in Boosters Club?(11:39) Importance of 501(C)(3) Status For Booster Clubs(16:03) Tax Exemption and Sales Tax for 501(C)(3) Organizations(20:34) The Differences Between Gaming and Non-gaming Fundraising(25:46) Common Mistakes in the School Support Organization(33:25) Unusual and Creative Fundraising Ideas for School Programs(36:09) Tips for Running a Booster Club(41:19) Booster Clubs: Raising Funds for After School Programs(42:59) Resources for Running Nonprofit Organizations Robin Eissler Links: Website: BoosterHub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-eissler-31bb7a36 Drew Englund Links: Website: https://parentbooster.org/ LinkedIn: Drew Englund - Chief Operating Officer 

“You help them learn those skills, you just start to see their interests, what makes them happy, and kind of start to see them being able to live who they are.”Launched in 2015, Wedgwood's Autism Center for Child Development, or ACCD, is truly transforming lives. Through individualized, center-based therapies, the team at Wedgwood's ACCD works with young children with autism spectrum disorders – helping them develop crucial skills. In today's episode, Keili Scott (Clinical Supervisor of Early Intervention & After-School Programs) & Jen Ruffin (Clinical Supervisor of Training and Transitions Programs) join us to talk about the impact their work has on kids and their families, and how services are expanding! Wedgwood's Autism Center for Child Development provides Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for children ages 18 months – 6 years old and focused, after-school supports for kids ages 6 -12. To learn more, get connected to services, or tour our center, visit www.wedgwood.org/autismcenter.Wedgwood's Autism Center: 616.965.3492 | autismcenter@wedgwood.org 

Feb. 07, 2023 - New York State Network for Youth Success CEO Kelly McMahon makes the case for a major state investment in afterschool care programs in order to increase the industry's capacity and make care more accessible.

In this episode, Carl Paoli sits down with Profo Won, who has been in the BAY AREA HIP-HOP dance scene for 30 years and is still going strong. Twenty-seven of those years, he has dedicated his life to the dance called Breakin', representing the FloorGangz Worldwide and Knuckle Neck Tribe. He started the first Breakin' podcast called the Epicenter in 2012 and continued the concept in the podcast called “The Trades” in 2016. The first to teach the art of Breakin' in After School Programs in San Francisco from 2001 to 2009. He has judged, lectured, and spoken on the history of Breakin' in schools and colleges like San Francisco State University, Tufts University, and Temple University. He has thrown events for his crew, the FloorGangz USA Anniversary 2018 and 2019, and done color commentary for the Undisputed World Finals in 2018 and Massive Monkees Anniversary 2018 and 2019. Profo Won has traveled, judged, and competed in countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Russia, Philippines, and other places around the world!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

Mr. Mike Z. Benoit graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002. He also received a Master's Degree in 2005 and a School Leadership and Improvement certificate in 2007 from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. Mr. Benoit has served in progressively responsible positions in Baltimore City Schools, Baltimore City's most accomplished Mental Health agencies, as well as for a non-profit organization in the Maryland Out of School Time (OST) network. He has experience Teaching Special Education (Advanced Professional Certificate), Individual Education Plan (IEP) development/compliance, Section 504 development, Student Support Plan development, Restorative Practices, Community Conferencing, School Leadership Endorsement (Admin 1), Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Behavior Support, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Grant writing and After School Program management. Mike holds a distinguished record of success with over 20 years of experience in education and school leadership, over 10 years in mental health supportive services and over 5 years in OST management. His passion is to give back to his community as he served as a: Board Member for Baltimore Autism Speaks Walk, Baltimore City Special Education Advisory Committee and current board member for Beat the Streets Baltimore. 

Letura Idigima is a photographer based in Lincoln, NE, and the founder of the non-profit, Art Bus LNK. We discuss how she got into photography, and how that lead to her creating a non-profit that supports and fosters art for the youth of Lincoln, NE.You can find out more and donate to Art Bus LNK HERE. Check out Letura's photography website HERE. You can find Letura on Instagram, and Twitter.You can find Andrea's music on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and anywhere else that music can be streamed or downloaded!Follow Andrea on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Andrea's official website can be found at AndreavonKampen.com. Finally, if you would like to receive updates about new music, tour dates, podcast episodes, and more you can sign up for Andrea's mailing list HERE.

Today on GFBS, we sit down with Safe Kids Coordinator Carma Hanson and Jessica Gonitzke as they talk about Safety Tips for Parents as summer soon approaches. Carma spoke about Safe Kids upcoming Water Float Class while Jessica discussed Afterschool Programs and Child Sleep Tips for Parents! Check it out!   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com       #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #interview #local #grandforks #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks #safekids #safekidsnd #safekidsgf #safekidsgrandforks #carmahanson #jessicagonitzke Grand Forks Best Source Safe Kids Grand Forks

Jahmal Cole is running for Illinois' First Congressional District in 2022 as a Democrat. He's a community activist and founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, which is an after school program that offers disadvantaged kids broader city wide experiences beyond their neighbourhoods in Chicago. 'it's not regular' is a brilliant speech that was delivered at a Martin Luther King jr. Day Interfaith Breakfast in Chicago, on 21st January 2018. Full text and audio here. There were a thousand people in attendance, and Cole's speech was shared around the world. Jahmal gives such good speaking advice in this episode, and we wish him well with his campaign. If you wish to donate, you can at https://www.cole2022.com/ To support My Block, My Hood, My City, visit their site. Jahmal Cole's book is 'It's Not Regular: How to Recognise Prejudice in Palin Sight' Tony has a new website for the books he has written, including Harry Highpants mentioned in this episode. Speakola has a Patreon page which you can join If you want to offer regular support for as little as $3/mth. We also welcome credit card donations,  which can be monthly or one off. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want a fortnightly email setting out great speeches by theme. Episode supported by the Podcast Reader magazine. Issue #5 out now. For free pdf offer, email hello@podread.org and mention Speakola. Tony is @byTonyWilson on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After school programs around the country are having the same issue as a lot of business: finding enough qualified staff members. This was a problem even before the pandemic, but a new survey from the Afterschool Alliance shows 87% of afterschool programs are concerned about finding and keeping staff, and more than half have had to put interested families on waiting lists. This week on The Best Of Our Knowledge, a discussion on the current state of after school programs. From TV, podcasts and video games to countless social media platforms, young people are constantly bombarded with media all day long. How much of that do they actually understand, and at what age should we start teaching them? According to the nonprofit organization Media Literacy Now, media literacy should be taught in K – 12 all over the country. We'll talk about their new policy paper. One reason we need younger people to learn about media literacy is that younger people are spending a lot more time in front of screens. That's the topic of this week's Academic Minute.

After school programs around the country are having the same issue as a lot of business: finding enough qualified staff members. This was a problem even before the pandemic, but a new survey from the Afterschool Alliance shows 87% of afterschool programs are concerned about finding and keeping staff, and more than half have had to put interested families on waiting lists. This week on The Best Of Our Knowledge, a discussion on the current state of after school programs. From TV, podcasts and video games to countless social media platforms, young people are constantly bombarded with media all day long. How much of that do they actually understand, and at what age should we start teaching them? According to the nonprofit organization Media Literacy Now, media literacy should be taught in K – 12 all over the country. We'll talk about their new policy paper. One reason we need younger people to learn about media literacy is that younger people are spending a lot more time in front of screens. That’s the topic of this week’s Academic Minute.

Our guests today are Stephen & Jacky Souders of MYTEK LAB. They are also Mr. D Math partners!   Stephen has worked in the field of information technology since he was 15 years old when he began his career by working for an ISP while still in high school. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University and a master's degree in Computer Information Systems from Kennesaw State University.   Over the years, Stephen has worked specifically in the web development field, managed an Information Technology department, and taught classes at Georgia Highlands College for over 6 years.   Jacky has over 15 years of experience teaching kids of all ages and a degree in early childhood education from Edison State College (now Florida SouthWestern State College). Over the years, Jacky has worked as an Early Childhood Education teacher, managed After School Programs, and been a stay-at-home mom.   Together, Stephen and Jacky not only run and manage MYTEK LAB, they also homeschool both of their daughters' ages 13 and 12 years old.   To contact Stephen & Jacky, please reach out: https://www.myteklab.com/ https://www.facebook.com/myteklablive https://www.instagram.com/myteklab/   Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don't forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at mrdmath.com aplusparents.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast

In this episode I talk with Esther Adams and Marti Brill of the Mariners Soar! Afterschool Program at Deer Isle Elementary School. These two ladies pour their hearts and souls into caring for our island children. Among other things, Marti and Esther answer the following questions: 1. What is the After School Program? Who does it serve and why was it created? 2. How does the After School Program improve the overall physical and/or mental health of this community? 3. What does a typical day look like? 4. How do students access after school programming? 5. How has the pandemic impacted your work? 6. What has surprised you most about this program? 7. What is bringing you joy right now? To financially support the afterschool program, please send checks made payable to "Deer Isle Elementary School" to 249 N Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627. Please put "Mariners Soar! Program" in the memo of your check. To offer your help as a volunteer, please contact Marti or Esther by calling 348-6301.

John Brzozowski is a 25-year-old accountant at Ernst and Young. John also co-hosts the @quadbunk podcast with @esmitty88, where they try to elicit value from their guests' experiences and banter on a wide range of topics for some easy listening. John graduated from Penn State University with a Master's in Accounting. In this episode: John's advice for those studying for the CPA exam Being your own biggest advocate Why he believes pursuing other interests benefits your career Why John wanted to start a podcast What he learned throughout the process of making his podcast And how John became an accountant after not having the GPA needed for the major in college You can follow John Brzozowski here. Check out these Quadbunk episodes: Zach's Appearance on Quadbunk Sajay Samuel Episode Christoph Hinkelmann Episode The You Fooked Up 45 Challenge - Runners First Show Notes Range by David Epstein - book If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram @asppod Follow Zach: Instagram @zach_mchale LinkedIn Zach McHale Twitter @zach_mchale Follow Connor: Instagram @connorheine Twitter @connorheine Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Shelby Guller is a copywriter currently based in LA. She's written for some of the world's biggest brands, including Starbucks, Uber, MasterClass, Coke, General Mills, and more... but she's kinda bad at writing her own bios. You can see her work on the side of many major highways. Or wherever you're watching an enjoyable piece of content. It'll be that thing you skip before it. In this episode: What the commercial production process looks like How Shelby comes up with advertising concepts How she figured out her career while at Syracuse University What it's like working as a woman in advertising Shelby's appearance on The Price is Right What makes for good copy And why Shelby and her work partner made the entire office refer to them as Hellboys Follow Shelby: Instagram @sheebslouise Twitter @sheebslouise If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us: Instagram @asppod Follow Zach: Instagram @zach_mchale LinkedIn Zach McHale Twitter @zach_mchale Follow Connor: Instagram @connorheine Twitter @connorheine Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Howard is an award-winning entrepreneur who helped scale a technology company that increased voter turnout in democracies around the world. He's worked at the UN and as a litigation attorney at an international law firm. He also has experience working in journalism at CNN and Global News and in Public Policy for the former Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs. He was named a ‘Global Shaper' by the World Economic Forum and received his J.D. and Master's from McGill University and Harvard. Howard currently works at Facebook. In this episode: How Howard built Vote Compass and made his product have an international impact Why getting cut from his high school's basketball team was a life-altering experience What it was like to attend law school at 19-years-old How Howard's time working at the United Nations led him to pursue journalism And how Howard got into breakdancing You can follow Howard Cohen: Instagram | @howard.cohen44 LinkedIn | Howard Cohen Twitter | @howardcohen0 Facebook | Howard Cohen If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Chloe Cullen is a writer, scripted television comedy assistant at CAA, and a recovering perfectionist. At 25-years-old, Chloe is set to release her first book, PERF, later this fall. The novel explores the ignored side of perfectionism. Chloe's work has also been published in TINGE Magazine, Please See Me, and other publications. She has worked at entertainment agencies, management firms, and production companies in talent representation and development. Chloe graduated magna cum laude from Penn State University, obtaining three degrees over five years: a Masters of Arts in creative writing, Bachelors of Arts in English, and a Bachelors of Arts in broadcast journalism. She loves storytelling in all realms of media, from television to books. She currently lives in New York. Chloe and Zach know each other from their time together at Penn State's late-night comedy show After Hours. In this episode we talk about: The negative effects of perfectionism Techniques to work through perfectionism How Chloe crowdfunded nearly $10K to publish her book The mutual qualities of good scripts Why Chloe is taking a brief break from writing. Follow Chloe on Instagram: @ischloeawriter Subscribe to the PERF newsletter: ischloeawriter.substack.com If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

“If you reach out to people asking for a job, they're gonna give you advice. And if you reach out to people asking for advice, you'll probably get a job.” Andrew is a 33-year-old head of business development at a private equity fund. In this episode we talk about: Becoming numb to rejection When to pass a prospect on to an expert The difficulties in managing your peers Balancing work while obtaining an MBA Andrew's journey through the start-up world Learning through informational Finding your mentors And opportunities through weak ties If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Olivia Atwood is a writer, actress, fitness instructor and matchmaker who loves Pret A Manger brownies and hates when Pret A Manger is out of brownies. A SAG-eligible and EMC actress, Olivia has been called “riotous” by Time Out New York and her comedic duo has been hailed as a “modern-day Lucy and Ethel” by StageBuddy. Her favorite pastime is gossiping about the Bachelor and your most recent Hinge date. She also thinks you should join the Love Pool probably. In this episode, we talk about how Olivia started her matchmaking service Liv's Love Pool, her dating advice, being a fake patient for resident doctors, and her time as a birthday clown. You can find Olivia here: Instagram | Website And check out Liv's Love Pool: Instagram | Website If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Arianna Rehak is Co-Founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. The company co-produces virtual events for associations. Matchbox Virtual was founded in 2019, starting with four employees. Once the pandemic began, more companies were forced to work remotely and demand for virtual events soared. The company had to scale from 4 to 50 employees in just 8 months. In this episode we talk about: How Arianna created Matchbox Virtual Scaling the company while maintaining its culture How to use virtual events to bring associations together Dealing with survivor's guilt while the company was having success during the pandemic Arianna's time as a financial assistant And crossing the chasm. SHOW NOTES Matchbox Kitchen If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Connor Gross (@c_gro) is a 24-year-old entrepreneur who sold his 7-figure business Cardly, while he was still attending college at Northeastern University. After graduation, Connor joined the e-commerce marketing company Privy. He left after less than a year to focus on buying and building businesses. He currently owns a car illustration company, a photo editing business, and a tiny house blog. He also hosts his own podcast The Next Generation Podcast, where he interviews the 20somethings building the future. In this episode, we talk to Connor about why he chose his current businesses, how he uses social media to build his network, and how he built Cardly with his co-founder out of their college dorm rooms. We also cover what he's learned from interviewing over 20 entrepreneurs, why he decided to leave Privy, and his best and worst experiences from traveling to over 30 countries. You can follow Connor here: Twitter | Blog | The Next Generation Podcast If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

“I feel like a lot of people have definitely started to question how they relate to work, how they're treated at work, and how they balance their lives.” Lauren (Lo) Harris (@loharris_art) is a NYC-based digital artist who specializes in illustration and motion design. After graduating from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 2018, she's created graphics and illustrations for a variety of brands and publications including, but not limited to, NBC News, The New York Times, Bustle, Amazon Prime Video, The United Nations, Warby Parker, American Express and Cosmopolitan. Through her bright palettes and relational compositions, Lo creates work that champions vibrance, confidence, humanity, and celebrations of a more just and kind world. Lauren has been interviewed by TODAY and has appeared on The Ellen Show. In this episode: (1:55) Lauren's artwork (4:00) How Lauren rediscovered her love for creating digital art (9:34) The story of Lauren's success (12:57) Her art embodying her emotions during the Black Lives Matter protests (17:20) Being DM'd by big brands for her art and deciding to freelance full-time (25:14) How Lauren decided not be a people pleaser anymore (30:06) Learning to say no (38:35) Representing herself and not catering to empty virtue signaling (46:00) Growing up in a creative family and discovering her love for digital art (52:35) Pursuing writing and production instead of digital art (55:47) What success means to Lauren (57:43) Lauren's advice to aspiring freelancers (1:00:44) Lauren's current projects Check out Lauren Harris on Instagram | YouTube | Shop If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"While you're young and don't have a mortgage to pay or kids to feed, you might as well go find what you like. And then do your best to incorporate that throughout your life and hopefully, that crosses over into your career as well." Jack Divney (@jdivsauce22) is a 26-year-old sales development representative at Segment, a customer data software company. He's a Colorado transplant who navigates the sales world when he's not outside. Jack is an avid skier, hiker, novice climber, and always looking for something new. He's been on a 40-day road trip across the U.S., traveled in Thailand for 20-days, and much more. After graduating college a semester late, Jack took up a job as a substitute teacher in New Jersey. He later worked in sales at Xerox, but left the company when he decided he wanted to live in Colorado. Jack crashed on a friend's couch in Denver while pursuing a job at Education First. He got the position and remained there for over a year, until the pandemic limited operations. He then took the position at Segment. In this episode we talk about: (0:59) Segment and Jack's role (6:45) The most dangerous situations Jack has been in while traveling (15:30) Growing up and trying to figure out a career while at the University of South Carolina (21:24) Doing an extra semester in college, substitute teaching, and feeling behind (26:10) Road-tripping across the U.S. for 40 days (33:36) Quitting his job to move out to Denver (46:49) Leaving his travel booking job to move into software sales (49:58) Jack's advice to somebody trying to figure out their career path SHOW NOTES If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"There's something that you could push yourself in physically or mentally that makes you a tougher individual." Ryan Lange is a 24-year-old ultramarathon runner and business owner. He became the youngest person to ever run a 200-mile race at just 20-years-old. Ryan's objective is to show others the value created by pushing your body and brain to their absolute limits. Ryan owns and operates an outdoor apparel company (Live GenZ), a product development company (Persistent Design & Marketing), and he's also an RRCA certified running coach (RaveRunner Training). He ran the Moab 240 in 86 hours. A self-described "chubby" kid growing up, Ryan began running freshman year of college to lose weight. This led to a marathon, then a 50 mile race, then a 100-mile race, and finally races surpassing 200 miles. In this episode: (1:18) How Ryan got into running (7:00) Ryan's White Claw Challenge (8:45) What Ryan enjoys about running (11:45) Live GenZ, RaveRunner, and Persistent Design & Marketing (13:20) Ryan's advice to people beginning to run (18:44) Almost getting on Shark Tank (20:45) Growing up and getting an entrepreneurial grant (24:42) Pushing through moments of doubt (28:34) Running on edibles (32:30) What Ryan learned from the one race he couldn't finish (36:11) The hardest race Ryan has completed (39:35) Sleep deprivation and hallucinating during races (43:29) What success means to Ryan SHOW NOTES Moab 240 Ryan's White Claw Challenge The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter David Goggins Bigfoot 200 You can follow Ryan on Instagram (@raverunner_1) and YouTube (Ryan The RaveRunner Lange) You can check out his businesses Live GenZ, Persistent Marketing and Design, and Rave Runner Training If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"If you're ever trying to build confidence in whatever you're doing, go to dinner by yourself." Max Busca is a Sales Development Manager at the eCommerce startup MikMak. MikMak helps brands connect their digital investments to online retailer insights. After an internship heading into his senior year, Max realized that finance wasn't the career path he wanted to take. He connected with a college alumni who started a sports and apparel company, Destination Athlete. Max ended up purchasing his own franchise and ran it for a year, with YoY sales of 160%. Max choose to sell the franchise once he came to the conclusion that he wanted to work for a startup. He cold-emailed the CEO of MikMak after hearing her on a podcast, which eventually led to an interview and a job. Max was a finance major at The College of New Jersey. He was a four-year starter and two-time captain of their football team. In this episode: 1:16 How the digital marketing environment has changed 9:01 How Max got a job at MikMak after cold-emailing the CEO 22:35 When Max realized he didn't want to work in finance 26:53 Playing football at TCNJ 36:00 Running a Destination Athlete sports and apparel franchise 38:04 How Max uses fear-setting when making decisions 53:17 How After School Program podcast started 1:00:19 Max's advice SHOW NOTES Andrew Hall - Oil "God" Tim Ferriss Fear-Setting If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"You can always perfect anything infinitely, but at a certain point, it's time to let it go." Sam is a mechanical engineer from Montreal, Canada. He has pursued a wide range of engineering experiences in over five different industries, including rockets at SpaceX, energy storage at Tesla, and electric flying cars at Lilium Aviation. His current focus is helping to solve the climate crisis. He's a leader and organizer of a highly active and entrepreneurial climate community called Work on Climate. He has also developed a board game about climate solutions, called Solutions. The game exposes players to almost 100 unique and surprising solutions to climate change, inspired by research from Project Drawdown. It is designed to give you hope that climate change is still a solvable problem and a sense of urgency that it's almost (but not quite) too late. It might even encourage you to pick a solution and take real-world action! The Solutions board game will be on Kickstarter in Summer 2021. You can learn more at https://solutionsthegame.com/ In this episode: 0:53 How Sam developed Solutions 19:55 How he got into venture capital by giving a presentation on why investors shouldn't invest in his company 27:34 Growing up in Montreal 29:10 How a concussion led Sam to focus more on inventing 38:02 How he built a hovercraft in 11th grade 41:12 How Sam made himself become a more social person in high school 55:12 How he figured out he wanted to be a mechanical engineer 59:37 His experience at at Dalhousie University 1:07:36 Designing drones at Skysquirrel Technologies 1:11:43 His experience at SpaceX & Tesla 1:27:28 How a wind turbine class project led to his first company out of school 1:34:47 Sam's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs SHOW NOTES Solutions board game Project Drawdown Kickstarter Work on Climate Starshot Syndicate Xoogler Skysquirrel Technologies Lilium Aviation You can check out Solutions on IG and FB @solutionsthegame Thanks to Podcast Pair for connecting Sam and me! If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

“I came to the realization that I didn't need to have an income that depended on the thing I loved in order to keep doing it and loving it. “ Julia de Lorimier (@jldelorimier) is a software engineer for Betterment, a savings and investing FinTech company. While studying abroad in Brazil, Julia decided to switch her major from philosophy to psychobiology. When she graduated, she taught SAT and ACT prep to high schoolers, while she pursued her dancing career at a conservatory. Julia came to the realization that she would be happy, even happier, if she danced as a hobby instead of a career and began to look for new jobs. She found a role in the customer experiences department at Betterment. Julia took a coding bootcamp after work and eventually landed a job as a software engineer at the same company. Julia graduated from Santa Clara University in 2015. Disclaimer: Julia is not a financial representative. In this episode: 1:27 Julia's personal finance tips 10:15 Why she switched from majoring in philosophy 16:26 Julia's life-changing experience in Brazil and working at a hostel 28:04 Why she decided to pursue dance after she graduated college 32:39 Her experience tutoring students on SAT and ACT prep 34:36 Julia's SAT and ACT prep tips 39:58 Why she decided she didn't need to dance for a career 49:12 How a date eventually led her to her job at Betterment 1:00:31 Julia's experience working in customer services 1:13:34 How she switched from working in customer services to engineering 1:22:58 What her role in software engineering is like 1:29:20 Julia's advice Show Notes I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Freakanomics Radio If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"Be content with doing both. You don't have to go all-in on one thing." Erich Hoffman (@sweetteethmusic) is a Music Producer and DJ who goes by the name of "Sweet Teeth". His journey as an artist started in a high school elective class called 'Technology in Music' with learning the basics of audio engineering in GarageBand. He now has played his songs for thousands of people across the country and amassed millions of streams online. Erich is represented by Segeth Entertainment and Mint Talent Group. He graduated from Philadelphia University (now Jefferson University) in 2017. In this episode: 4:12 How the lockdown made Erich alter his music 6:43 TikTok's influence on the music industry 9:01 Why Erich doesn't send his music to friends and family 12:12 Spotify overtaking SoundCloud & the digital streaming wars 16:45 Erich's childhood and his musical influences 18:17 How a high school elective sparked Erich's music production career 24:26 Erich's song for a senior class project that went viral 28:38 His experience DJing college parties 36:39 Advancing from playing bars and parties to EDM shows across the country 44:16 Erich's thought process as his music career became more successful 45:48 Balancing his job in software sales with his music career 56:01 Using social media 1:00:08 His friendship and collaborating with Shizz Lo 1:05:59 Erich's advice to himself 1:08:01 Why you can pursue your passion and have a job 1:11:34 A conversation around the longevity of EDM artists 1:19:11 How Erich would define success 1:21:06 How Erich got represented by a manager and agency 1:25:12 His biggest fan SHOW NOTES You can follow Erich Hoffman (Sweet Teeth) through the links below: Spotify | Instagram | Snapchat | TikTok | Twitter If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"There's only so much you can learn about a profession from reading about it or hearing about it. You just got to go out and do it." Rob Breck is an account executive at Audacy, formerly known as CBS Radio and Entercom. He represents some of the biggest brands in sports, music, and news by executing sponsorship and marketing agreements through digital, audio, and social. After various internships in Broadcast Journalism, Rob realized that while he wanted to work within the sports industry, he needed a better work-life balance. Rob now works in Ad Sales right down the hall from some of his favorite radio hosts of WFAN - New York Yankees Radio Network. Rob graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2017. In this episode: 1:18 Rob's role at Audacy 8:49 Becoming friends with his childhood idols 12:43 The impact of COVID on Audacy and the sports industry 18:50 Rob's first sports memory 21:39 When he decided he wanted to work in sports 23:13 Rob's internships in production and journalism 29:35 Realizing he wanted to work in Ad Sales to maintain a healthy work-life balance 38:27 Rob's experience attending Barstool Sports' Party in Miami 43:21 Rob's advice 45:29 What Rob would've done differently 47:21 How Rob would define success 50:09 The best piece of advice he's received SHOW NOTES Monday Night Massacre - Jets vs. Patriots 2019 Super Bowl XXIII - Joe Montana beats Boomer Esiason Big Three Basketball - Ice Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league Rudy Gobert touches microphones, gets COVID, and NBA games are canceled Kicker Doug Bryan misses two field goals for Jets in 2004 AFC Divisional Round 2017 Rose Bowl - USC vs. Penn State If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Kyle Sparkman (@kylesparkman) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia. His music has been described as indie-funk or a combination of “Mac DeMarco, John Frusciante, Tom Misch, and some disco rolled into one.” Kyle recently released his live sessions EP “Alive and Well”. His music and videos have been streamed over 400,000 times. Kyle discovered his passion for performing while studying Economics at the University of Clemson. He did a semester abroad in Paris, France where he began performing in the street and jamming with other musicians. After graduation, Kyle began to get his footing in the Philadelphia music scene playing guitar for the band Looseleaf. But an opportunity arose to teach English in Lyon, France for a year and Kyle took it. He returned back to Philadelphia and was reestablishing himself in the scene until the pandemic hit. Kyle has been focusing on creating new music and promoting his content on social media. In this episode: 1:01 The process of creating his EP 9:54 How he would describe his music 12:47 His influences 18:06 Discovering his passion for performing in college 20:35 Studying and performing in Paris, France 24:32 Creating his band Frequent Flyers at Clemson University 40:39 Joining the Philadelphia music scene and Looseleaf 30:52 Deciding to put music out under his own name 34:18 Moving to Lyon, France to teach English for a year 40:45 Rejoining the Philly music scene 43:01 Using social media for his music 45:50 Being the Community Manager for Pickup Music 49:16 Kyle's advice You check out Kyle Sparkman's music here: Spotify | YouTube | Instagram | Website If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband SHOW NOTES "Alive and Well" - Kyle Sparkman's live sessions EP Funk215 live session video Jonathan Colman and Muscle Tough Mac DeMarco John Frusciante Tom Misch Luke O'Brien ZHU Frequent Flyers - band Looseleaf - band Phil Conine Mochi Robinson Pickup Music

"Sometimes, I think the path of least resistance is actually leading you somewhere good." Katherine Churchill is pursuing her Ph.D. in English at the University of Virginia. She's previously held positions at Resolution Media, Prestel Publishing, and W. W. Norton & Company. Katherine finished her undergraduate at Bowdoin College in 2016. In this episode: (0:40) Deciding to go back to school (4:11) Katherine's interest in reading as a child (8:40) Her experience teaching English in France (12:57) Working in publishing in New York (22:45) Switching to advertising (29:04) Katherine's advice If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"It's not going to be an easy path to become what you want to be. But if you're passionate about it, and you said yes, then do it. Do what it takes to get there." Lauren Seely (@laurenakseely) was an Associate Producer at NBC News's The Overview, which streamed on Peacock. She was previously a Production Coordinator at NBC News and A&E. During college, Lauren was an intern at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was one of Lorne Michaels's interns at Saturday Night Live. Lauren graduated from Mount Hollyoke College in 2016. In this episode: (2:45) Lauren's time producing for The Overview (16:52) Growing up in Los Angeles and moving to D.C. in high school (23:45) Interning for The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live (36:42) The difficulties that come with freelancing (43:55) Why you should have candy on your desk (46:38) Winning Miss D.C.'s Outstanding Teen (52:21) Lauren's advice to aspiring producers (1:03:20) What she would have done differently If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

In this special episode of After School Program, we reflect on our experience with the podcast so far, including what we've learned throughout the process, our favorite moments, and the best insight from guests in Episodes 7-12. This is Part 2 of the two-part series. We'll return to normal interview episodes again on Tuesday. In this episode: (0:25) Reflecting on Episode 7 with Comedian/Musician Josh Harmon (7:40) Reflecting on Episode 8 with MSNBC Associate Producer Dan Corey (11:24) Reflecting on Episode 9 with Social Media Marketer Brett Yoncak (19:27) Reflecting on Episode 10 with Vocal Artist & Peloton Producer Nic Earley (23:40) Reflecting on Episode 11 with Innovation Consultant Pamela Duncan (28:00) Reflecting on Episode 12 with Environmental Scientist Elise Rodriguez Full Interview Episode 7 Full Interview Episode 8 Full Interview Episode 9 Full Interview Episode 10 Full Interview Episode 11 Full Interview Episode 12 Reflection Pt. 1 If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram or check out our website Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

In this special episode of After School Program, we reflect on our experience with the podcast so far, including what we've learned throughout the process, our favorite moments, and the best insight from guests in Episodes 1-6. This is Part 1 of the two-part series. We reflect on Episodes 7-12 in Part 2, which will be released Tuesday morning. In this episode: (0:30) Thoughts on our first time recording together (2:16) Reflecting on Episode 1 with Outdoor Leader Matt Duncan (5:32) Reflecting on Episode 2 with Sports Journalist Brody Miller (9:50) Reflecting on Episode 3 with Professional Skydiver Brian Lane (13:08) Reflecting on Episode 4 with Musician Jonathan Colman (15:57) Reflecting on Episode 5 with Comedy Television Writer Ella Robinson Brooks (19:44) Reflecting on Episode 6 with Apple Supply Chain Managers Lauren Poillon and Katie Humphrey Full Episode 1 Interview Here Full Episode 2 Interview Here Full Episode 3 Interview Here Full Episode 4 Interview Here Full Episode 5 Interview Here Full Episode 6 Interview Here Check out our website and follow us on social media for show notes, transcripts, and highlights. Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST! Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

"Take a writing course or an English course, anything that's going to be heavy in writing, because I've seen that be valued very heavily in a variety of positions." Elise Rodriguez is an Environmental Scientist with Churchill Consulting Engineers. She's worked as a research assistant, firefighter, farmworker, park ranger, and wildlife technician. Elise has held positions at the University of North Carolina, University of Nebraska, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. She's lived in New York, Oregon, California, Nevada, Florida, and even Kenya. Elise completed her undergraduate at Dickinson College in 2011 and finished graduate school at Villanova University in 2018. In this episode: (4:54) Elise's experience as a firefighter (10:30) Her time assessing natural resource damage (14:02) When and how she decided to go to graduate school (16:39) Working as an Environmental Scientist for Churchill Consulting Engineers (17:49) When Elise first became interested in nature (19:05) Living in a house with other environmentalists during college (23:30) Her experience researching in Kenya (27:59) Getting stung by a scorpion in the desert (33:07) How Elise's priorities have changed (34:57) Elise's advice Check out our website and follow us on social media for show notes, transcripts, and highlights. Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST! Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Duane Spires believes that every school owner should be able to own a business that creates financial freedom and changes lives. Duane and his wife, Lauren Spires, grew their own programs to over 1 Million Dollars per year and now coach hundreds of business owners across the world on how to create similar results with the use of Summer Camps and After School Programs.

Manus Clancy returns along with new contributor PD Bachmann as we discuss the recent WWE pay per view, Clash of Champions and what's going on in AEW. Be sure to check out PD Bachmann's podcast "Church Stories" and his comedy sketches on "After School Program" with Shama Mrema.