Beyond The Resume: A Beloit Rising Professionals Podcast

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Jun 2024

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Beyond the Resume is an upbeat discussion that puts your journey into overdrive. In each episode, we talk with a local community leader, business owner, or Rising Professional as we go beyond their resume and into who they are as people. We will discuss career tips, ways to sharpen your skills, the importance of community, and so much more. The Beloit Rising Professionals are a program of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce.Theme music courtesy of 2-Tech Audio. Beyond the Resume is a non-commercial Podcast.

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June 5, 2024Episode 533 min

Season 4 Ep 5 : Diana Montes

Beyond the Resume is here with our grand finale of Season 4 as we sit down for an inspiring conversation with Diana Montes, Board Chair of the Beloit Rising Professionals. Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - How Diana became the board chair and what experiences she has learned from since taking the position. - The importance of using your voice to advocate and empower yourself for what you value in your life and career. - Surrounding yourself in a healthy work environment with a team that wants you to succeed and encourages you to grow in your career. - Why to get involved in the Beloit Rising Professionals and professional development opportunities that can come from it. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

May 3, 2024Episode 425 min

Season 4 Ep 4: Dan Lensing

Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 as we sit down for an amazing conversation with Dan Lensing of Historic Auto Attractions Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - What is Historic Auto Attractions and what kind of impact has it made on the Stateline Community? - What makes a Family business unique compared to other businesses. - The importance of following your dreams and promoting others to follow their passion when pursing a career. - Recent developments going on at Historic Auto Attractions and how our community can partner with their efforts to preserve history for the next generation. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

March 29, 2024Episode 328 min

Season 4: Ep 3 Ellen Wiegand

Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 as we sit down for an wonderful conversation with Ellen Wiegand, Executive Director of Beloit Meals on Wheels. Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - What is Meals on Wheels and the importance of volunteering to help with this essential community program. - What are the qualities that make a good Board of Directors and value of joining a board as a rising professional. - Why get involved with Beloit Chamber? - The value of using your skills to be adaptable to change. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

March 1, 2024Episode 234 min

Season 4 Ep 2: Samuel Karns

Beyond the Resume is here with a new episode of Season 4 with our honorary co-host Michaela Peterson as we sit down for an amazing conversation with Samuel Karns, principal of Todd Elementary School. Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - What is a job analysis? - How do you decide to take the leap of faith or a pivot in your career to move to a different position or different employer? - Finding out what you're passionate about pursuing in your career path and how to apply that to a leadership role. - The importance of understanding your why and building a learning community. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey, and experience with rising professionals in our area. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

February 2, 2024Episode 134 min

Season 4 Ep 1: Jessica Striegel

Beyond the Resume is here to kick off Season 4 with a new co-host, new space and insightful conversation with Jessica Striegel, Residential Loan Originator at First National Bank and Trust. Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - How do you get a Mortgage Loan - Advice on skills & suggested characteristics to build on when developing a career or looking at job descriptions - The Striegel Light Show and the importance of volunteering in the community. - Guidance for first time home buyers Beyond the Resume is stoked to return to the studio to share new episodes with exciting guests sharing their knowledge, career journey and experience with rising professionals in our area. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

December 29, 2023Episode 531 min

Season 3 Ep 5: Danica Keeton

Beyond the Resume is here to wrap up Season 3 with amazing episode as we share our insightful conversation with Danica Keeton, Director Of Development And Community Relations for Community Health and Wedding Planner/Coordinator with Weddings by Danica Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - What is Community Health Systems and the importance of it. - The value of internships and how they can help you navigate your career. - Starting your own business and going from a hobby to a business. What resources can help you as you are starting out. - Volunteer opportunities that people may not be aware that they get involved with. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. As we wrap season 3 we are thankful for our hosts and guests for their time and expertise. We are excited for the future journey of this podcast. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now.

November 20, 2023Episode 429 min

Season 3 Ep 4: Abby Dragas

Beyond the Resume is back in action with another amazing episode as we share our wonderful conversation with Abby Dragas, Assistant Real Estate Manager at Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - Why Beloit is a great place to establish yourself as a rising professional. -What does real estate management look like in the day to day week. - Seeing a digital shift in education. Be open to new learning opportunities while finding ways to apply those skills in the field. - The importance of self care in a professional setting and learning how to take time for yourself. Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

October 6, 2023Episode 339 min

Season 3 Ep 3: Stephanie Knueppel and Kelley Everson

Beyond the Resume is back with another amazing episode Season 3, and we are grateful to talk with Stephanie Knueppel and Kelley Everson of Stateline Mental Health Services Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - Stephanie and Kelley's journey as they did not originally start out in mental health care, but they discovered their passion for this career path in helping others in our community. -Who is Stateline Mental Health Services and what services do they provide? - The decision to open their own practice and how they accomplished that goal. - How and when do you know is the right time for a change in your career path? Beyond the Resume is thrilled to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

September 22, 2023Episode 238 min

Season 3 Ep 2 : Julie Uram

Beyond the Resume is here with Season 3, and we are thrilled to talk to Julie Uram, Executive Director of Nature at the Confluence Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - Julie's Journey, background, and volunteer experience with AmeriCorps -What is Nature at the Confluence and why is it one of the best-hidden gems in the South Beloit area - Why volunteering can lead to new experiences and how you can help at Nature at the Confluence - Connecting nature to our environment with our physical and mental health Beyond the Resume is excited to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now

September 8, 2023Episode 142 min

Season 3 Ep 1: Stephanie Hormig

Beyond the Resume is back with Season 3, and we are thrilled to start our new season with LGBTQ+ Survivor Advocate of Defy Domestic Abuse Beloit, a program of Family Services of Southern WI & Northern IL., Inc: Stephanie Hormig. **Disclaimer** This episode involves a discussion about issues involving domestic violence and topics related to it** Some of the highlights during our conversation include: - Stephanie's Journey from Broadway to LGBTQ Survivor Advocate **Information about her job position and how it unites the Rock County LGBTQ Community. - How her skills from teaching, theater, and trauma-informed care training all worked together to create a musical. - Talking about the upcoming musical Little Shop of Horrors presented by DEFY and the Rock County LGBTQ+ Committee at the Janesville Performing Arts Center from September 21-24 - Safe Zone Training and how it can help your business or organization be more LGBTQ+ friendly. Beyond the Resume is excited to continue our journey with all new guests, a new host, and so much more just around the corner. Don’t miss a thing and subscribe now