How does one go from barely passing high school to having a six-figure job in the mortgage industry to working at Fortune 500 companies like Google, Gallop, and Deloitte? Listen to this episode as Kevin Campbell (MA, Organizational Psychology, ’15) shares his story and gives tips on what he learned from each company. Stay until the end to hear how he eventually founded Lifted Leadership, which helps inspire others to find their own path. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

How'd You Get That Job?

S02E06 “From Google, Gallop, and Deloitte to Becoming an Entrepreneur” featuring Kevin Campbell

CGU Director of Preparing Future Faculty Shamini Dias (PhD, Education, ’13) gives tips on engaging and leading people using each individual’s unique skillset. Enjoy hearing her path to becoming, as she calls it, “a teaching artist.” Dias uses her theatre experience to blend pedagogy methods and innovate and engage students in new ways. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S02E05 "The Art of Teaching" with Shamini Dias

How do you go from wanting to be a large-animal veterinarian to eventually becoming the Dean of the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University? Find out as DeLacy Ganley shares her remarkable journey and her work in educational reform. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S02E04 "An Unexpected Path to Education" with Dean DeLacy Ganley

What’s it like to work for Apple, a pioneer of innovation? Saori Casey (MBA, ‘95), is Apple’s vice president of corporate financial planning and shares her stories from working at the tech giant and offers advice on the skillsets you need to get in at Apple. Gain tips from Casey’s 30 years of experience in the finance and tech fields! For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S02E03 “Employed by Apple: The Insider’s Lowdown” with Saori Casey

Not every professor’s path leads directly to teaching. Lori Anne Ferrell shares a remarkable saga of a single mom and nurse, turned distinguished humanities professor and ultimately the dean of CGU’s School of Arts & Humanities. Listen for an inspiring story of how your current situation does not have to dictate your future. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S02E02 "Unexpected Turns: From Single Mom to the Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities, featuring Lori Anne Ferrell

Do you know when to say ‘yes’ to opportunities? Do you know when to say ‘no’ and enjoy the moment? Angel B. Pérez (PhD, Education, ’15) is the CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In this episode, Pérez offers tips on when to say ‘yes,’ when to say ‘no,’ and how to make your name known. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S02E01 “Let Them Know Your Name” with Angel B. Pérez

You need to hear this: Her biggest tip is how to make yourself irreplaceable. Alumna and current PhD student in history Kerri Dean-Bridges (MA, History, ’15) is the DIY project manager at the Smithsonian Institution—her dream job. They create remote exhibitions easily installed in any location. Listen and learn. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E11 “‘Irreplaceable’ at the Smithsonian” with Kerri Dean-Bridges

Aragna Ker (MFA, ‘04), adaptive design manager at United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties, describes how he found his purpose in creating and building adaptive tools for people who have disabilities. Get inspired in listening to the journey of how Ker is making a difference in the world. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E10 “Finding Your Purpose” with Aragna Ker

As senior people science consultant at LinkedIn’s Glint Inc., Ia Ko (PhD, Organizational Behavior, ‘11) describes what it was like to have been a CGU international student and talks about her passion for helping people succeed in the workplace. Listen in as Ko offers insightful tips on how to translate academic theory into real practice. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.  

S01E09 “Owning Your Career” with Ia Ko, PhD

 Vivian Nguyen (MA, Organization Behavior & Evaluation, ’14), manager of talent operations & analytics for events promoter LiveNation, describes the steps she took in pursuing her dream career. Switching her path from pharmacy to psychology, and fighting the parental expectations that often face young Asian Americans, Nguyen leaned into her authentic self in landing her dream job. 

S01E08 “Lean into Your Authentic Self” with Vivian Nguyen

 Gar-Wei Lee (MPH, Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics, ’14), epidemiologist for the California Department of Public Health, describes her year-long process of interviews and rejections. When the outcome seemed dire, Lee took her setbacks as a way to learn, improve, and gain the skills she needed to land her CDPH job. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title. 

S01E07 “Landing the Job of Your Dreams” with Gar-Wei Lee

Iliana Perez (MA, Economics, ’15; PhD, Education Policy, Evaluation & Reform, ’18), is the director of research and entrepreneurship at Immigrants Rising, a nonprofit organization through which undocumented young people can get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. Perez, born in Hidalgo, Mexico, immigrated with her family at the age of eight. She navigated the educational system as an undocumented student for 18 years until she became a DACA recipient in 2013. Perez inspires in her personal story as well as in her life’s work. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E06 “Creating Your Own Opportunities” with Iliana Perez, PhD

Maren Dollwet Waggoner (PhD, Organizational Behavior, ’13), senior director of human resources at Walmart, talks with “How’d You Get That Job” and examines what it was like growing up in Germany and Poland, immigrating to the U.S., and earning her PhD in just three-and-a-half years. Draw from her experience as she explains how she worked her way up the corporate ladder. Gain insightful tips on being a self-starter, thriving as a student—international or domestic, and seizing new opportunities. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E05 “From Germany to Poland to PhD to Walmart” with Maren Dollwet Waggoner, PhD

Interested in learning how to get a job at a major tech company like Microsoft? Join us as we chat with Aleina Wachtel, program manager II at Microsoft. In this episode, Aleina shares how she excelled during her interview with a highly competitive company. Listen as she shares specific tips on how she negotiated her offer to get over $75,000 in additional benefits by simply asking a few easy questions. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E04 "Two Simple Questions to Negotiate a Better Salary" with Aleina Wachtel

Have you ever dreamed of being a rockstar? Are you curious about what it takes to make it as a musician? Join us as we chat with Ian Fowles, guitarist of The Aquabats! about his unique and interesting career path and how he has managed to make a living doing what he loves since joining The Aquabats! in 2006. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E03 "Conversation with a Rockstar" Featuring Ian Fowles, Guitarist of The Aquabats!

Join us as we pull back the curtain to get a behind-the-scenes look at the unique, transdisciplinary, and inspiring careers of Claremont Graduate University alumni.