Kruse Control: Career Chats

Designing Experiences: Turning Stories Into Reality

In this episode of Kruse Control: Career Chats, we sit down with Geoff Thatcher, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Creative Principals, to explore how storytelling can turn into a global career. From working early jobs at amusement parks to designing experiences for places like museums and attractions around the world, Geoff shares how creativity, research, writing, and presentation skills all come together to build meaningful, immersive experiences, while also reminding us that behind the fun is a lot of hard work.

Predicting the Numbers: Life as a Financial Analyst

In this episode, we talk with Kristen Price, a Senior Financial Analyst at IU Health who works on the pro forma team predicting the financial impact of major healthcare decisions. From hiring new doctors to building new clinics, she explains how data, organization, and technical tools like Excel, SQL, and Power BI help hospitals plan for the future, while also busting the myth that careers in accounting and finance are only for introverts or math experts.

Behind the Brand: Life as a Communications Specialist

In this episode, we sit down with Melody, a Communications Specialist at Cameron Health, to explore what marketing really looks like in the healthcare world. From managing social media and writing internal and external communications to attending community events, Melody shares the importance of creativity, staying current with trends, handling public feedback, and developing a wide range of skills as AI continues to shape the future of marketing.

Not Just Sundays: What Pastors Really Do

In this episode of Kruse Control: Career Chats, we sit down with Rick Schwartz, a Senior Pastor, to explore what ministry looks like beyond Sunday mornings. From sermon planning and public speaking to walking with people through crisis, teamwork, empathy, and the importance of feeling called to the role, this conversation reveals the meaningful, and often unseen, work behind pastoral leadership.

Running the Runway: Inside Airport Operations

In this episode of Kruse Control: Career Chats, we sit down with Joe Marina ,the Director of Operations and Facilities at the Fort Wayne–Allen County Airport Authority, to uncover what it really takes to keep an airport running safely and smoothly. From public safety and maintenance to surprising behind-the-scenes moments, we explore the wide range of careers in aviation, the importance of attention to detail and mentorship, and why so many people find long-term, meaningful work in the aviation field.