Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy

S2 Episode 8: Who is Julian Bulzomi?

Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy is a show where co-hosts Ryan McCurdy and Chris Cerny deep dive about their lives, the job market, among other topics. They'll be chatting with friends, specialists, and other guests to explore a wide range of topics. Get ready for honest opinions, thoughtful discussions, and a whole lot of laughs! Join us for another one of our interview episodes with Chris’s good friend from college, Julian Bulzomi! This episode features some good conversation about Julian’s life, his work, and more! It was a great conversation with Julian for both Chris and Ryan. Tune in to learn more about Julian and the HR space! Julian works in people operations and HR technology in the IT industry. I’m focused on Human Resources Information Systems including Workday where I work to optimize the system and focus on improving the employee experience. Outside of work, I am very into sports, I grew up a huge baseball fan and I got recruited to TCNJ to play baseball before getting injured and retiring. I’m very interested in the intersection of sports and business and aside from sports, I have a passion for business, psychology, and self improvement books, podcasts, traveling, baking and good restaurants. Ryan’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm [https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm] Chris’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/ [https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg [https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en] Julian’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bul_julian?igsh=MTkxcmswYWk1Ynp6ZQ== [https://www.instagram.com/bul_julian?igsh=MTkxcmswYWk1Ynp6ZQ==]

S2 Episode 7: Founder Finance: Matt's Money Mindset. 🧠

Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy is a show where co-hosts Ryan McCurdy and Chris Cerny deep dive about their lives, the job market, among other topics. They'll be chatting with friends, specialists, and other guests to explore a wide range of topics. Get ready for honest opinions, thoughtful discussions, and a whole lot of laughs! Join us for a conversation about navigating finances as young professionals and business co-founders. Friend of the podcast, Matt Medeiros, returns to break down all things finance — including the key differences between financial advising and banking. Come along as Chris and Ryan continue their journey through the financial system in this episode. Hi I’m Matt Medeiros! Graduated from TCNJ in 2023 with a degree in Finance. Currently working as a Financial Solutions Advisor in New York. From Cranford NJ. In my free time I love to travel, eat out at restaurants and spending time with my family and friends. Ryan’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm [https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm] Chris’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/ [https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg [https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en] Matt’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.medeiros10?igsh=OGZ5MHc5ejN1dGxw [https://www.instagram.com/m.medeiros10?igsh=OGZ5MHc5ejN1dGxw]

S2 Episode 6: Who is Rebecca Harris?

Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy is a show where co-hosts Ryan McCurdy and Chris Cerny deep dive about their lives, the job market, among other topics. They'll be chatting with friends, specialists, and other guests to explore a wide range of topics. Get ready for honest opinions, thoughtful discussions, and a whole lot of laughs! This week, Chris and Ryan sit down with good friend Rebecca Harris for an intimate, interview-style conversation all about her story. From her background and experiences to the moments that shaped who she is today, we dive deep into Rebecca’s life and journey. Tune in to get to know Rebecca beyond the surface and hear the perspective she brings to the table. Rebecca Harris is an Australian American 23 year old who sometimes forgets her own age. Currently, she works in software engineer at the insurance company Prudential Financial. She attended The College of New Jersey where she studied coding and Interactive media.Her interests include mental health, finance, and how tech impacts them. When she’s not working, she enjoys gardening, learning guitar, writing short stories, roller skating, and aerial dance. Ryan’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm [https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm] Chris’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/ [https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg [https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en] Rebecca’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/araeleii?igsh=czdiY2Zmd2o4N25k [https://www.instagram.com/araeleii?igsh=czdiY2Zmd2o4N25k]

S2 Episode 5: Who is Erik Karalis?

Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy is a show where co-hosts Ryan McCurdy and Chris Cerny deep dive about their lives, the job market, among other topics. They'll be chatting with friends, specialists, and other guests to explore a wide range of topics. Get ready for honest opinions, thoughtful discussions, and a whole lot of laughs! Every friendship has a "vault" of stories that rarely get told—until now. In this episode of Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy, Ryan and Chris welcome their long-time friend Erik to the show. We’re going beyond the surface to talk about Erik’s background, the formative years in college, and the "much more" that usually stays off-camera. Join us for a laugh-filled episode about life, loyalty, and the stories that define us. Erik, also known as E-man to some, is a 23 year old from the USA. He currently works in the healthcare sector in a business-operations role. His interests include video games, animation, finance, music, culture, politics, and probably more. When not working, he enjoys playing the saxophone, practicing martial arts, exercising, and spending time with friends and family. Ryan’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm [https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm] Chris’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945?igsh=aXEwc2F4aTN5cmp6&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945?igsh=aXEwc2F4aTN5cmp6&utm_source=qr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en] Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mcrny.studios [https://www.threads.com/@mcrny.studios] Erik’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikkaralis/ [https://www.instagram.com/erikkaralis/]

S2 Episode 4: Balancing Dreams & Deadlines

Conversations with Cerny and McCurdy is a show where co-hosts Ryan McCurdy and Chris Cerny deep dive about their lives, the job market, among other topics. They'll be chatting with friends, specialists, and other guests to explore a wide range of topics. Get ready for honest opinions, thoughtful discussions, and a whole lot of laughs! Working a 9–5 while building your creative dream? Yeah… it’s not glamorous, it’s not easy, and most of it happens when no one’s watching. In this episode, Chris and Ryan break down what it really feels like to juggle full-time work and full-time ambition. We get into: * A real day-in-the-life of two creators with jobs * The pressure of living a “double life” * Burnout moments we don’t talk about enough * The systems that keep us focused (and sane) * Our weekly “Creator Confessions” that prove nobody has it figured out If you’re chasing a dream while clocking in every day, this one’s for you. Follow the show & leave a review—it helps more than you know Ryan’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm [https://www.instagram.com/ryanmccurdy0?igsh=bGc5aW14eXp4bjBm] Chris’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/ [https://www.instagram.com/ccerny201945/] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg [https://www.threads.net/@cernyandmccurdy?xmt=AQGzf4sweiCYyj2iqP83jqrO0Vkkp-kSWG9S0w5GFT3UEsg] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@cpi.201945?lang=en]