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
32 episodes
Episode 31: Dan Bresingham
Dan Bresingham dives into his journey of the finance world, discussing his educational background, the importance of certifications like the CPA, and the transition from public accounting to private industry. He emphasizes the significance of l...
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Episode 30: Jim Dannhauser
In this conversation, Jim Dannhauser shares his journey from law school to becoming a CFO in the theme park industry. He discusses his experiences in investment banking, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the strategies for m...
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33:16
Episode 29: Joe Maruca
Joe Maruca shares his unique journey from being drafted into firefighting as a teenager to becoming a fire chief, while simultaneously having a law career. He discusses the realities of firefighting, the importance of community service, and ...
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55:43
Episode 28: Ed Chatelain Part 2
In this part 2 conversation, Ed Chatelain shares the journey of evolving from an ice cream shop owner to a successful family-run real estate business. He discusses the importance of networking, the challenges of the Massachusetts housing market...
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Episode 27: Ed Chatelain Part 1
In this conversation, Ed Chatelain shares his journey from working in anthropology and archaeology to owning a successful ice cream shop on Cape Cod. He discusses the importance of family support in pursuing dreams, the challenges of entrepr...
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Episode 26: Joan Shafer
Joan Shafer, an organizational culture assessor, shares her remarkable journey from engineering to aerospace, and ultimately to her current role in leadership development. Joan discusses her awakening during a year of travel, her spiritual g...
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57:55
Episode 25: Joe Hartge
Joe Hartge shares his remarkable journey from a young boy with hearing loss to becoming a celebrated member of the U.S. Deaf Olympic Hockey Team. He discusses his experiences in the stagehand industry, the challenges of working in a union, and ...
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Episode 24: Eric Parvin
In this conversation, Eric shares his journey through the tech industry, detailing the challenges of troubleshooting in high-pressure environments and the evolution of his role from a field engineer to a cloud solution architect. He discusse...
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Episode 23: Cliff Scales
Cliff Scales, a former professional basketball player and trainer, discusses his journey from playing multiple sports in his youth to focusing on basketball, his experiences in NCAA Division 1 basketball, and his transition to playing profes...
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Episode 22: Janis Hamilton
Janis Hamilton shares her inspiring journey from nursing to becoming a leader in fundraising. She discusses her early influences, the importance of mentorship, and how her passion for helping others led her to a fulfilling career in philanth...
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Support and Engagement
Wanted to thank everyone that follows! Been a passion project of mine for a very long time and can't wait to see what the future has in store for all of us! More episodes to come!
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Episode 21: Dr. Ronjon Paul
In this conversation, Dr. Paul shares his journey into orthopedic surgery, discussing the importance of mentorship, the evolution of surgical techniques, and the complexities of spine surgery. He emphasizes the significance of pat...
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Episode 20: Adrienne Giordano
Adrienne Giordano, a bestselling author, illustrates her journey from a love of storytelling to becoming a published author. She discussed her early influences, the challenges of writing, the transition from various careers to writing full-t...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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