Craving a sense of purpose is a desire shared among every soon-to-be Zag grad. In this episode we follow the post-grad lives of Alena Owen (class of ‘12), Glynn Baxter (‘17) and Trey Endris (‘19). Whether it’s working to improve the standard of

Sports to What's Next: Transitioning from Student Athlete to the Workforce

May 9th, 2020 15m 55s

Current and former Gonzaga student-athletes share their opinions and experiences of transitioning from a team culture to the regular job force.

"Don't Worry, Your Opportunity Will Come": Advice from Cara Prozeck

May 7th, 2020 25m 27s

Cara spent her undergrad and graduate days on Gonzaga's campus. Listen in as she walks us through the process of finding her home in marketing, discovering that sales weren't for her, and participating in the rebranding of her current company:

Breaking the Barrier to a Competitive Company

May 4th, 2020 28m 54s

Have you ever wanted to spend three weeks working at the Olympics? Samantha Chin tells us about her time working for Nike and traveling across the world to teach Olympians about sports. Samantha also gives us practical tips and tools to use to

4 Pillars to Find Your Perfect Job

Apr 30th, 2020 32m 55s

Katelyn Gonzales, a 2016 graduate and current marketing specialist at Amazon, speaks on the criteria she uses when evaluating a perfect job while striving for both success and satisfaction. Katelynn speaks to getting her masters out of college,

Risk and Reward: Zags Across the Globe

Apr 27th, 2020 25m 55s

An entrepreneur in China, a New Zealand adventure, and a freelance producer at fashion weeks around the globe: these Zags took unique paths post-grad, and share their inspiring advice about pursuing YOUR journey rather than the path laid out fo

Follow your Passion: Finding a Job You Love

Apr 25th, 2020 39m 44s

Annie Quisenberry graduated with the 2004 class and is currently the Director of Marketing at Columbia Hospitality in Seattle, Washington. Quisenberry has held multiple different positions in the Marketing field since the time of her graduation

What Networking ACTUALLY means and How to Do It Effectively

Apr 23rd, 2020 25m 17s

Networking is heavily encouraged throughout our education in the business school; however, it is not always taught what networking looks like or entails. We will hear from current Gonzaga students about the questions that they have about networ

Staying True to Yourself: Advice from a Manager at Microsoft

Apr 20th, 2020 26m 54s

Jenny Erie talks us through the importance of networking, maintaining good working relationships, and working for an organization that matches your values. Stay tuned to learn about some cool projects happening at Microsoft as well as some inte

Creating Value in a Dynamic Industry

Apr 18th, 2020 33m 1s

Jake Patterson, the Director of Marketing for Northern Quest Resort & Casino, speaks to the changing casino industry and strategies to capitalize on changing demographics. Listen to Jake's insights on how to work your way up the ladder and lear

Influencer Marketing: Way More Than a Pretty Picture

Apr 16th, 2020 21m 4s

Traditional ways of marketing are somewhat of the past. Today, influencer marketing is how brands build trust with their consumers. Get an inside look at the nitty-gritty details of influencer marketing. Hear from two current influencers, inclu

From Intern to Manager

Apr 13th, 2020 23m 36s

Ceilidh Baxter was apart of the 2015 graduating class and is currently the Integrated Marketing Strategy Manager at T-Mobile in Seattle, Washington. Baxter has spent the entirety of his career post-grad working for the same company. Listen in t

Innovating Healthcare: From Microsoft to Amazon

Apr 11th, 2020 29m 33s

Connor Flanagan is a class 2013 graduate and currently works as a Sr. Healthcare Marketing Manager at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, WA. In this podcast, Connor gives his advice and experiences on utilizing the Gonzaga network to land his drea

Marketer by Day, Author by Night

Apr 9th, 2020 20m 40s

Tyler Tullis graduated from Gonzaga in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations. Tyler now serves as the Senior Director of Marketing at Desautel Hege (DH) in Spokane. In addition to his successful marketing career, Tyler also has succ

A Zag for Life: 20 Years at Gonzaga

Apr 4th, 2020 22m 47s

Sarah Schwering graduated from Gonzaga in 2004 and currently holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Gonzaga University. Her career path has included everything from ad agency to freelancing and even adjunct tea

Pursuing Two Concentrations in One Job

Mar 19th, 2020 22m 29s

Mandy Pham is a 2013 graduate who concentrated in both marketing and finance. She aimed to pursue both concentratons early in her career, when she took a marketing role at a financial tech company, PitchBook Data. In this role, she worked heavi

Network to Nike: Cultivating Your Career Through Meaningful Conversations

Mar 19th, 2020 31m 28s

Kelsey graduated Gonzaga in 2015 and is currently the Category Coordinator at Nike Headquarters. Kelsey's story showcases the importance of initialting meaningful conversations, aligning passion with work and being "unapologetically yourself" i

The Passionate Entrepreneur

Mar 7th, 2020 30m 4s

Nick Benz graduated in 2002 and is currently the founder and CEO of Leaven brands. Nick is the epitome of passion, hard work, and risk-taking. From moving to San Fransisco without a job after graduation to moving to New York to follow his passi

Looking for a Job (Pt. 2)

Mar 2nd, 2020 19m 16s

A two-part podcast with amazing big name guests and kickass advice for all the questions you have as a senior looking for employment. From networking to finding yourself, tune in for advice from GU grads currently working at Starbucks, Nike, an

Looking for a Job? (Pt. 1)

Feb 13th, 2020 25m 15s

How to innovate: Advice from a Director of Customer Experince

Feb 13th, 2020 29m 16s

Greg Poffenroth, the current director of customer experience at West Monroe Partners, tells his story of establishing the customer experience division at a modern business consulting firm. Greg touches on how digital marketing has shaped the wa

Finding and Leaving your Dream Job

Nov 17th, 2019 24m 32s

Maria Alauddin Small is a class of 2012 graduate and currently works as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Adpearance in Portland, Oregon. Throughout her career, she has experienced a number of roles in different companies, including sal

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