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This episode features an interview with Dr. Siva priya Santhanam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Dr. Santhanam explains how embracing practices to meet the needs of students with disabilities also helps us make the classroom (online or in person) a better place for all students to learn. Hear how Dr. Santhanam's research supports this theory and several best practices that can be easily incorporated into your teaching. Dr. Santhanam also shares some insights for faculty and parents who are trying to navigate higher education for students with disabilities.

We talk a lot about accessibility and inclusion in higher ed, but often the focus is on traditional students and in-person learning. What actions are we taking to make online learning spaces a place where adult students feel safe to share and learn? Recent graduate of the Communication Management program, Joshua David Murphy Esqueda, who identifies as LBGTQIAS2+, discusses how their experience in the program highlighted ways online courses can allow for better representation and inclusion. Joshua and I also discuss modifications that can be made to online course delivery and the impacts of those modifications would have on all students - not just those from underrepresented identities.

Global cybersecurity thought-leader, educator, speaker, and author, Richard Staynings, explains the field cybersecurity and talks about the critical role cybersecurity plays in nearly every industry across the globe. According to Richard, there are five times more "attackers" than there are "defenders" working to keep our systems and infrastructures secure. Richard also talks in detail about the specific need within the healthcare space. So, have a listen to learn more about how to get into this challenging and rewarding field.

Learn about the field of search engine marketing from seasoned SEO and industry-leading speaker, Mindy Weinstein. In this episode Dr. Weinstein, who teaches search marketing for University College in addition to running her own marketing agency, explains the different aspects of search marketing, describes how she got into the field, and defends why it is a smart career path for marketers, content generators, writers, and people interested in psychology. She also gives out few tips on SEO strategy!

This episode features an interview with Lisa Ward, former EMT and current lobbyist, who offers inspiring words, smart advice, and a dose of reality for those looking to graduate school as a pathway to a new career. Lisa is an alumna of the Health Care Policy master's degree program. Prior to starting her graduate journey she spent considerable time and effort paving the way for a seamless transition from frontline health care work to government relations. Listen and learn!