Podcasts about Roadtrip Nation

In today's episode, we'll explore the free career-exploration resources available to students and educators on the Roadtrip Nation website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Dustin is pleased to sit down with Mike Marriner, Co-Founder and President of Roadtrip Nation, for this week's episode. Mike shares the incredible journey of Roadtrip Nation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students explore career options through real stories and experiences. Mike shares how Roadtrip Nation's unique approach to career exploration is transforming lives and empowering the next generation to find their paths in the evolving future of work.Guest Name: Mike Marriner, Co-Founder and President at Roadtrip NationGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: As co-founder and President of Roadtrip Nation, Mike Marriner leads the organization's media and education efforts that empower people from all backgrounds to define their own roads in life. For over 15 years, Mike has developed a range of media and education partnerships that distribute Roadtrip Nation content to over 60 million households, 14 million students, and over 12,000 schools each year. Roadtrip Nation has been awarded the Excellence in Programming award by American Public Television, two Telly awards, and won the 2019 Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the film, Room to Grow. Mike has co-authored all 4 Roadtrip Nation books including Roadmap (Chronicle Books), which hit the NY Times best-seller list in 2018. Mike is also an Ashoka Fellow, a network of leading social entrepreneurs, and has been featured in prominent news outlets including the NBC Today Show, CBS Early Show, BBC News, Outside, Fast Company, Forbes, Esquire, USA Today and many others. He graduated from Pepperdine University with a double major in Biology / Sports Medicine, and attended The Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Program in 2012. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Several career assessment quizzes can help your students consider possible careers that may be a fit for them. There are multiple aptitude tests and career interest inventories that can provide helpful information as your student begins their career and college search. Today we are going to talk through 6 different tools to help your student start their exploration! Links Mentioned in the Episode16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test MAPP Career Assessment https://www.assessment.com/ MyNextMove Interest Profiler: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip Holland Code Career Quiz: https://www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-test Career Personality Profiler: https://www.truity.com/view/tests/personality-career Career Explorer: https://www.careerexplorer.com/ Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ This show is for the confused college applicant and family to learn simple and effective strategies to help you find the BEST college for your student while having positive conversations. This will turn you into the College Ready applicant and family so you can be confident with your next steps and your choice of college!You can also download our free guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search here.  You can also follow me on social media at Confused to College Ready.Schedule your free 15-minute college search consultation meeting here! I'm Courtney Kountz and I'm looking forward to serving you and your student!

Tune in to an interview with Chantel Huang, Roadtrip Nation's Program Operations Manager. Roadtrip Nation is a nonprofit education organization—with a series on PBS!—that sends all sorts of people across the country to interview inspiring people in all kinds of industries. Whether it's exploring their documentaries and Interview Archive, reading their best-selling book, learning about other people's stories in their Share Your Road database, or trying out their career aptitude Roadmap Tool test, odds are they'll have something to help you find the missing piece in your own career journey. You'll also hear from Jake Torok, a past roadtripper, as he recounts his transformative experience traveling over 2000 miles and conducting interviews with leaders across the country. So what are you waiting for? Discover the value of hands-on career exploration with Roadtrip Nation. 

In this Better Satellite World podcast series, SSPI's Lou Zacharilla speaks with people whose lives and work inspire us because they walk “the road less travelled,” the one leading us to a wider view of space, satellites and our quest for the dwelling of light we call “The Truth.” This series features people you may have heard about but may not have yet had a chance to actually hear speak. In the fourth episode of The Road Less Travelled, Lou speaks with Dr. Kimberly Arcand. Dr. Arcand is the Visualization Scientist & Emerging Tech Lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, which has its headquarters at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Arcand is an award-winning producer and director. She is a leading expert in studying the perception and comprehension of high-energy data visualization across the novice-expert spectrum. As a science data storyteller, she combines her background in molecular biology and computer science with her current work in the fields of astronomy and physics. Dr. Arcand has been a pioneer in astronomy data visualization, 3D printing and virtual reality. She presented her TEDx talk entitled “How to Hold a Dead Star in Your Hands” in 2016 on 3D printing, the same year she was selected as a “Changemaker” for the White House State of the Women Summit. In 2019, she was featured in the Smithsonian's “How to be a Scientist” video series both for her work in 3D visualizations of astronomical objects and her work with under-represented groups in STEM. She led a team of researchers to launch the first-ever data-driven virtual reality application of a supernova remnant using NASA observational data.  She was selected as a speaker for the U.S. Department of State Speaker Program in 2019, and has appeared on TV shows such as episodes of BBC's “Universe” on BBC & PBS in 2021,  “A World Without NASA” on the Curiosity channel in 2020, and Roadtrip Nation on PBS in 2020.  Her recent work with SYSTEM Sounds on data sonifications for multiwavelength data and featured on NASA's SoundCloud, went viral, and has been covered in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, BBC, CNBC, NPR, and the Today Show among others. She is currently working on holograms and applications incorporating haptic technology for astrophysics.

Justin Leo Kennedy is back for another sound design deep-dive!

In this episode, Françoise von Trapp holds impromptu interviews with 3D InCites members who attended, exhibited, and/or presented at the 2023 IMAPS DPC in March.  Topics of discussion include: Using AI in microelectronics manufacturing, how front-end processes are finding their way into the back-end, updates on glass substrates, capillary underfill advancements, dealing with wafer warpage,  and advanced substrates and standards on panel sizes.    Contact our GuestsKeith Felton, Siemens EDA, summarizes the presentation he gave on how to put AI, Machine Learning, and Deep learning to work in the semiconductor manufacturing environment. Emerald Greig, PTW Group,  explains PTW Group's mission to become the go-to company for legacy support.  Emerald's daughter recently appeared in the latest episode of Roadtrip Nation, Chip In, in which three young people searching for careers explore the works of microelectronics. Jim Straus of ACM Research shares feedback from the IMAPS attendee perspective. It was his first time at the event, and he shared some of his takeaways from the sessions he attended, particularly in the area of glass substrates. Ken Araujo of Namics talks about advancements in liquid capillary underfill, driven by cost as well as tightening specifications of advanced packaging applications.  Debbie Claire-Sanchez, of ERS Electronic GmbH talks about the company's ongoing research to address wafer warpage issues.  Keith Best, Onto Innovation, talks about the ongoing debate over advanced IC substrates and standardization on panel size. IMAPS Device Packaging Conference Interconnects for Tomorrow's Applications Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2023 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

Today's conversation is one that really resonated with me. As a teenager, I had no idea what I wanted for my life. I didn't know where I was going and more importantly, I don't think I really knew what mattered to me. Today I am joined by Mike Marriner of Roadtrip Nation. If you aren't familiar with Mike or his mission, this is your lucky day. Mike is the founder and president of Roadtrip Nation, a mission-driven nonprofit in storytelling and education. Right after college, Mike and his friends hit the road in their bright green RV to capture empowering stories that would provide young people with the confidence and tools to find a career that matters to them. During our conversation, Mike talks about the origin of Roadtrip Nation and he shares some of the stories they collected along the way. After listening to our conversation, I highly recommend checking out the RoadTrip Nation YouTube channel and sharing it with the young people in your life. Please visit the show notes page for more information and links mentioned during this episode. Connect with Me! High School Hamster Wheel Facebook Page No Degree Required Facebook Group Betsy Jewell Career Coaching Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What people trust you on is essential. We trust that what Public Media puts out there will be beneficial, trustworthy and real.  ~ Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo How much do you trust what the world is saying to you? In a world of fake news (often driven by people promoting falsehoods), disrespect and fear as a driving force, it's almost impossible to know whom to trust. But the folks behind public media–think Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, RoadTrip Nation and more–know the value of trust, and deliver it consistently through their programming and educational offerings. This week's show offers a recap of some upcoming episodes with a few of the Brilliant people working in public media. Honored to speak at the NETA (National Educational Telecommunications Association) Conference, we met amazing individuals in public media who shared their own professional and personal journeys, and their Resilience and Brilliance when navigating and growing through challenges.  Their commitment to values, service and steady evolution and improvement underscores points to the reason we trust public media. Stay tuned for these upcoming, Brilliant episodes! Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together! XO, KS & MFB

Earlier this year, we brought you an episode about Roadtrip Nation – an initiative the SEMI Foundation sponsored to raise awareness among recent STEM graduates about opportunities in the semiconductor industry. We interviewed SEMI Foundation's Shari Liss, to get all the details. You can listen to the episode here. In this follow-up episode, we're speaking with TEL's Katy Crist, who heads up the company's workforce development initiative, and Tara Greig, an intern at TEL who was selected as one of the lucky candidates who participated in this year's Roadtrip Nation.   Katy talks about the importance of the Roadtrip Nation project to SEMI's image and awareness campaign about the semiconductor industry as a great career path. She also talks about TEL's involvement. Two-thirds of the way through the experience, Tara shares some highlights of her experience and the journey from applying to the program through the actual three-week adventure, the people she met, the connections and relationships she made, and also provides tips for future applicants who might want to take advantage of this amazing program.Roadtrip Nation is a nonprofit organization that humanizes career exploration through storytelling and empowers individuals to connect their interests to fulfilling lives and careers.Learn more Find our Guests on LinkedINKaty Crist, Sr. Manager, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships, TELTara Greig, Business Informatics Intern, TELTEL Tokyo Electron (TEL) provides innovative semiconductor and flat panel display production equipment.

Workforce development is a critical and ongoing challenge in the microelectronics industry. SEMI Foundation is working to build awareness about the opportunities that come with a career in microelectronics through its Industry Image and Awareness Campaign. Part of that initiative is a partnership with Roadtrip Nation to create a video and documentary series focused on the microelectronics industry.  In this episode, I talk with Shari Liss, Executive Director of SEMI Foundation. She explains how for young people interested in STEM, the semiconductor is still fairly invisible.  They know all about social media apps, but they don't understand the microelectronics that underpin all these devices. The goal of the Image and Awareness Campaign is to bring the semiconductor out of obscurity, so they can understand what opportunities are available to them.To this end, SEMI Foundation has partnered with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)  and Roadtrip Nation to provide opportunities to students who are interested in learning more about this exciting industry.  Listen in to learn all about these programs and how your company can participate and support these efforts.  You can learn more about SEMI Foundation's workforce development efforts here. If you're interested in becoming involved in SEMI Foundation's Road Trip Nation initiative, contact Shari Liss.   TEL Tokyo Electron (TEL) provides innovative semiconductor and flat panel display production equipment.

From Workforce Waves Podcast: In this episode, you'll learn about Roadtrip Nation and how they are using new virtual road trip models to reach youth where they are and. Discover how and why Roadtrip Nation has partnered with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to drive local digital storytelling around workforce pathways. You'll also hear about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Roadtrip Nation, and how they have innovated to meet the challenges created by the pandemic. 

In this episode, you'll learn about Roadtrip Nation and how they are using new virtual road trip models to reach youth where they are and. Discover how and why Roadtrip Nation has partnered with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership to drive local digital storytelling around workforce pathways. You'll also hear about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Roadtrip Nation, and how they have innovated to meet the challenges created by the pandemic. 

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Tom Dawson, Interim President & CEO at Strada Education Network, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Unmudl! Listen in as Joe talks with Tom about how Strada works with colleges, students, & employers to create & refine education to workforce pathways. Thomas C. Dawson is Strada Education Network's interim president and chief executive officer. He previously was executive vice president and chief operating officer, overseeing the shared services that support the Strada network, including finance, impact evaluation, information technology, and philanthropic partnerships. As COO, he was also responsible for overseeing Strada's nonprofit affiliates — CAEL, Education at Work, InsideTrack, and Roadtrip Nation — and ensuring they met their growth, sustainability, and impact goals. Make sure to be the first person to claim YOUR school on Unmudl! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If YOU want to get involved, leave us YOUR EdUp review on YOUR preferred listening platform or at The EdUp Experience! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

Willie Wittezehler - Creative Director at Roadtrip Nation - talks about Roadtrip Nation, Life on the Road, and Roadmap. This is episode 415 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Willie Wittezehler is an author, filmmaker, and Creative Director at Roadtrip Nation. Willie is a professional roadtripper who has produced and directed Roadtrip Nation's award-winning documentaries. He also co-authored the New York Times bestselling book "Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What To Do With Your Life." He also is the producer/host of the Roadtrip Nation's podcast - Roadmap: Find Your Path with Roadtrip Nation. Through this podcast, he's bringing the stories and philosophies from the "Roadmap" book to life. From Roadtrip Nation's website… “Our award-winning documentaries will show you why it's OK to feel lost, and help you realize that you're not alone—that moments of doubt and uncertainty are all normal on the road to building a fulfilling career and life.  Search our library of films and series to see people from all walks of life find their paths, from community college students to returning military veterans.” Additionally, "Wondering what to do with your life? We've been there—and we're here to help. At Roadtrip Nation, we've spent nearly 20 years traveling the country in a green RV to talk to people who love their jobs." Awesome talk. So much to learn. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! But wait... Remember that Lynn at Connect Flow Grow is ready to help you deal with stress. She has new two new exciting classes: (Click on the links below to learn about each class.) Stress Less Society and Stress Less Family! Through these classes, Lynn will help you or your family learn how stress affects your lives and healthy ways that you can combat it. Don't wait. Go deal with that stress and get on with your life!   Don't forget... that you can get a 15% discount when you spend $99 at Tonies.com. Use the coupon code Toniepodcast at checkout.   Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks!   Check this out,  Live2Lead - October 8th, 2021 - is an awesome leadership experience! Hear John Maxwell, Jamie Kern Lima, Valorie Burton, Ed Mylett, Jeff Henderson, Joel Manby, Don Yaeger, and Tim Elmore in Atlanta, GA. Go to L2LATL.com and use K12 at checkout!   Have you been wanting to tell your story on podcasts? Podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand. Kitcaster specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it's time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster. Go to https://kitcaster.com/tllk12 or go to my webpage at https://stevenmiletto.com/sponsors click on the Kitcaster logo to apply for a special offer for friends of Teaching Learning Leading K12.   Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.    Remember to take a look at NVTA (National Virtual Teacher Association) The NVTA Certification Process was created to establish a valid and reliable research-based teacher qualification training process for virtual teachers to enhance their teaching and develop their ongoing reflective skills to improve teaching capacity. NVTA is an affiliate sponsor of Teaching Learning Leading K12, by following the link above if you purchase a program, Teaching Learning Leading K12 will get a commission and you will help the show continue to grow.    By the way, don't forget to go to my other affiliate sponsor Boone's Titanium Rings at www.boonerings.com. When you order a ring use my code - TLLK12 - at checkout to get 10% off and help the podcast get a commission.   Oh by the way, you can help support Teaching Learning Leading K12 by buying me a soft drink (actually making a donation to Teaching Learning Leading K12.) That would be awesome! You would be helping expand the show with equipment and other resources to keep the show moving upward. Just go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevenmiletto Thanks! Have an awesome day!   Connect and Learn More: https://roadtripnation.com/ info@roadtripnation.org https://roadtripnation.com/community/teachers https://roadtripnation.com/book https://www.facebook.com/RoadtripNation https://twitter.com/roadtripnation https://www.instagram.com/roadtripnation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/roadtrip-nation/ https://www.pinterest.com/roadtripnation/ https://roadtripnation.com/podcast 949.764.9121   Length - 50:36

This week I'm talking to teachers AND musicians, Shanna and Eric of By Light We Loom, who have their music has been featured in movies and countless stages. We check in about how music can teach us about teaching, focusing in on four areas: presence, process, rhythm, and emergence.  About Shanna and Eric Teaching Bios, first! Shanna Delaney:  Shanna has taught at Lake Local Schools in Hartville, Ohio for the past 14 years.  She pairs a dedication to empowering her students with a passion for social justice to engage her students in meaningful and authentic learning that truly makes a difference.  She currently teaches College Credit Plus British Literature II, College Credit Plus College Composition 1, Public Speaking, and Women's Studies Media and Literature.   Eric Ling: Eric has taught at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for the past 13 years.  Eric's passion for education and dedication to his students drives him to design unique courses that engage students in authentic learning.  He has taught history, economics, and business courses. This summer Eric is making a transition into administration as the Dean of Faculty where he will focus on engaging teachers in best practices and driving innovation from an institutional level.     Band Bio:By Light We Loom, a husband and wife indie-pop duo out of Cleveland, Ohio, combines creative beats, vintage synths, soaring vocals, and intimate harmonies with story-folk songwriting sensibilities to deliver high-energy performances that promise to move your heart and feet in equal measures. Since its origin in late 2014, By Light We Loom has toured heavily with highlight stops at MidPoint Music Festival, Brite Winter Festival, NEO Cycle Music Festival, The Heights Music Hop, and opening for notable indie acts: The Paper Kites, Car Seat Headrest, Maps & Atlases, Telekinesis, Lucy Dakus, Sondre Lerche, Deep Sea Diver, The Mynabirds, Twin Forks, The Kin, Kopecky, Radiation City, Matt Pond PA, Frontier Ruckus, and more. By Light We Loom released their debut EP, “The Ignition,” in May of 2015 to critical acclaim and local radio play. Maturing their sound through live performances, they quickly released a more realized EP, “Caught in the Tide,” in January of 2016. “Caught in the Tide” received nationwide radio play, landing the album in the Top 100 of the College Radio Charts. The success of this album resulted in By Light We Loom being named Cleveland Magazine's “Best Indie Rock Artist of 2016” . Songs from “Caught in the Tide” were also featured in episodes of PBS's “Roadtrip Nation” in 2017 and 2018. They followed up this release with an intimate four-song EP "Canopy" that pays tribute to Eric's father who passed suddenly the year prior.  Most recently, By Light We Loom's original music was featured in the award winning film "The Enormity of Life."  Eric and Shanna are currently working hard on a new release due out in October of this year. Link to Music:  http://soundcloud.com/by-light-we-loom   Join the Regenerative Ed CommunityClick here to join our free community to link up with other education professionals who are looking to add more life into their learning communities!

My all time favorite resource for people who are trying to find their next career or their initial path. Roadtrip Nation originated from a post college roadtrip that Mike Marriner took with his buddy. And, the rest is history. He's been inspiring and educating young and old people to design their careers ever since. As co-founder and President of Roadtrip Nation, Mike Marriner leads the organization's media and education efforts that empower people from all backgrounds to define their own roads in life. For over 15 years, Mike has developed a range of media and education partnerships that distribute Roadtrip Nation content to over 60 million households, 14 million students, and over 12,000 schools each year. Roadtrip Nation has been awarded the Excellence in Programming award by American Public Television, two Telly awards, and won the 2019 Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the film, Room to Grow. Mike has co-authored all 4 Roadtrip Nation books including Roadmap (Chronicle Books), which hit the NY Times best-seller list in 2018. Mike is also an Ashoka Fellow, a network of leading social entrepreneurs, and has been featured in prominent news outlets including the NBC Today Show, CBS Early Show, BBC News, Outside, Fast Company, Forbes, Esquire, USA Today and many others. He graduated from Pepperdine University with a double major in Biology / Sports Medicine, and attended The Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Program in 2012.

In this episode, Mike and I have a chance to explore his changemaker journey, the work that he leads at Roadtrip Nation and the power of storytelling to support our efforts to find our purpose. Upon graduation, Mike hit the road with two college friends in an old, green RV to interview leaders across America and learn how they got to where they are today. That roadtrip was featured in Forbes Magazine and later turned into the book, Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Road in Life (Random House). Roadtrip Nation creates and distributes best-in-class career exploration content, products, and experiences to help individuals pursue fulfilling careers based on what's important to them. Learn more at https://roadtripnation.com/ The sentiments and opinions in this podcast do not reflect the opinions or stances of UNA-USA, the Youth Observer program, or the UN Foundation.

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, AUHSD Superintendent Matsuda interviews Mike Marriner, President & Cofounder at Roadtrip Nation.Upon graduation, Mike hit the road with two college friends in an old, green RV to interview leaders across America and learn how they got to where they are today. That roadtrip was featured in Forbes Magazine and later turned into the book, Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Road in Life (Random House).  Following the book launch, Mike cofounded Roadtrip Nation to offer other students that same experiential learning opportunity. The independent organization produces a variety of annual, multi-media content productions, including the annual Roadtrip Nation television series on PBS and the Roadtrip Nation Experience Curriculum, which empowers students and educators in under-served communities to connect their education to the real world. 

Longtime hero and first-time guest Atoosa Rubenstein is our plus-one today, and, whoa, is she delivering SO MUCH wisdom—you know, exactly the sort of stuff she was known for as the editor of CosmoGIRL! And Seventeen, but now built for adults. (Related: You've gotta sign up for her newsletter Atoosa Unedited.) Before we get into it, though, we need to talk about a term that's as useful as it is aspirational: public affluence.   Public affluence further reading: “Every Child on Their Own Trampoline” by Jeremy Williams and the 1958 book The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith.   More on the Buy Nothing Project. See also: this post and this one from Reading My Tea Leaves.    Sign up for Atoosa Unedited, Atoosa Rubenstein's newsletter—you want in on this!—and read the breakup installment we reference. Oh, follow the Atoosa Unedited Instagram, too.   Tiny, baby Erica interviewing Atoosa in 2004 for Roadtrip Nation.   Some Atoosa go-tos: It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn, Goop, Armchair Expert, SmartLess, Tara Brach, and Page Six.   Direct your feedback to @athingortwohq, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and 833-632-5463.    Um, are you signed up for Secret Menu?!   Download the (free!) Zocdoc app and schedule the doctor's appointment you've been putting off. Get a handle on your fertility with Modern Fertility's finger-prick test. It's $20 off when you use our link. Try Nutrafol for thicker, healthier hair. Your first month's subscription is 20% off with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Today we have Kolby Knickerbocker on the show. Shay & Kolby discuss his new EP Over and Over.  Kolby hails from Bend, Oregon in the United States where he creates incredibly soulful folk music filled with tributes to community, his family & his experiences. FOR RELEASE February 10, 2021 BEND, OREGON (January 25, 2021) - Kolby Knickerbocker announces the release of the single “Over and Over” on February 10. A modern take on the 50's doowop of Otis Redding and Ben King, the song is dedicated to his wife as a reminder that his love will not waiver. Mixed by Sean Moffitt (Mat Kearney, Josh Groban, Ingrid Michaelson), it's the title track off the upcoming mixed EP due out April 2. Commitment. Stability. Love. A testament that no matter how difficult it gets, no matter how strong the emotion, no matter the challenge, he'll always be there. That's the message Knickerbocker wanted to send to his wife in the song, “Over and Over.” To reinforce the message, he recorded 15 separate vocal parts to recreate a gospel choir effect. The result is intimate, raw, and powerful. Knickerbocker says, “This song is very special to me as I think of my daughter and son when I hear the lyrics. Knowing that they will one day feel the emotion that I have for their mother, my wife, and knowing that they will one day be able to really hear the dedication that we had as a couple is very personal and special to me.” While the title track is about coming back to love and relationship “Over and Over,” the EP's title has a double meaning behind it. The EP is a nod to Knickerbocker's feelings about being a musician. He says, “It can be draining, with long nights and lots of hard work, but I always come back to it because it is something that I love to do. It is endlessly challenging and endlessly fulfilling, so I will come back to writing songs and being a musician Over and Over, no matter how challenging.” About Kolby Knickerbocker Knickerbocker started his professional musical career early on, releasing his first album with Kitty's Musicbox (2004) as a sophomore in college. He has since released an additional full-length album Red Dust (2015) and two EPs, Rodello's Machine (2012) and Animus (2016). Nate Donnis who's received industry attention from the BBC's series “Skins” and the PBS series Roadtrip Nation, appeared on Rodello's Machine. Knickerbocker has received critical acclaim from industry tastemakers including Indie Shuffle and KCRW. His music has been featured in television shows like MTV's Degrassi High, 90210, Heart Signal, and Barely Breathing. https://youtu.be/MWCNThMW9Cw The lyric video to the second single of the Over and Over EP. Lyrics: Pray, God please help me live this day Bring peace and joy Let these memories stay And this I know, To love her always Mmmm… Pray, God please help me live this day Let beauty overwhelm me Take my breath away And when the years have gone Watching the setting sun May these memories Of her Stay beautiful Amen https://youtu.be/Qwsbwcra0ow The lyric video to the title track single, "Over and Over". Lyrics: It's been a long day It's been a long year It's been a long life And I'm still loving you Through mistakes and heartaches Through kisses and words unkind Through silent nights I'm still loving you Lay your head down Breathe in and breathe out Cause I will love you Over and over again Live, laugh, and love Lay your worries aside I will love you Over and over again There is nothing you could say Nothing you could do, to turn me away I will love you the best I can Over and over again Darling, you could leave me You could run for the hills I'll be waiting For you to come home I know your heart is wild And impossible to please So I'll be waiting For you to come home Lay your head down Breathe in and breathe out Cause I will love you Over and over again Live, laugh, and love Lay your worries aside I will love you Over and over again There is nothing you could say Nothing you c...

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Willie Witte, Creative Director for Roadtrip Nation. We discuss the amazing career exploration resources. Roadtrip Nation creates and distributes best-in-class career exploration content, products, and experiences to help individuals pursue fulfilling careers based on what’s important to them. Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

After graduating from college, Mike Marriner travelled across America with two college friends in an old, green RV. Along the way, they interviewed leaders across a wide array of fields and occupations to learn how folks got to where they were. That first trip resulted in the book Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Road in Life and soon led to the founding of Road Trip Nation where Mike and team now provide that same experiential learning experience to other students. They've been regularly featured on PBS and across major media outlets over the past 20 years. In a wide-ranging conversation, we touch on how the lowering of barriers to entry is making it easier than ever to chart new career paths like Mike's. He reflects on recent work they've done to launch Roadtrip Nation's first Online Course allowing their tools and insights to reach a broader audience who might not be able to take to the road. Mike recounts stories from recent trips with community college students, and students with learning disabilities, among others. We conclude by getting Mike's perspective on the years ahead where he has plans to amplify the stories of vulnerable populations on trips with groups like formerly incarcerated populations. Mike also touches on how he's looking to scale the impact of Roadtrip Nation through tools like the online course and their library of over 8000 interviews. It's an inspiring and aspirational conversation and we thank Mike for kicking off our 2021 season of Trending in Education in style. If you like what you're hearing, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and check us out at trendingineducation.com.

New to Roadmap? Start here! Longtime fan? Let’s walk down memory lane (and thank you)! To bring in the new year, we’re taking a look back at our favorite interviews from the last year and their greatest gems of wisdom. Our list spans from an Emmy Award-winning actor to a legendary chef, an Oscar-winning Director to a Spotify engineer, the Chief Creative Officer of Marvel to a Director of Marketing at Netflix, and more!    Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Welcome to Gift Guide Podcast, the Sequel: Presents Requested. (Can you tell we’re a little slap-happy after recording these eps?) If you haven’t tuned in for part one, here’s the deal: We’ve got lots of ideas from small businesses, many owned by women and BIPOC, (and none from Amazon)—and we have thoughts on organizations to donate to in someone’s honor, too. Are you ready for all the thoughts? Great, let’s get into it. Oh, and if you just can’t get enough, our 2019 installments are here and here.   BROTHERS!   21 year old brother who has a new passion/major every week. Techie, creative, loves pasta. Grossy Pelosi merch: This Too Shall Pasta or Live Laugh Lasagna Designy pasta book: The Silver Spoon or The Geometry of Pasta Memoirs of people who found/made their own way: Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi, Just Kids by Patti Smith, and The Autobiography of Gucci Mane   Subscription to Courier magazine   Little brother, loves foreign affairs, about to graduate from college, very classic taste Subscription to Stranger’s Guide, The Atlantic, Monocle, or ProPublica A watch! Todd Snyder x Timex collab or Hodinkee for Swatches. Norse Projects x Hestra gloves J. Press Shaggy Dog cuffed hat   21 y.o. Lil bro who is way cooler than me. Into the outdoors, vintage jackets, anime. Hanafuda Flower Cards by Nintendo Atsuko long-sleeve Parks Project long-sleeve or hoodie Pallares pocket knife Anywhere Brewer by Alvaro Rodriguez   My 30 y.o. lefty anti-capitalist brother who secretly really likes buying things. Something Patagonia WornWear ReCrafted or Todd Snyder x L.L. Bean Patreon subscription for Chapo Trap House Leftie merch: Call Your Girlfriend The Scam is Structural Hat or Bernie Sanders Rage Against the Machine T-shirt Kura Kin sake club from Brooklyn Kura Donation to his local mutual aid organization     KIDS!   The 2-year-old that has everything—9 sets of Aunts/Uncles! A giant, mascot-style costume for an adult to wear—Elmo? Bear?  Kid audio player things: Yoto Player and Tonies Toy storage: Fabelab bear storage bag and Oh Noo toy wheelbarrow The Dough Project Donation to National Diaper Bank Project   Kids! Not little but not teens. Bonus for stuff that isn’t tech-based. PLEASE Cooking thing: Kid in the Kitchen by Melissa Clark or Bella Cucina pastry tart set  Box set of books: Roald Dahl or Puffin in Bloom  Something outdoorsy: Tubbs snowshoes, Hamboard shortboard, or cool roller skates by Chicago Skates, Impala, or Moxi Da Bomb Fizzers Tie-dye kit: Horizon Group unicorn tie dye bundle or Tulip tie-dye party Washi tape sets Twee sidewalk chalk Liewood domino set Mary Matson Double Happiness poster (edition of 50, signed and numbered)     TEENS!   Late teen more responsible than me at 30 and already has the lined Birkenstocks. Olive & June manicure/pedicure system (or just the mani system) Watercolor sets: Beam Paints, LDBA Palette, Case for Making, or anything from Blick Original art from Caroline Kaufman Safomasi quilted bean bag Lorien Stern sloth rug or seal bath mat Lotta Blobs mirror Breda watch Alex Mill tie-dye cotton socks   17-year-old awkward tomboy who has NO opinions on anything she likes Book that might get her thinking about what she likes/where she’s going: In the Company of Women, Roadtrip Nation’s Roadmap book, Start Where You Are journal, or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Custom Converse or Vans If she has an iPad: Apple Pencil     BOSSES AND EMPLOYEES! Design-minded bosses (one male and one female)  Puzzles: Four Point Puzzles, Whiled, and Piecework  Mug that suits each of their aesthetics: Yowie and Mociun Design-y chocolate: Compartes bars or Vesta bonbons Design-y calendars: 2021 Stendig or Design Letters Astier de Villate notebook The Granite ceramic matchboxes   Male boss you have a crush on. Should seem to cost about $50 (but ok if it costs more) Signed book by his fave author: AbeBooks has a very good search tool, and 1stDibs is good for more coffee-table stuff. Body wash or soap that is just on the cusp of inappropriate—Musgo Real soap on a rope? Set of two glasses (subtle hint to have a drink together?!): Mia Craft beer glasses, Estelle Colored Glass, or vintage French champagne coupes, maybe with a bottle of something to drink, too. 65-year-old male boss who’s super successful, obsessed with Tesla and health and wellness Food innovation: Seemore Meats & Veggies sausages or Oishii strawberries Gossamer CBD in Dusk and/or Dawn Oracle olive oil Donation to Partnership for a Healthier America, Back on my Feet, or Fresh Air Fund  If this person is your dad not your boss: Oura ring or Theragun   18 co-workers. I’m their boss. Omsom sauces Pineapple Collaborative olive oil or pantry set Zazzle or Etsy mugs with superlatives     GRAB BAG!!!   37 weeks pregnant and just want to pick one thing to buy 25 of and call it a day. But what?! Five-year journal: One Line a Day, Hobonichi 5-year Techno, or Unbound Planner Plant: Holiday cactus from The Sill or herb collection from Bloomscape Il Buco Alimentari Sale Fiore or WAJD salt Planting a tree via Nature Conservancy Donations to No Kid Hungry or Heifer International    My dog walker who dresses like a Tim Burton character and is 22. $50 - $100  $$ Kule striped mask Something FUN, useful, and a little grown-up for home: Fredericks and Mae cutting board and Areaware table tiles   My mail carrier Gift card to a coffee shop on your route Thermos: super classic Stanley one or Zojiruchi ones in more colors  Lands’ End ear muffs Zippo 12-hour hand-warmer   I need special little things for neighbors/mail people/building managers! Seasonings: Momofuku seasoned salts, Burlap & Barrel spice set, or Westbourne spice trio with recipes Fancy hand sanitizer: Jao and MCMC Gift cert for a neighborhood spot that does lunch   Last gift idea, promise: a sub to Secret Menu.   Give Nutrafol a go for thicker, healthier hair—the code ATHINGORTWO gets you 20% off. Live that bidet life with Hello Tushy. 10% off and free shipping! YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Paralympian Scout Bassett’s life path has been full of obstacles, both external and internal. After overcoming so many seemingly insurmountable challenges, her advice for us is simple: Never give up. “When you surrender or quit, you give someone else or something else power over you,” she explains. “The only person that is going to have power over me, is me.”   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Global Radio Show with your Host Alice Aspen March. Her guest today isTim Hogan, Vice President of Strategic Partners at Roadtrip Nation, a company that helps people identify and pursue a fulfilling life and career aligned with their interests.

Calling all fans of comics! Wondering how anyone breaks into such a competitive field? For Joe Quesada, chief creative officer at Marvel Entertainment, it took a ton of pure dedication to his craft...and a little bit of luck! Hear the wild story of how he took advantage of a lucky opportunity at DC Comics, then worked his way to the top at Marvel, shaping iconic characters like Spider-Man and Captain America along the way.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

After his college graduation, Mike hit the road in an RV to interview leaders across America about how they got to where they are today. On today’s episode I talk to Mike Marriner, President and Cofounder of Roadtrip Nation, about how that powerful trip led to the development of a social enterprise and the opportunities it creates for students across America to take road trips that empower them to define their own roads in life. We’re exploring: The library of 8K videos over 18 yrs that they have created and 3 of Mike’s most memorable interviews How a huge time-out after medical school and one long drive created a movement! Why social media as a tool could be holding you back from making connections How Mike got past the gatekeepers and got his foot in the door with some important people A big lesson he learned about documenting his ideas How an opportunity from Nike’s Vice President propelled their enterprise forward The release of the book, Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Road in Life, and what that did for their visibility How they have incorporated a project-based learning curriculum and what their non-profit is doing for underserved communities One of the MOST IMPORTANT factors in career success and how it is not equitably distributed What Mike believes everyone needs on their career journey and how Roadtrip Nation can help make that connection And more! Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Roadtrip Nation Education: https://roadtripnation.org/ Connect with me online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HyphenatePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyphenatepod/

As the mission lead for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Mars Curiosity rover, Diana Trujillo’s job seems like something straight out of science fiction—but her journey to reach that position is even more incredible! Despite every obstacle placed in her path, she never lost focus on her plan to get an education and reach the stars...literally.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

When you think of Gary Vaynerchuk, you probably think of ambition, confidence…and OK, maybe cursing. So where does the entrepreneur and YouTuber get his signature drive? From reading his one-star reviews. In this interview, Gary reveals how his humble beginnings and early failures taught him how to use adversity as his fuel. "Everybody on the sidelines was booing me," he says. "That was the best thing that ever happened."    Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Creator of the kickflip, Rodney Mullen is credited with inventing some of the most popular tricks in skateboarding. (You might also remember him from “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater”!) As he reflects back on his career, he explains how the fame and accolades nearly robbed him of the original joy that drew him to skating—and emphasizes the importance of staying in touch with the motivation behind whatever you pursue.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

As Netflix's director of enterprise applications, Sabry Tozin found the key to succeeding in tech was to “fail fast, and fail often.” But as he came up against some major setbacks in his path, he started to realize...there's value in embracing that philosophy in all aspects of life! Here, he walks us through how to deal with failure—and how to bounce back.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Netflix marketing director Keana McGee reflects on being a kid in South-Central Los Angeles, becoming the first in her family to graduate from college, and finding the resilience to be her authentic self, all by continuing to put one foot in front of the other.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

For Freestyle Love Supreme’s cornerstone performers—Broadway superstar Christopher Jackson ("Hamilton," "In the Heights," "The Lion King") and improv innovator Anthony Veneziale—freestyle rapping is more than just the center of their show; it’s an art form that teaches you how to get out of your comfort zone and embrace the ups and downs life sends your way. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

After welding unexpectedly sparked her interest as a teen, master welder Lisa Legohn spent the rest of her career passionately dedicated to the trade. For her, there's no secret formula for success. It just comes down to good old-fashioned dedication, hard work, and a willingness to prioritize your self-betterment. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

For Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale—known for his iconic characters on “Arrested Development” and “Veep”—success has been an ever-moving target. Listen as he reflects on living a life of purpose, the importance of building support networks, and why practicing contentment has become a daily discipline for him.  Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Today, we’re going to go in depth in personal about embarking on a new career path!Today I brought on Da’Rell Bratton, one of the stars of Making It Balance, a new career exploration documentary premiering on PBS and public television stations. Filmed and produced by Roadtrip Nation and made possible by the Center for Audit Quality, this documentary follows 3 young adults as they embark on a cross-country journey in a 32-foot RV to learn more about the audit profession and discover how people of all backgrounds and passions forge their own career paths through auditing. After conducting inspiring interviews with notable current and former auditors about what initially drew them to the profession and how they’ve been able to build successful careers, each of the roadtrippers sets out on their own journey to find their place in their careers.Check out Roadtrip Nation and the documentary info here: https://roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/auditConnect with Da'Rell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/da%E2%80%99rell-bratton-203436152/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sit down and look back with Leah Chase, the legendary Queen of Creole Cuisine. Her iconic New Orleans restaurant, Dooky Chase’s, was a gathering place for Freedom Riders and leaders of the civil rights movement. Success and struggle—she saw it all, but her response? There’s nothing more beautiful than living.   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Go behind the scenes at Pixar Animation Studios with director of photography Danielle Feinberg and Oscar-winning director and art director Ralph Eggleston. They share how their childhood interests in art and computer science led to careers on the cutting edge of animation, making joyful movies like "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E." Note: We produced this episode in quarantine and we'd love to hear how we did! Send your feedback to: podcast@roadtripnation.org Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com

PEG: Interviews NYC Shoegaze Band The Foxfires The Foxfires are a Shoegaze band from the NYC metro area who formed in 2013. Since forming, the band has cultivated their own unique sound and subgenre called Seagaze, combining the psychedelic nature of shoegaze, the energy and dance of pop-rock and post-punk, and the oceanic ambience of surf rock with a positive message. The Foxfires’ music and messages stem from Bruce Lee’s adaptability, fluidity, and positivity. The Foxfires have performed over 450 shows across the East Coast, South, and Midwest and released five singles, two EPs, and one full length record. Their most recent release, a double single, Don’t Give Up/Choose Love, garnered positive press from Paste, Impose, Patch, and many others. The Foxfires released three new singles called the Brooklandia trilogy between February and May 2019 with producer, Jesse Cannon, in Brooklyn. Each single was released on a notable date: Slowdive with Valentine's Day, Matchless Part Two on March 21 for Spring Equinox, and Brooklandia on May 4 for International Star Wars Day. The Foxfires’ music has been featured on radio across the United States as well as parts of Europe. They also have been licensed to the Discovery Networks, Homemade Soul Music, Audiosparks, Roadtrip Nation, NASCAR, and Bring Your Own Board Music Libraries. The Foxfires captivate live audiences with their energetic live shows that instill positive energy in their ever-growing crowds. Notable past performances include: Headlining at PEX: Summer Fest-Darlington, MD // Froggy Daze- Narrowsburg, NY//PVD Fest- Providence, RI // Musikfest-PA //Tarrytown Music Hall- Tarrytown, NY// O+ Fest-Poughkeepsie, NY // United Airlines Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon-D.C. // Millennium Music Conference-Harrisburg, PA // Singer Songwriter Cape May-Cape May, NJ // Opened for Consider the Source at Debonair Music Hall- Teaneck, NJ // Panelist and performer at East Coast Music Conference-Norfolk, VA // The Hudson Valley Music Summit-East Durham, NY // Rock Out the Dope Fest-East Durham, NY // American Dissonance Fest-Trenton, NJ // Electric City Music Conference-Scranton, PA LinkTree: https://lnk.bio/sQyG Band Website: http://thefoxfires.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFoxfires Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofPkbfrMwwaVGsXTzYMVu SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thefoxfires --- 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/phantom-electric/message

When Catalina Laverde was 18, she arrived in the U.S. with $200, one suitcase, and zero knowledge of the English language—but she was on a mission to pursue a better education. She's now a senior software engineer at Spotify who believes that challenges—like the ones she faced!—are what make us who we are. Note: This was our first podcast episode produced in quarantine! Let us know how you think it went at: podcast@roadtripnation.org Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.com

Before he was an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning musician, John Legend was a self-described “fish out of water”—the first in his family to go to college. In an intimate interview, John shares the rarely told story of how we went from attending an Ivy-League school, to dabbling in business consulting, to finally achieving his dreams in the music industry. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.comContact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Oscar-winning filmmaker, photographer, and professional climber and skier Jimmy Chin shows us the blueprint for building an adventure-packed, multifaceted career. Hear his views on facing and overcoming fear, dealing with high expectations from your parents, and taking the unconventional life path.  Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.comContact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

When everyone was telling her she couldn’t, or she shouldn’t, Bogi Lateiner set out to prove them wrong. Now a master mechanic, shop owner, and TV personality, Bogi shares her story of overcoming the noise and pressure from society, and carving out a path in the automotive industry—all on her own terms.  Learn more about Roadtrip Nation at: roadtripnation.comContact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Can getting lost actually help you find your way? And how did one road trip evolve into a nonprofit that helps people find work they love? For our first episode, we'll share insights from Radiolab host Jad Abumrad—his words will speak to anyone feeling overwhelmed right now. Then, we'll talk to Mike Marriner, co-founder of Roadtrip Nation, about the road trip that started a movement—and led to this podcast!   Learn more about Roadtrip Nation: www.roadtripnation.com Contact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

Wondering what to do with your life? We’ve been there—and we’re here to help. At Roadtrip Nation, we’ve spent nearly 20 years traveling the country in a green RV to talk to people who love their jobs. They tell us about their day-to-day lives, the educational paths they took, and the hurdles they overcame along the way. We've blended all of their best stories, insights, and guidance into a podcast that shows you why it’s OK to get lost—and helps you figure out where to go next. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation: roadtripnation.comContact us: podcast@roadtripnation.org

We know storytelling’s place in the business world, but have you considered the role it plays in academic institutions across the nation? In our first episode of What’s Your Story?, Season 2, Sally speaks with Pete Wheelan of InsideTrack about how he uses storytelling alongside professional coaching, technology, and data analytics to increase the enrollment, completion, and career readiness of students. More About Pete Wheelan Pete Wheelan is dedicated to leading mission-driven, high-growth companies unlocking human potential and currently serves as CEO of InsideTrack, the nation’s leading student success coaching organization. Under Pete’s leadership, InsideTrack has now served 2 million + students and 4000+ academic programs for clients including Harvard, the Cal State System and Ivy Tech. He led the purchase of InsideTrack by Strada Education Network, a $1.4 billion public charity focused on improving high education outcomes, and InsideTrack’s acquisition of Logrado, the foundation for InsideTrack’s uCoach technology and analytics platform. Pete also serves as Executive Chairman at Roadtrip Nation, a fellow Strada Education Network affiliate. Before InsideTrack, Pete served as COO/CRO of Blurb, a leader in self-published books, and as SVP of strategic marketing and business development for Lonely Planet. He also founded online portal Adventureseek and was a strategy consultant with BCG. Pete received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. and J.D. from Northwestern University.   Show Highlights What is the power of stories in academic settings? Inside Track is a company that started in 2001 that was trying to solve the issue that college is hard and most institutions don’t provide support that is not academic or financial aid related What are the big issues that stop students from completing their academic programs? For communication, the best way is to meet students where they are, utilizing email and texting and not just a phone call. What are students seeking with InsideTrack's service?  Most higher education institutes have gone from a growth mindset to a fixed mindset Why is the sense of belonging a big struggle for new students? What are the causes of a student actually dropping out? How do you approach universities to integrate this program? How does the storyline with the school take shape?  Inside Track coached 300-400,000 students in 2019 Inside Track has access to student satisfaction and work to help remove obstacles and challenges for students Student success has become increasingly important in the institution What are some things InsideTrack provides for students? InsideTrack has been a resource for over 2 million students With students, InsideTrack provides reputation and relationships that develop over time - it’s not a one and done.  How do you keep the human at the core of your program but use technology to enable them?  To sell this program the best case is having partners and clients tell their story via a case study, Teaching sales to lead with stories in their conversations Bring coaches and coach managers into early conversations with potential partners  Use first generation students as coaches to represent and share their story- makes it real and relatable Stories that are repeated by other institutions using their stories and coming back as a referral InsideTrack is a predominantly virtual workforce. Advice on inspiring employees?  Communication Authenticity  Repetition Clarity and consistency  When you are approachable it provides credibility for the other communications to an employee.    

14:35 Mackenzie report on the future of work15:25 Mike mentions Sir Ken Robinson - Ted Talk - future of education & creativity https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigmsOne of Mike favorite quotes: “If you magnify what you believe in, the world conspires to support you.” Michael Jager, Founder / Creative Director

Mike Marriner: Roadtrip Nation | Steve Hargadon | Oct 25 2011 by Steve Hargadon

How do you define success? In our second interview with landscape photographer Nat Magnuson, we dig into the story behind his life-long love of photography. An avid backpacker, Nat has been taking photos of the outdoors since he was a child. His photos, which focus on capturing the feeling of a moment are often tied to the story behind them. We dive deep, exploring the idea that it's the journey, wrong-turns and all, that help to define your RoadMap (a book he leant me written by the folks at Roadtrip Nation). If you believe in your creativity, your art will come. We touch on why digital was a limited medium when it first came out and how it's learning the tech well enough to forget about the tech that makes you an expert. Nat shares how he found his tribe in photo school, then went to LA to pursue a photography career, and although he thought he had found an exciting nitch following Hollywood stunt-performers economic constraints found him gaining membership into the set-dresser's union and unable to join the Photographer's union even though he'd earned the required 100 days working for various productions (and signing many of his rights away to less than scrupulous companies). Nat found himself working 85 hours a week he was beginning to feel years of his life slipping away. He had fallen into a Hollywood career that many would find enviable but longed for the open spaces. Nat shares the pivotal moment when he realized that he had amassed a body of work worthy of opening his first gallery, and why for him it's the moments that matter, even if it's never truly captured on film. It is Nat's belief that you can bring your eclectic talents to the table and create your own calling. When is the moment that you become a photographer? ...or a painter, or a craftsman, or a writer or………. Featured Art: Nat's Artist Statement (by Nat Magnuson) Improvisation on Melodica (by Nat Magnuson) Nature Sounds (recorded by Nat Magnuson on Zoom H5) Guest: Nat Magnuson Instagram: @SilverGrainArt Online Store: Silvergrainart.com Host: Steven Leavitt Site: icreatesound.com Additional music: Nothing Wrong (by Lobate Scarp) Resources and references mentioned in today's podcast: Roadtrip Nation Roadmap: The Get-it-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life (affiliate link) The Seven Stages of Film Production Please review this podcast on Google Play, iTunes and Stitcher and help other creatives find their tribe! Tags: Photography, Landscape Photographer, Nature, Roadtrip Nation, Hollywood, Stunts, Film, Movie Sets, Mesa Verde, Backpacking, Snow, 35mm, The Disaster Artist

Steve hosts an engaging conversation with his long-time friend, Nat Magnuson. Nat is a photographer, songwriter, pianist, perpetual student, and a natural teacher. As a Hollywood set dresser, Nat found an outlet for his exceptional attention to detail. Then, following his own Roadmap (they discuss Roadtrip Nation more in Part 2), he decided to leave Hollywood behind to be closer to his true passions, art, photography, and nature. Steve catches up with him after his recent trip to the Northwest, where he set up an art gallery in a sawmill – an homage to his other passion, old growth wood – at the world-famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State. In this episode, Nat shares his deep knowledge regarding the effects of space and design on the human psyche, as well as making the world a beautiful space by sharing his creative gifts. They dive deep, discussing the importance of bringing intention to a space and how it can make a huge difference in one's life. Nat also shares a far-out exercise that can help anyone learn how to improve any space. Articulating creative impulses using language is a shared experience of struggle that all artists can relate to, no matter what their discipline. Nat has much more to share, from his journey as a photographer to what it was like working in the Motion Picture business. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to be the first to know about part 2. Sign up for the mailing list for a bonus episode with Michael Zimmerlich (ep.3) 80/20 records on strategies to start making connections in your career! thelanguageofcreativity.com/newlistener   Featured Music:   Rhythme-Atonal (by Nat Magnuson) Nothing Wrong (by Lobate Scarp) Improvisation on Melodica (by Nat Magnuson) Guest: Nat Magnuson Instagram: @SilverGrainArt Host: Steven Leavitt         icreatesound.com Sponsored link: icreatesound.com/thelanguageofcreativity Other resources and references mentioned in today's podcast: NPR article on “Nudging” Red Umbrella Design Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Think Creative Collective Roadtrip Nation Piano Adoption Guest Note: “Artists can use their connections with different emotional states to bring out depth and breadth in their work. Having a tool bag to help with dark emotions is sometimes necessary. If you find yourself in a bad place, reach out: to friends, family, and those around you. Know that you are special and that what you may be going through does not define you. If you have nowhere to turn, follow the resource links below.” If you are struggling with depression, in crisis, or feel you have no one to talk to; there is help: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ If are uninsured or underinsured, find a qualified therapist at a reduced rate through: The Open Path Collective Tags: Creative Process, Space, Interior Design, Music, Creativity, Brain Science, OCD, depression, Art, Artist, Music, Musician, Melodica Listen, Share, Subscribe & Review

Randy Komisar joined Kleiner Perkins in 2005 to focus on early stage ventures. He was a co-founder of Claris Corp., served as CEO for LucasArts Entertainment and Crystal Dynamics, and acted as a “Virtual CEO” for such companies as TiVo, WebTV and GlobalGiving. He was the lead investor in Nest and RPX, among many others. He serves on the Roadtrip Nation advisory board and Orrick's Women's Leadership Board. He is the author of the best-seller, The Monk and the Riddle, and co-author of the critically acclaimed Straight Talk for Startups, Getting to Plan B and I F**king Love that Company. Randy holds a B.A. degree in economics from Brown University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. “Know why you're doing what you're doing and feel a sense of commitment to that that goes beyond the bottom line, have a real north star around the value you're creating and who you're creating it for and believe strongly in the importance of your mission, so strongly that you are willing to confront the vagaries' of success and failure along the way without losing your path” …[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-6Ap

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen Roadmap by Roadtrip Nation   Do you have a personal growth question you'd like me to answer? Please email me at nickduska@rightafterbreakfast.com, I’d love to hear from you! Once you submit a question you'll have a chance to get it featured on the podcast.    Connect with me and our community of listeners here:   Website: http://www.rightafterbreakfast.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightafterbreakfast/   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rightafterbreakfast/   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/463615654075378/     Music Composed by John Zarcone: http://www.johnzarconemusic.com/

In this episode of I Heart Costa Mesa Show, we "wade into the depths" with Nathan Gebhard, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Roadtrip Nation. Roadtrip Nation started with a few friends who didn't know what to do with themselves after college. So, to figure it out, they piled into a lime-green RV and road-tripped across the country - stopping along the way to interview thought-leaders, creatives and experts for job advice and wisdom about the lives they lead. The road-trip became a documentary, which inspired a book, that awakened a movement, which became a TV show, which inspired more books, which grew to include a non-profit, that birthed a curriculum - and now there are thematic road-trips being filmed all over the country and students as young as middle-school-age planning their own road-trips, too! All of this is based out of our very own Westside Costa Mesa. Here at I Heart Costa Mesa, we couldn't be more proud of the authentic work Roadtrip Nation is doing, and has been doing, for 17 years. We are tickled green to have Gebhard on the podcast, sharing that story, vision and mission with us. Climb aboard this episode and you might just get inspired to take a road-trip of your own! Here is the link to Roadtrip Nation: http://roadtripnation.com/ Roadtrip Nation Education: https://roadtripnation.org/ Roadtrip Nation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadtripNation/ Roadtrip Nation on Instagram: @roadtripnation Roadtrip Nation on Twitter: @roadtripnation Nathan Gebhard on Twitter: @nathangebhard Roadtrip Nation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/roadtripnationdotcom Gebhard's favorite place to eat in Costa Mesa, right now: https://www.eatchow.com/ His favorite event in Costa Mesa is The Summer Concerts In The Park Series Thank you to Nathan Gebhard and Roadtrip Nation for being on the I Heart Costa Mesa Show! I Heart Costa Mesa is sponsored by: Music Factory School of Music The Orange County Market Place Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra

Today we're connected with Nathan Gebhard, founder and creative director of Roadtrip Nation and co-author of Roadmap (Chronicle Books). Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Nathan Gebhard

Rafael Silva, Grace Worm and Nadia Bercovich comprise the Teach Roadtrip Nation team of young professionals traveling the country in an RV conducting interviews with educators around the USA.

Today we're talking about the classic american road trip! We went through and picked a bunch of our favorite spots west (and a few east) of the Mississippi. There's millions of places to cover so we decide to only cover a few of our choices. We tell personal stories of things we did for fun and great memories of great to mediocre locations. Anyone remember South of the Border? Hear the tale of Dallas and his mom befriend the restaurant owner of a small mexican restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Experience Conner's diarhea fiasco on a water slide. Remember the great memories of your own road trips! A shout out to the Roadtrip Nation on Twitter for helping us out this week! God bless the Hellfighters. Link to the google map of our roadtrip locations!  

Find work you love -  everyone wants it. But how do you figure out who you are, what you love and how to make your dreams reality?Roadtrip Nation started in 2001 when three friends fresh out of college weren’t sure what to do with their lives. Their solution? To road-trip around the country and ask people who do what they love how they got to where they are today.

Let's find a way to take inefficiencies out of your process and turn your business into a one-click, transparent customer experience.   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/   Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Roadtrip Nation, who just hit the New York Times Best Seller List with their book, Roadmap. Follow Roadtrip Nation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/roadtripnation.   SHOW SPONSORS   Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company.    Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social media management and analytics company that Jay uses for much of his social media every day.    ABOUT JAY TODAY   Jay Today is a video podcast with 3-minute lessons and commentary on business, social media and digital marketing from New York Times best-selling author and venture capitalist Jay Baer.   *** FOLLOW JAY BAER:  http://jaybaer.com/ https://twitter.com/jaybaer https://www.facebook.com/jaybaer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbaer https://plus.google.com/u/1/+JayBaer http://instagram.com/jaybaer http://www.slideshare.net/jaybaer   *** FOLLOW CONVINCE & CONVERT http://www.convinceandconvert.com https://twitter.com/convince https://www.facebook.com/ConvinceConvert https://www.linkedin.com/company/convince-&-convert http://www.slideshare.net/convinceandconvert   *** OUR PODCASTS Social Pros: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/social-pros-podcast/ Content Pros: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/content-pros-podcast/ Jay Today: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/jay-today-tv/ Convince & Convert: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/content-pros-podcast/ MarketingPodcasts.com: http://marektingpodcasts.com/

Let's find a way to take inefficiencies out of your process and turn your business into a one-click, transparent customer experience.   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaybaer00 Subscribe to my Newsletter: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/newsletter/   Today's Sprout Social shout out goes to Roadtrip Nation, who just hit the New York Times Best Seller List with their book, Roadmap. Follow Roadtrip Nation on Twitter at http://twitter.com/roadtripnation.   SHOW SPONSORS   Candidio (http://candidio.com), a simple and affordable video production company.    Sprout Social (http://sproutsocial.com), a social media management and analytics company that Jay uses for much of his social media every day.    ABOUT JAY TODAY   Jay Today is a video podcast with 3-minute lessons and commentary on business, social media and digital marketing from New York Times best-selling author and venture capitalist Jay Baer.   *** FOLLOW JAY BAER:  http://jaybaer.com/ https://twitter.com/jaybaer https://www.facebook.com/jaybaer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbaer https://plus.google.com/u/1/+JayBaer http://instagram.com/jaybaer http://www.slideshare.net/jaybaer   *** FOLLOW CONVINCE & CONVERT http://www.convinceandconvert.com https://twitter.com/convince https://www.facebook.com/ConvinceConvert https://www.linkedin.com/company/convince-&-convert http://www.slideshare.net/convinceandconvert   *** OUR PODCASTS Social Pros: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/social-pros-podcast/ Content Pros: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/content-pros-podcast/ Jay Today: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/jay-today-tv/ Convince & Convert: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/category/podcasts/content-pros-podcast/ MarketingPodcasts.com: http://marektingpodcasts.com/

Fulfilling work is built on who you are and what you love. ~ Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life. This week, I talk to Annie Mais, Education Director of Roadtrip Nation, and co-author of the new book Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with... Listen to episode

Roadmap by RoadTrip Nation by Jeff Schechtman

Everyday we hear and read more about how life is changing.  Probably while we were sleeping last night, someone came up with an app that will alter the way we work or play or interact.It’s not surprising then that all of this profoundly impacts the careers we choose, the work we do and and what that work might look like in five, ten or fifteen years.So where to begin.  If you are a young person starting out, or a making a mid career change, where is that Roadmap to that future.Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do with Your Life is the latest book by RoadTrip Nation and my guest Nathan Gebhard. It is based on the wisdom of more than 300 leaders.My conversation with Nathan Gebhard: 

Mike set up Roadtrip Nation to helping students “define their own roads in life,”The initial aim was to expose students to myriad careers and life paths they would not otherwise know about and to help equip them with tools and skills they need to achieve their ambitions It all began in 1991 when Mike and some...

REALITY TELEVISION CASTING DIRECTOR - James Karhu is reality television casting director known for discovering talent for television’s most fascinating shows, including: ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” and the Emmy Nominated game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” An avid skateboarder and surfer, he began his television career travelling across the country in a green RV for the PBS and Fuel TV series “Roadtrip Nation.” Throughout that process, he spent 30 days interviewing leaders in the action sports industry, and discovered his true passion for people and their unique stories. His work can be seen on: ABC, NBC, Bravo, MTV, CMT, GSN, The HUB, OWN and online at Yahoo.com. To receive exclusive James Karhu Casting opportunities, sign up for our newsletter: JamesKarhu.com/newsletter. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Why have reality television shows become so popular? Is this a recommended path for exposure in the entertainment industry as an actor? What makes a great reality television star? Do you get paid a lot of money to be on reality television or anything at all? When you audition for people, what are looking for really? How about things that you don't want to see? WEBSITE: JamesKarhu.com

REALITY TELEVISION CASTING DIRECTOR - James Karhu is reality television casting director known for discovering talent for television’s most fascinating shows, including: ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” and the Emmy Nominated game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” An avid skateboarder and surfer, he began his television career travelling across the country in a green RV for the PBS and Fuel TV series “Roadtrip Nation.” Throughout that process, he spent 30 days interviewing leaders in the action sports industry, and discovered his true passion for people and their unique stories. His work can be seen on: ABC, NBC, Bravo, MTV, CMT, GSN, The HUB, OWN and online at Yahoo.com. To receive exclusive James Karhu Casting opportunities, sign up for our newsletter: JamesKarhu.com/newsletter. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Why have reality television shows become so popular? Is this a recommended path for exposure in the entertainment industry as an actor? What makes a great reality television star? Do you get paid a lot of money to be on reality television or anything at all? When you audition for people, what are looking for really? How about things that you don't want to see? WEBSITE: JamesKarhu.com

Define your own road in life!Road Trip NationWe're revisiting our roots and catching up with old friends in the San Francisco Bay Area, where we stopped in at San Jose State University to attend a presentation about Roadtrip Nation, a PBS program that dispatches teams of 3 college students to travel the country for 6 weeks in a green RV exploring career options by interviewing prominent personalities in business, entertainment, law, public service, and other fields. The team of students we met today interviewed the CEO of Starbucks and leaders of other well-known businesses, as well as stand-up comic Wanda Sykes and talk show host Wendy Williams. And their experience on the road this summer has given them valuable insight into what directions their own lives should take. RoadTrip NationOn PBS MuLanThis week, we present a story about someone else who had to courageously forge her own path: The Song of Mu Lan, a folk tale from China. (Which we've been performing onstage as part of our production "Daring to Dream".) It's the saga of a teenage girl who disguises herself as a man in order to join the army and fight in place of her ailing father, thus preserving family honor. And according to tradition, she served her country extremely well and even became a high-ranking officer. We don't know for certain whether The Song of Mu Lan is a true story, but it was written as a poem about 1500 years ago. The name "Mu Lan", which is translated as "Magnolia", means literally "wood flower", a very appropriate name for a person who appeared as delicate as a flower but turned out to be as durable as wood. Study Guide for The Song of Mu Lan Happy Listening, Dennis, Kimberly and Zephyr Goza