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.

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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!

S01E02 "How to Make It in the Museum World" with Victoria Gerard

Join us as we pull back the curtain and get a behind-the-scenes look at the unique, transdisciplinary, and inspiring careers of our CGU alumni. Our first episode is an interview with John Erickson, director of public affairs at Planned Parenthood. For a transcript of this episode, email cgupodcasts at gmail.com and include the episode title.

S01E01 "The Power of Saying Thank You" with John Erickson

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.

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