Career Quest Podcast

Today's guest is David Karasek who swam in the 2012 London Olympics for Switzerland and has now become the founder of The Tribe of Athletes. Went to college at the University of Virginia before going to the Olympics then after starting in banking, David decided that he needed to start doing what he is passionate about, working with professional athletes. Hear about his experiences in America, the Olympics, and what he is doing today. Hear all about his different thoughts on many different areas of life! Lots of great insights to pay attention to. If you had the opportunity to swim at the Olympics, would you be able to handle all that pressure? Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos  Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden  Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is David Karasek who swam in the 2012 London Olympics for Switzerland and has now become the founder of The Tribe of Athletes. Went to college at the University of Virginia before going to the Olympics then after starting in banking, David decided that he needed to start doing what he is passionate about, working with professional athletes. Hear about his experiences in America, the Olympics, and what he is doing today. Hear all about his different thoughts on many different areas of life! Lots of great insights to pay attention to. If you had the opportunity to swim at the Olympics, would you be able to handle all that pressure? Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos  Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden  Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Troy Reeder who is currently a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. He is a Delaware kid who had dreams to play professionally growing up. He played football at Penn State before transferring back to his roots at the University of Delaware. Playing alongside his brother and where his dad played college football. The quest to be where he is today was not an easy one, he had to work hard every day and make a lot of challenging sacrifices. But in the long run, they have all paid off, but what will Troy do after the NFL? There will be a day/time that he will no longer be able to play, will he go into coaching? Become a financial analyst? Whatever it may be, tune in for many great insights! Took a lot of hard work and sacrifice to get to a point to play in the NFL, but he did it.  Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Jenn Rentas, a Harvard graduate working at Hospital for Special Surgeries as the Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff. She has been very successful in her work but has Jenn always wanted to work in health services? If it was not for a class she took sophomore year, then what would she be doing today? Would she have ever learned this was her passion? An incredible career with a lot of great insights into many different challenges everyone goes through. But let me know what you thought was the most valuable! 

Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos

Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden 

Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Austin Disher who is a former student-athlete working in the Esports industry. Has been a rollercoaster couple of years from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as the pandemic hit. After that, he spent time applying to job after job looking for the next best marketing job he could get. Using his connections to start a conversation about an internship that led to his current position at AFK Creators. He has had a lot of ups and downs, but tune in to hear how he has dealt with the different times throughout his career. An interesting path that has led to a happier lifestyle.  Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos   Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden   Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's episode will be another recap episode. We are going to hear highlights of the last four episodes with Sam, Ryan, Madeleine, and Taj. There were a lot of snippets of information that could teach many lessons, but these used were the few highlights that stood out to me. I encourage you to listen to the rest of each episode, but this will give a good overview. After listening, let me know what I missed from the last four episodes and what was your favorite piece of info that was said by any of the guests?  The next recap episode will be after the next 4 episodes. Make sure to subscribe for weekly interviews.  Follow @careerquestpodcast on Instagram.  Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos    Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden    Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Taj Singh who is currently working with Teach for America in Baltimore before starting medical school in August. Taj talks through what he has struggled with, his focus on making a change, and ultimately what his why is for teaching. He breaks down how he stays on top of his time through everything he is doing while also giving us a better look into his mind right before starting medical school. Hear all about the tons of different truths to really take in.  Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos  Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden  Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Madeleine Lesser Novack who has had many great experiences leading to where she is today which is a partnerships lead at FreeWill. She has spent many years trying to make the world safer, more just, and more sustainable through fundraising, grants management, and strategic planning. Extremely passionate about making an impact, but what does that mean to her? How does Madeleine plan to make an impact on the world that she feels proud of? Studying and working in Copenhagen, getting her Masters of Arts, and working in many different non-profits. Provides a great perspective into many struggles that everyone goes through on a daily basis. Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Ryan Sneddon, a "mechanical engineer turned software consultant turned media company founder". Lots of interesting stories and life lessons that have been learned at such a young age. Listen to his fantastic wisdom that comes from the peers he has worked with, the jobs he has worked, and from the adventures of daily life. Had 2 amazing stories about how he got back to starting a business after a conversation with a peer to change everything. Also, how he had put himself through a self-imposed labyrinth for months.  Many things to learn from Ryan and I hope you hope you are able to pick up a few great takeaways!   Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music

Today's guest is Sam Taylor is a recent college graduate attending Salus University working on becoming an optometrist. Listen to Sam talk about being the president of her sorority, AXO, in which she had to lead her peers. Working at a diner led to a crucial contact that showed what her future could look like through hard work. Have one of those interactions happened to you? Where you did something, worked somewhere or whatever, and came out with a new best friend or mentor? At the end of the episode, Sam shared a very compelling aspect of her life which was she described how hard she is on herself.  Cover art created by Jesse Reilly, check him out here @jbrphotos Music in episodes was from a song produced by J.R.S. Schattenberg, check his music out here @muziekjes.uit.malden Big thanks to Ryan Stewart for helping with the music, check out his work here @ryanstewart_music