Pensacola Young Professionals is celebrating 15 years of service to the Pensacola area! So the leadership team sat down this year and decided it was time for some changes. We're sharing about the process, the new mission, and what's coming around the corner for PYP. View the full show notes and extras on our website: www.morethanayoungprofessional.…

We're learning that mentorship is a valuable piece in the long game. As we continue National Menor Month, we're talking about mentorship from the other side. This week we bring back a good friend of PYP and the Meg's, Hong Potomski. Hong is a Past President of Pensacola Young Professionals, a longtime big sister of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and amo…

It’s National Mentor Month! This week we’re chatting with PYP’s VP of Professional Development, Kristy Craig about where to start and how to cultivate mentor relationships. We chat about our experiences as mentees, PYP’s program Mentor Pensacola, and our best tips to build the mentor relationship of your dreams. View the full show notes and extras …

We can't make this up. In true procrastinator fashion, we dragged our feet to upload this episode recorded way back in September 2021. So as we kick off the new 2022, we hope you find some relatable feelings with some friends on how we procrastinate, why we do it, and how to avoid it. We'll start taking some of these tips we share ourselves from no…

Oh boy. This week’s episode is long-awaited. Today we’re talking Enneagram. What is it? What is it not? Why is it important? Enneagram is different from other typing tools (think DiSC, Myers-Briggs, etc) in that it is focused on your intentions, not your behavior type. It’s a powerful tool and a great journey to take! View the full show notes and e…

How do you become an adult? This looks different for everyone, but we’re here to help you along the way! Today we’re talking about buying a house with real estate attorney Ben Alexander. Ben is an attorney with Tidwell and Associates in Pensacola, FL. (He’s also co-host Meg Rich’s manfriend turned fiance!) Ben talks to us about the dos and don’ts w…

What’ s up with PYP? Today we’re joined by Pensacola Young Professionals current President-Elect, Ebony Cornish! She talks a bit about what she does for her job and beyond (hint… she does a lot!), and we give an update on what’s happening with PYP! Upcoming events and opportunities: Mentor Pensacola: Show us your friends and we’ll show you your fut…

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3! Today we’re talking to Cheyenne Sherman, current president of the Pensacola Young Professionals. We talk about enneagram, DiSC, and other behavioral tests, and more about what Cheyenne does for a living and how she got there. View the full show notes and extras on our website: www.morethanayoungprofessional.com/ Keep…

We’ve all been there: you’re at the point in your career that you need to help your supervisor. In this episode, we talk about managing or coaching up. We talk a lot about how to be a good leader, but how do you go about being a good employee? We will talk about what it means to manage/coach up, the right times to do so, and how to do it effectivel…

We’re back with Seasons 2! We know you missed us, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to bring you new episodes! Today we’re joined by Casey White, Branch Manager at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. Casey has years of professional experience in the financial industry, but he also has quite a bit of experience on the personal side of finances…

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. -------------------- Are you overwhe…

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. -------------------- In this week’s …

Have you missed us? We missed you too! We have great news: Season 2 is coming soon! Lots has happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @mo…

Lots have happened since 2020 graced us all with its unprecedented presence. While we work on fresh content to empower our fellow YPs, we're revisiting our original season and bringing the conversation to you. Be a part of this experiment with us on social media: @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. -------------------- Welcome to More…

In our last episode, our hosts talked about reflecting on the past year and the idea of goal-setting. In this week’s episode, we build on the idea of goal-setting but take it a step further — discussing how to set goals. Meg Rich, Meg Burke, and Justin Oswald share their experiences with goal setting as well as some awesome resources throughout the…

Oh 2020. Most of us are glad to see you go. Before we fully kick you out the door, we're spending some time thinking about what 2020 taught us, and how we achieved (or did not achieve) our goals. We also discuss some questions to ask yourself during your reflection of 2020: How did you feel about the year? What were your favorite moments? What were…

Christmastime… is here! This week we’re continuing our holiday talks with a discussion about gifts! We talk through what we want for Christmas, what gift giving can look like in the workplace, and give some ideas if you’re stuck for that person that has everything. Tell us what you want, or received for Christmas! Here are the links of a few of the…

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This week, we're taking a break from our professional development and leadership journeys to talk about our favorite holiday traditions! Do you have a favorite holiday movie or treat? Do you go look at lights every year? Listen in to see how we each celebrate the holidays and how 2020 has modified those tra…

The holidays are a great time to give back to those around you. During the gift giving season, why not take a look at where you volunteer and share you time, talent and treasure? In this episode, we talk though why and how we give back, and give you some things to think about if you're searching for your next opportunity. (Hint: it's not always fin…

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. It’s been a wild year and some of us are burnt out, especially Meg. Today we’re talking about burn out. How do you know you’re burnt out and what ca…

In this week’s episode, we talk with businessman and philanthropist, Quint Studer. Quint Studer is a lifelong businessman, entrepreneur, and student of leadership. He not only teaches it, he has done it—and still leads businesses today. In 2000 he founded the Studer Group. The Studer Group focus is on improving education and healthcare. From a smal…

Keep this conversation going with us @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can find your hosts: Justin Oswald: @JustinOswald_ (twitter & instagram) Ruthie Christie: @RuthieChristie (linkedin) Meg Rich: @MeganinFL (instagram)By Pensacola Young Professionals

You may have heard the saying “feedback is a gift”. In this episode, we dive deep into what feedback is (and isn’t), how to ask for it if you’re not getting any, and some of our tips and tricks about how to send, receive, and ultimately grow from feedback. Seeking feedback and seeking validation are not the same thing. If you build the relationship…

As a Pensacola-based podcast team, Hurricane Sally took precedence over our time for a while, but we are excited to be back and continue the conversation with Changing Careers Part 2. Last time we talked about WHY to change careers. Today, we’re talking about HOW to do it. For some, the decision to change careers is a serendipitous arc of events. F…

It's our first two-part episode! We had so much to stay about changing careers that we couldn't fit it all into one hour, so we broke it into two! In today's working world, it's more likely that employees will change careers a few times over the course of their professional lives. Now, we aren't talking about changing jobs, or finding new opportuni…

Today we're talking about gratitude and the importance of thanking those around you. But what deserves a thank you? How do you give it? We discuss how culture and personality types play a part in giving and receiving gratitude. We also find out a fun fact about Meg and her reaction to Pixar movies, Justin's aversion to the greeting card industry, a…

Are you overwhelmed? We can all get overwhelmed at times, but today we talk about how to recognize it, find out what triggers it, and how to handle it. How do you feel about disconnecting? Do you think you could disconnect for an hour a day? One day a week? A full week out of the year? Some resources mentioned in this episode (and that we love!) Cl…

What makes you a leader? (Hint... it's not your title.) This episode we'll talk through why makes someone a leader, and how to you can show your leadership even when your title doesn't reflect it. What's the difference between a "leader" and a "manager?" We talk everything from forming relationships based on trust, transparency, and authenticity, t…

Welcome to More than a Young Professional Podcast! We're glad you're here and you're spending some time with us! We have some great things in the works, but today we're talking about why we started a podcast and how (hint: thanks, COVID!), what qualifies us to be your hosts and guide you through this journey, and just a little bit more about us as …

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming podcast More than a Young Professional where we'll bring you through lessons learned, opportunities for growth, and real raw discussion on topics that young professionals need most. From leadership development, professional etiquette, to mental health, we'll cover it all. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and…