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In the eighth and final episode of Season 2, I sit down with Cheryl Gross, a financial services professional with over twenty years of experience in retail banking, private banking, and consumer lending. Tune in to hear about her impressive career path, how she founded her project management firm, her advice for entrepreneurs today, why SLU students should take advantage of the LINC program, how to stand out in competitive job markets, and more!

In this episode, Michael Paulino, SLU Class of 2020, describes a hectic day in the life as a broadcast associate for CBS, how getting involved in activities and work during his undergrad helped prepare him for his career, the most important skills for success in journalism and media, how to ensure honest journalism in overflowing digital spaces, why being yourself is the key to nailing interviews, and how SLU students can "sell" their liberal arts education to employers. This is not an episode you want to miss! 

Tune into this episode to hear Ali Price, SLU Class of 2019, share what an average week in the life serving audit clients in the Asset & Wealth Management industry looks like, how to turn an internship into a full time role, how to stand out in the increasingly competitive job market, and why a growth mindset and intercultural communication skills are crucial to her professional work. In this episode Ali also shares what it means to "make every day your masterpiece." 

Amy Hudson, SLU class of 2008, is a Business Operations and Partnership Lead at Spotify. Tune in to this episode to hear what her typical work days look like at Spotify, upcoming projects for the company, Spotify's internship opportunities, how companies can stay relevant with younger audiences, interview tips, and more!

In this episode, Caitlin interviews Ed Forbes, SLU Class of 2002, to hear how he developed a successful career in journalism, his expertise on the elements of good storytelling, contributing factors to the public's lack of trust in the news, advice for aspiring journalists or communications experts, how strong leadership is rooted in relationships, and more. 

In this episode, Susie Rust, SLU class of 1988, sits down with Caitlin to discuss how she started her career in New York City, how Weber Shandwick moves beyond public relations and creates interactive campaigns/long term value for clients, how recent college grads can stand out to employers in competitive environments, what defines good leadership, and more!  Learn more about Weber Shandwick here: https://www.webershandwick.com/

Laura Eiman is a gold medal Olympic weightlifter, a Navy SEAL certified mental toughness coach and a successful entrepreneur who started a business in her spare bedroom that went on to be endorsed by Oprah, Rachael Ray, and more. Tune in to this episode to hear how Laura defines mental toughness, her experience winning a gold medal at age 64, the value of "failing forward," tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, and more! 

In the Season 2 premier of NetConnect, Mary Baucom, SLU class of 2013 and Senior Marketing manager at Healthline Media sits down with Caitlin to discuss how she decided to pursue a Master's in journalism, how brands can stand out in saturated markets, predictions on the future of marketing and PR industries, advice for students interested in communications, interview tips, and more! Learn more about Healthline Media here: https://www.healthline.com/

In this episode, Veronica Zabala, class of 2019, discusses her experiences from her 4 college internships and gives tips for current students seeking internships. Veronica also talks about how she transitioned from a communications position at a non-profit to one at a financial firm. She gives advice on how to move to an industry that does not match your background, and use it as a selling point to future potential employers. Veronica also gives insight on the importance of following one's own path after college, and placing less emphasis on finding a "dream job" immediately after graduation. Tune in to hear these conversations, interview/resume/cover letter tips, and more! 

Hearst Magazines has a global audience of 200 million print readers and 400 million unique digital visitors. Some names you might recognize include Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Oprah Magazine, Food Network Magazine, and more! In this episode Caitlin sits down with Todd Haskell '90, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the publishing company. Listen in to hear more about Todd's role as a CMO, why he believes a liberal arts education contributes to success in the communications field, his thoughts on how brands can stand out in saturated social media environments, and so much more. Students interested in marketing/PR/advertising/communications do NOT want to miss this one!  Learn more about Hearst at: https://www.hearst.com/magazines

Tune into this episode to hear recent SLU grad, Jordan Eichholz '19, discuss how he decided to pursue a masters degree to transition his career to the biology and statistics field, his advice for staying organized in college with a busy schedule, how students with many interests can narrow down their ideal career path, and  how to nail interviews (with specific examples and strategies!) Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at https://careers.mskcc.org 

In this episode Caitlin interviews Jennifer Curley, SLU class of 1990. She is a distinguished leader, business strategist, expert communicator, and entrepreneur. She explains how her public relations agency achieves success by creating specific communications strategies for clients, why thought leadership is necessary for entrepreneurs to stand out in saturated markets, why her leadership style is rooted in kindness and authenticity, how college students can turn challenges into opportunities, and more!  Learn more about Curley Company, a 2021 finalist for PR Week Boutique Agency of the Year, at https://curleycompany.com