Emerging Voices: An Emerging Leaders Program Series

S2, Ep. 5 - Joan Krush, NACADA Executive Office

Season 2 goes out on a high note as Emerging Voices welcomes Joan Krush from the NACADA Executive Office for an insightful and delightfully lively conversation about leadership, mentorship, and finding your place in the association. From Joan’s journey through admissions, advising, and higher education leadership to her passion for helping members grow into both “little l” and “big L” leaders, this episode is packed with encouragement and a behind-the-scenes look at the Emerging Leaders Program. Add in a wild bobcat story, a few laughs, and plenty of NACADA love, and you’ve got the perfect season finale.  Check out more information about the Emerging Leaders Program [https://nacada.ksu.edu/Programs-Services/Emerging-Leaders-Program]! *Emerging Voices is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/advisingpodcast/?hl=en] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/advisingpodcast/]!

S2, Ep. 4 - Allison Ewing-Cooper, The University of Arizona

In this episode of Emerging Voices, Bri Harvie chats with Dr. Allison Ewing-Cooper, Director of Academic Advising for Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, for a lively conversation about how great advisors are part guide, part coach, and part puzzle-solver. Allison shares her unexpected path into advising, how human development theory shapes her work with students and staff, and why asking the “silly questions” might be one of the smartest things we can do. From mentoring emerging leaders to reflecting on NACADA, leadership, and the art of letting students make their own choices, this episode is packed with wisdom and plenty of moments that will have advisors nodding along.  *Emerging Voices is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/advisingpodcast/?hl=en] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/advisingpodcast/]!

S2, Ep. 3 - Michael Geroux - Emerging Voices

What does it take to grow leaders in NACADA while coaching, writing a dissertation, and building a mentoring network that feels more like a chosen family? In this episode of Emerging Voices, Matt and Bri sit down with mentor Michael Geroux, affectionately known as Mike G, to explore what it really means to guide, connect, and grow within the 2024 to 2026 Emerging Leaders cohort. From Pod mentoring dynamics to the art of helping leaders focus their fire instead of trying to conquer every goal at once, Mike shares candid reflections on balancing structure with flexibility, ambition with grace, and leadership with humility. The conversation moves from the power of professional connection in NACADA to the realities of pursuing a doctorate while managing a full life. There is real talk about failure, persistence, imposter moments, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. You will also hear about: • How mentoring often becomes reverse mentoring  • Why you do not need to “do it all” to make an impact  • The difference between sprinting and persisting in doctoral work  • Building your advising niche without racing anyone else  • Using appreciative education as a leadership framework *Emerging Voices is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/advisingpodcast/?hl=en] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/advisingpodcast/]!

S2, Ep. 2 - Sarah Howard - Emerging Voices

What happens when curiosity meets courage, mentorship meets momentum, and academic advising meets a doctoral hood? 🎓✨ In this episode of Emerging Voices, Matt sits down with Dr. Sarah Howard for a wide-ranging, honest, and energizing conversation about saying yes to opportunities before you feel “ready,” carving out space for learning in a packed life, and turning professional curiosity into meaningful impact. Sarah reflects on her doctoral journey, her research on advisor engagement, and the winding path that led her to become a mentor, scholar, presenter, and longtime NACADA changemaker.  *Emerging Voices is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/advisingpodcast/?hl=en] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/advisingpodcast/]!

S2, Ep. 1 - Bri Harvie & Matt Markin - Emerging Voices

🎙️ Season 2 Is Here 🎉 Matt Markin and Bri Harvie kick off Season 2 of Emerging Voices  by turning the mic on…each other! In this behind-the-scenes opener, they focus on professional growth in academic advising through involvement in NACADA and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Drawing from recent conference experiences and their own leadership journeys, Matt and Bri discuss how advisors can use professional associations to build community, strengthen skills, and identify pathways for greater engagement.  *Apologies for the audio issues in this episode! Along the way, you’ll get: * A mini travelogue of Vegas side quests (Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, kaleidoscope-level trippy exhibits, and the heartbreak of a missed Backstreet Boys moment) * A peek into Matt’s world of podcasting, poster sessions, and pop-culture-powered professional development * Bri’s honest take on being “the Canadian voice” in U.S.-centered spaces and how leadership feels from the inside * The real tea on mentoring: imposter syndrome, connection-building, and why “learning partners” might be the better title This episode sets the tone for Season 2: less polished podium and more hallway conversations. Welcome back! *Emerging Voices is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/advisingpodcast/?hl=en] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/advisingpodcast/]!