As I Understand It

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Join Cam and Graeme every other weekend as they explore topics of young adulthood, career challenges and opportunities, and living life to the fullest. Wisdom, folly, and comedy abound each episode with a rotating schedule of fascinating close friends and coworkers. Each episode is about 30 minutes in length, featuring two new guest stars each week. Video format available at our Youtube! You can find us at @AIUI-Pod Questions, comments, concerns? Send an email to AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com

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June 19, 202540 min

As I Understand It Episode #17: Ashley Whitefield and Katie Trost

On the sixth episode of season 2, we introduce Ashley Whitefield (Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy at Coca-Cola 🥤📊) and reintroduce Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we discuss considerations of starting your own business, good elements of a negotiation, and tips about managing anxiety regarding the past and future.Sourcelist:Source 1: HoneybookSource 2: Harvard.eduSource 3: The Meditations and On The Shortness of LifeToday's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.comIntro 00:00Starting your own business 3:22Good elements of a Negotiation 14:38Managing anxiety about the past and future 27:32————————————————————————Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

April 28, 202530 min

As I Understand It Episode #16: Nick Evert and Bella Wood

On the fifth episode of season 2, we introduce Bella Wood (RN ICU Nurse, Ascension 👩‍⚕️💉) and Nick Evert (Mechanical Engineer, Komatsu 👨‍🔧📐) In this episode we discuss the hardest parts of being a nurse, the difference between mechanical and other forms of engineering, and the ups and downs of pet ownershipSourcelist:Source 1: Business InsiderSource 2: University of DundeeToday's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.comIntro 00:00Hardest parts of being a nurse 3:04How is mechanical engineering different from other forms of engineering 11:21What are the pros and cons of pet ownership? 22:39————————————————————————Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

March 1, 202536 min

As I Understand It Episode #15: Devika Chaddha and Olivia Wood

On the fourth episode of season 2, we welcome back Olivia Wood (LPC-IT, Catholic Charities 🧠💬) and Devika Chaddha (Marketing Analyst, Kyra Solutions👩‍💻👁️‍🗨️) In this episode we discuss working while pursuing a masters, examples of success in therapy, and the impact of phones in school. Sourcelist: Source 1: The Atlantic Source 2: Psychiatry.org Source 3: Kff.org Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com Intro 00:00 Masters while working 3:52 Success in therapy 15:15 Phones in school 22:50 ———————————————————————— Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

February 12, 202536 min

As I Understand It Episode #14: Sheryl Ramesh and Katie Trost

On the third episode of season 2, we welcome back Sheryl Ramesh (Hope College Biomechanical Engineering grad 💪🔧) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we discuss qualities of a biomechanical engineer, if working for a nonprofit is worth it, and the (short-lived) TikTok ban. Sourcelist: Source 1: MyMajors.com Source 2: WildApricot.com Source 3: CBS News Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com Intro 00:00 Skills for Biomechanical Engineers 4:25 Working for a nonprofit 14:02 The TikTok Ban 21:02 ———————————————————————— Check out our full videos at “As I Understand It Podcast” on YouTube, or “As I Understand It” on Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok at AIUI_Pod, and Instagram at AIUI-Pod. 👁️ Question or complaints? Message us directly at AsIUnderstandItPodcast@outlook.com. All opinions expressed are personal and not formal advice.

January 24, 202534 min

As I Understand It Episode #13: Gabe Penegor and Savannah Britt

On the second episode of season 3, we welcome back Gabe Penegor (Associate Client Manager, NielsenIQ 🤔📊) and introduce Savannah Britt (Creative Recruiter, Advanced Systems Group LLC 🤝📃) In this episode we discuss surprising things recruiters look for, effective data use by companies, and if the US is in an AI bubble Sourcelist: Source 1: iSmartRecruit.com Source 2: Seagate Source 3: Morningstar, Inc Today's music is Lost in Thought by Harris Keller, copyright free via StreamBeats.com All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro 00:00 Recruitment 04:21 Using data effectively 12:31 AI Tech Bubble 22:24

January 9, 202535 min

As I Understand It Episode #12: Matthew Dickerson and Katie Trost

On the first episode of season 2, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (Instrumentation Engineer, Thea Energy⚡️) and Katie Trost (📊📈 Business and Marketing Specialist) In this episode we discuss the Optimus robot, melding hobbies and careers, and politics in the workplace. Sourcelist: Source 1: New York Post Source 2: Gallup Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro 00:00 Optimus robot 05:27 Careers and Hobbies 16:39 Politics in the workplace 23:03

August 12, 202432 min

As I Understand It Episode #11: Matthew Dickerson and Olivia Wood

On the last episode of Season 1, we welcome back Matthew Dickerson (⚡️💡Power and Energy Grad Student at Thea Energy) and Olivia Wood (🧠 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grad Student.) In this episode we discuss pressing issues in the world of therapy, factors to consider when going into electrical engineering, and battling procrastination! Sourcelist: Source 2 (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Source 3 (Solving Procrastination.com) Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro 00:00 Pressing issues in therapy 3:07 Factors for those interested in electrical engineering to consider 11:47 How to fight procrastination 21:16

July 30, 202433 min

As I Understand It Episode #10: Matthew Barabasz and Shubhrika Dogra

On today's episode, we welcome on Matthew Barabasz (✈️🔧Aircraft Mechanic, US Air Force) and Shubhrika Dogra (📊📈Advanced Analytics Senior Analyst, Circana.) In this episode we discuss getting a work visa in the USA, moving for the military, and being a foreign worker. Sourcelist: Source 1: American Immigration Council Source 2: Military Family Advisory Network Source 3: GoAbroad.com Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro 00:00 US Work VISA 3:21 Traveling for military life 14:43 Being a foreign worker 19:05

July 10, 202430 min

As I Understand It Episode #9: Katie^2

On today's episode, "Katie Squared" returns! We welcome back Kathryn Childs (✒️📖 Writer at Hoard's Dairyman Magazine) and Kate Trost (💼👩‍💼Business and Marketing Specialist.) In this episode we talk about skills outside of work, advice to avoid, and how to stay active. Sourcelist: Source 3: FitnessClone.com Today's music comes from our host Cameron Geddes; all sounds and samples utilized are free to use by AIUI, song created in FL Studio. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro: 00:00 Non-work skills: 2:47 Career/life advice we disagree with: 9:10 Ways to stay active: 18:20

June 28, 202430 min

As I Understand It Episode #8: Gabe Penegor and Tiffany Christianson

On today's episode, we welcome a new guest, Gabe Penegor (📊📋 Strategy Consultant at NielsenIQ) and welcome back Tiffany Christianson(Teacher at Rockford Public Schools👩‍🏫🍎) In this episode we discuss green flags of a prospective workplace, handling constructive criticism, and the pro's and con's of a 4-day workweek Sourcelist: Source 1: Talent-works.com Source 2: Cognology.com Source 3: DriveResearch Big thanks to Super Lofi World on YouTube for the background music, you can find their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SuperLofiWorld. All source logos belong to their respective owners. All opinions presented by guests are of their own mindset and experience. Intro 00:00 Green flags of a workplace 3:08 Handling negative feedback 11:29 Feasibility of a 4-day workweek 19:55