Thoughts for SAL
Thoughts for SAL
Chris
Join host Chris Wszalek as he shares his thoughts, opinions, and experiences of being a girl dad, raising three little girls, Sophie, Ava, and Leah (SAL). The goal is for these episodes to serve as an audio diary for his kids, now and in the future. As well as provide entertainment, and life perspectives to any listener.
Career Coaching and Mentoring
In this episode we welcome career advisor Anand Samuel to the show to provide career, and job search advice. We discuss the best ways to connect with employers, how to stand out when applying, and the current job market in the US. We also talk about our philosophy on building your career and managing work/life balance. 
Aug 11, 2022
34 min
Audio Time Capsule with SAL
In this episode, host Chris Wszalek catches up with the namesakes of the show Sophie, Ava, and Leah. They record a time capsule of what the girls like best in summer 2022 that they can go back and listen to in the future. Come for the attitude from Sophie and Ava, and stay for Leah's cuteness at the end.
Aug 4, 2022
26 min
The Birth Stories of SAL
In this episode Chris shares the pregnancy and birth stories of SAL from the point of view of the dad, or support person. This episode is dedicated SAL's Mom Jessica in honor of her heroic accomplishment of birthing these three girls.
Jul 28, 2022
46 min
Buffalo Sports Fanatics - Part II
On this episode Chris hosts a panel of Buffalo Sports Fanatics to share with SAL why they are such diehard buffalo sports fans. They attempt to explain how the Buffalo professional sports teams are a huge part of their lives as well as the entire Buffalo community.(Part 2 of 2)
Jul 24, 2022
25 min
Buffalo Sports Fanatics - Part I
On this episode Chris hosts a panel of Buffalo Sports Fanatics to share with SAL why they are such diehard buffalo sports fans. They attempt to explain how the Buffalo professional sports teams are a huge part of their lives as well as the entire Buffalo community.(Part 1 of 2)
Jul 21, 2022
28 min
Leave a VM
Chris shares his two biggest modern day communication pet peeves. Find out his thoughts on leaving a voice mail and reading to comprehend an email. Sound advice for not only SAL but for everyone.
Jul 14, 2022
11 min
Moving and Relocating
In this episode we discuss moving and relocating.  Host, Chris Wszalek shares advice for SAL about the art of moving, and his brother Scott joins the show to share his experience with relocating to major cities across the country.
Jul 7, 2022
36 min
Pro-Choice ≠ Pro-Abortion
This unplanned episode was put together after the Supreme Court removed the federal protection for women to have the choice to have an abortion. As parents of three girls this honestly cuts deeper. Chris's wife Jessica joins the show to discuss their views on this controversial topic, and focus on how Pro-Choice doesn't have to equal Pro-abortion.
Jun 30, 2022
40 min
Family Road Trip
In this episode we discuss the modern day family road trip. This includes entertaining SAL in the car for the long drive, businesses still being short staffed after COVID, and that everyone gets a tip now. 
Jun 24, 2022
21 min
The Intro
Join me for the introduction to the Thoughts for SAL  podcast. Learn more about who I am and why I am launching this project for my three daughters, Sophie, Ava, and Leah. Also my wife Jessica Wszalek visits as my first official guest to share her perspectives on who I am.
Jun 19, 2022
25 min