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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. 27, 2025

177: Lead It Like Lasso, Live It Like You: Marnie Stockman & Nick Con…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio discuss the transformative journey from education to entrepreneurship, drawing inspiration from the popular show Ted Lasso. They explore the importance of self-re...

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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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Aug. 12, 2025

172: The Future Is Built, Not Found: Dr. Jarrett Carter on Designing …

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens welcomes back Dr. Jarrett Carter to discuss his journey since their last conversation, including his experiences with burnout, redefining success, and launching his own business, Colla...

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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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July 30, 2025

169: You’re Not Just a Teacher: Lisa Harding’s Blueprint for Career R…

In this episode, Holly Owens interviews Lisa Harding, co-founder of the Teacher Career Transition Academy. They discuss Lisa's journey from the EdTech world to helping teachers transition into new careers. The conversation co...

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