The Brodie Blueprint is your go-to podcast for career inspiration and networking wisdom. Each episode, we sit down with professionals from all walks of life—finance, sports, healthcare, engineering, and more—to uncover their journeys, from student life to career success. Through real stories, day-in-the-life insights, and valuable lessons learned, we make it easier for students and young professionals to navigate their career paths. Whether you're looking for advice on networking, career choices, or just some inspiration, this podcast has got you covered.
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 16: Building Boardrooms with Naomi Kent🎙️
In this episode of The Brodie Blueprint, I sit down with Naomi Kent, Founder & CEO of The Boardroom Company, to dive deep into what it really takes to earn your seat at the table.
Naomi shares her expert insights on:
✅ What it truly means to be board-ready
✅ The biggest mistakes aspiring board members make
✅ Why personal branding is no longer optional
✅ How confidence and clarity can drive boardroom success
✅ And how she’s helping others break into board service through retreats, mentorship, and The Boardroom Company Live podcast.
Whether you’re an executive preparing for your first board role or simply looking to elevate your leadership presence, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiration.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to navigate the path to board service with strategy, confidence, and authenticity.
📍 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
16 Jul 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 15: From Hastings to the Huskers with Hayden Jones🎙️
In this episode of The Brodie Blueprint, Jack Brodie sits down with Hayden Jones, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Soccer and the Spirit Squad at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
From humble beginnings at Hastings College to leading athletic performance programs at Newman University and now at Nebraska, Hayden shares his powerful journey through the world of strength and conditioning. With experience across NAIA, NCAA Division II, and Big Ten programs, Hayden opens up about:
✅ Building trust and culture with athletes
✅ Evolving approaches to individualized training
✅ Leading with humility, curiosity, and consistency
✅ Lessons learned from creating intern pipelines and managing transitions between programs
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just someone passionate about growth, leadership, and high performance—this episode will leave you motivated to build better systems and better people.
💡 Key Takeaway:
You don’t need a big program to make a big impact. Hayden’s story proves that intentionality, curiosity, and culture matter more than title or budget.
👉 Tune in now, subscribe, and drop a comment sharing your biggest insight from Hayden’s journey!
📅 New episodes every Wednesday
🔗 Available on all major platforms
9 Jul 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 14: Fuelling Performance at Pitt with Michael Stegemoeller🎙️
In this episode of The Brodie Blueprint, we’re joined by Michael Stegemoeller, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh. With a background that spans Texas A&M, Southern Miss, Cincinnati, and now Pitt, Michael brings a unique perspective on what it takes to develop elite-level collegiate athletes.
We discuss his coaching philosophy, lessons from each stop in his career, and the evolving world of sports performance. Whether you're an aspiring coach, a current student-athlete, or someone passionate about human performance, this episode delivers practical insight and motivation.
👇 Subscribe for more episodes featuring professionals making waves in sports, business, and leadership.
2 Jul 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 13: Building a Buzz at Baylor with Jacob Prail🎙️
Host Brodie Traxler interviews Jacob Prail, Associate Director of Fan Engagement at Baylor Athletics, about enhancing the game-day experience at the collegiate level and building a sports industry career.
25 Jun 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 12: Chasing the Mic with Adam Glover🎙️
Adam Glover, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Communications Assistant, discusses his journey into sports broadcasting, detailing the challenges and rewards of working in sports media in an interview with Brodie Waters.
18 Jun 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 11: Strength, Science and Soccer with Austin Tomaz🎙️
Head Performance Coach Austin Tomaz discusses the mindset and strategies used to train elite athletes, offering insights into leadership, mental resilience, and career development in this interview with the host.
11 Jun 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 10: Behind the Mic with Matt Davis🎙️
Radio broadcaster Matt Davis discusses his journey through sports media, from the University of Alabama to calling games for ESPN, revealing the realities of play-by-play in this interview with The Brodie Blueprint.
4 Jun 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 9: Internship Insights with Finn Duraj🎙️
Finn Duraj shares his experiences as a marketing intern at Craneware, discussing networking strategies and valuable lessons learned in his early career, in an interview with the host.
28 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 8: Calling the Game with Scott Kornberg🎙️
Play-by-play broadcaster Scott Kornberg discusses the challenges and rewards of working in sports media, emphasizing passion and preparation, in an interview with host Brodie Friedman.
25 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 7: The Enrollment Equation with Christy Mathews🎙️
Christy Mathews, higher education leader, discusses navigating leadership, education, and personal growth in higher education with host Brodie Hicks, offering insights on professional resilience and purpose-driven leadership in this interview.
21 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 6: The CFO Mindset with Christopher Garrand🎙️
In this episode of The Brodie Blueprint, I sit down with Christopher Garrand, Chief Financial Officer at Quality Carriers, to explore what it takes to lead with clarity, strategy, and adaptability in a high-stakes financial world.
With 30+ years of experience in global finance, P&L leadership, and operational turnaround—Christopher shares how he's led billion-dollar portfolios and built winning teams across industries. But that’s not all… we also talk about his creative side as a sci-fi author and how storytelling fuels his leadership style.
💼 We cover:
The mindset of a successful CFO
Key lessons from managing multi-billion-dollar business units
Leadership through challenge and change
Balancing analytical thinking with creativity
Advice for young professionals entering finance or business
📺 This episode blends strategy, storytelling, and personal growth. A must-watch for students, early professionals, and anyone aiming to lead with purpose.
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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14 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 5: Finance, Fitness & Focus with Derek Stewart🎙️
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Derek Stewart—entrepreneur, speaker, and ultra-endurance athlete—to explore what it really means to unlock your potential.
With over 45 years of experience in financial services, Derek founded and sold Strategic Asset Managers Ltd, launched The Performance Academy, and continues to inspire teams and individuals with his mantra: “We are all capable of so much more.”
We cover:
✅ Lessons from scaling a financial firm and selling it
✅ The mindset behind extreme endurance races (205 miles nonstop!)
✅ How sports and business intersect in leadership and resilience
✅ What most people get wrong about financial planning
✅ And his upcoming book “What’s Your Number?”
This episode blends business insight, personal development, and high-performance mindset—all from someone who's lived it at every level.
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
📲 Follow us @TheBrodieBlueprint for more content
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10 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 4: The Strategy Behind Sales with Eric Ford🎙️
In this episode, I sit down with Eric Ford, former Senior Director of Sales at Skullcandy, to break down what it really takes to scale brands, build winning teams, and lead with strategy in today’s competitive market.
With decades of experience driving revenue and leading high-performing teams at brands like Vinci, ZAGG, and Skullcandy, Eric shares:
✅ The secrets behind successful product launches
✅ How to go beyond the hype and stay in market
✅ Lessons from managing $100M+ in retail partnerships
✅ What great leadership actually looks like
✅ And his advice to young professionals entering the business world
We also close it out with a rapid-fire round of personal and professional questions you won’t want to miss ⚡
If you're interested in sales, strategy, entrepreneurship, or just real talk from someone who's been in the trenches—this episode is for you.
📍 Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe!
📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @TheBrodieBlueprint
🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
#TheBrodieBlueprint #EricFord #SalesStrategy #BrandGrowth #Leadership #YoungProfessionals #PodcastInterview #GenZCareers #Entrepreneurship
7 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 3: The Burbee Breakdown with Alyson Burbee 🎙️
In this episode of The Brodie Blueprint, we sit down with Alyson Burbee, Senior Accountant at 1Source Partners, to unpack her journey through the world of finance, leadership, and early career growth.
From building confidence as a young professional to breaking down what it really looks like to succeed in accounting, Alyson brings clarity, honesty, and valuable advice for anyone looking to level up in their career.
We cover:
💡 Lessons learned in leadership
📈 Growing your voice and value in the workplace
🔍 What accounting is really like behind the scenes
⚡️ A fun round of quick-fire questions to wrap it up
Whether you're a student, future finance pro, or just trying to figure out your next move—this is a breakdown you don’t want to miss.
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!
📱 Follow us @TheBrodieBlueprint for more.
4 May 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 2: Golf, Grit & Growth with Sara Even 🎙️
In this guest episode of The Brodie Blueprint, I sit down with Sara Even, Chief Operating Officer of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT)—a national leader in competitive junior golf.
We discuss her career path from intern to COO, what it takes to run large-scale operations, and how youth sports are about much more than just winning. Sara also shares powerful insights about failing forward, building confidence, and how every challenge becomes a learning opportunity when you’re committed to growth.
💬 Topics include:
• Building a career in sports management
• Learning through failure and setbacks
• Advice for students and young professionals
• What it really takes to lead at scale
• Hiring, leadership, and operations at HJGT
👇 Learn more and get involved:
🌐 HJGT Website: https://www.hjgt.org (https://www.hjgt.org)
💼 HJGT Jobs on TeamWork Online: https://www.teamworkonline.com/hurricane-junior-golf-tour-jobs
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🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the mission of helping students and young professionals explore real careers through real stories.
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22 Apr 2025
The Brodie Blueprint | Episode 1: Meet the Host🎙️
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Brodie Blueprint!In this kickoff episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the “why” behind the podcast—why I created it, who it’s for, and what you can expect going forward.New episodes coming soon—featuring professionals from all kinds of industries, sharing their stories, their lessons, and their blueprint for success.🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the community!📲 IG + TikTok: @TheBrodieBlueprint💬 Drop a comment and let me know what careers you want featured next!
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