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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 growth of the industry and the importance of transferable skills from teaching. The conversation covers various…

In this episode, I was so excited to reconnect with one of my favorite people, Chelsea Maude Avirett, founder of Skip. In this tip-packed episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of Learning and Development (L&D) careers, focusing on job opportunities, salary transparency, and the transition from teaching to L&D roles.…

Overivew In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, I share my personal journey and five key strategies for transitioning into a career in learning and development. I emphasize the importance of building a strong personal brand, leveraging transferable skills, networking with intention, telling your story with confidence, and crafting…

In this episode, Holly Owens is joined by Nicole Poff (EDCARTA) and Nicole L’Etoile (L’Etoile Education) to break down WCAG 2.1 in plain English and talk about what actually works in real courses. NOTE: This was previously recorded as a LinkedIn Live session What We Talked About: No fluff—just practical…

Note: This episode was previously recorded LIVE on Linkedin. 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 the impact of…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens and guest Bob Ertischek discuss the evolving landscape of education, emphasizing the need for a shift from traditional teaching methods to more engaging and community-focused approaches. They explore the importance of empathy, community building, and the role of technology in enhancing…

Episode Overview In this episode, we chat with Manjinder Kainth, the CEO and co-founder of Graide. Kainth shares his journey from being the son of immigrant parents to becoming a CEO in the EdTech space. He discusses the challenges of grading and assessment feedback in education and how Graide aims…

In this episode of EdUp EdTech I got to interview the amazing Lesa Hammond, CEO of ProfHire. Hammond discusses her journey from the Air Force to human resources and eventually to the creation of ProfHire, a platform that connects colleges and universities with potential adjunct faculty. She explains that ProfHire…

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and DaNadia Johnson interview Taylor Shead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorshead/) , the founder and CEO of Stemuli (https://stemuli.net/) , an educational technology company. Shead shares her journey from aspiring to be a reconstructive plastic surgeon to becoming an entrepreneur in the EdTech space.…