We are staying warm in the new year with a fresh episode featuring Jocelyn Nelson LCPC. Jocelyn joined us as a guest in a previous Alumni Career Panel and really made a splash, so it was natural to have her back to expand her thoughts and experiences. On this episode we discuss...the pros and cons of private practice and telehealth, plus selecting a masters program and the UIUC Study Abroad Program...and as always, in S&D fashion...we break down Super Bowl snacks and creating a beach zen vibe while it is snowing out. If you are on Instagram please follow Jocelyn @therapist_in_chicago You'l ..read more

I am excited to have Bryan finally on the podcast. He was one of our highly insightful guests in our Virtual Alumni Panel Series. I learned about his plans to attend the UIUC Psych program since middle school! This level of planning and preparation spilled into his other career choices, including acquiring a PsyD as opposed to a more traditional PhD route and his selection of Rehabilitation Psychology as a focus. Per usual, we do go a bit off-topic and hit the Thanksgiving table while sporting the most formal mullet. If any current students are curious about any of the topics we discussed toda ..read more

I am excited to have Bryan finally on the podcast. He was one of our highly insightful guests in our Virtual Alumni Panel Series. I learned about his plans to attend the UIUC Psych program since middle school! This level of planning and preparation spilled into his other career choices, including acquiring a PsyD as opposed to a more traditional PhD route and his selection of Rehabilitation Psychology as a focus. Per usual, we do go a bit off-topic and hit the Thanksgiving table while sporting the most formal mullet ..read more

Amy Charvat pops by Sixth & Daniel to give insight into the world of Occupational Therapy. We discuss her decision to step out of her comfort zone in choosing a bigger university than initially planned, plus how she overcame her struggles to find a sense of family and routine in a new place. Through the "Fast Five," we also cover aromatics, summer trips, and the balance of honesty vs. kindness ..read more

Jacob Triplett graduated in 2021, so this was my first time speaking with a NEW member of our alumni family. He is a Senior HR Manager for Proctor and Gamble and is eager to establish a psych grad pipeline to that well-established company. We talked about recruiting on the campus, what it is like working for such a huge place of business, his time working for the UIUC Career Center and the services they provide, RomComs, being a student during COVID, and the most powerful dinner party of all time. We packed a lot in. Enjoy! If you are a current student and wish to reach out to Jacob about any ..read more

It is time to kick off the new year with new guests! Dr. Dohleman joined me to discuss her career path from UIUC to huge groundbreaking companies like Nike and AbbVie...spoiler alert...it all started at a job fair on campus! We tap into her upcoming talk discussing how industry trends are defining the workplace of the future.  Plus, a Fast Five section filled with the Harry Potter universe, football's Birthday, and the American songbook. Please leave a 5-star rating on the service you are listening to if you like what you hear. It will continue to help the show grow. Thanks ..read more

Keeping it close to home once again with our latest guest, Matt Difanis. After leaving the halls of Sixth & Daniel, Matt pursued his law degree while becoming a practicing Realtor. We delve into how his work in real estate has evolved since then, especially his work with teaching courses on implicit bias and his role in eliminating housing discrimination. Plus, we get into a local lesser-known ice cream treat, recreating "The Never Ending Story" and the transformation of campus into a micro-urban setting. Be sure to follow us on your favorite social media channel @psychillinois ..read more

Learn about the world of "unconsulting" from the CEO and Co-Founder of Inspirant Group! https://inspirantgrp.com/ We talked with Meg about her path to her current role, creating a charity near and dear to her heart, the ins and outs of the Forbes Business Council, yoga instruction...and, of course...tacos... Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to learn when new episodes drop. Add a 5-star rating so more people can discover how outstanding the alumni of the UIUC Psychology department truly are.  ..read more

My first "townie" guest! I had the pleasure of talking with Lisa Sullivan, the Director of Marketing and Communication for "Salt & Light." We kick things off in a "normal" fashion...discussing scary movies, the pains of menu planning, and famous lunch guests. We then settled into what it is like to return to the workforce after taking time off to raise a family, the depths of how Salt & Light serves the community, and her unique perspective of campus life as a student, townie, and mother.  ..read more

Graduation is right around the corner! Congrats! You have put in a lot of work to reach this career stage.  We sat down with Denise, Vice President of Human Resources at Litania Sports, to discuss finding that first job.  We cover resumes, cover letters, benefits, do's and don'ts, the salary discussion, and more. Denise has over 20 years in the industry and tells it like it is.  Be prepared for that next step. Subscribe to Sixth & Daniel wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow the UIUC Psychology Department on your social media @PsychIllinois.  ..read more