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Everyone Has A Story

Everyone Has A Story

By Business and Education Alliance

The #EveryoneHasAStory podcast officially launched in January 2022 and features conversations with various career representatives about their journey from student to their current positions. During each episode you will hear from career insiders on how they navigated their path to their current job, insights on their experience, challenges they overcame and lessons they learned.

We understand how critical it is to transfer knowledge from one generation to the next. K-12 educators and students can access these podcasts to explore careers and help guide academic pathway planning.

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#1 - Andrea Holzwarth

Everyone Has A StoryJan 04, 2022

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#32 - Ralph Giordano

#32 - Ralph Giordano

Join us for episode #32 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Ralph Giordano who is a writer, producer and director, with ArchAngel Productions LLC. Listen along as Ralph tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

ArchAngel Productions LLC: http://archangelpro.com/home.html

Oct 04, 202244:09
#31 - Rebecca Loosley

#31 - Rebecca Loosley

Join us for episode #31 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Loosley, Chemist & Machine Shop Supervisor, with Collins Aerospace. Listen along as Rebecca tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Collins Aerospace: https://www.collinsaerospace.com/

Sep 27, 202243:35
#30 - Drake Hacker

#30 - Drake Hacker

Join us for episode #30 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Drake Hacker, Construction Superintendent with Kimbel Mechanical Systems. Listen along as Drake tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Kimbel Mechanical Systems: https://kimbel.com/

Sep 20, 202235:19
#29 - Lynn Vidler

#29 - Lynn Vidler

Join us for episode #29 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Dr. Lynn Vidler, Dean of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Listen along as Lynn tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

UCCS website: https://www.uccs.edu/las

Sep 13, 202201:10:27
#28 - Charlie Jahner
Sep 06, 202248:14
#27 - Mariclare Hoffmann

#27 - Mariclare Hoffmann

Join us for episode #27 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Mariclare Hoffmann, Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager and Registered Nurse with UC Health. Listen along as Mariclare tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

UC Health website: https://www.uchealth.org/locations/uchealth-memorial-hospital-central/

Aug 30, 202201:02:40
#26 - Scott Robley

#26 - Scott Robley

Join us for episode #26 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Scott Robley, Fabrication Superintendent with Jaxon Engineering & Maintenance. Listen along as Scott tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Jaxon Engineering & Maintenance website: https://www.jaxon-em.com/


Aug 23, 202244:40
#25 - Sarah Buchen

#25 - Sarah Buchen

Join us for episode #25 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Sarah Buchen, Construction Site Volunteer Coordinator with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity. Listen along as Sarah tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity website: https://pikespeakhabitat.org/

Aug 16, 202258:49
#24 - Jordan Whittington
Aug 09, 202240:50
#23 - Kayla Huthoefer Nelson

#23 - Kayla Huthoefer Nelson

Join us for episode #23 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Kayla Huthoefer Nelson, Economic Development Project Manager with the El Paso County Economic Development Office. Listen along as Kayla tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

El Paso County Economic Development Office website: https://admin.elpasoco.com/economic-development/

Aug 02, 202240:22
#22 - Mark Prys

#22 - Mark Prys

Join us for episode #22 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Mark Prys, Data Center Architect and Information Systems Security Engineer with ENSCO Inc. Listen along as Mark tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

ENSCO Inc. website: https://www.ensco.com/

Jul 26, 202201:00:35
#21 - Taylor Bishop

#21 - Taylor Bishop

Join us for episode #21 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Taylor Bishop, Evening News Anchor with FOX 21 News. Listen along as Taylor tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

FOX21 News website: https://www.fox21news.com/taylor-bishop/

Jul 19, 202255:23
#20 - Andrew O'Such

#20 - Andrew O'Such

Join us for episode #20 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Andrew O'Such, Recreation Specialist for Widefield Parks & Recreation. Listen along as Andrew tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Widefield Parks & Recreation: https://parksandrec.wsd3.org/

Jul 12, 202241:34
#19 - Laya Ali

#19 - Laya Ali

Join us for episode #19 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Laya Ali, Social Media Manager for Infront Webworks. Listen along as Laya tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Infront Webworks: https://www.infront.com/


Jul 05, 202231:39
#18 - Jonathan Liepe

#18 - Jonathan Liepe

Join us for episode #18 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Jonathan Liepe, Human Resource Supervisor for Colorado Springs Utilities. Listen along as Jonathan tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Colorado Springs Utilities: https://www.csu.org/

Jun 28, 202201:00:56
#17 - Bernadette Maisel

#17 - Bernadette Maisel

Join us for episode #17 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Bernadette Maisel, Program Director at the Space Foundation. Listen along as Bernadette tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Space Foundation: https://www.discoverspace.org/


Jun 21, 202255:02
#16 - Adam Ridens

#16 - Adam Ridens

Join us for episode #16 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Adam Ridens, Executive Chef & Owner of Ephemera. Listen along as Adam tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Ephemera: https://ephemeradinners.com/

Jun 14, 202239:17
#15 - Shawn Walker

#15 - Shawn Walker

Join us for episode #15 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Shawn Walker, Orthopedic Pediatric Physical Therapist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Listen along as Shawn tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Children's Hospital Website: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/


Jun 07, 202246:56
#14 - Michael Cone

#14 - Michael Cone

Join us for episode #14 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Michael Cone, Owner and Automotive Technician  of EXO Auto Works. Listen along as Michael tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

EXO Auto Works Website: http://www.exoautoworks.com/


May 31, 202201:07:34
#13 - Jenny Luning

#13 - Jenny Luning

Join us for episode #13 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Jenny Luning, Counselor Intern with Into Freedom Counseling. Listen along as Jenny tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Into Freedom Counseling Website: https://www.intofreedomcounseling.com/

May 24, 202201:10:47
#12 - Frank Johnson

#12 - Frank Johnson

Join us for episode #12 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Frank Johnson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Listen along as Frank tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

May 17, 202247:13
#11 - Gia Hilson

#11 - Gia Hilson

Join us for episode #11 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Gia Hilson, Journeyman Millright & Welder at Jaxon Engineering & Maintenance. Listen along as Gia tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

Jaxon Engineering website: https://www.jaxon-em.com/

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

May 10, 202232:09
#10 - Jesse Taylor

#10 - Jesse Taylor

Join us for episode #10 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Jesse Taylor, Graphic Designer and Owner of Jesse Taylor Creative. Listen along as Jesse tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

Jesse Taylor Creative website: https://www.jessetaylorcreative.com/

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

May 03, 202256:37
#9 - Stephanie Izaguirre

#9 - Stephanie Izaguirre

Join us for episode #9 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Stephanie Izaguirre, Immigration Attorney and Business Owner for Izaguirre Law Firm. Listen along as Stephanie tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

Izaguirre Law Firm website: https://www.izaguirrelawfirm.com/

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Apr 26, 202201:05:58
#8 - Wayne Reynolds

#8 - Wayne Reynolds

Join us for episode #8 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Wayne Reynolds, HVAC Mechanic for KIRA Corp. Listen along as Wayne tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Apr 19, 202243:27
#7 - Candance Toscano

#7 - Candance Toscano

Join us for episode #7 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Candance Toscano, Interior Designer and Life Coach. Listen along as Candance tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

Apr 12, 202237:26
#6 - Chris Depa

#6 - Chris Depa

Join us for episode #6 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Chris Depa, Defensive Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert for the ENSCO Inc. Listen along as Chris tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website: https://www.businessandeducationalliance.org/

ENSCO website: https://www.ensco.com/

Apr 05, 202250:53
#5 - Mandi Elder

#5 - Mandi Elder

Join us for episode #5 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Mandi Elder, Athletic Trainer & Associate Professor for the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Listen along as Mandi tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website:

UCCS website: https://johnsonbethel.uccs.edu/

Feb 15, 202248:55
#4 - Andy Vick

#4 - Andy Vick

Join us for episode #4 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Andy Vick, Executive Director for the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. Listen along as Andy tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website:

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region website: https://www.culturaloffice.org/

Feb 07, 202248:17
#3 - Karyn Fishburn

#3 - Karyn Fishburn

Join us for episode #3 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Karyn Fishburn, Space Systems Analyst at Mitre Corporation. Listen along as Karyn tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website:

Mitre Corporation website: https://www.mitre.org/

Jan 31, 202201:09:55
#2 - Rocky Harris

#2 - Rocky Harris

Join us for episode #2 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Rocky Harris, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USA Triathlon. Listen along as Rocky tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job.

Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them.

BEA website:

USA Triathlon website: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon

Jan 21, 202201:04:23
#1 - Andrea Holzwarth

#1 - Andrea Holzwarth

Join us for episode #1 of "Everyone Has a Story." This episode features a conversation with Andrea Holzwarth, Director of Student Engagement for Project Lead the Way. Listen along as Andrea tells us their career story from what they wanted to be growing up to their current job. 


Remember everyone has a story, unique and personal to them! 


BEA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BusinessEducationAlliance

PLTW website: https://www.pltw.org/

Jan 04, 202246:43