Listen in as Ryane and Brett speak with alumna Emily Messina about her career path from a CatholicU swimmer to broadcaster for AAA baseball. Tune in to the conversation to learn more! Link: ⁠The Tower, April 1, 2016 Link: ⁠⁠Emily Messina LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Emily Messina Professional Website Link: ⁠⁠Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn⁠⁠ Link: ⁠⁠Brett LaPrad LinkedIn⁠⁠ Link: ⁠Cardinal Connect⁠ Link: ⁠Center for Career and Academic Success⁠ Link: ⁠Give to The Catholic University of America

Listen in as Ryane and Brett speak with alumnus Bryson Fonville about his career path from the NBA G-League to overseeing sales for his family business, BE Furniture. Bryson has learned many things from playing high-level athletics and running a division of company, so tune in to the conversation to learn more! Link: The Tower, December 4, 2015 Link: ⁠Bryson Fonville LinkedIn Link: Bryson Fonville Basketball Reference page Link: ⁠Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Brett LaPrad LinkedIn⁠ Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

In this episode, Ryane and Brett speak with alumnus Joe Olickan about his winding career path from forensic accounting, consulting, and religious discernment. Joe has helped many people through a variety of industries and has expertise in business and theology, making for the perfect pairing of a Catholic University graduate. Listen to the conversation to learn more about how to network, find your mission in work, and understand the discernment process. Link: The Tower, October 17, 1997 Link: ⁠Joe Olickan LinkedIn Link: ⁠Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Brett LaPrad LinkedIn⁠ Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

In this episode, Ryane and Brett speak with alumnus Daniel Forrester, an author, entrepreneur, and consultant. The group discusses the role of the liberal arts in professional development and society, the emerging role of A.I. in business, and the need to be willing to take risks to advance your career. Link: The Tower, April 16, 1993 Link: Daniel's Online Course, Generating Vision: Long-Term Big Ideas That Motivate Employees and Stakeholders Link: Daniel's website Link: ⁠Daniel Forrester LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Brett LaPrad LinkedIn⁠ Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

This week, Ryane and Brett speak with alumna Amy Cavanaugh. Amy is the Executive Director for the Maryland Art Place (MAP) and a recording artist. The group discusses life as a session musician, transferable skills from the performing arts to leadership, and career advice for protean career paths. Link: The Tower, September 25, 1998 Link: ⁠Maryland Art Place⁠ Link: ⁠Amy Cavanaugh LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn⁠ Link: ⁠Brett LaPrad LinkedIn⁠ Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

This week, Ryane and Brett speak with alumna and current curator for the Library of Congress, Dr. Nakahara Mari. Mari has worked for over 15 years in the archives in the Library of Congress and is an expert in the history of architectural engineering in design. Hear her story of pursuing advanced degrees, moving from Japan to the US, and the role of the curator in scholarship. Also, the group introduces Sykeem Lewis, B.A. 2014, M.S.M. 2019, the university's Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, Affinity Programming. Sykeem has a distinguished career in higher education and recruiting, and has joined the Office of Alumni Engagement to build and to foster alumni and students across a variety of affinity groups, including the Black Student Alliance, SOL, FOCUS, athletic alumni, campus ministry, and more! Hear about his plans, goals, and experiences, as well as his most meaningful experience as a Catholic University student. Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Nakahara Mari LinkedIn Link: Sykeem Lewis LinkedIn Link: Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn Link: Brett LaPrad LinkedIn Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

Join Ryane and Brett as they speak with alumnus and current Catholic University professor, Dr. Shawqi Talia. Shawqi serves as a lecturer of Arabic, Neo-Aramaic, and Garshuni in the Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures. He also had a long, 30+ year career serving as an interpreter for the U.S. Department of State. Listen in for insights on working in the State Department, using language for career development, and what the role of a researcher in the Middle East is like. Be sure to listen to Shawqi's original Neo-Aramaic poem! Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Shawqi Talia Faculty Profile Link: Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn Link: Brett LaPrad LinkedIn Link: Department of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

Join Ryane and Brett as they speak with alumna Jasmine Musgrave, Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Trust for the National Mall. Jasmine has spent many years working for nonprofits in marketing and communications and is an advocate for service in the community. She has an online following through her work at the First Mommy DC blog and is a member of The Catholic University of America's Alumni Association Board of Directors. Link: First Mommy DC Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Jasmine Musgrave LinkedIn Link: Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn Link: Brett LaPrad LinkedIn Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

Listen in as Ryane and Brett speak with alumnus Brian Schmisek, provost of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Brian has authored a number of books and has had a career as a professor, adult educator, dean, and provost across many institutions. Link: Signs, Superstitions, and God's Plan, Brian's recent book. Link: Resurrection of the Flesh or Resurrection from the Dead: Implications for Theology, Brian's rewritten dissertation Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Brian Schmisek LinkedIn Link: Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn Link: Brett LaPrad LinkedIn Link: Give to The Catholic University of America

In this episode, Ryane and Brett speak with Emma Flanagan about her career as a young alumna of the university. Emma has already worked for several companies and is thoughtful about what is needed to succeed in different environments. Listen to their conversation to learn more about what working life is like for young alumni, ways to be successful as a team, and how to manage your career for an upward trajectory. Link: The Tower, March 23, 2018 Link: Cardinal Connect Link: Center for Career and Academic Success Link: Emma Flanagan LinkedIn Link: Ryane Cheatham LinkedIn Link: Brett LaPrad LinkedIn Link: Give to The Catholic University of America