Host Easan Venkat explores various, unique careers that are less talked about and debunks commonly talked about careers. The first season will include an up-and-coming Comedian, a Campaign Manager for a 2020 Presidential Campaign, a U.S. Air Force Pilot, an Investment Banker, and many more. If you are considering a career switch, are interested in learning more about careers, or just want to hear interesting stories be sure to tune in.
Ep 5 - Indiana University Professor Dionne Nickerson
Professor Dionne Nickerson is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Indiana University Bloomington. Professor Nickerson has experience as a reading tutor with AmeriCorps and teaching English in France. She also has earned a Marketing PhD from Georgia Tech and teaches and researches marketing and corporate social responsibility. Professor Nickerson will talk about her journey to becoming a professor and debunk some common myths.
12 Apr 2021
Ep4 - Chicago Cubs Minor League Baseball Player Brennan Davis
Brennan Davis is Baseball America's #72 ranked prospect and a recent pick of the Chicago Cubs. He also was recently moved up to the Chicago Cubs 60 man roster. Brennan and I talk about his career journey and what it's like being drafted right out of high school. He also talks about some of the biggest challenges he faces as a minor league baseball player. Be sure to tune in if you are a Cubs fan, interested in becoming a professional athlete, or just curious what it's like going through the minor league sports system (it's not glamorous!).
6 Apr 2021
Ep3 - Sergeant in the Chicago Police Department Jermaine Harris
Jermaine Harris who is a Community Policing Sergeant at the Chicago Police Department joins us for the 3rd episode of Careers101 with Easan Venkat. Jermaine talks about the major challenges and rewards he has faced in his 17 years on the job. Jermaine also tells stories related to his time as a Marine, his work in the community, and a dangerous car accident. If you are interested in learning more about what it's really like to be a police officer or just want to hear more about an interesting individual who has served both our country and community be sure to tune in.
26 Mar 2021
Ep2 - Presidential Campaign Manager Hari Sevugan
In episode 2 of Careers101 former Deputy Campaign Manager for Mayor Pete Hari Sevugan joins us. Hari discusses hot button issues like money in politics, what campaigns are like, and talks us through his journey. Hari has previous experience as a teacher through Teach for America, a senior spokesman for Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign, and much more. Be sure to tune in if you are interested in politics, going into a career in the space, or just want to hear an interesting journey.
19 Mar 2021
Ep1 - Comedian Emil Wakim
Emil Wakim and I talk about what it's like to be a comedian, some of the common misconceptions, and Emil gives advice to anyone looking to get into the field in the first episode of Careers101 with Easan Venkat.
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