Beyond The Resume: A Beloit Rising Professionals Podcast

Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 as we sit down for an amazing conversation with Dan Lensing of Historic Auto Attractions

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- What is Historic Auto Attractions and what kind of impact has it made on the Stateline Community?

- What makes a Family business unique compared to other businesses.

- The importance of following your dreams and promoting others to follow their passion when pursing a career.

- Recent developments going on at Historic Auto Attractions and how our community can partner with their efforts to preserve history for the next generation.

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area.

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Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 as we sit down for an wonderful conversation with Ellen Wiegand, Executive Director of Beloit Meals on Wheels.

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- What is Meals on Wheels and the importance of volunteering to help with this essential community program.

- What are the qualities that make a good Board of Directors and value of joining a board as a rising professional.

- Why get involved with Beloit Chamber?

- The value of using your skills to be adaptable to change.

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area.

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Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 with our honorary co-host Michaela Peterson as we sit down for an amazing conversation with Samuel Karns, principal of Todd Elementary School.

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- What is a job analysis?

- How do you decide to take the leap of faith or a pivot in your career to move to a different position or different employer?

- Finding out what you're passionate about pursuing in your career path and how to apply that to a leadership role.

- The importance of understanding your why and building a learning community.

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area.

Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

Beyond the Resume is here to kick off Season 4 with a new co-host, new space and insightful conversation with Jessica Striegel, Residential Loan Originator at First National Bank and Trust.

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- How do you get a Mortgage Loan

- Advice on skills & suggested characteristics to build on when developing a career or looking at job descriptions

- The Striegel Light Show and the importance of volunteering in the community.

- Guidance for first time home buyers

Beyond the Resume is stoked to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey and experience with rising professionals in our area.

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Beyond the Resume is here to wrap up Season 3 with amazing episode as we share our insightful conversation with Danica Keeton, Director Of Development And Community Relations for Community Health and Wedding Planner/Coordinator with Weddings by Danica

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- What is Community Health Systems and the importance of it.

- The value of internships and how they can help you navigate your career.

- Starting your own business and going from a hobby to a business. What resources can help you as you are starting out.

- Volunteer opportunities that people may not be aware that they get involved with.

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. As we wrap season 3 we are thankful for our hosts and guests for their time and expertise. We are excited for the future journey of this podcast. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

Beyond the Resume is back in action with another amazing episode as we share our wonderful conversation with Abby Dragas, Assistant Real Estate Manager at Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- Why Beloit is a great place to establish yourself as a rising professional.

-What does real estate management look like in the day to day week.

- Seeing a digital shift in education. Be open to new learning opportunities while finding ways to apply those skills in the field.

- The importance of self care in a professional setting and learning how to take time for yourself.

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

Beyond the Resume is back with another amazing episode Season 3, and we are grateful to talk with Stephanie Knueppel and Kelley Everson of Stateline Mental Health Services

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- Stephanie and Kelley's journey as they did not originally start out in mental health care, but they discovered their passion for this career path in helping others in our community.

-Who is Stateline Mental Health Services and what services do they provide?

- The decision to open their own practice and how they accomplished that goal.

- How and when do you know is the right time for a change in your career path?

Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

Beyond the Resume is here with Season 3, and we are thrilled to talk to Julie Uram, Executive Director of Nature at the Confluence

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- Julie's Journey, background, and volunteer experience with AmeriCorps

-What is Nature at the Confluence and why is it one of the best-hidden gems in the South Beloit area

- Why volunteering can lead to new experiences and how you can help at Nature at the Confluence

- Connecting nature to our environment with our physical and mental health

Beyond the Resume is excited to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

Beyond the Resume is back with Season 3, and we are thrilled to start our new season with LGBTQ+ Survivor Advocate of Defy Domestic Abuse Beloit, a program of Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL., Inc: Stephanie Hormig.

**Disclaimer**

This episode involves a discussion about issues involving domestic violence and topics related to it**

Some of the highlights during our conversation include:

- Stephanie's Journey from Broadway to LGBTQ Survivor Advocate **Information about her job position and how it unites the Rock County LGBTQ Community.

- How her skills from teaching, theater, and trauma-informed care training all worked together to create a musical.

- Talking about the upcoming musical Little Shop of Horrors presented by DEFY and the Rock County LGBTQ+ Committee at the Janesville Performing Arts Center from September 21-24

- Safe Zone Training and how it can help your business or organization be more LGBTQ+ friendly.

Beyond the Resume is excited to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

It’s the final episode of Season 2, and we are closing things out with Community Action’s Executive Director, Marc Perry! Marc has an incredible background that includes over 20 years of experience in directing non-profits. Join us as we talk about…

- Community Action’s unique programs: Community Kids, Rent Assistance, Fresh Start, and more!

- How the Beloit community has changed over the years.

- How a Rising Professional can be more involved.

Beyond the Resume will be back soon for Season 3! All new guests, a new host, and so much more are just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

Join us this week as we interview Blackhawk Technical College’s Community and Continuing Education Coordinator, Molly Markley!

Molly has an incredible background that includes Walt Disney World, Orchestra teaching and directing, plus much more! Discussion topics include…

- Advice for recent college graduates!

- Tips for people looking to continue their education!

- How to focus your career goals!

Thank you Molly for the great interview - we will be back in two weeks with another new episode!

We are in the studio with the Greater Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce’s (GBCC) very own Madysen Wade! Madysen is the GBCC's Investor Relations Manager, the Rising Professional’s Chamber Liaison, and a Beloit local! In this episode, we discuss…

- How you can meet more people and be connected in Beloit!

- Advice for people just starting out in their careers / new college grads!

- What the GBCC does for the Beloit community!

Andrew and Abby are in the studio with KANDU’s Director of Fund Development, Linda Ross! Linda has an amazing background that includes founding a travel agency, the Director of Visitor Services for Visit Beloit, the Executive Director for Leadership Development Academy of Rock County, and more!

In this new episode, we will discuss…

Advice for balancing work and family life!

Why a young professional should be involved in their community!

Tips for new entrepreneurs!

And much more! Thank you Linda for the insightful episode - we will be back in two weeks with a new interview!

Andrew and Abby are in the studio with the Downtown Beloit Association’s Executive Director, Shauna El-Amin!

Shauna is a Beloit local with an incredible history - from the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation to so much more, Shauna has seen Beloit grow & change tremendously! In this episode, we are discussing…

Advice for young professions who have an ultimate goal of being a Director / CEO / upper management of an organization.

Upcoming summer events in downtown Beloit.

Ways for people to become a member / more involved with the Downtown Beloit Association.

Thank you Shauna for a fantastic episode! We will see you in two week with a new episode of Beyond the Resume!

New season, new episode! Andrew Galauner has returned to Beyond the Resume with our new co-host, Abby Otto! Abby is the Sustainability Specialist for Kerry Taste and Nutrition and is a Rising Professionals board member!

In this new episode, we also have our producer, Jackson Wells! Jackson is the Vice President of Smyth Grey and a member of the Rising Professionals marketing committee. Both Abby and Jackson talk about…

Their respective careers in sustainability and advertising.

Going back to school for a semester.

Changing career paths and landing dream jobs.

And so much more! We will be back in two weeks with Episode 2

It’s our final episode of Season 1! We are in the studio with Celestino Ruffini, the Executive Director of Visit Beloit! Celestino has seen incredible change in the city of Beloit, from downtown and beyond! In this episode, we discuss…

- What makes Beloit an ideal place for young people (and their families!) to start their lives?

- How can someone “be in the know” with new events happening in Beloit?

- What makes Beloit a highlight of the Midwest?

We are in the studio with Anthony Swindell! Anthony is the Director of gBETA! gBETA is a program of genera8tor, a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Anthony also has a fantastic background in business development / strategy and entrepreneurship, as he has co-founded two companies! Join us as we talk about…

- Valuable skills young entrepreneurs should learn.

- How to become involved with gBETA.

- And much more!

Andrew is in the studio with Diane Monda! A lifelong member of Beloit’s community, Diane is a Campus Recruiter for Baker Tilly and is highly skilled in Academic Advising and Recruitment! Her skills also include public speaking, staff development, teaching, and volunteering - she is even a Rising Professionals Board Member! We had a fantastic discussion with Diane that that includes…

- Tips for someone who may have a hard time networking and putting themselves out there!

- What drew her to joining the Rising Professionals and ultimately becoming a Board Member!

- Recent changes she has noticed in the city of Beloit, and what she thinks is in the city’s future

Andrew Galauner and (surprise!) guest host Jackson Wells are in the studio with Greg Gerard! Greg is the Executive Director of the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF). Greg has an incredible background with music (you can find him playing shows locally!) and first started with BIFF as the Assistant Director. Did you know that BIFF began as a weekend in 2006 and has now grown into a ten-day festival!? Greg is here to give us the history of BIFF and…

- What attendees can expect from BIFF 2023!

- How to grow a passion into a career!

- The importance of community and volunteering!

BIFF runs from Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Mar. 5! Visit https://beloitfilmfest.org for the festival’s schedule, tickets, and more! 

Our very first episode! We speak with Liz Menz, of Loving Life Creatively! Liz has an incredible background that includes mechanical drafting for NASA and the Beloit Corporation, being the VP of Business Banking with Associated Bank, plus multiple marketing and development positions! Topics include: 

- Putting yourself out there for an opportunity that you may think is beyond your reach… and still succeeding!

- Not knowing exactly where your path will go, but enjoying the journey, not the destination!

- The importance of community and giving back

Our Season 1 hosts are here to give you a quick preview of Beyond the Resume! Press play to hear Andrew Galauner and Kari Swirth talk about their backgrounds and what you can expect from upcoming Beyond the Resume episodes!