People and Their Work

People and Their Work

Douglas S. Gardner

Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Dormant
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Dec 2024

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

The people and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner, Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department at Utah Valley University. In this Podcast you will hear the 1st person stories of people journeying through their Education, Work and Career Decision Making. Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

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Recent Episodes

S1E52 No. 52. Sam Ricks, Illustrator

Dec 18, 2024 20m

Sam Ricks is an artist, award winning illustrator, and Vice President of Creative Design at Cotapaxi. Sam certainly did not know that he wanted to be where he is now when he started his college…

No. 51. McArthur Hafen, Clinical Director

Sep 23, 2024 29m

McArthur Hafen has a PHD in Marriage and Family Therapy and works for the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Professor and Director of Counseling Services. How does a…

S1E50 No. 50. Mary Crafts, Culinary Crafts, Humanitarian

Jan 24, 2024 42m

Mary Crafts is the founder of Culinary Crafts a successful catering business. There is a lot to Mary Crafts. She shares her journey through sorrow, struggle, and sacrifice to how she became the woman…

S1E49 No. 49. Courtney Davis, Art Historian

Mar 29, 2023 28m

Courtney Davis is an Art Historian and Dean of the Utah Valley University School of the Arts. Courtney's journey to where she is now went through the arts, a dabble in the law, and back to the arts…

S1E48 No. 48. Kristen Chandler, Author

Mar 28, 2023 29m

Kristen Chandler is an Author she shares her experience with personal struggle including learning disabilities and how a special needs son blesses her life. Kristen has great advice for women who are…

S1E47 No. 47. Paul Cartwright, Voice Over Actor

Dec 16, 2022 24m

Paul Cartwright had many who cautioned him about the instability of a career in the arts. Now as an actor, voice actor, author, and entrepreneur he is making it work. Sure there is instability, but…

S1E46 No. 46. Chris Wallace, Therapist

Nov 18, 2022 58m

Chris Wallace is a Therapist. He has the degrees and the requisite training, and he has developed an approach to counseling, which helps him see his clients as people as he helps them them through…

S1E45 No. 45. Margaret Peterson Haddix, Author

Oct 31, 2022 18m

Margaret Peterson Haddix is a well known and beloved author. Shortly before this interview took place my own children declared Margaret their favorite author of all time. Margaret shares the personal…

S1E44 No. 44. Lesa Cline-Ransome, Writer.

Oct 14, 2022 21m

Lesa Cline-Ransome is a writer, author, wife, and mother. She shares her story of becoming a writer as an African American Woman. Part of Lesa's motivation is that she wants to make sure women's…

S1E43 No. 43. Krista Edwards, Falconer and English Teacher.

Apr 13, 2022 12m

Krista Edwards is a Falconer and an English Teacher and she is passionate about both. In this episode you will learn how Krista has developed the side gig of Falconry and even brought her falconry…

S1E42 No. 42. Sam Jarman, Educator: Teacher, Principal, Superintendent

Feb 02, 2022 23m

Sam Jarman shares the story of how he got into teaching and how he advanced through several roles within education. Sam recently retired and shares his plan for how he is going to make retirement…

S1E41 No. 41. Amy Iverson, Journalist

Jan 25, 2022 24m

Amy Iverson, as a journalist, had a few doors open to her and instead of hesitating walked through those doors of opportunity. Amy shares the story of how as a mom she developed her career as her…

S1E40 No. 40. Brent Edgington, Hospital Administrator

Jan 21, 2022 46m

Brent Edgington retired after 36 years working as a hospital administrator. A week after his retirement he shared several stories about what made his work meaningful, what he did to prepare for…

S1E39 No. 39. Kailie Breitenstein, Makeup Artist

Jan 11, 2022 23m

Is there something in your life that you just can't seem to get enough of. For Kailie Breitenstein that something is makeup. Listen as Kailie shares her story of how she started out playing with…

S1E38 No. 38. Kirk Chambers, NFL Football Player, Financial Literacy Teacher, and Football Coach

Sep 28, 2021 23m

Kirk Chambers played in the NFL and is currently coaching at Provo High School. He takes us on his journey through the NFL and to where he is now. Financial Management and teaching financial literacy…

S1E37 No. 37. Marsha Judkins. State Legislator

Sep 21, 2021 20m

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Marsha Judkins a Utah State Legislator. Marsha shares her story of Math, Motherhood, Political Science, Education, School Board,…

S1E36 No. 36. Jake Rust. Wealth Management Advisor

Sep 16, 2021 19m

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Jake Rust a Wealth Management Advisor. He explains the process he went through to build his practice and how he has controlled…

S1E35 No. 35. Pat Nelson. Learning Strategist

Aug 10, 2021 16m

Pat Nelson is retiring after many years of teaching math and helping students to learn how to learn in her role as a Learning Strategist. Growing up she was educated as her family traveled the world.…

S1E34 No. 34. Noah Gordon, Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer.

Mar 04, 2021 25m

Noah Gordon is a Professional Engineer, specifically a Civil Engineer with many specialties. He worked as a consultant and for two municipalities. Noah shares his experience with his initial decision…

S1E33 No. 33. Astrid S. Tuminez, University President

Nov 16, 2020 32m

Astrid S. Tuminez is the President of Utah Valley University. Growing up in the Philippine slums, challenging her fears, working harder than everyone else, and not being afraid to ask questions is…

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