Podcast
Sixth & Daniel
Hosted by PsychIllinois · EN
This is the official podcast of the University of Illinois Psychology department. "Sixth and Daniel" spotlights the people who have at one time or another considered this location a home away from home.
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Nikki Mercer
Apr 30, 202400:45:10Tap to summarizeI officially checked off another "first" on the podcast guest list. Nikki is my first psychology alum who also works at UIUC! I met Nikki years back during my previous career, and it was a pleasure to cross her path again. We discussed her college days and figuring out where her career would lead. During the interview, she introduced me to the term "wandering student." I feel that is a WONDERFUL way to describe the experience of finding one's place in the world. That journey led her to a perfect fit of using that expertise and perspective while helping out current students at The Career Center. The Career Center is an amazing resource that both students and alumni can benefit from. I've wanted to learn more about it myself, so I'm glad this opportunity came up—after we talked about Candyland, four-day work weeks, and the benefits of spoons, of course.
Transcribe →Amisha Shah
Feb 28, 202400:35:18Tap to summarizeI am thrilled to be joined by rockstar Communicator and Change Analyst Amisha Shah. We dig deeper into some of the unique responsibilities from various Human Resources angles. Right before we hit our record date, Amisha learned that her company was downsizing its workforce by over one thousand employees. We dive into that lifestyle change and still have time to lighten the mood chatting about personal theme music, feel-good movies, and...chores?
Transcribe →Jocelyn Nelson
Jan 19, 202400:46:44Tap to summarizeWe are staying warm in the new year with a fresh episode featuring Jocelyn Nelson LCPC. Jocelyn joined us as a guest in a previous Alumni Career Panel and really made a splash, so it was natural to have her back to expand her thoughts and experiences. On this episode we discuss...the pros and cons of private practice and telehealth, plus selecting a masters program and the UIUC Study Abroad Program...and as always, in S&D fashion...we break down Super Bowl snacks and creating a beach zen vibe while it is snowing out. If you are on Instagram please follow Jocelyn @therapist_in_chicago You'll be glad you did.
Transcribe →Jacob Triplett
Sep 14, 2023Tap to summarizeJacob Triplett graduated in 2021, so this was my first time speaking with a NEW member of our alumni family. He is a Senior HR Manager for Proctor and Gamble and is eager to establish a psych grad pipeline to that well-established company. We talked about recruiting on the campus, what it is like working for such a huge place of business, his time working for the UIUC Career Center and the services they provide, RomComs, being a student during COVID, and the most powerful dinner party of all time. We packed a lot in. Enjoy! If you are a current student and wish to reach out to Jacob about anything we discussed, email him at triplett.j.1@pg.com
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