Roy Baladi serves as an outstanding example of how to take chances and create solutions. He interviewed for and got a job when he wasn't a candidate. He built an online HR hiring platform from scratch. When the US market for his services disappeared overnight, he took a professional and geographic leap to Saudi Arabia to support job opportunities for women. Roy's story is inspiring and full of valuable life and career lessons

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

Laura Nestler has built her career on building communities. Yelp. Duolingo. And, now Reddit. Laura is driven to create thriving online communities that invite authentic conversations. To do so, she leads her team by embracing ambiguity, being present in each moment, and staying grounded in your values.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

From Bon Jovi to the Goo Goo Dolls to Metallica, Mike Savas has worked with mega-bands around the world. Recognizing an untapped market, he built a global business providing entertainment VIP services. To top it off, he is an ultra-runner, having completed the 250 km Marathon Des Sables and Copper Canyon Ultra. What's his secret? Take one step at a time and enjoy each moment.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

Myla Edmonds is a storyteller, author, poet, and an expert in strategic marketing. In this episode, she discusses the differences between newsroom-style crisis management and strategic reputation-building. Her prescient message to colleagues in higher education and beyond is refocus peoples' time, resources, and attention to building reputation based on institutional values and societal value. Her wisdom and generosity shine through in each and every word.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

Jill Montera has worked in energy, higher education, and fintech. With all of the twists and turns in her professional career, the throughlines are not obvious to most observers. They are clear to her - be a fearless learner and say 'yes' far more than 'no'. Listen to Jill's fascinating career journey, with a multitude of lessons and reflections.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

This is a special episode of As Unexpected, with co-hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman. Kelsey and Loren pulled Dr. Akirah Bradly-Armstrong, Mark Ferne and me together under the banner of Campus Confidential to talk about the impact of Semester at Sea on careers in higher education and student affairs. It was such a fun and insightful conversation!

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

Kristen and Tina have been working together in the finance industry for decades and recently launched Arcus Harbor, a real estate capital advisory firm, with two others. They both state unequivocally that it is the founders' reputations, built from day one in the industry, that is the key to their new company's success. Listen to the wise words of two industry veterans.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos

Scott Heim is the consummate product marketer. From diapers, to luggage, to ventless griddles, he seemingly has done it all. His key to success? Set the goals, embrace accountability, and then support your team through the inevitable and often unpredictable changes to come. Listen in to a master class on leadership from a global marketing expert.

Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world.

Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea

Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos