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Aug. 4, 2025

170: Don’t Just Apply—Align: What’s Actually Hiring Now (And Why Clar…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Holly Owens and Chelsea Maude Avirett discuss the evolving landscape of learning and development (L&D), focusing on career transitions, job market saturation, the impact of AI, and strategies for standing out in job applications. They emphasize the …

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July 28, 2025

168: Smarter, Faster, More Human: Fred Thompson on Designing the Futu…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens interviews Fred Thompson, founder of Thirst.io. They discuss the intersection of technology, innovation, and learning, exploring the challenges faced by L&D professionals, the importance of personalization in learning, and how AI is…

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July 23, 2025

167: How to Stop Losing Great People: Taresa Scott’s "Bleuprint" for …

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens welcomes back Taresa Scott, founder of Bleuprint, to discuss the critical aspects of onboarding, employee retention, and the role of middle management in organizational success. Taresa emphasizes the importance of effective onboarding experiences, the n…

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June 25, 2025

161: The Résumé That Gets You Hired in L&D

In this packed and practical episode, Holly Owens guides transitioning educators, aspiring instructional designers, and L&D professionals through the strategies and insights behind crafting a résumé that gets you noticed by both humans and ATS bots.

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June 18, 2025

160: L&D Career Options Beyond Instructional Design

In this session, Holly Owens discusses the transition from teaching to various roles in Learning and Development (L&D). She emphasizes that instructional design is just one of many paths available in L&D, highlighting the gro...

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June 10, 2025

159: Teach, Design, Market: A Journey Fueled by Mentorship

In this conversation, Holly Owens shares her extensive journey through education and instructional design, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-belief, and confidence in professional growth. She discusses her transition from teaching to various roles in instructional design, highlighting …

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Nov. 14, 2024

155: Essential Tools for Being an Effective L&D Professional with L&D…

In this engaging conversation, Holly Owens moderates a discussion with L&D experts Tom and Heidi, exploring the latest trends, tools, and strategies in Learning and Development. They delve into effective communication tools, task management, project management, instructional design, and graphic des…

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Sept. 26, 2024

153: Instructional Design Interview Questions and How to Answer Them …

In this engaging webinar, Holly Owens shares her extensive experience in instructional design and offers valuable insights into the interview process for aspiring instructional designers. The discussion covers key strategies for preparing for interviews, the importance of showcasing a compelling po…

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Aug. 15, 2024

148: It's Not Just One Thing - Tips for Navigating the L&D Job Market…

In this episode, Holly Owens covers navigating the learning and development job market, emphasizing networking, authentic connections, and the skills needed for success as an instructional designer. She advises job seekers to be selective and find their niche. Holly also compares instructional desi…

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July 16, 2024

144: Creating a Learning Culture within Organizations, Taresa Scott, …

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Taresa Scott, the founder of Blueprint. They discuss Taresa's journey as a founder and the work that Bleuprint does. They also explore the importance of creating a learning culture within organizations and the trends in L&D and e-learning. Th…

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