What if your side hustle could actually give you more energy instead of draining it?

In this episode of Nexus at UCF, host Natalie Broadhurst sits down with Dr. Jim Gallo, Faculty Talent Management at UCF / Human Resources Principals Professor, to explore the role of side hustles in career development and personal growth, and how it’s shaping the future of business. From time management and prioritization strategies to career exploration through side hustles, this conversation dives deep into innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of human resources and workforce development.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Teaser

00:34 Welcome to Nexus + Meet Jim Gallo

01:49 What is a side hustle? How do you get into it?

04:12 The benefits of side hustles + How to balance it

10:17 Utilizing your side hustles’ benefits for your career

17:01 Career shifts: How to utilize side hustles to find your passion

19:54 Beginner mistakes made in taking on side hustles

22:04 Have your side hustle recharge you, not stress you!

27:04 Early career mentality: Build a foundation of long-term payoffs & explore opportunities

31:56 Summarizing concepts + Closing thoughts

34:01 (Outro) – Thank you for listening!

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🏛️ College of Business Website: https://business.ucf.edu/

📊 College of Business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all

🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/

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What if the key to success in business isn’t avoiding failure—but learning how to rise from it? In this episode, we explore how resilience, curiosity, and strong leadership can transform both individuals and organizations.

In this episode of Nexus at UCF, host Natalie Broadhurst sits down with Dawn Sipley, President of “Sipley The Best”, to explore resilience in the workplace and how it’s shaping the future of business. From navigating workplace challenges and building strong team culture to developing emotional intelligence and effective leadership strategies, this conversation dives deep into innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of human resources.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Teaser

00:31 Welcome to Nexus + Meet Dawn Sipley

01:36 What is resilience to Dawn? + How she started in HR leading to her company’s genesis

05:22 Resilience to rebound: How to keep going & what not to do

08:51 Human resources: Friend or foe?

10:26 Danger of gossip in the workplace + Importance of good character in an employee

17:14 Your character is shown in the storm

18:44 With great risk comes great reward

20:09 The importance of having a support circle to get through difficult times

25:37 The importance of strong community bonds

27:59 Professionalism in the workplace: Don’t overshare yet remain genuine + Lead by example

31:43 How to be a good mentor / boss

34:37 Human interaction: a lost gem in the workplace

36:44 How to become a resilient employee & person

42:36 Outro: Thank you for Listening!

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🌐 Website: https://nexusatucf.wixsite.com/nexus-at-ucf
💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nexusatucf
📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nexusatucf
🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nexusatucf
▶️ More episodes: https://youtube.com/@nexusatucf
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Connect with UCF
🏛️ College of Business Website: https://business.ucf.edu/
📊 College of Business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all

🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/
💼 UCF on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-central-florida/posts/?feedView=all

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How Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Shape the Future of Business

In this episode of Nexus at UCF, Natalie Broadhurst sits down with Michael Hewitt, former Director of Sustainability Programs at Publix and former Director of Environmental Affairs at La-Z-Boy, to explore corporate sustainability and environmental compliance and how it’s shaping the future of business. From navigating regulatory frameworks and corporate responsibility to leading large-scale sustainability initiatives at major organizations, this conversation dives deep into innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of environmental strategy in today’s corporate landscape.

With decades of experience in environmental affairs and service on boards such as Sustainable Florida and the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, Michael shares insights into how businesses can remain compliant while building long-term value through sustainability. Whether you're a business student, aspiring leader, or corporate professional, this episode offers a practical look at how environmental responsibility intersects with profitability and strategy.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Teaser

00:35 Welcome to Nexus + Meet Michael Hewitt

01:38 Michael's Start in Environmental Compliance

05:18 Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Compliance: Defined & Elaborated

07:27 The Damage Non-Compliance with Environmental Regulations can do

10:51 The Consequences Toward the Bottom Line (Regarding Non-Compliance)

13:25 How the Mindset Pertaining to Environmental Compliance has Shifted through time

16:16 How Chasing Sustainability can Help a Business

21:38 Consumers Want More than a Good Product

23:54 Detrimental Wasted Resources: Food and Water

27:59 Detrimental Wasted Resources: Water (Elaborated)

32:43 Success and Failure in Water Conservation

36:35 Beginning Stages of Implementing Rule about Sustainability

41:22 AI in the World of Environmental Compliance

44:42 Wrapping up: Doing Sustainability Right

46:02 Outro: Thank you for Listening!

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🌐 Website: https://nexusatucf.wixsite.com/nexus-at-ucf
💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nexusatucf
📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nexusatucf
🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nexusatucf
▶️ More episodes: https://youtube.com/@nexusatucf
🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Connect with UCF
🏛️ College of Business Website: https://business.ucf.edu/
📊 College of Business on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/ucf-college-of-business/posts/?feedView=all

🌐 UCF Website: https://www.ucf.edu/
💼 UCF on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-central-florida/posts/?feedView=all

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