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Season 6

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. 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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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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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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