Join Cam and Graeme every other weekend as they explore topics of young adulthood, career challenges and opportunities, and living life to the fullest. Wisdom, folly, and comedy abound each episode with a rotating schedule of fascinating close friends and coworkers. Each episode is about 30 minutes in length, featuring two new guest stars each week. Video format available at our Youtube! You can find us at @AIUI-Pod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYdUdcMM6v0WLT887hqkZg)
Questions, comments, concerns? Send an email to AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com (mailto:AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com)
As I Understand It Episode #17: Ashley Whitefield and Katie Trost
Ashley Whitefield and Katie Trost explore starting a business, negotiating effectively, and managing anxiety, offering insights into entrepreneurial considerations and mental well-being in this interview episode.
28 Apr 2025
As I Understand It Episode #16: Nick Evert and Bella Wood
On the fifth episode of season 2, we introduce Bella Wood (RN ICU Nurse, Ascension 👩⚕️💉) and Nick Evert (Mechanical Engineer, Komatsu 👨🔧📐) In this episode we discuss the hardest parts of being a nurse, the difference between mechanical and other forms of engineering, and the ups and downs of pet ownership
Sourcelist:
Source 1: Business Insider
Source 2: University of Dundee
Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com (http://StreamBeats.com)
Intro 00:00
Hardest parts of being a nurse 3:04
How is mechanical engineering different from other forms of engineering 11:21
What are the pros and cons of pet ownership? 22:39
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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com (mailto:AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com). All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.
1 Mar 2025
As I Understand It Episode #15: Devika Chaddha and Olivia Wood
On the fourth episode of season 2, we welcome back Olivia Wood (LPC-IT, Catholic Charities 🧠💬) and Devika Chaddha (Marketing Analyst, Kyra Solutions👩💻👁️🗨️) In this episode we discuss working while pursuing a masters, examples of success in therapy, and the impact of phones in school.
Sourcelist:
Source 1: The Atlantic
Source 2: Psychiatry.org (http://Psychiatry.org)
Source 3: Kff.org (http://Kff.org)
Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com (http://StreamBeats.com)
Intro 00:00
Masters while working 3:52
Success in therapy 15:15
Phones in school 22:50
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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com (mailto:AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com). All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.
12 Feb 2025
As I Understand It Episode #14: Sheryl Ramesh and Katie Trost
On the third episode of season 2, we welcome back Sheryl Ramesh (Hope College Biomechanical Engineering grad 💪🔧) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we discuss qualities of a biomechanical engineer, if working for a nonprofit is worth it, and the (short-lived) TikTok ban.
Sourcelist:
Source 1: MyMajors.com (http://MyMajors.com)
Source 2: WildApricot.com (http://WildApricot.com)
Source 3: CBS News
Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com (http://StreamBeats.com)
Intro 00:00
Skills for Biomechanical Engineers 4:25
Working for a nonprofit 14:02
The TikTok Ban 21:02
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Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com (mailto:AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com). All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.
24 Jan 2025
As I Understand It Episode #13: Gabe Penegor and Savannah Britt
On the second episode of season 3, we welcome back Gabe Penegor (Associate Client Manager, NielsenIQ 🤔📊) and introduce Savannah Britt (Creative Recruiter, Advanced Systems Group LLC 🤝📃) In this episode we discuss surprising things recruiters look for, effective data use by companies, and if the US is in an AI bubble
Sourcelist:
Source 1: iSmartRecruit.com (http://iSmartRecruit.com)
Source 2: Seagate
Source 3: Morningstar, Inc
Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com (http://StreamBeats.com)
All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BqCEatFryU&t=0s)
Recruitment 04:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BqCEatFryU&t=261s)
Using data effectively 12:31 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BqCEatFryU&t=751s)
AI Tech Bubble 22:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BqCEatFryU&t=1344s)
9 Jan 2025
As I Understand It Episode #12: Matthew Dickerson and Katie Trost
On the first episode of season 2, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (Instrumentation Engineer, Thea Energy⚡️) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist) In this episode we discuss the Optimus robot, melding hobbies and careers, and politics in the workplace.
Sourcelist:
Source 1: New York Post
Source 2: Gallup
Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro 00:00
Optimus robot 05:27
Careers and Hobbies 16:39
Politics in the workplace 23:03
12 Aug 2024
As I Understand It Episode #11: Matthew Dickerson and Olivia Wood
On the last episode of Season 1, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (⚡️💡Power and Energy Grad Student at Thea Energy) and Olivia Wood (🧠 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grad Student.) In this episode we discuss pressing issues in the world of therapy, factors to consider when going into electrical engineering, and battling procrastination!
Sourcelist:
Source 2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Source 3 (Solving Procrastination.com)
Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro 00:00
Pressing issues in therapy 3:07
Factors for those interested in electrical engineering to consider 11:47
How to fight procrastination 21:16
30 Jul 2024
As I Understand It Episode #10: Matthew Barabasz and Shubhrika Dogra
On today's episode, we welcome on Matthew Barabasz (✈️🔧Aircraft Mechanic, US Air Force) and Shubhrika Dogra (📊📈Advanced Analytics Senior Analyst, Circana.) In this episode we discuss getting a work visa in the USA, moving for the military, and being a foreign worker.
Sourcelist:
Source 1: American Immigration Council
Source 2: Military Family Advisory Network
Source 3: GoAbroad.com (http://GoAbroad.com)
Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro 00:00
US Work VISA 3:21
Traveling for military life 14:43
Being a foreign worker 19:05
10 Jul 2024
As I Understand It Episode #9: Katie^2
On today's episode, "Katie Squared" returns! We welcome back Kathryn Childs (✒️📖 Writer at Hoard's Dairyman Magazine) and Kate Trost (💼👩💼Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we talk about skills outside of work, advice to avoid, and how to stay active.
Sourcelist:
Source 3: FitnessClone.com (http://FitnessClone.com)
Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro: 00:00
Non-work skills: 2:47
Career/life advice we disagree with: 9:10
Ways to stay active: 18:20
28 Jun 2024
As I Understand It Episode #8: Gabe Penegor and Tiffany Christianson
On today's episode, we welcome a new guest, Gabe Penegor (📊📋 Strategy Consultant at NielsenIQ) and welcome back Tiffany Christianson(Teacher at Rockford Public Schools👩🏫🍎) In this episode we discuss green flags of a prospective workplace, handling constructive criticism, and the pro's and con's of a 4-day workweek
Sourcelist:
Source 1: Talent-works.com (http://Talent-works.com)
Source 2: Cognology.com (http://Cognology.com)
Source 3: DriveResearch
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld). All source logos belong to their respective owners. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience.
Intro 00:00
Green flags of a workplace 3:08
Handling negative feedback 11:29
Feasibility of a 4-day workweek 19:55
15 Jun 2024
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 (http://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 (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
31 May 2024
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 (https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-is-biomechanical-engineering#:~:text=National%20average%20salary%3A%20%2486%2C755%20per,organs%20or%20diagnostic%20testing%20machines))
Source 2 (McGill university (https://www.mcgill.ca/biochemistry/about-us/information/biochemistry))
Source 3 (US Census Bureau (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/06/does-majoring-in-stem-lead-to-stem-job-after-graduation.html))
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld (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
18 May 2024
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) (https://hbr.org/2022/10/the-power-of-work-friends)
Source 2 (DCEG) (https://dceg.cancer.gov/about/diversity-inclusion/inclusivity-minute/2023/imposter-syndrome#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20a%20systematic%20review,medical%20students%2C%20and%20other%20professions.)
Source 3 (Homebase) (https://joinhomebase.com/blog/time-management-statistics/#:~:text=The%20American%20Psychological%20Association%20reports,allocated%20to%20less%20valuable%20activities)
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld). All source logos belong to their respective owners.
24 Apr 2024
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) (https://www.opploans.com/oppu/financial-literacy/statistics-financial-literacy/)
Source 2 (TheForage.com) (https://www.theforage.com/blog/skills/what-are-writing-skills)
Source 3 (University of Main) (https://umaine.edu/undiscoveredmaine/small-business/resources/marketing-for-small-business/social-media-tools/social-media-statistics-details/#:~:text=There%20are%204.8%20billion%20social,increase%20year-over-year)
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld). All source logos belong to their respective owners.
27 Mar 2024
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) (https://learn.org/articles/Biologist_Career_Definition_Job_Outlook_and_Education_Requirements.html)
Source 2 (AmericanAddictionCenters) (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/addiction-statistics)
Source 3 (Datacamp.com) (https://www.datacamp.com/blog/25-interesting-facts-about-data-science)
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld)
27 Mar 2024
"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) (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2022/03/how-and-why-to-practice-self-care/)
Source 2 ( (https://escapewaste.com/electricity-waste-misuse-abuse-at-home-energy-wastage-facts-tips/)EscapeWaste.com (http://EscapeWaste.com)) (https://escapewaste.com/electricity-waste-misuse-abuse-at-home-energy-wastage-facts-tips/)
Source 3 ( (https://m.spareroom.com/content/info-statistics/increased-homeowners-taking-in-roommates)SpareRoom.com (http://SpareRoom.com)) (https://m.spareroom.com/content/info-statistics/increased-homeowners-taking-in-roommates)
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld)
26 Mar 2024
"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) (https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2023/09/05/new-analysis-shows-a-college-degree-still-yields-excellent-return-on-investment/?sh=4bd6a70361b8)
Source 2 (CNBC) (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/burnout-is-on-the-rise-gen-z-millennials-and-women-are-the-most-stressed.html#:~:text=Two%20types%20of%20people%2C%20however,burnout%20than%20men%20(37%25)
Source 3 (Pew Research) (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/09/04/a-majority-of-young-adults-in-the-u-s-live-with-their-parents-for-the-first-time-since-the-great-depression/)
Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel here (https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld)
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