Why I? Network

April is a 20 year veteran of public school psychology who has worked with individuals aged 3-22 over her tenure. Working in both urban and suburban school districts, she feels blessed and loves the opportunity to serve her students, parents, and school family. Enjoy!https://www.differentbrains.org/@autismcoachstrategisthttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/@WhyINetworkkojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Each week, Katy shares expert insights, strategies, and stories to help students embrace who they are and use their unique gifts, education and experience to build a life they love during college and beyond. She has guided thousands of college students through their college experience in her roles as a professional academic advisor, college success coach, the Associate Director of Academic Counseling and Exploration, and an instructor of U.S. History and Social Dilemmas at both a small private liberal arts school and large public university. Enjoy!https://collegehoodadvice.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-NCs3pW4z4aMJljyGCA9AYa Boy's interview on her Podcast: https://collegehoodadvice.com/podcast/why-i-skipped-college-and-started-a-podcast-with-kojo-thompsonSocial: @CollegeHoodAdvicehttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Jen founded NetWerk, a networking and dance fitness company. She's here to offer a unique perspective on pursuing creative fields as well as share her story of building a successful brand from nothing. Enjoy!https://netwerkmovement.com/Social: @netwerkmovementhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Kelli got her first job out of college in software and technology sales with NetSuite and has been at it for the past 8 years. She chose her current employer based on her opportunity to be an Intrepreneur and run her own business inside a publicly traded company with leadership and support. Kelli has promoted and grown the business holding leadership roles and an opportunities to travel the world to over 25 countries supported by her company. Enjoyhttps://books.apple.com/us/book/thinking-like-a-recruiter/id935803822http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Happy 1 year anniversary! Thanks for all the support, more to come!https://jobsearching.org/Contact: damian.birkel@triad.rr.comhttp://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Contact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSocial: @WhyINetworkSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

John started out wanting to be a meteorologist but quickly found out that the math wasn't for him. At the same time his car failed state inspection so he bought a book on how cars worked then went to tech school. 35 years later, he's happy to say that it was one of the best decisions he's made in his life. He started off with lower level positions such as C tech and shop foreman up to service manager and director of education for a software company. He says it's not a "Dirty Grease Monkey" job anymore and there are incredible opportunities  and technologies in his field! Enjoyhttps://www.atetrainingexpo.com/instructors/john-burkhauser http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Sometimes in school it's not a matter of competence, it's a matter of commitment.Jonathan killed today's interview. For someone who's been doing this for over 9 years he gives priceless advice on the residential side of things. Make sure to check out our commercial real estate interview for more information. Enjoy!https://www.biggerpockets.com/https://www.halohomebuyers.com/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Catherine has been a registered nurse for nearly 30 years in a variety of settings and roles! She shares what it's all about with us today! Make sure to check out our other nursing interview for more! Enjoy!https://www.registerednursing.org/http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @whyinetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Lauren is a therapist who holds a masters degree in marriage and family therapy and is a clinician working with individuals, couples, children, and families. She currently works at the University of San Diego in their counseling center. Lauren speaks around the country and visits universities to provide students with education about mental health and well being. Enjoy!http://thesunnygirl.com/Social: @thesunnygirl5http://www.thewhyinetwork.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Michael is the real deal and breaks down his 3 years of paramedic experience with us! Enjoy!www.thewhyinetwork.comSocial:@WhyINetworkContact: kojo@thewhyinetwork.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Derek owns two furniture stores in San Francisco California! He gives us no nonsense advice about the ropes of owning your own business including priceless advice about grades, jobs you hate, and the almighty dollar!https://mysofacreation.com/Social: @mysofacreationhttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Mike is a certified Addiction Recovery Coach at Mountainside treatment Center. In his current role he helps people struggling with substance use and mental health disorders to find happiness and success in recovery, partnering with them to create wellness plans, develop financial literacy, and recenter school and work. His personal experience overcoming opioid addiction at a young age has fueled his passion for guiding others towards personal growth. We're currently working on the audio quality and internet connection problems for future episodes. Please excuse the choppiness of today's podcast. https://mountainside.com/people/michael-ahearnhttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Catherine loves writing and admits that it's a profession that a lot of people tell you is hard to make money from. But she's built a successful business helping CEOs and professionals write their own books. She's 25, wrote her first book at 13, gave a TED talk at 17, and her latest book is the biography of a prominent Australian businessman that sold well across Australia.https://catherinemoolenschot.com.au/http://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Joy is a Writer and a speaker, two areas of work that have a reputation for starvation and embarrassment. Writers, the quintessential starving artist and nearly everyone has a fear for public speaking. But she hasn't gone hungry nor suffer from fear of the mic. She can speak from several points of view and is here to share what she's learned so that other young people can decide on a practical yet satisfying path that will work for them!Social: @joyjones1433http://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

For some reason I could not find Karen's bio in my notes. Just know she's dope af and is making a difference in ways that are purely inspirational. She's a Hispanic woman in a field dominated by old white men. Straight BOSS and HUMBLE. I love Karen! Enjoy!http://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSocial: @muttsupBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Laura Marenco is the founder of Golden Beacon USA, an organization that helps immigrants and refugees to the United States integrate into American Society and thrive socially, economically, and civically. Through educational videos focused on specific U.S. destinations, career coaching, and workshops, new comers learn about life in America and the resources available in their new community to help them succeed and become self sufficient here.https://goldenbeaconusa.com/Social: @goldenbeaconusahttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Hope this helps! Enjoyhttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Soical: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Denise is a nationally recognized consultant with inside knowledge of how businesses develop their compensation, benefits, and employee leadership strategies. She holds many certifications including an MBA and has worked directly with fortune 500 companies in doing so. Denise has 25 years of compensation management experience under her belt and she's going to help us answer questions like, why you're still underpaid, how to master the work life balance, how to be seen as a high performer, and is AI coming for your job? Enjoy!https://prosperconsultingllc.com/http://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Allison has been a Makeup Artist and Hairstylist for the past 11 years. And while she loves her job, she admits that there's a lot more behind it than what people usually think! And she's from Paris!!! Enjoy!http://www.allisondep.com/Social: @allisondepmuahhttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.comSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork

Chelsi is a couples and weddings photographer based in northern California who has been capturing love for over 10 years. But before taking her photography career full time back in March, she also managed a successful dental practice for over 20 years in which she loved every moment of. Starting her dental practice as a sterile tech, she chose to get her California registered dental assistant license and eventually moved on to managing the front office operations. Photography started as a hobby then slowly turned into a job throughout the course of her life. Enjoy!https://chelsimcfadden.com/Social: @ChelsiLMcFaddenhttp://whyinetwork.buzzsprout.com/Social: @WhyINetworkContact: whyimpassionate@gmail.com Support the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork