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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aug. 6, 2025

171: Stop Waiting for Permission—Start Leading with Joy: James Gilchr…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens interviews James Gilchrist, an influential figure in the Learning and Development (L&D) space. James shares his unique journey from theater to L&D, emphasizing the importance of storyt...

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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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