Gen Z in the Workforce

Step Up Support

To close out the season, we're asking for your help. Unpaid internships are still a reality for many students and new professionals trying to break into the professional world. The Step Up Program at the University of Utah provides funding for students completing unpaid internships. Sean McKelvie, Program Manager for Step Up joins the episode to talk about the impacts of Step Up and Marlie Hansen, a current student studying Communication and Economics, shares how paid internships have positively shaped her career. Donate today via Venmo at @StepUpSupport

Career Development for Artists

Kate Wolsey, Internship Coordinator for the College of Fine Arts, talks about how emerging professionals in creative fields develop a strong sense of identity. She shares honest reflections from her own journey to becoming a freelance artist, offers tips for making the most out of an internship, and emphasizes how staying active and visible can shape your growth.

Resilience

Recent English graduate, Joseph Izampuye, takes the mic to talk about the power of resilience in your career. He shares his own experiences overcoming hurdles and offers insights on enduring the challenges that come with pursuing your professional path.

Gen Z in the Workforce

Our very own intern, Lilly Martinescu, takes the mic to dive into a hot topic—Gen Z in the workforce. From rethinking the 9-to-5 grind to challenging outdated corporate norms, Gen Z is reshaping professional culture in real time. But with innovation comes friction. How are these fresh perspectives clashing with conventional workplace expectations?

Imposter Syndrome

"What if I'm not good enough?" A thought that has derailed so many of us from reaching our full potential, making us question our worth and abilities. This hot topic episode unpacks the different types of imposter syndrome and ways to overcome it.