Ish Arteaga (Career Coach & Speaker)

Wil Hobbs (Higher Ed Director)

On this episode, Wil Hobbs, Director of Student Activities and Affairs at College of the Sequoias, shares his transformative journey in higher education, highlighting how his faith inspires his purpose to serve others. We’ll dive into Wil’s experiences as a mentor and the lessons he’s learned from his own challenges. Join us as we explore the powerful connection between humility, curiosity, and the surprising commonalities found in diverse environments. Listen in for valuable insights and a positive word of encouragement for your own journey. Connect with Wil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhobbscareers/] | Email (25:57 mark of episode) Connect with Ish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ishspeaks.com] CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open 2:54 - Meet Wil 6:47 - How Faith Inspired Purpose Leading to Higher Education 15:56 - The Power of Mentorship 19:24 - The Sweet Moment of Running Into Old Mentors 22:15 - The Value of Sharing Mistakes & Hardships When Mentoring Others

Jeremy Watts (Aerospace & Aviation Business Development)

On this episode, Jeremy Watts shares his transformative journey from a pastoral and theology background to a career in aerospace technology. We'll dive into Jeremy's experiences navigating diverse environments, the lessons he’s learned, and how curiosity has shaped his professional path. Join us as we explore Jeremy’s insights on humility, curiosity, and the surprising commonalities found in diverse settings. Listen in for valuable lessons and a positive word of encouragement for your own journey. Connect with Jeremy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyawatts/] Connect with Ish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ishspeaks.com] CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open 4:59 - Meet Jeremy 7:21 - From a Pastoral/Theology Degree to an Aerospace Tech Career 10:20 - Lessons Learned in Diversity 14:01 - Early Roots for Navigating Diverse Spaces & A Turning Point story 24:14 - Critical Skills for Navigating Diverse Environments

Emily Witucki (Salesforce Administrator)

On this episode, Emily Witucki (Salesforce Administrator) shares about her journey through a challenging work experience where HR wasn't a safe place and the ensuing career transformation from there. We'll journey through Emily's experience growing up in the DMV, navigating the challenging experience of being an overachiever for an underwhelming supervisor, and the eventual career transition that took place! Listen in for a positive word of encouragement from Emily's own life for your journey. Connect with Emily: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linkedin.com/in/emily-witucki/] Connect with Ish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ishspeaks.com] CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open 3:02 - Meet Emily 5:00 - A compelling argument for spending personal time to network and mentor 10:35 - When HR Isn't a Safe Place 14:30 - The Fighter in ALL of Us 16:57 - If your future seems bleak, listen to THIS

Ish Arteaga (Career Coach & Speaker)

On this episode we turn the tables aroudn as we welcome our guest host Ali Arteaga (Mental Health Counselor) who interviews our regular host, Ish Arteaga (Career Coach & Speaker). We'll journey through Ish's journey as he buys his younger brothers cell phones in 2nd grade to how a career transition into Salesforce opened doors as a career coach and speaker! Tune in to hear how a clear purpose and community make all the difference in a life journey. Connect with Ish ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ishspeaks.com] Connect with Ali (guest host) Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alissa_lynae] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-arteaga-a4b55b130] | Web [https://www.fiocounseling.com] CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open 2:28 - Meet Ish 7:05 - First Generation upbringing challenges 8:29 - Financial Aid and the Value of Purpose 14:42 - Divorce, a New Career, and the Value of Community 25:40 - The Most Valuable Resource

Anthony Scrima (Solution Engineer)

On this episode, Anthony Scrima (Solution Engineer) takes a look at his life leading up to being a trusted teacher and inspiration for many people navigating career transitions. We'll explore Anthony's journey from a communally minded upbringing, through an alarmingly independent degree path, to ultimately forging a journey (against the advice of mentors!) to create the life he was built for! Listen in as Anthony shares about navigating the challenging journey to become the trusted advisor and professional he is today! Connect with Anthony: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/salesforceanthony/] Connect with Ish ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ish2k] | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ishspeaks.com] CHAPTERS 0:00 - Cold Open 2:59 - Meet Anthony 3:31 - Mindset when instructing others in their career transitions 8:45 - Communal Upbringing in Individualistic Society 11:15 - Pivoting from Heavily Individualistic Degree Path 19:50 - When Mentor's Advice Disagrees with Personally Compelling Decision