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"The Uncommon Connector" FTZ's Career Awareness Podcast

"The Uncommon Connector" FTZ's Career Awareness Podcast

Hosted by FTZ

Episodes

51

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Finding new ways to educate people through active career professionals and their experiences. A career awareness platform with real functional pros & cons of a position and the employers that come with them. Tune in to learn more about careers in detail and if you should pursue your goals of making it happen.

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May 12, 2026Episode 1357 min

Education Today with Diana Monaco

We connect with 20 year Educator Diana Monaco about education today and how the changes made in the classroom has impacted the way young minds process. No need for homework, bad reports or reading books. School administrators have it all worked out, and your child will be the results of it.Support the show

April 6, 2026Episode 1249 min

The Alpha Connection

We travel with The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Southern Maryland for their annual college tours. The brothers seat down and speak with us during this late-night session to understand why they do what they do for the youth.Home - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Support the show

March 30, 2026Episode 1153 min

Careers in Agriculture with Steve Connelly

FTZ's Uncommon Connector connects with Deputy Secretary Steve Connelly on his careers and resources his agency has for those interested in agricultural careers. Also, how those seeking to get access to farming grants could be the future of the industry. Steve Connelly serves as Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Prior to serving as Deputy Secretary, Connelly served as Assistant Secretary for Marketing, Animal Industries and Consumer Services for MDA and has previously served in other roles throughout his career at the department.Outside of his work at MDA, Connelly has held leadership positions with agricultural organizations including USDA's Farm Service Agency, Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation and Maryland Farm Bureau. He also holds a degree in Agriculture and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland.    steve.connelly@maryland.govSupport the show

February 6, 2026Episode 1040 min

What Leadership Does Dr. Andrae Townsel

We connect with School Superintendent Dr. Andrae Townsel of Hartford Connecticut Schools.His journey and rise to become who he is today was impacted by great leadership before him. As a graduate of Howard University and a cornerstone of creative education, Dr. Townsel leads those who are seeking change.Check out Dr. Townsel here DraetownSupport the show

January 15, 2026Episode 955 min

Sekou Hill of A.C.T Institute

We connect with Sekou Hill of A.C.T Institute to learn about his passion for training others for access into I.T. careers and being a professional referee and his hoop dreams for student athletes.A.C.T. Institute (Athletics and Career Training Institute) is a dual-track workplace development organization that trains student-athletes to win on the court while building real, future-proof careers off the court through hands-on education in IT and cybersecurity, pairing elite basketball coaching, mentorship, and life-after-sports planning with tech-skills pipelines so young people don’t have to choose between being a standout athlete and a rising technologist.Support the show

January 15, 2026Episode 831 min

Passion for the sport with Kymm Peyton

We connect with junior equestrian Kymm Peyton to talk about her start as a rider and what she has learned in her years in the sport. Stay connected to stories like this and more from Functional Training Zone. FTZ is a career awareness platform for youth and young adults.Support the show

November 25, 20251 hr 18 min

Becoming a Doctor Major Ashal

We connect with Dr. Major Ashal on her journey to become a doctor and the challenges she has faced on her path. It takes a great commitment from you and your family to gain access to this career field.Support the show

November 25, 202526 min

Janaee Robertson Champion Youth Equestrian Rider

Finding on her journey riding horses from the age of just 2 years old and where she looks to go now.Support the show

November 25, 2025Episode 91 hr 7 min

Impacting Community First William Hegwood

We connect with Community Impact Provider William Hegwood on his success at helping other achieve their goals and putting community first.Support the show

November 25, 2025Episode 858 min

Loving What You Do Chauncey Logan

Student Q&A with Chaunsey Logan,  founder of The Loc in Lo, a boutique studio inside Sola Salon Studios in Greenbelt, Maryland.@thelocinlo#information#helps#everyone#youth#workforcedevelopment@communitySupport the show

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