Interns 2 Pros Podcast

Career Wisdom 4 You Series Mission: To serve invaluable insider wisdom to college students across the globe as they work towards having an impactful and healthy career. Featured Guest For Wisdom Session #10: Michael Shaw, Vice President, Head of Experience and Innovation at Miami Marlins. Previously worked at ESPN, Groupon, and Amazon.

Career Wisdom 4 You Series Mission: To serve invaluable insider-wisdom to college students across the globe as they work towards having an impactful and healthy career. Featured Guest For Wisdom Session #9: Brittany Hardy, 7- Time Emmy winning Writer/Producer at Turner. Previously worked at NBC Sports and ESPN (Disclaimer: The expressed opinions are solely Brittany Hardy’s and not of Turner or former employers.)

Whether it was during his time as a stellar student at UPenn, a standout intern for the Chicago Public School System, or as an impactful team-player and leader over the last seven years at Google, Victor Scotti Jr. has a ton of wisdom for both interns and pros! On the season premiere of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Victor serves up a plethora of sound and invaluable insight that if implemented, will take your career to an elite level of growth and impact. Enjoy!

Classes are officially back in session or around the corner for most colleges and universities across the globe. Optimizing the collegiate experience is paramount on several levels. On the latest episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Dr. Jared Tippets, Vice President for Student Affairs at Southern Utah University, gives a plethora of wisdom for students looking to succeed both inside & outside of the classroom.

LinkedIn has over 590 million users, yet many students still aren’t fully optimizing the platform. On the latest episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Students of LinkedIn Co-Founder Blessing Adogame breaks down how students can maximize LinkedIn, and why it's vital in today's marketplace. She's built a great personal brand on the platform and currently has over 10,000 followers. In addition to her work with LinkedIn, Adogame has been a standout intern for both Google and Comcast.

Whether you're an intern or a seasoned professional, implementing intentionality at every touchpoint of your career is critical for sustained success. On the latest episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Tyree White, Manager, Fan Analytics & CRM at Sacramento Kings,  gives sound advice on mastering the art of intentionality and additional game-changing career advice for both future/current interns and pros. Prior to the Kings, White has worked for the Carolina Panthers (NFL), and the Atlanta Braves (MLB) among others. Enjoy!

Adena Jones is a true talent on many levels. Many of today’s biggest players in media agree. Jones has worked for NBA.com, Bleacher Report, ESPN, CBS Sports.com, and more over stellar career thus far. She’s currently the Director of Content Operations for SoulCycle Inc. On the latest episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Jones gives invaluable advice on career success at every stage… from interns to pros.

Mastering the art of overcoming challenges within your career is critical at every stage... from intern to professional. On this episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast,  TEP Corporation co-founder, Kevin Smith gives keen insights and practical strategies on just how to do so with excellence.  He has given talks all over the country including recently for a TEDx and UCLA.

As many students across the globe prepare for their internships, knowing how to maximize them will undoubtedly be paramount. On this episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, Viacom’s Andrea MacRae gives insider insight on how to make the most of every internship opportunity. She is responsible for developing and leading a group of recruiters in support of Viacom’s renown Campus to Career programs with an emphasis on development and full-time conversion. As Director, MacRae is responsible for driving a holistic strategy and day-to-day operations across Viacom’s national internship and post-grad development programs. Viacom Media Networks include MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, VH1, and much more. Students and recent grads are exposed to all levels of the company and experience an innovative, fast-paced, creative environment with opportunities for professional development. This show is a must listen for both students, and leaders of internship programs worldwide.

ESPN Producer Talaya Wilkins is a true example of how to go from an intern, to being a game-changing impactful professional at every level. The ultra-talented New York native gives a plethora of invaluable insider insights on the latest Interns 2 Pros Podcast. Talaya was hired by ESPN as a Production Assistant Trainee two weeks after graduating from Siena College. Over the last decade, she has made major contributions ranging from developing the content for assigned teases, features and special animation elements. As a Segment Producer, Talaya has proven to be a reliable asset on many remote projects during her tenure: producing content from the ESPYs, Emmys Red Carpets, NBA Finals, WNCAA Final Four, college football bowl games and more.

On this episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, NFL Manager of Labor Operations, Michael Leach, discusses how to make the most of internships, how to land your first job, and mastering the art of career growth. The Chicago native shares keen advice on how to massively succeed at every stage. Prior to landing a very hard to get role with the NFL, he worked for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. This is truly a must listen!

On this episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast, ESPN anchor Cary Chow gives insider insight on how to land the jobs that very few can acquire. The southern California native is the epitome of going from an intern to a pro! Chow joined ESPN in 2012 as an anchor for ESPN.com and SportsCenter. He also contributes to multiple ESPN platforms including First Take, Mike and Mike, and the Fresh Off the Bench/Truehoop TV podcast. Prior to joining ESPN, Chow launched “Padres POV,” a weekly show for FOX Sports San Diego. Before that, he worked as a reporter and anchor at numerous TV stations in San Diego, Mobile, AL, Casper, WY, and Los Angeles. Chow has won multiple journalism awards, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award. He’s an active member of the Asian American Journalist Association and runs a mentorship network for minorities interested in entering sports journalism.

Interns 2 Pros Founder and CEO, Mitchell Leach II, kicks off the first episode of the Interns 2 Pros Podcast! He'll give a quick overview of what's to come, what I2P is, and a few lessons from his successful career at several Fortune 500 companies.