Life's Ambition
When it comes to stories, there are so many that are out there from hanging out with your friends to spending time with a random person in your career field. The most important story, however, is the one of your life. The story of your life includes what obstacles and interactions have you had to become the person you are today and what continues to push you to succeed now. This podcast goes in depth with people across many backgrounds and experiences that will share their story of how they got to their career of today and what one may experience with it.
Episodes
19 episodes
Episode 19: Leslie Cohen
In this conversation, Leslie Cohen shares her journey from aspiring doctor to civil engineer, and eventually to Chief Operating Officer in the real estate development sector. She discusses the importance of internships, the transition from engi...
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35:32
Episode 18: Marc Goldberg
Marc Goldberg shares his journey from working in the nuclear energy sector to becoming an entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, and eventually founding a successful trade show marketing business. He emphasizes the importance of adaptabil...
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47:48
Episode 17: James Jefferson
In this conversation, James shares his journey from Long Island to Baltimore, detailing his experiences growing up, discovering his passion for surgical technology, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of ro...
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1:00:15
Episode 16: David Erickson
David Erickson, a seasoned financial advisor with nearly 20 years of experience, discusses his journey to becoming a financial advisor, the importance of connections and certifications, and the power of saving early. David emphasizes the nee...
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49:27
Episode 15: Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer
Manfred shares his unconventional career journey, starting from an apprenticeship in Germany to becoming a leader in a major international organization. He discusses the importance of confidence, the role of AI in modern organizations, and t...
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52:12
Episode 14: Mark Kaufman
In this conversation, Mark Kaufman shares his journey from being an athletic trainer to founding Athletico, a leading physical therapy provider. He discusses the importance of building relationships in sports medicine, the challenges of entr...
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49:32
Episode 13: Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee
In this episode of Life's Ambition Podcast, Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee shares his inspiring journey from a military family to becoming a Medal of Honor recipient. He discusses his early interest in military service, the rigorous training he u...
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55:34
Episode 12: Rabbi Doris Dyen
Doris Dyen shares her life journey from a childhood steeped in music and language to a career in ethnomusicology and editing, culminating in her role as a rabbi. She discusses the influence of his upbringing, the importance of music theory, ...
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1:10:07
Episode 11: Brad Barron
Brad discusses his career journey from chemical engineering to packaging design and his current work in developing sustainable aerosol products. He shares his experiences with internships, the importance of taking advantage of opportunities,...
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49:44
Episode 10: June Barnard
June D Barnard shares her life journey, from a rocky childhood to becoming a successful business owner. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and being open to opportunities. June's career path includes working as a dental assistant,...
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40:57
Episode 9: Justin Mulholland
In this conversation, Justin Mulholland discusses his diverse career journey, from exploring different career paths to finding his passion for skateboarding and art. He shares his experiences in animal research and the ethical considerations...
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48:57
Episode 8: Tedy Marko
In this conversation, Tedy Marko gives insight on his life as a retired FBI agent with expertise in counterintelligence in the Middle East. They discuss Tedy's experience in the FBI, his understanding of different cultures, and his perspecti...
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39:35
Episode 7: Daniel Howe
Professor Daniel Howe discusses his journey into the planning field and the challenges and rewards of being a planner. He highlights the importance of public participation in the planning process and the impact it can have on creating better...
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55:48
Episode 6: Professor La'Meshia Whittington
Professor La'Meshia Whittington discusses her work on redistricting and the impact of gerrymandering on voting maps. She shares her experience of joining a congressman in DC to address this issue and speaks at a press conference on the steps...
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1:02:54
Episode 5: Tim Healy
Tim Healy discusses his journey from politics to education and the intersection of the two. He emphasizes the importance of living a life of purpose and impact, whether through politics or education. He also highlights the significance of lo...
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41:46
Episode 4: Zak Selwaeh
In this conversation, Zak Selwaeh shares his journey into videography and his passion for storytelling. He discusses his early beginnings in making videos with friends and the importance of learning how to tell a story before focusing on equ...
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48:22
Episode 3: Dr. Jennifer Richmond-Bryant
Dr. Jennifer Richmond-Bryant discusses her career journey and the different tracks in academia, specifically focusing on the tenure track. She shares her experiences working at the EPA and conducting research on air quality. The conversation...
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52:35
