We do that! Careers that make a difference

Say Yes, Be Present, Keep Going

14 min · 8 mei 2026
aflevering Say Yes, Be Present, Keep Going artwork

Beschrijving

In this episode, we mark two years of the We Do That:Careers That Make a Difference podcast with a compilation of seven recurring career themes from guests, including you don’t have to have it all figured out, clarity comes from action, and you say yes to opportunities. The final advice is to keep going—stay resilient, learn from setbacks, take leaps of faith, and trust that everything will be okay.

Reacties

0

Wees de eerste die een reactie plaatst

Meld je nu aan en word lid van de We do that! Careers that make a difference community!

Begin hier

2 maanden voor € 1

Daarna € 9,99 / maand · Elk moment opzegbaar.

  • Podcasts die je alleen op Podimo hoort
  • 20 uur luisterboeken / maand
  • Gratis podcasts

Alle afleveringen

23 afleveringen

aflevering Katie Kenyon-Appelt: From Water Polo to Campus Leadership artwork

Katie Kenyon-Appelt: From Water Polo to Campus Leadership

Katie Kenyon-Appelt shares how sports—especially waterpolo—shaped her life and led her from Washington’s dual-enrollment “RunningStart” program to ASU at 17. She entered college aiming for nursing, switchedto community sports management, found community through club sports, and gainedleadership experience on the Sport Club executive board. During COVID, acanceled Seattle Mariners internship pushed her to cold-email athleticdirectors until she landed an unpaid internship at Arcadia High School,learning athletic operations and administration. She earned a master’s inphysical education and student taught, but left K–12 due to the politics andconstant advocacy. Mentored through campus recreation and sport clubs, shemoved into Student Affairs as a coordinator for Student Connection and Communityat ASU. Her key advice: say yes to opportunities, be a self-starter, and acceptthat career paths change.

20 apr 202634 min
aflevering Taylor Wilson: A Career in Adaptive Sports and Boston Marathons artwork

Taylor Wilson: A Career in Adaptive Sports and Boston Marathons

Taylor Wilson, the current Para and Adaptive Program Manager for the Boston Athletic Association, shares her journey from Delaware and Arizona to managing adaptive sports programs for the Boston Marathon. Originally a chemical engineering major, Taylor discovered recreational therapy through a part-time job at a recreation center. She changed her major, interned, and eventually took a full-time job at Arizona Disabled Sports. Now overseeing adaptive d athletes for the Boston Athletic Association, which produces the Boston Marathon, Taylor highlights the importance of making connections in the field and provides insights into her career transition, day-to-day responsibilities, and the rewarding aspects of her job. She also emphasizes the life-changing impact of adaptive sports for athletes with disabilities.

1 dec 202515 min