The Pathstream Podcast

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At Pathstream, our mission is to prepare students of all ages for high demand, digital skills careers. And in this bimonthly podcast, we talk to real world professionals who are working in those high demand jobs right now to learn about how they got started. We also talk to students who have successfully gone through our programs, we learn more about the humans behind Pathstream, and we chat with other leaders in online learning and the future of work to see where this industry is headed. read less

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Welcome to the Pathstream Podcast!At Pathstream, our mission is to prepare students of all ages for high demand, digital skills careers. And in this podcast, we talk to real world professionals who are working in those high demand jobs right now to learn about how they got started. We also talk to students who have successfully gone through our programs, we learn more about the humans behind Pathstream, and we chat with other leaders in online learning and the future of work to see where this industry is headed.Come check us out if you'd like to learn more and stay tuned for our first episode, which will go live on 2/9/21!

Episodes

#16 — Anthony Jones and Sade Babatunde: Reflections on the Pathstream Podcast

#16 — Anthony Jones and Sade Babatunde: Reflections on the Pathstream Podcast

Tony and Sade take a moment to reflect on what they've learned from their experience on the Pathstream Podcast.

#15 — Sara Toguchi, How to be an effective teacher and coach

#15 — Sara Toguchi, How to be an effective teacher and coach

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Sara Toguchi — the Director of School Support at New Visions for Public Schools — talks about her experience supporting students, coaches, and school principals. Sara goes into depth about best practices for teachers and coaches.

#14 — Henger Ydrogo, Tableau Data Analytics Certificate Alumni

#14 — Henger Ydrogo, Tableau Data Analytics Certificate Alumni

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Henger Ydrogo — a recent graduate of the Tableau Data Analytics Certificate program — talks about his experience as a Pathstream student. Henger also explains what it's like to successfully navigate a career transition, and the type of mindset he cultivated in order to be successful.

#13— Itai Joseph, Starting your own business after completing a Pathstream Certificate

#13— Itai Joseph, Starting your own business after completing a Pathstream Certificate

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Itai Joseph talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a business. Itai is the founder of Fondu, a digital creative agency focused on brand storytelling through high end video content work. He is also a Pathstream alumni, and recently completed the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate.

#12 — Cassie Taylor: Applying behavioral science to increase student access, persistence, and success

#12 — Cassie Taylor: Applying behavioral science to increase student access, persistence, and success

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Cassie Taylor — a vice president at Ideas42 — talks about her work applying and scaling behavioral science research to increase student success in postsecondary education.

#11 – Johnson Fung, VP of Design and Product Innovation: Practicing empathy and inclusivity in EdTech

#11 – Johnson Fung, VP of Design and Product Innovation: Practicing empathy and inclusivity in EdTech

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Johnson Fung — the VP of Design and Product Innovation at Pathstream — talks about his philosophy of education, and his personal journey to EdTech. Johnson also explains why it’s important to empower a learner to become the protagonist of their educational journey, and he shares what it looks like to put empathy and inclusivity at the forefront of the product design process.

#10 — Angela Mason, Pathstream Alumni: Strategies for Navigating the Job Search

#10 — Angela Mason, Pathstream Alumni: Strategies for Navigating the Job Search

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, we interview one of our all-star graduates, Angela Mason. Angela talks about her experience as a Pathstream student, she goes into depth about how she was able to successfully navigate the job search after graduation, and she offers some advice to other people who are currently looking for new roles.

#9 — Amy Ahearn, Head of Career Services: Employment trends and opportunities for EdTech students

#9 — Amy Ahearn, Head of Career Services: Employment trends and opportunities for EdTech students

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Amy Ahearn — the Head of Career Services at Pathstream — talks about her passion for education and what drew her to a career in EdTech. Amy also describes what Career Services entails at Pathstream, and shares some of the most impactful moments she’s experienced with students.

#8 — Autumn Luke, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student success

#8 — Autumn Luke, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student success

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Autumn Luke — an amazing alumna from the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Autumn tells us how she has applied what she learned at Pathstream to her own media company, Autumedia (https://www.autumedia.com/), and she offers some advice to other students who might be encountering obstacles in their online learning.

#7 — Lauren Pizer, VP of Learning Design: Design thinking in EdTech and beyond

#7 — Lauren Pizer, VP of Learning Design: Design thinking in EdTech and beyond

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Lauren Pizer — the VP of Learning Experience Design at Pathstream — talks about her role at the company and what led her to work in EdTech. Lauren also talks about her philosophy of education, which serves as the backbone for all Pathstream courses, and explains the concept of “backwards design” and how it applies to online learning.

#6 — Kyndall Bennett, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student success

#6 — Kyndall Bennett, Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate Alumni: Strategies for student success

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Kyndall Bennett — a recent graduate of the Facebook Digital Marketing Certificate program — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Kyndall explains how she has applied what she learned at Pathstream to her blog and community, Kyrabe Stories. She also talks about her experience being featured in the Wall Street Journal, and explains how her service in the military helped her develop the mindset of a lifelong learner.

#5 — Jihan Quail, VP of Business Development: Personal transformation happens one step at a time

#5 — Jihan Quail, VP of Business Development: Personal transformation happens one step at a time

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Jihan Quail — the VP of Business Development at Pathstream — talks about her role at the company and what led her to work in EdTech. Jihan also talks about her habits for success, and opens up about what it takes to grow and experience positive transformation after going through a particularly difficult situation.

#4 — Zack Avshalomov, Head of Product, ReUp Education: Being a good coach in EdTech

#4 — Zack Avshalomov, Head of Product, ReUp Education: Being a good coach in EdTech

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Zack Avshalomov, the Head of Product at ReUp Education (https://reupeducation.com/), talks about the work ReUp is doing to find, engage, and empower the millions of Americans who leave school without a degree to return and graduate. Zack talks about the reasons why students leave school in the first place, strategies for helping them reengage, and he explains what it means to be a good coach in the world of education and beyond.

#3 — Samad Hinton, Pathstream Client Success Manager: Taking a community centered approach to EdTech

#3 — Samad Hinton, Pathstream Client Success Manager: Taking a community centered approach to EdTech

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Samad Hinton — the Client Success Manager at Pathstream — talks about what inspires him the most about working in education. Samad also explains the importance of taking a community focused approach to online learning, and how this type of approach can open up massive opportunities for both students and EdTech providers.

#2 — Amy Ramnath, Salesforce Certificate Graduate: Strategies for student success

#2 — Amy Ramnath, Salesforce Certificate Graduate: Strategies for student success

In this episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Amy Ramnath — a recent graduate of the Salesforce Administrator Career Certificate program — talks about her experience as a Pathstream student. Amy also explains her strategies for success in online learning, and how she plans on using her new digital skills in her career moving forward. Watch the interview here.

#1 — Eleanor Cooper, Pathstream CEO: Unlocking human potential with EdTech

#1 — Eleanor Cooper, Pathstream CEO: Unlocking human potential with EdTech

In the debut episode of the Pathstream Podcast, Eleanor Cooper — CEO and Co-founder of Pathstream — tells the story of what inspired her to start the company. Eleanor also explains why she’s so passionate about online learning, and what excites her the most about the future for Pathstream students.

The Pathstream Podcast Trailer

The Pathstream Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Pathstream Podcast!At Pathstream, our mission is to prepare students of all ages for high demand, digital skills careers. And in this podcast, we talk to real world professionals who are working in those high demand jobs right now to learn about how they got started. We also talk to students who have successfully gone through our programs, we learn more about the humans behind Pathstream, and we chat with other leaders in online learning and the future of work to see where this industry is headed.Come check us out if you'd like to learn more and stay tuned for our first episode, which will go live on 2/9/21!