Pivoting Out of Edu

Pivoting Out of Edu

Dr.Jaimie Hoffman

Episodes 69
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.9 (35)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
22%
Hosting
rss.pdrl.fm

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About This Podcast

In our podcast, we share the stories of other folks who have left campus-based positions in higher education and K-12. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average person holds 12 jobs between the ages of 18 and 50. Educators (like us!) often enter our careers thinking we will stay in education forever – perhaps because we're trained to think that way, or perhaps it is hard to see other pathways. Both of us found our way out of campus-based positions and are finding it to be very satisfying.

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Recent Episodes

S5E69 "You're the CEO of Your Own Body": Knowing When It's Time to Leave Higher Ed

Jan 22, 2026 34m

In this episode of Pivoting Out of EDU, Jaimie sits down with Dr. Sylvester Gaskin to unpack a powerful and deeply honest career pivot story, one shaped not just by ambition, but by burnout, trauma,…

S5E68 #68: Finding a Second Act in Intern Program Management (with Maria Crockett)

Dec 04, 2025 37m

In this episode, Jaimie welcomes Maria Crockett as she shares the story of her inspiring "second act"—transitioning from over two decades in higher education to becoming the US Intern Program Manager…

S5E67 #67: Upskilling into Instructional Design with Ben Erwin

Nov 22, 2025 51m

In this episode, Ben Erwin shares his journey from journalism to academia to corporate instructional design and training. He breaks down the skills, mindset shifts, and upskilling that helped him…

S5E66 #66: Season 5 Intro - Where We've Been and Where We're Headed

Nov 09, 2025 9m

Our host kicks off Season 5 of Pivoting Out of EDU with a look back at how far we've come—and a glimpse at what's next. In this episode, we revisit the themes, guests, and stories that have shaped…

S4E65 #65 "Campus Rec to... FINANCIAL ADVISOR?" ~ Featuring Jon Broska

Dec 22, 2022 24m

We end our fourth season with almost 40k downloads and with this interesting pivot featuring Jon Broska. Both Tom and Jaimie were quite surprised to find that Jon's story is one of our favorites of…

S4E64 #64 "Career services to implementation/ project management" featuring Beth Touhsaent

Dec 13, 2022 22m

Beth Tousant shares how she took her 12 years of experience from career services to implementation at EAB. Listen to how she leveraged her transferrable skills to support universities across the…

S4E63 #63 "Life after Academia - a UK perspective" featuring Luna Muñoz

Dec 02, 2022 21m

Wondering if the great resignation is impacting academics beyond the US? Hear Luna Muñoz's perspective as someone who has left academia and is helping others in the UK think through pivoting.

S4E62 #62 "Recruitment and admissions on and off campus" featuring Germyce Williams

Dec 02, 2022 24m

This week we talk to Germyce Williams, a joyful and brilliant woman who talks about her experience working in recruitment and admissions in on campus positions and in ed tech.

S4E61 #61 "Higher Ed to Ed Tech and Global Onboarding" Featuring Samantha Goldstein

Nov 22, 2022 26m

Join us as we discover Samantha Goldstein's career journey. She started in higher education and was able to weave in and out eventually landing in a role with LinkedIn where she conducts onboarding.…

#60 "Student life to blood banks" Liz Collver

Oct 26, 2022 18m

Join us as we learn about Liz Collver's journey through new student programs, philanthropy, and student life to her current role at Versiti Blood Center. Everyone's pivot can look different. Be open…

#59 Strategy Short: Interviewing

Oct 24, 2022 6m

Join us for our second "strategy short" of this season, a short (10-15 min) episode in which Jaimie and Tom share strategies to help bolster your pivot. In this short, we share general advice and…

S4E58 #58 "Student Affairs to L&D at Deloitte" Featuring Dan Wehr

Oct 14, 2022 20m

Dan Wehr's story will resonate with many of our listeners because worked in housing, student activities, AND orientation! Now he is working in learning and development at Deloitte. Check out his…

S4E57 #57 "Math teacher to SDR in Ed Tech" Featuring Harold Hall

Oct 04, 2022 20m

Calling all classroom teachers! Tune in this week to listen to Harold Hall's story about shifting from being a math teacher to a sales development representative. Such a cool guy! You'll love his…

#56 "Campus Rec to Real Estate" Featuring Cindy Tse

Sep 29, 2022 24m

Tom and Jaimie loved chatting with Cindy Tse about her pivot to real estate. It was so interesting hearing how she sees parallels in her work now to her work in campus recreation. Also, many of you…

S4E55 #55 Strategy Short: The Decision Pyramid

Sep 26, 2022 9m

Trying something a little new this season with "strategy shorts" which are essentially short (10-15 min) episodes in which Jaimie and Tom share strategies to help bolster your pivot. In this short,…

S4 #54 "Student Engagement to Customer Success to Product Management" Featuring Patrick Dostal

Sep 20, 2022 33m

Join us as we learn about Patrick Dostal's pivots from student engagement to customer success to product management. His story is a great example of how your first pivot out of higher ed does not…

S53E4 #53 "Conduct to County Housing Support" Featuring Chelsee Bente Russell

Sep 08, 2022 34m

Chelsee Bente Russell's story will resonate with our listeners who want to stay working in a values-aligned space. She is passionate about ensuring folx have their basic needs met and has moved into…

S4E52 #52 "Student Affairs to Equity Strategy" Featuring Darrell Ray

Sep 05, 2022 25m

This week we talk with Darrel Ray about his journey from various student affairs roles, including VPSA, into a position as a Chief Equity Strategist. Darrel's story is great motivation for seasoned…

S4E51 #51 "Campus Rec to SEO Optimization" Featuring Heather Hamilton

Aug 23, 2022 23m

We love this pivoter's unique story in this episode! Heather Hamilton decided she wanted to learn about SEO and marketing so while working in campus recreation in higher education, she took courses…

S4E50 #50 "Ph.D. to DEI" Featuring Dr. Sarah Toutant

Aug 16, 2022 31m

Our first guest of Season Four is an amazing one AND this happens to be EPISODE FIFTY! Join us as we talk to Dr. Sarah Toutant who speaks bravely and proudly about the pivot she took out of education…

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