Season 1

Mental Health: Passion to Profession with Kat Jordan

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:26:45 +0000

Host, Ashley, enters a discussion about the growing trend of turning one's passion into their profession and the mental health toll/impacts around such a transition.

Pivot Master Jennie Wendland

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0000

This week I am sharing an interview I did with one of the cofounders of Disability Support International (DSI), Jennie Wendland!

Jennie's Bio: As a special education teacher, global disability rights advocate, and social entrepreneur, I believe that together we all can and must stand against injustice and inequality that exists in our world today, celebrating the diverse abilities that make our world joyful and 'rich'. As I grew up with a brother with multiple disabilities, spent time working with marginalized and vulnerable populations in Cambodia, taught special education in Alaska, and worked in many different diverse situations, God continued to cultivate my passions and open my eyes and heart toward those with disabilities, who are all too often unseen and unheard in many parts of the world today.

Pivot Master Connie Holden

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:35:00 +0000

Connie's career took her from corporate America to a creative career as the owner and operator of Flourish in Canada! Listen to learn how this unfolded for her, and the unique insights she brings to pivoters as a former HR professional!

Pivot Master Sean Wynn

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:34:00 +0000

Sean Wynn has led an adventurous career that has spanned a number of industries. Including comic books, gaming, and several others… listen to learn more about him and his journey which started in Chicago and took him to Portland, OR. Sean’s fascination with human behavior weaves his many experiences together, he has a lot to […]

Pivot Master Deborah Mourey

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:30:00 +0000

Here is Debbie's bio: Some of you might know me as Debbie “Machine” … the mother of YouTuber, Jenna Marbles. But that alone doesn’t qualify me to write a book about finding meaningful work for people younger than myself.

Pivot Master Erik Benson

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:05:00 +0000

Ashley had the pleasure to interview Erik Benson. This raw interview touches on mental health, LGBTQIA, assault, finding your way through a creative career, and so much more. Join me and listen to Erik's story!

Pivot Master Jessi Hans

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 03:13:00 +0000

I decided to share my interview with Jessi Hans on the last day of 2020 because it is one of the most inspiring and motivating conversations I've had with a guest. Buckle up because in this episode we talk about... Leadership, professional development, homelessness, questioning the way things are done, values, and more!

Pivot Master Helaina Hovitz Regal

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:25:00 +0000

This week we cover a wide spectrum of topics in this week's episode. Everything from dog rescues, knitting, writing, 9/11, John Krasinski and Some Good News, PTSD... and a BIG list of organizations doing charitable work. So buckle in, get ready to laugh, and to share some heartwarming moments with this quick-witted fast-talking New Yorker... Helaina Hovitz Regal.

Pivot Master Nancy Paiva

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:29:19 +0000

Nancy's Bio: At age 12 I decided what I thought my one career would be for life! It was in the days that most people had one career in a lifetime or at least that was what I thought. It turns out that was not the case.

Pivot Master Kris Kasper

Pivot Masters Podcast — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:48:40 +0000

Our first full-length episode; Ashley interviews Kris Kasper! KRIS’ BIO: Kris Kasper is a Technology Education Specialist. Kris started his career as a VFX Artist & Editor working on blockbuster Hollywood films, music videos, and commercials. After a decade in the industry, Kris spent a summer teaching at a film and visual arts academy. He […]