Through many night shift jobs, and life lessons both outside and inside the classroom, Dr. Ivan Misner shares with us how he founded Business Networking International in 1985. Called BNI for short, Dr. Misner started this networking organization while working his way through graduate school.  He shares with us the very real challenges and unexpected successes the BNI community brought into his life. Growing BNI over 30 years, his efforts now influence business communities around the world in 76 countries! In practical numbers, BNI has generated 15.1 million referrals resulting in more tha ..read more

Alberk Dweck shares his journey from working for the family Pharmacy business to building his own future as a Real Estate Developer with Duke Properties. Born and raised in New York City, his passion for helping people and connecting with others has helped him succeed.  He shares how he decided to host his own podcast, Ask The Landlord, to help bridge the gap that often pits tenants against landlords. With over 20 years of experience as a landlord, he has seen a lot of different experiences. With his passion for problem solving, he has a lot of wisdom to share. Our conversation is full of ..read more

Lena Meyer is a Transformational Life Coach and founder of Gratitude6. As a coach, she helps people connect to the heart and soul of what matters to them most and clear the blocks that get in the way, so they can live their most joyful and meaningful lives. But she didn’t start on this journey until she had about a decade of experience as a Financial Advisor. What we learn in this episode is how her love of helping people achieve their goals led her to discovering her true passion and path as a transformational life coach. She shares how she did all the “shoulds” and then learned to listen to ..read more

Andy McConnell is a visual artist using wood to create wall art and sculptures that some describe as music in visual form. He has had an unconventional path as an artist, working in the trades, food service and as a carpenter - attending college in bursts working to earn money, then attending school, and then working and back to school. Finally, finding his way at Fairhaven College learning from poet and artist, Robert Sund (and many others), and finishing with a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science at Bastyr University. While he does not directly use that degree today, some ..read more

Margie Haywood wears many titles as a powerhouse of positive change in the community. With a background as a social worker, her passion and direction were shaped by early experiences as a child. Today she serves the community as a public speaker, DEI Consultant, Advocate, Trainer, Activist and CEO of Work and Play Lounge.  Working in the corporate world, her vision for changing culture took shape during a tragic experience for her family. The kind that makes you question answering all those emails or attending another meeting. Our conversation about her career path shares her journey to b ..read more

Preparing for Season Two of the Career Spotlight Podcast, Casey and Holli talk candidly about what they learned from Season One. This peek behind the production of the podcast shares their hopes and ambition for it to become more than simply a collection of interviews. Casey shares the desire to help it grow into something more. And Holli reflects on how it seems to be getting started. Listen on to see how their intentions and hopes grow through Season Two! Show Notes: You find the Career Spotlight Podcast online through the website. The past show guests discussed in order are: Episode 8: Gett ..read more

With a background in theater and as a voice actor, Erin MacCoy found herself a career in Marketing.  After helping to support businesses, educational institutions and non-profit organizations, she found herself discovering her path to heart-centered coaching! Today she is a Spiritual Intuitive Life and Business Coach, and focuses on supporting busy women who want to align with their passion and values. Specifically, women who want to align their work and business with their values and intuition along with the rest of their life. She helps them lean into and discover their unique gifts. We ..read more

Brent LaDoux has had many adventures as an outdoor guide leading groups up mountains here in the Pacific Northwest and abroad. From an unexpected shift in the company he worked for, Brent embarked on a new adventure to find a career path that supported his desire to spend more with his family and in his community. Join us as we learn more about him growing up in the Pacific Northwest, and the many opportunities to teach or support others in their adventures. With the encouragement from a friend, and support from his wife and family, he found his path led to Home Inspecting, launching his own b ..read more

Shannon Perry is a lifelong student who finds herself getting antsy if she’s not learning something new. She launched Audiotocracy just over a year ago, and is the foundation of this very podcast. Holli and Casey worked with her and her team to start it. A full podcast production business, she offers an array of support for anyone looking to start. A family lineage that includes many generations of teachers and having a family culture of higher education, Shannon is a natural teacher as well. In this special episode, they explore the experience, and lessons along the way. For anyone curious ab ..read more

This special episode of the Career Spotlight Podcast finds Casey and Holli in the hot seat as their daughter, Iris, hosts as guest interviewer! She asks some really thoughtful questions that sparks reflection and inspires intention as they move forward.  From a desire to include a broader variety of guests to how the process of running a podcast goes, this unscripted interview is an opportunity to share more about the experience for Holli and Casey. There are lessons shared, and vision spoken for where they plan to grow. It’s a fun, honest interview to mark the halfway point in their firs ..read more