Practice to Profession

Poetry, Communication, and Confidence with Dana Kinsey

In this episode, career coach, poet, and Goldey-Beacom College faculty member Dana Kinsey shares how storytelling, creativity, and communication skills translate directly into career readiness and professional success. Drawing from her work as Lancaster City Poet Laureate and educator, she highlights the value of experiential learning, confidence, and authentic self-expression in both the classroom and the workplace. Listeners will gain practical insight into how strong communication—and the courage to use your voice—can set you apart in interviews and beyond.

Experience, Education, and Application with Dr. Glenn Orem

In this episode of the Practice to Profession podcast, host Dustin Ramstow sits down with Goldey-Beacom College faculty member Glenn Orm to discuss his transition from a long career in business to teaching and the value of real-world experience in the classroom. Glenn shares how GBC’s close-knit community creates meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities—from presenting to college leadership to building confidence through research and presentations. He emphasizes a simple but powerful message for students: treat every opportunity as a chance to learn, stay curious, and actively build the skills that lead to career success.

Exploration, Risk, and Reward with Dr. Gerard Hoefling

In this episode, Dr. Gerard Hoefling shares how an unconventional, “unplanned” career journey led him from human services to academia—and why embracing uncertainty made all the difference. Through stories of surfing, sailing, and teaching, he explores how risk-taking, humility, and experiential learning shape both personal growth and student success. It’s a conversation about rethinking failure, taking chances, and building confidence in the path from college to career.

Finance, Economics, and Taking Opportunity with Eric Johnson

In this episode of Practice to Profession, Eric Johnson, Director of Financial Aid and Adjunct Faculty at Goldey-Beacom College, discusses his college and career journey while giving practical advice to current students. Alongside a brief history of Goldey-Beacom, he discusses the value of his economics courses, the larger legacy of what it means to be a professor and working professional in higher education, and what students can do to advance their careers early on.

Coaching, Teaching, and Personal Growth with Brandee El-Attar

Professor Brandee El-Attar shares how her personal experiences shaped her holistic approach to working with families in the human services field. As a Family Success Coach, she helps families define their own vision of success and provides training in applied behavior analysis to support their children’s growth. She emphasizes the importance of “putting the human in human services,” reminding students that personal growth and self-awareness are essential to professional impact. By becoming people first and staying open to growth, future professionals can make meaningful contributions to the world.