Episodes
PART 3 of the Student Initiative Series is out NOW!! LINK IN THE BIO! This episodes revolves around all the amazing mental health initiatives taken by Alex Choi, a senior at Oakton HS! Listen for all the inspirational advice and tips he has to excel for the future!
Published 12/22/20
PART 2 of Our Student Initiative Series. This episode goes in depth about Ayonnah’s involvement in the STEAM field from writing her own book to serving important roles on various STEAM leadership boards! Be sure to listen to this episode and PART 1 as well for loads of advice on how you can excel in the STEAM field and transform into the best possible version of yourself.
Published 12/15/20
PART 1 of the Student Initiative Series with Hilde Younce, a Westfield HS senior. This episode covers all the amazing initiatives Hilde has taken in the aerospace and engineering fields, primarily through her experiences in the Virginia Space Coast Scholars program. Listen in on all the beneficial advice and tips she has to take initiative towards your passions and to improve as a student and individual.
Published 12/08/20
Hey everyone! We know it’s been awhile, but join us in the world of cybersecurity with Charles Britt, a Cybersecurity Compliance Officer! Mr. Britt has worked in various roles across the cybersecurity industry so his experiences and lessons in this new episode is sure to provide helpful career advice to you!
Published 11/10/20
Hey everyone! As promised, here is a episode with Jennifer Love, a forensic anthropologist and chief medical examiner! This conversation is full of career advice, COVID talk, and more to keep you prepared for the future! With the release of this episode, feel free to check out this episode and more with the LINK IN OUR BIO!! Stay positive, educated, and message us if you have any specific careers in mind or general questions!
Published 10/13/20
Join us to learn with Anuja Lele, the CFO at CSC Upshot Ventures! LINK IN THE BIO to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor!! From her experiences in venture capital to her overall career journey, this episode is sure to provide some beneficial lessons and advice to you! Feel free to check out this episode and others with the link in the bio, and let us know if you have any specific careers you would like to hear about! Stay positive!
Published 09/29/20
In collaboration with Westfield’s Science Honor Society, join us to learn with Ari Giller-Leinwohl, an arborist with expertises in plant health care, native plant protection, and so much more! Learn not only about the world of arboriculture, but also amazing lessons and tips that will assist your career journeys. Be sure to check out this episode and more on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor!
Published 09/22/20
Dive into the world of aerospace and engineering with Dominick Romano, an aerospace and systems engineer at Lockheed Martin! From providing advice about college and job applications to conversing about different workplace skills, this episode is full of beneficial lessons that will assist your career goals! The episode is out on all major platforms, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, and more with the link in your Instagram bio! Despite all the obstacles you may be facing,...
Published 09/15/20
Here is a quick update on where Excel Podcasts stands and our plans for the future!
Published 09/08/20
Dive into the world of nonprofit organizations with Harley Dority, a community engagement officer at UNRWA USA for Palestine Refugees! Learn more about the roles and expertises she deals with, different unique qualifications, and how you can more involved in the field. Listen to our newest episode and more amazing content, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor! Stay educated, stay creative, and most of all, stay passionate!
Published 09/01/20
Step into the world of physical therapy with Jessica Calvi, a physical therapist assistant! Lean about how you can involve yourself in physical therapy and receive advice not only on the specifics such as networking but also to remain confident and focused for the journey ahead. Check out the episode and more of our previous content on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor! Continue to educate yourself and follow your passion during these times. We can do our best to...
Published 08/25/20
Full of motivational advice and tips, this episode is a must listen with Vibha Sreenivasa, a pediatric ICU registered nurse! Learn more about the world of nursing and receive beneficial advice that will assist your journey into a desired career.
Published 08/18/20
Listen to our next conversation with Abrar Omeish! With thoughtful guidance on skills, pushing past adversity, gaining more opportunities, and so much more, Ms. Omeish provides great expertise to students today with the experiences she’s accumulated in education and government!
Published 08/11/20
The world of international affairs, government, and education has never been more interesting with Ryan McElveen! Join us on our next step in this career journey and take a listen to learn about all the amazing advice he has for students today, and how they can make an impact in today’s day and age! Ryan McElveen’s Excel Tip: Creativity is key. When you take the chance to be creative and make an impact in your community, the opportunities are endless.
Published 08/04/20
Join us to learn about advice for life sciences, data, and other career fields with Mridula Parulkar, a business support data lead at Cytiva! Mridula Parulkar's Excel Tip: Don't limit yourself. When you give yourself the chance to explore new passions and educational pathways, you are better able to narrow down and enjoy a career, rather than working under constant stress and no foreseeable goal or motivation.   Below are some links to better understand the terminology and information our...
Published 07/28/20
Join us as we talk about tips and advice for investment, stocks, and so much more beneficial advice with Arthur Ramesh, the VP of Plouton Investment Group.  Arthur Ramesh's Excel Tip: Do not worry about failure. Take every opportunity, whether it is a mentor or a news report, as a chance to learn as much as you can so you can make use of any accumulated knowledge in the future.   Below is a link recommended to help you learn and understand more about the information we discuss in this...
Published 07/21/20
Join us on our next step in this career journey with Mark Deaton, a business and information technology high school teacher! Learn about his experiences and advice for the private sector and teaching so you may decide if business, information technology, or teaching is the field for you.  Mark Deaton's Excel Tip: Make the most of every learning opportunity possible. Regardless of the career, it is always important to learn and grasp as much knowledge as possible so you may use it in the next...
Published 07/21/20
Interested in finding a career? Learn about product marketing, technology, and so much more with Sameer Parulkar, a product marketing director at Red Hat! Sameer Parulkar's Excel Tip: Build a foundation of education early on. Use it to narrow down your learning and career objectives so you may better able to connect with other individuals in your industry of choice and keep a focused mindset.  Below are some links to better understand the terminology and information we discuss, as well as...
Published 07/13/20