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eLearning Episodes

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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Sept. 8, 2025

180: Disney World & Taylor Swift on L&D: How to Spark Magic, Build Co…

In this episode, Holly Owens explores the intersection of Learning and Development (L&D) with the engaging experiences offered by Disney and Taylor Swift. She emphasizes the importance of creating loyal learners by designing immersive and emotionally connected learning experiences. By drawing paral…

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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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Aug. 25, 2025

176: Audit Your Life: Leena Saleh on Turning Teacher Skills into Stre…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens welcomes back Leena Saleh, a former teacher and current content strategist at Canva. They discuss the emotional journey of transitioning from teaching to corporate roles, the impo...

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Aug. 20, 2025

175: Visible, Valuable, Hired: Stephanie Yesil on Career Pivots, Grow…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Stephanie Yesil, founder of Elevated Careers, who shares her journey from education to corporate learning and development. Stephanie discusses the importance of buildin...

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Aug. 18, 2025

174: Making the Invisible Visible: Nicole L’Etoile on Building Inclus…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nicole L'Etoile discuss the critical importance of accessibility in education and corporate environments. They explore the need for proactive approaches to accessibility, the challenges faced ...

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Aug. 13, 2025

173: Stop Selling Yourself Short: Quantify Your Impact and Land Your …

In this episode of Ed Up L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Josh Czupryk, the creator of the K-12 job board blast. They discuss Josh's journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, the challenges educators face when transitioning ...

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July 21, 2025

166: The Future Isn’t Flashier—It’s Smarter: Christy Tucker on Buildi…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens welcomes back Christy Tucker, a seasoned expert in instructional design and scenario-based learning. They discuss Christy's journey from K-12 education to corporate training, the nuanc...

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June 25, 2025

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

📅 Originally Recorded: June 19, 2025 Live iSpring Webinar 🎧 Listen to Learn: In this packed and practical episode, Holly Owens guides transitioning educators, aspiring instructional designers, and L&D professionals through th...

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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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