Paths in Progress

About Paths in Progress

On this podcast, we tell the stories of people in a wide variety of career paths, who pursued all kinds of college majors and minors, often with bumps and detours along the way, to get to where they are today. We talk specifically about what you can do in college to work toward your career goals, and what other factors can impact your choices throughout your education and career. Life happens, plans change, and YOU change! It will be ok, and you will find your path. We hope these stories are encouraging and help give you new ideas as you take the next steps on your own path. Learn from our stories, which like yours, are each a Path In Progress.

Publisher

Carrie Young

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Nov 2021

Latest episode

8 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Gitte: Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Counsel, Degrees in Law in Germany

   Gitte, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, recounts her experiences witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall and pursuing a legal education, shaping her global career, in this interview.

2. 

   7 Apr 2025

   Katie: Museum Professional in Washington, D.C., Federal Worker, Educator, Private Security; Bachelors Degree in History, Masters Degree in Cultural Anthropology, Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

   Growing up in the Washington, D.C area with two parents working for the Federal government, it’s not surprising that Katie was raised to love history and eventually work in the Federal Government and the rich museum culture her city is famous for. How does her love of music and theater lead her down this path? Listen to hear about how Katie has woven together her multiple interests and experiences to form her career path, and like many of us, it’s still a Path in Progress!

3. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Urmi: Financial Professional, Published Author, Public Speaker, Blogger, YouTuber; Bachelors Degree in Finance, CFA and CAIA professional designations

   Growing up in Italy, Urmi thought she may want to study either psychology or pursue her interest in languages. After moving to Canada to begin college, she started to pursue International Business, but soon discovered that Finance is what truly sparked her interest. Urmi’s love of learning and devoted discipline have helped her to flourish within her career, as well as within the pursuit of her personal interests. Join us to hear about how Urmi has already reached many significant goals...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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