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Aspire And Inquire

Aspire And Inquire

By Ben + Jin

This podcast explores different career paths by leveraging experience itself. By speaking with successful individuals in diverse disciplines, we provide interesting, specific insights into a plethora of professional paths, so you don't have to spend years figuring out which avenue is best for you. We also explore other prevalent, fascinating topics in today's fast-paced world.
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#51- From Poker to Wine With Greg McBeth

Aspire And InquireMay 27, 2021

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#54 - Getting Paid For Our Data With Mike Audi

#54 - Getting Paid For Our Data With Mike Audi

Recorded live on Fireside, we spoke with TIKI’s CEO Mike Audi. We had such an interesting conversation about what the future looks like regarding the value of data, what TIKI is attempting to do by building in public, and how real the threat of not fully grasping where our data goes is. We don’t know a lot about our data, but most know it’s incredibly valuable. If you want to signup alongside 100k others for TIKI to see what Mike and his team are doing, go visit https://mytiki.com!
Jul 15, 202149:59
#53 - Real Estate Law With Jonathan Bloom

#53 - Real Estate Law With Jonathan Bloom

Jonathan Bloom is an excellent lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He is a managing partner of Bloom & Freeling, his law firm located in Boca Raton, Florida. We speak about what attracted him to law in the first place, advice for young lawyers, and we ended the conversation speaking about life more generally and how we can make the next generation and current generations more resilient. If you like to reach out to Jonathan, you can call him at 561-864-0000 or you can email him at jbloom@bloom-freeling.com.

Jul 08, 202157:26
#52 - Social Media and Communication With Fortune 10 Executive Scott Monty
Jul 01, 202101:08:32
#51- From Poker to Wine With Greg McBeth

#51- From Poker to Wine With Greg McBeth

Recorded live via Fireside chat, Greg has a very interesting background as a poker player, business developer, startup advisor, CEO, and so much more! We speak about how poker has influenced his life and career, actionable advice to flip a switch in your brain regarding how you approach your career, and his new wine company, Melier! If you want to reach out to Greg, you can email him at Greg@melier.com. Enjoy!

May 27, 202147:46
#50 - Insurance Tech and Leveraging LinkedIn Content With Awais Farooq
Apr 08, 202101:01:04
#49 - Investor Relations and Startup Studios with Konstantin Dubovitskiy
Apr 02, 202133:01
#48 - Corporate Accounting to Mindful Career Coaching With Alicia Ramsdell
Mar 25, 202135:53
#47 - Breaking Into Venture Capital With Matt Snow
Mar 18, 202131:46
#46 - Communication and Introspection With Dr. Steve Mortenson
Mar 11, 202101:02:32
#45 - Corporate Salesman Turned Attorney and Self-Defense With Charles and Tracy Vega
Mar 04, 202137:19
#44 - Pediatrics and Rewarding Life Inc. With Dr. Melvin Rosh
Feb 25, 202136:58
#43 - Day Trading and Alternative Networking With Simon Lerner

#43 - Day Trading and Alternative Networking With Simon Lerner

Simon is a 20-year-old day trader who’s redefining networking and helping many people unearth alternative routes to education. Simon talks about his incredible journey of dropping out of college and building out an impressive stock portfolio while concurrently starting NetCon, a networking event that limits the amount of participants so guests can create meaningful relationships among each other. He’s truly redefining inefficient systems by turning it on its head, this is a must listen! If you’d like to connect with Simon, you can follow his Instagram @Simon_Lerner!
Feb 18, 202130:23
#42 - Psychiatry and Telemedicine with Dr. Jon Kole and Dr. Sarah Schmidhofer

#42 - Psychiatry and Telemedicine with Dr. Jon Kole and Dr. Sarah Schmidhofer

Jon and Sarah took different paths to becoming MDs, and they tell us all about it. Psychiatry isn’t a simple field as it involves much more than just the brain. Jon and Sarah break it down and help us understand what’s so rewarding about being a practitioner in the field. Telemedicine is one of the hottest topics in health today and Jon and Sarah discuss the pros and cons to it. They give us incredible life advice as well. If you’re looking to hear two incredibly intelligent individuals speak about psychiatry from their unique perspectives, this episode is most definitely for you!
Feb 11, 202142:47
#41 - Actuarial Sciences With Actuary Dominic Lee
Feb 04, 202143:18
#40 - Event Planning and PR With Chereese Jervis-Hill
Jan 28, 202136:19
#39 - Startup Accelerators and Early-Stage Entrepreneurship With Brian Scordato
Jan 21, 202141:49
#38 - Hypnotherapy and Curing Stage 4 Brain Cancer With Craig Caliciotti
Jan 14, 202156:48
#37 - Online Business Marketing With Mike Corso
Jan 07, 202130:20
#36 - WoWs With Tim Murray
Dec 17, 202036:48
#35 - Career Relaunch and the Upside of Chaos With Joseph Liu
Dec 10, 202036:11
#34 - Real Estate Property Management With Vincent Schino
Dec 03, 202053:56
#33 - DreamWorks Character Animation and Graphic Design With Andrew Tamandl

#33 - DreamWorks Character Animation and Graphic Design With Andrew Tamandl

In this episode, we dive into the realm of character animation. Andrew has an incredible amount of experience working on sets with some of the most talented teams and directors. We speak on the technology impacting animation for the better, Andrew’s many awesome projects and so much more. If you want to reach out, you can find Andrew on LinkedIn!
Nov 26, 202039:38
#32 - Social Work and Empathy Balance With Hillary Bilek
Nov 19, 202048:20
#31 - College Entrepreneurship and Tackling Transportation With Keith Corso

#31 - College Entrepreneurship and Tackling Transportation With Keith Corso

Keith is a student at Northeastern University. Not only is a student, he’s also the CEO and founder of BusRight. His company has received significant funding from multiple investors and he is solving one of the most difficult problems in the world today, that being transportation. BusRight’s proprietary technology is impressive and we speak on what it’s like to be a young CEO. We speak on his amazing pivot during the pandemic and how it will shape his company’s future and so much more!
Nov 12, 202033:31
#30 - Construction to Non-Profit Foundation With Daniel Regan

#30 - Construction to Non-Profit Foundation With Daniel Regan

At 85 years old, Daniel Regan has done a multitude of good deeds. After a successful career in construction and development, his foundation, he created the Daniel and Trudy Regan Foundation over 30 years ago. His team has turned mannequins from failing businesses into pieces of artwork to catapult artist’s careers. He has also donated money towards orphanages in Tibet and so much more! The foundation is a non-profit in every sense of the word and his Art Gala is 3-day ‘Artists & Mannequins Coming Out Gala’ will take place in New City, New York in late Spring/early Summer depending on COVID. If you want to be a part of this amazing event whether as an artist to make a masterpiece out of the mannequins or wanting to volunteer time elsewhere, you can contact the foundation at 845-323-3107, or via email at datru@optonline.net. You can read a bit more about the event at the following link: https://roov.io/artists-mannequins/

Nov 05, 202037:12
#29 - Religion and Spirituality With Rabbi Jamie Gibson
Oct 29, 202054:16
#28 - Purchasing and Corporate Retail With Heather Moore

#28 - Purchasing and Corporate Retail With Heather Moore

Heather has worked at Macy's for the last 8 years! She's been able to take part in many different roles including working as a Brand Analyst, had multiple merchandise planning roles, worked with women's swimwear and now functions as a buyer in Women’s Shoes! She spoke candidly about the future of brick and mortar retail and what it means to function in modern e-commerce. You can connect with Heather on LinkedIn or email her at moooreh@gmail.com!
Oct 22, 202041:17
#27 - Career Coaching and Professional Development With Peter Hill

#27 - Career Coaching and Professional Development With Peter Hill

Peter Hill is a very accomplished Career Coach. We got the opportunity to speak with him about his experience as a career coach as well as his own professional path! It was fascinating to hear about how to advance in a career from a coach himself. As most of us do, we want to advance in our careers and learn quick ways to do that. If you want to hear many of those nuggets and more, this episode is most definitely for you. 

Peter is offering our listeners 50% off his Kompass Career Kickstarter Program which you can find at the following link. https://kompass.mykajabi.com. Email Peter@phiconsulting-llc.com for your personalized access. Peter also has a Career Strategy Series that is running at an attractive discount ($197 off the normal price of $897!) so go check that out as well at the following link where you can click on “Book Your Free Discovery Call” to speak with Peter and his team! https://www.yourcareerstrategy.com/home

Oct 15, 202050:57
#26 - Doctoral Versatility and True Meaning of Health With Dr. Pat Boulogne

#26 - Doctoral Versatility and True Meaning of Health With Dr. Pat Boulogne

This episode covers a ton including Dr. Pat Boulogne’s new book, “Why are you so Sick, Fat, and Tired?” Dr. Boulogne is a certified functioning medical practitioner, chiropractor, acupuncturist, speaker and 2-time author! We talk about why people adapt to an ok lifestyle instead of truly unearthing the possibilities of a healthy life! Dr. Boulogne can be found on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @Askdrpat, and her website which is healthteamnetwork.com!
Sep 10, 202038:37
#25 - Google Software Engineering With Zach Bamberger

#25 - Google Software Engineering With Zach Bamberger

This episode is great for many to hear, but anyone who is or aspires to be a technical individual will very much enjoy this episode. We cover some interesting topics like the interview process at Google, a formal CS education experiential advantages and how to become a better programmer! If you want to reach out to Zach you can do so on LinkedIn or on Instagram @zachbam96.
Sep 03, 202034:39
#24 - The Future of Finance and Software Disruption With Logan O’Malley

#24 - The Future of Finance and Software Disruption With Logan O’Malley

This episode dives into the future of finance. We talk about the importance of math, science and coding for tomorrow’s success. Not only do we cover all this, but we made this episode a “playbook” model. We wanted to not only tell listeners what’s going on, but also give actionable advice around the content so anyone can succeed! If you want to follow Logan you can do so at @logarithm on Instagram and if you very badly want to speak with him, reach out to Ben and he will give you Logan’s phone number.

Aug 27, 202050:33
#23 - Gratitude and Pasta With Chris Schembra
Aug 20, 202050:20
#22 - Big 4 and the Art of Accounting With Joe Seibert

#22 - Big 4 and the Art of Accounting With Joe Seibert

If you’re an aspiring accountant or a young professional in the accounting realm, this episode is a must-listen! Joe has over 30 years experience at a big 4 accounting firm and he talks about it all with us on today’s episode. We dive deep into the industry from discussing the 3 main businesses at a big 4 firm, the future of the industry, and priceless advice from multiple standpoints that you truly don’t want to miss. If you’d like to reach out to Joe, you can do so on LinkedIn. Joe is glad to connect with anyone!
Aug 13, 202054:53
#21 - University President and Higher Education With Jonathan Green

#21 - University President and Higher Education With Jonathan Green

A background in music gave Susquehanna University’s current President, Jonathan Green, a leg up in higher education for many reasons. Speaking with him about his rise to the presidency at Susquehanna and his career leading up to it was a pleasure. We speak about skillsets and the variation in approach to personal development, the liberal arts education and so much more! If you’d like to reach out to President Green, you can contact him at greenjd@susqu.edu, which you can find on the Susquehanna website along with a bio and some information about his blog! https://www.susqu.edu/about-su/our-leadership/office-of-the-president/presidents-biography!
Aug 06, 202040:16
#20 - Architecture and Interior Design With Parisa Bazargani
Jul 30, 202033:58
#19 - Early Retirement and Financial Independence With Rachel Richards

#19 - Early Retirement and Financial Independence With Rachel Richards

Rachel Richards was able to retire at the young age of 28 years old. Not only is she no longer working unless she wants to, but she is living off of $15,000 a month in passive income. Rachel now owns over 40 real estate properties across the spectrum from duplex real estate to multi-family complexes. She is also the author of two Amazon Best Seller’s ‘Money Honey’ and ‘Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement.’ Rachel makes the idea of retirement at an earlier age a lot more attainable with her straightforward and actionable advice. In addition to her incredible books, she is offering our listeners her free passive income starter kit, which can be found at www.moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus!
Jul 23, 202040:12
#18 - FBI and Larger Law Enforcement With Kathleen Canning-Mello

#18 - FBI and Larger Law Enforcement With Kathleen Canning-Mello

With over 30 years experience working at the FBI, Kathleen Canning-Mello has a ton of experience in law enforcement. It was extremely hard to distill her entire career into a single hour! From talking about necessary police reform to dealing with some of the most horrific parts of humanity on a daily basis, Agent Canning-Mello had an unbelievable career. All the stories shared are fascinating and we are excited that listeners can tune in. If you’d like to learn more about Ms. Canning-Mello or are interested in a career in law enforcement yourself, go and connect with Ms. Canning-Mello on LinkedIn or email her at canningk@uncw.edu!
Jul 16, 202001:11:02
#17 - Venture Capital and MBA Analysis With Andy Will

#17 - Venture Capital and MBA Analysis With Andy Will

Exploring the world of venture capital is quite interesting because there truly is no straightforward path. Many industries and career paths have the career trajectory right from the get-go, that’s not the case in VC. From banking, to trading, to VC, Andy has incredible experience. Wielding a MBA from University of Chicago Booth, Andy has set himself up extremely well. If you’d like to reach out and connect with Andy, you can do so at his email which is andy@zealvc.co!
Jun 11, 202037:52
#16 - Concierge Medicine and Untraditional Methodology With Dr. Ken Redcross
Jun 04, 202036:07
#15 - Journalism and the Art of Skepticism With John Berman

#15 - Journalism and the Art of Skepticism With John Berman

John has immense experience as a successful journalist! Not only has he covered some of the most important stories and met some of the most important people, but he know what it takes to breakdown the mindset of a successful journalist. The stories that John tells are entertaining alone to tune in, but there’s so much more! You can follow John on Twitter @JohnBerman or Instagram @johnberman.
May 28, 202051:48
#14 - Country Music Singing and Songwriting With Jessica Lynn

#14 - Country Music Singing and Songwriting With Jessica Lynn

Jessica was such an entertaining guest to have on. Not only can you find her at her website Jessicalynnmusic.org, but you can follow her along with her many fans on social media @jessicalynnmusic (verified pages). Enjoy!
May 21, 202039:39
#13 - Writing And Narrative Evolution With Katherine Paterson

#13 - Writing And Narrative Evolution With Katherine Paterson

Have you ever wanted to learn about writing from an extremely successful author herself? Well this is your opportunity! Katherine tells us so much about her personal story, how writing found her, how writers block isn’t real, and so much more! If you want to follow Mrs. Paterson, you can do so on her Facebook page and at her website which is Katherinepaterson.com!
May 14, 202046:44
#12 - Corporate Execution and Mentoring Vs. Coach With Tim Murray

#12 - Corporate Execution and Mentoring Vs. Coach With Tim Murray

If you want to hear from a C-Suite executive who’s been at the helm in a foreign country, this episode is most definitely for you! Having immense experience in corporate execution and pivoting during a time when safety was at the forefront, Tim knows what it takes to be a leader. Talking about the difference between mentoring and coaching was something that’s really important to him and you’ll see why! You can reach out to Tim at his email which is tim@cardvirtues.com!
May 07, 202043:15
#11 - Sports and Exercise Science With Keegan Falconar

#11 - Sports and Exercise Science With Keegan Falconar

Sports and exercise science has a whole lot to it. Whether it’s talking about the certifications involved, how sports scientists interact with athletes and coaches, or how important to scientific process is, this episode has it all! Really in-depth episode that explores a whole lot. If you want to get in touch with Keegan, you can connect with him on Linkedin or email him at Kafalconar@gmail.com!
Apr 30, 202052:36
#10 - Opera Singing and Performing Arts With Lisette Oropesa

#10 - Opera Singing and Performing Arts With Lisette Oropesa

This episode is extremely wide-ranging. Not only did Lisette and I speak about performing arts and everything that goes into it, but we speak on social media, biases, and so much more! This episode was really fun to record and we hope you all enjoy. You can follow Lisette on social media @lisetteoropesa on Instagram, Lisette Oropesa on Facebook, or on her website at lisetteoropesa.com!
Apr 23, 202001:04:02
#9 - Financial Advising and Authenticity With Craig Meadows
Apr 16, 202050:12
#8 - Professorship and Business School Dean - Matthew Rousu

#8 - Professorship and Business School Dean - Matthew Rousu

If you’ve ever admired your professors and wanted to know how to get into their profession then this episode is for you! Matt talks about his journey to becoming a professor after being a research economist, and then making it to becoming the Dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University (Jin’s and my alma mater) Enjoy this episode!
Apr 09, 202001:03:11
#7 - Opportunity Costs and Valuing Hard Work With Serial Entrepreneur Enrico Palmerino

#7 - Opportunity Costs and Valuing Hard Work With Serial Entrepreneur Enrico Palmerino

Enrico is a serial entrepreneur with an immense amount of experience and success. From published articles to distinguishing awards, Enrico is impressive by many means. Enrico knows the true value of hard work and supports his view with numbers. This is an amazing episode for prospective entrepreneurs looking for specific ideas surrounding business models and entrepreneurial processes. Connect with him on LinkedIn and send a short message to ask your question and you’ll eventually get a response!
Apr 02, 202052:59
#6 - SEO Marketing and Serial Dabbling With Ryan Van Valin

#6 - SEO Marketing and Serial Dabbling With Ryan Van Valin

Ryan breaks down the incredibly complex world of SEO marketing. Giving us a ton of insight about the present and future of SEO, he talks about his experience, and provides a massive amount of advice for younger individuals hoping to get into the industry. Connect with Ryan on Linkedin, Instagram @ryanv, and check out his personal website ryanvanvalin.com!
Mar 26, 202054:37
#5 - Portfolio Management and Broader Finance With Brian Wimmer

#5 - Portfolio Management and Broader Finance With Brian Wimmer

Wielding a MBA and CFA designation, Brian Wimmer has spent his entire career at Vanguard in a multitude of functional roles in multiple geographical locations. Brian’s mindset and viewpoint on how one should view their career is incredibly interesting. If you’re a financial professional or an aspiring one, Brian is definitely someone you should listen to and connect with. Connect with him on LinkedIn and reach out!
Mar 19, 202046:60