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We talk to Mallory Brooke about the intricacies of forecasting for the ski industry, the benefits of earning the Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation, and how outgrowing old dreams makes room for new ones. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Ellen Mecray about developing long-term trust through federal service experience, her exciting transition to the private sector as a business owner, and the advantages of relationship building within all sectors of the weather, water, and climate enterprise. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Tim Gallaudet about the components of being a successful leader, how his love for the ocean turned into a career of Navy service and global adventure, and how his new book, Holding Fast in Heavy Seas pairs his personal leadership journey with fascinating real-world weather stories. Episode transcript Holding Fast in Heavy Seas ordering information   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Nina Oakley about the challenges and rewards of changing career paths, stepping outside your comfort zone to reach your full potential, and how precipitation contributes to landslides and post-wildfire floods and debris flows. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Rob Marciano about the challenges of field reporting during extreme weather events, the value of face-to-face communication with mentors, and how writing the book The Next Big Thing left him feeling hopeful and optimistic for the future. Book: The Next Big Thing Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Alex Tomoff about climate risk in the food industry, the benefits of gaining experience through the academic, public, and private sectors, and the challenges of communicating weather impacts to leadership and stakeholders. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Steve Bennett about the many different job trajectories available in meteorology, the importance of integrity in one’s career, and the advantages of networking to build valuable connections. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Susie Martin about various facets of professional meteorology—from broadcasting to consulting, navigating contentious forensic cases, and the importance of being able to communicate weather information both verbally and through written skills. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2026 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Vytas Reid about changes in the broadcast meteorology industry, how to land that first job at a station, and the importance of staying humble throughout your career. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society.

We talk to Barb Mayes Boustead about the creation of the Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index, the importance of being flexible in your career, and what Laura Ingalls Wilder teaches us about weather, climate, and protecting what we cherish. Books Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Erica Grow Cei about the broadcast meteorology industry, the benefits of joining AMS boards/committees, and never underestimating your value when considering a career transition. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Alan Sealls about his lengthy career in broadcast meteorology, the joys of teaching college students, and the world of educational weather video production. Weather Videos Books Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Emily Gracey about podcasting as a passion project, transitioning from broadcast to digital meteorology, and the value of internships. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We have released our 100th episode! To celebrate, we have created a special show that incorporates clips from some of our most popular episodes. Thank you to all our amazing listeners for your support, and our incredible guests for sharing their stories. We look forward to continuing the conversation and providing you with even more tips and advice from experts in the field. Read more about the 100th episode and the history of the podcast in our Front Page blog. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Ashley Morris and Melissa Sizemore about effectively engaging with your community, emergency management awareness month, and the importance of being well-rounded in your career. Episode transcript   Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie   Visit AMS Career Resources on the web!   Contact us at [email protected] with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.   Copyright © 2025 American Meteorological Society