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Career Development Episodes

188: Navigating L&D Interviews: What Hiring Managers Are Asking Right Now
Oct. 27, 2025

188: Navigating L&D Interviews: What Hiring Managers Are Asking Right…

In this engaging conversation, Holly Owens and Chelsea Maude Avirett discuss the evolving landscape of learning and development, particularly focusing on the interview process and job searching strategies. Holly shares her journey from teaching to instructional design, highlighting the importance o…

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187: Ask Holly: Where Do I Start?
Oct. 20, 2025

187: Ask Holly: Where Do I Start?

In this “Ask Holly” edition of the EdUp Learning and Development podcast, Holly Owens shares her personal journey and insights on navigating career transitions, particularly for those moving into learning and development roles. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's direction, taking …

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186: The 3 Things You Need to Break Into L&D (Hint: It’s More Than a Strong Resume) with Ashley Lonie
Oct. 1, 2025

186: The 3 Things You Need to Break Into L&D (Hint: It’s More Than a …

In this episode, Holly Owens interviews Ashley Lonie, CEO and founder of Teamed. They discuss Ashley's journey from being a teacher to leading a platform that connects professionals in learning and development with job opportunities. The conversation covers the importance of understanding career pa…

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185: Stop Teaching Like It’s 1999: Rebecca Barnes on Preparing Learners for an AI World
Sept. 29, 2025

185: Stop Teaching Like It’s 1999: Rebecca Barnes on Preparing Learne…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens speaks with Rebecca Barnes, the program director for the business management and leadership degree program at Bellevue University. They discuss Rebecca's transition from a business background to education, the integration of AI in learning, and the uniq…

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184: How Do I Stand Out? — Be the Candidate They Remember in L&D
Sept. 24, 2025

184: How Do I Stand Out? — Be the Candidate They Remember in L&D

In this episode of Ask Holly, host Holly Owens dives deep into the essential strategies for standing out in the Learning and Development (L&D) field. She discusses the importance of crafting a compelling portfolio and resume, emphasizing storytelling and impact over mere tasks. Holly also shares in…

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183: Ask Holly
Sept. 22, 2025

183: Ask Holly

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens introduces a new segment called 'Ask Holly,' where she addresses common questions about breaking into the learning and development field. She emphasizes the importance of standing out in a competitive job market and provides actionable advice on how to commu…

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182: “Smarter Than the Machines”: Andy Shean on AI Literacy, Human Ingenuity, and the Future of Learning
Sept. 17, 2025

182: “Smarter Than the Machines”: Andy Shean on AI Literacy, Human In…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens interviews Andy Shean, the Chief Learning Officer of Penn Foster Group. They discuss the transformative power of technology in education, the need for reimagining traditional educational pathways, and how Penn Foster is making education accessible and career…

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181: From Stage to STEM: Dr. Jennifer Berry on Designing Delight, Doing Hard Things, and Driving Real-World Skills
Sept. 15, 2025

181: From Stage to STEM: Dr. Jennifer Berry on Designing Delight, Doi…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, who shares her inspiring journey from professional dance to leading a STEM education organization. Dr. Berry discusses the importance of STEM identity in learners, SmartLab's mission to create engaging lea…

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179: Democratizing Content Creation: Shivali Goyal on Trupeer’s AI-Powered Magic for L&D
Sept. 3, 2025

179: Democratizing Content Creation: Shivali Goyal on Trupeer’s AI-Po…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Shivali Goyal, founder of Trupeer.ai, a platform that revolutionizes content creation for learning and development professionals. Shivali shares her journey from working at Boston Consulting Group to launching her own AI-powered startup. The …

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178: Teachers, You Already Have What It Takes: Kim Scott on Navigating the Transition from Classroom to L&D
Sept. 1, 2025

178: Teachers, You Already Have What It Takes: Kim Scott on Navigatin…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Kim Scott, a former teacher who transitioned into the Learning and Development (L&D) field. Kim shares her inspiring journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, discussi...

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