The Intern Whisperer Podcast

In this episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, we chat with Chris Paxton McMillin, founder of D3 Training Solutions and a passionate advocate for accessibility in e-learning. Chris shares her journey from studying journalism to becoming an expert in instructional design, highlighting how she evolved her career into creating accessible training solutions for diverse audiences. She talks about her company’s focus on accessibility for physical, hearing, visual, and cognitive impairments, and how she ensures content is tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
 
We also dive into Chris’s work with the Department of Homeland Security as a Trusted Tester and her recent recognition by Training Magazine Network. In addition to her impressive professional accomplishments, Chris discusses the future of work in 2030, her thoughts on generative AI, and how technology can be a powerful tool for inclusivity. She shares some of the ethical dilemmas she sees with AI and offers insightful mentoring advice for aspiring professionals in the field. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on making education more accessible and impactful for everyone!
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In this episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, we’re joined by Adrienne Garland, founder of She Leads Media, a powerhouse company dedicated to elevating women’s voices through conferences, events, publishing, and podcasting. Adrienne talks about the art of gathering — creating intentional spaces that foster connection and support for women across industries. She shares her thoughts on how we can use our time more intentionally in a digital world that constantly pulls us in, advocating for rest from screens and awareness of how our actions align with our true desires.
Adrienne also discusses the upcoming 10th anniversary of She Leads Media and the exciting developments surrounding her annual conference, which promises to empower attendees with love, tools, and strategies to take their businesses to the next level. We dive deep into her perspective on the future of work, the impact of AI, and how to maintain balance in a world that constantly demands more from us digitally. From setting boundaries with technology to empowering women in STEM, Adrienne shares valuable advice on navigating both the digital and real-world spaces. Tune in for a conversation full of insight, inspiration, and a reminder to run your own race!
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I find Shannon Latimer to be such an interesting person, she is an educator, futurist, and creative powerhouse. In this compelling episode, we sit down with Shannon to explore the future of education and work in 2030. With a career journey that spans journalism, corporate communications, and teaching, Shannon shares how her diverse experiences have shaped her vision for integrating core academic courses with career-based learning opportunities. From enabling middle school students to embark on college courses to fostering real-world business collaborations for high schoolers, Shannon envisions an education system that equips students with the skills, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Her passion for connecting learning with real-world applications will leave listeners inspired to reimagine the classroom as a launchpad for lifelong success.
 
Shannon also delves into the transformative potential of generative AI. While she champions the efficiency and productivity AI offers, she doesn’t shy away from the ethical dilemmas these advancements pose, such as the importance of maintaining human connection and grappling with questions about robot autonomy.  We discussed insights from AI pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton, she challenges listeners to think critically about the balance between innovation and ethics when using Gen AI. Shannon’s mentoring advice is a call to action: stay flexible, embrace lifelong learning, and be ready for the unexpected. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of education, technology, and the future of work.
 
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In this episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, I sit down with Glenn Cook, an entrepreneur, mentor, and mobility innovator who’s been at the forefront of disruptive technologies. I met Glenn when we were both accepted into the Avalon Innovation Competition.  He is a brilliant, entertaining character that will keep you amazed at the richness of his life and impact. 
Glenn shares his personal journey, from growing up in Gainesville, Florida, to founding and learning from three successful startups, alongside the challenges of navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He talks about his passion for mobility, highlighting the transformative potential of multi-modal transportation systems and the role of innovation in solving the world's toughest problems.
We also dive into his involvement with cutting-edge technologies like AI, AR, and VR in transportation, and how these advancements could change the way we live and work by 2030.  Glenn reflects on the importance of freedom in entrepreneurship, the humility in working with investors, and how embracing failure has fueled his growth.
Lastly, he shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, urging them to do good, contribute to quality of life, and remain adaptable as they shape the future. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on innovation, mentorship, and the next wave of technological disruption.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The Intern Whisperer.  
The Intern Whisperer Podcast is brought to you by Employers 4 Change - Increasing diversity through #Skills based #DiversityEquityInclusion #recruitment and #management for #interns and #employees alike.
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In this insightful episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, Isabella chats with Enrico Marcellino, a seasoned leader in the healthcare and innovation sectors.
Enrico shares his multifaceted career journey, from his creative beginnings in film to his pivotal roles with Advent Health. Enrico is a key leader in process improvement and internal communications. His passion for strategic decision-making, creative problem solving, and empathy shines through as he discusses his personal growth and the influences that have shaped his leadership style.
Enrico delves into his belief in servant leadership, with Isabella sharing more about this leadership model from the teachings of Robert K. Greenleaf, a thought leader in Servant Leadership. He also highlights the importance of empathy, crediting his wife (shout out to her) for helping him grow into a more compassionate leader.
 
The conversation then shifts to the future, where Enrico explores the evolving landscape of healthcare and technology, particularly the role of AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality. He shares his vision of the healthcare industry in 2030, with a focus on improving patient experiences and empowering healthcare professionals. As the world accelerates toward a more tech-centric future, Enrico is optimistic about the potential of generative AI to revolutionize industries, but he also raises concerns about the ethical implications of these innovations. From discussing the future of work to offering mentoring advice, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to understand the intersection of innovation, healthcare, and leadership.
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306 Michelle Sanabria and Caleigh Hoyne - The Ladies In Pink Are Back! 
 
In case you do not know these two ladies, their episode from 2023 DOMINATED audio and YouTube streaming channels. Michelle Sanabria is the founder/owner of SMS Events and Caleigh Hoyne is the Ops Manager. These ladies in pink are THE event gurus you should hire to make every event an experience that is memorable. 
 
They won first place for the most downloads in 2023 AND first place for the most YouTube views in 2023. Their show is S6 Ep. 276 Michelle Sanbria and Caleigh Hoyne - When Structure + Ambition = Big Dreams.  Check it out on Employers 4 Change YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyMDs4iB-ys
 
These two powerhouse leaders dominate the Events industry AND have fun. Expect them to share more tips about what their industry looks like in the future, cooking recipes and conference highlights as are back a second time to make you all smile. 
Three take aways from this episode:
How does singing songs at work improve productivity?
What nonprofit do they want to partner with? Hint, it has to do with the color pink
What does AI look like with AI moving into 2030?
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Disclaimer: We experienced audio problems that were unfortunately not able to be corrected.  We hope you will find Juan’s interview interesting and leave us comments about his responses. 
 
This guest epitomizes the definition of a Renaissance Man. Juan Santos is the Senior Vice President of Brand Experience and Innovation with Tavistock.  He has 20+ years of creating magical experiences and been involved in award-winning, transformational work such as the first worldwide webcast for Earth Day, Coca-Cola’s loyalty program My Coke Rewards. 
Mattel’s shift from toys to play through the creation of BarbieGirls.com and implementing the largest autonomous public transit network in Lake Nona.
 
When asked about his five words that he said describe him, he replied with Ductile, Whimsical, Doer, Servant, Creator. If you do not know what ductile means, please listen to the show. No hints in the show notes. I challenge you to use it in a sentence or two also to expand other people’s vocabularies. 
 
There are 3 interesting take aways from this interview. 
What virtual reality was like in the early 2000’s
How he landed a job with Mattel and the skills he needed at that time.
How does projection mapping play into the Future of Work and cool tech?
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  Meet Rafael Caamano, a gentleman that I have known at events for years and finally had the opportunity to have a conversation with him about his life. I hope you enjoy meeting him as much as me. Sharing one of the stories from this episode with you. 
 
When asked who are some of his favorite thought leaders. His reply was different from others.  He shared a story about the quality time he spent with each of his grandfathers. Both of his grandfathers were very different from one another.  One was a community leader and the other was a businessman with no educational background. Both were veterans. The grandfather that was a community leader spent his time on the corner with his friends. He came to realize that each of them brought something significant to his life about building relationships and brought something to the table.  
 
Another highlight Rafael shared is that as most growing teenage boys, he loved food and wanted to help provide for his family when they moved from Puerto Rico to Florida. He started shining shoes to buy empanadas. He also loved grapes and asked to volunteer and put pricing labels on cans in the grocery store in exchange for grapes. 
 
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I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to interview Safia Porter and hope you do also. She is warm, caring, and visionary. 
She actually selected the same word to describe herself.  Safia shared a story from her childhood about her love for the performing arts & music. She believes it helps to awaken our imagination and we should all lean into our inner child. I totally agree with her and have experienced a direct relationship with music and how it impacts my emotions. What about you? 
Her life is spent on making a positive impact in the world. She is part of an organization called Easy Water for Everyone. Here is a sobering question - Think about drinking water that is brown? 
That should make you pause for a moment. There are 663 million people in the world that lack access to clean water. Easy Water for Everyone delivers clean pure water to remote villages with contaminated water sources. They use simple sustainable technology that does not require electricity and is validated by research. This makes the water safe to consume. 
There are now 35 village sites with these water filtration devices in developing countries to provide clean drinking water to the villagers. 
Do you want to make an impact?  You can, Safia shared that there will be a Water & Health conference in October 2024 at University of North Carolina. The theme is “Imagine a Day Without Water.” https://www.easywaterforeveryone.org/
 
Lastly, one of my favorite questions is what is the best mentoring advice she would like to share. She took us back to advice her father gave her. “Keep going no matter what life gives you.”  Like Dory - just keep swimming.
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Denise Musselwhite is the founder of Tech and Thrive. She is a dynamic person that is memorable. We have been connected through a number of Women’s groups that focus on technology. One of the words she shared to describe herself is Deliberate, and the definition of this word means to carefully think or talk something through. Slow and measured, the pace of this kind of careful decision making. As the daughter of immigrants to the US she learned to move through life with a heavy focus on her serving her clients. She believes this  is essential for success for her clients as well as her own business.  
 
She grew up in an entrepreneurial family that focused on service. She helped her family by translating technical writing into Spanish for her parents. 
 
When thinking through what she wanted her career to be, she knew it would be in technology.  She was the first gen in her family to attend college and started with Valencia College when it was a 2-year college. 
As a woman in technology and working her way to become a Chief Information Officer, she represents less than 2% of the workforce as a Latina woman in the tech world. She started her own business because she grew up watching her family be entrepreneurs. She went back to get her masters degree when she turned 45 and focused her master’s thesis on the barriers that hold women back in their careers. Before COVID, she discovered that stem careers focused more on men rather than women. Women are still not represented in technology leadership roles. Only 26% are leaders in the tech world. Less than 3% Latinas make it to the top of the tech leadership.
 
When asked what is the best mentoring advice you want to share with our listeners? Her response was that in order for you to accelerate your own growth and development you have to understand who you are and decide who you are. If you allow someone to decide who you are for you. One needs to understand what you need and a strategy with a plan of action to move towards your strengths
 
We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The Intern Whisperer. The Intern Whisperer Podcast is brought to you by Employers 4 Change - Increasing #Skills #DiversityEquityInclusion #recruitment and #management for #interns and #employees alike. 
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