As I Understand It

As I Understand It

by Cameron Geddes

Careers Self-Improvement

Season 1

As I Understand It Episode #7: Chase Pearce and Bronwyn Geddes

On today's episode, we welcome two new guests: Chase Pearce(🍻📈 Sales Warehouse Associate at New Belgium Brewery) and Bronwyn Geddes(🖌📊 Management and Sales intern at Sherwin Williams.) In this episode we discuss the skills required to travel or work abroad, benefits of learning multiple languages, and signs it's time for a career or educational transition. Sourcelist: Source 1: Expatrio.com Source 2: East Los Angeles College Source 3: Anywhere Club Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld. All source logos belong to their respective owners. Intro 00:00 Going abroad skills 4:00 Multi-lingual benefits 13:08 When to switch jobs, companies, or majors 26:33

As I Understand It Episode #6: Sheryl Ramesh and Renee Chantalangsky

Today's episode features two new guests: Sheryl Ramesh (🦵️🔧Biomechanical Engineering and Mathematics graduate) and Renee Chanthalangsy (👩‍🔬🧫️ Biochemistry graduate.) In this episode we discuss the benefits of biomechanical engineering to the public, how learning about biochemistry can increase your wellbeing, and how STEM and non-STEM people can relate to each other! Sourcelist: Source 1 (Indeed.com) Source 2 (McGill university) Source 3 (US Census Bureau) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld. All source logos belong to their respective owners. Intro 00:00 Biomechanical engineering 3:18 Biochemistry 10:23 STEM-grads and non-STEM grads 16:54

As I Understand It Episode #5: Katie Trost and Olivia Wood

On today's episode, we welcome back Kate Trost (🐎Development and Operations Manager) and Olivia Wood (🧠 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grad Student.) In this episode we discuss making community in the workplace, tackling imposter syndrome, and managing your schedule! Sourcelist: Source 1 (Harvard Business Review) Source 2 (DCEG) Source 3 (Homebase) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here. All source logos belong to their respective owners.

As I Understand It Episode #4: Josh Getz and Kathryn Childs

On today's episode, we welcome back Kathryn Childs from episode 1, who is employed as a writer for Hoard's Dairyman Magazine 📖✒️. We also invite on Josh Getz, a Hope College graduate employed with Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor 💸. In this episode we discuss quick financial tips, transferable skills from practicing writing, and how to use social media for career-boosting! Sourcelist: Source 1 (OppU) Source 2 (TheForage.com) Source 3 (University of Main) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here. All source logos belong to their respective owners.

As I Understand It Episode #3: Tiffany Christianson

On today's episode, we hear from Tiffany Christianson, who received her undergraduate degree in Biology 🐬🐛 from UW-Platteville and is currently earning her Master's in Teaching 👩‍🏫at Rockford University. On this episode, we discuss how to better teach students biology, the major pillars of addiction recovery, as well as practical data science skills that can be applied to other fields. Sourcelist: Source 1 (Learn.org citing BLS) Source 2 (AmericanAddictionCenters) Source 3 (Datacamp.com) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here

"As I Understand It" Episode 2: Matthew Dickerson and Olivia Wood

Second episode has arrived! We're back with a brand new episode featuring Matthew Dickerson (Purdue University Electrical Engineering student ⚡️) and Olivia Wood (Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UWM 🧠). On this episode we discuss mental health self-care routines, saving electricity and money around the house, and interacting with roommates. Sourcelist: Source 1 (Mental Health First Aid) Source 2 (EscapeWaste.com) Source 3 (SpareRoom.com) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here

"As I Understand It" Episode 1: Kathryn Childs and Katie Trost

First episode of the podcast is here!😄 It was my distinct pleasure to host Kathryn E. Childs and Katherine Trost, along with my co-host Graeme Nesbit. It was a privilege to capture their intellect, wisdom, and personality on this episode 🙏 On this topic, we covered the decision to take on an undergrad degree amid rising costs, smart strategies for handling burnout, and the unexpected pro's and con's of living with your parents. The episode is about 30 minutes ⏱ but feel free to skip around to whatever interests you most. Sourcelist: Source 1 (Forbes) Source 2 (CNBC) Source 3 (Pew Research) Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here

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