Best Josie Ahlquist Podcasts (2024)

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This is 43 (Josie’s Version) 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

We’ve made it through another season of Josie and The Podcast – and as we celebrate the end of Season 6, we’re also celebrating my birthday! To commemorate these milestones, I wanted to use this final episode to reflect on this past season and this era of my life. One of several themes this season was technology, specifically AI. What better way to…

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Being a Traveler Not a Tourist with Jill Creighton 51:13

7M ago51:13

51:13

If you ask Dr. Jill Creighton where her favorite place in the world is, she’ll tell you it’s the place she hasn’t been to yet. As a world traveler, Jill leads organizations in global engagement, social impact, and crisis management in the higher education sector. Before starting in her current role as the Associate Vice President for Global Operati…

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Little Giants: The Big World of Gen Alpha 1:02:50

7M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Step aside Gen Z, because Generation Alpha is here and making its identity known. Born between 2010 and 2025, Alpha’s are highly digitally-integrated and are set to become the most educated generation. For insight on Gen Alpha, I brought in a diverse group of guests to speak to what’s ahead. You’ll hear from AJ Lopez, social media & media relations…

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Protecting Your Light with Dr. Mike Muñoz 47:48

8M ago47:48

47:48

A common theme I noticed throughout today's conversation with Mike Muñoz was a focus on breathing. Whether it was metaphorically taking a breather from doom scrolling, or literally stopping yourself for a quiet moment to feel your chest move up and down. Mike’s commitment to self-preservation, his warm persona and dedication to his campus are a dri…

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In My AI Era 57:15

8M ago57:15

57:15

Diving into the world of Artificial intelligence (AI) can be intimidating. Or maybe you’re unsure about using it at all. No one is an expert in these tools right now (unless, maybe, you happen to be one of the tool creators), meaning there is so much room for playfulness and exploration open to those willing to try. In this episode, I’ll cover the …

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Leading With Hard Work and Heart Work with Shea Kidd Brown 1:03:49

9M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

It is so difficult to be mindful online these days. The apps and algorithms are just not designed to keep us in the present. And with so much curation necessary to creative our idea of a “perfect profile,” how can we make sure we are showing up in our digital accounts and profiles in a heartful way? Well, my guest today has mastered the art and sci…

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Talking Human-Centered Tactics with Dayana Kibilds 1:00:28

9M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Dayana Kibilds sees content as a tool for equity, and strives to help students access the educational institutions they deserve to be a part of. She is also living for unapologetic joy and keeping her work in marketing and communications human-centered. Dayana, or Day, is strategy director at Ologie, an employee-owned marketing and branding strateg…

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Building Community vs. Facilitating Community and the Work of Belonging in Digital Communities 54:51

10M ago54:51

54:51

If you know me, you know I talk about community - all the time. Reflecting on the work of Marcus Collins, I spend this episode diving into the roles we all play in community, and how we can all evolve together. We’ll discuss how we can show up and be active advocates for our communities, defining belonging as a facet of community and how this all t…

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Bringing Swiftie Energy to Higher Ed with Rachel Putman 1:06:55

10M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

With this episode kicking off our new year, I’ve been thinking a lot about time and energy. Balancing time between your work life and home life, investing time in students, time with family, and all the time we lost to the pandemic. Our guest has also been thinking about it today, as she reflects on grief and prioritizes time spent in different pla…

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Should We Stop Hiring Students to Help with Social Strategy? 49:07

11M ago49:07

49:07

Our tree is up, the lights are lit, and the annual gingerbread house competition has been scheduled. It is officially the holiday season. As I reflect on the past year and look ahead to what's coming in 2024, this year theme as been all about students. My work approach and philosophy are centered; on who we are here to serve, and usually in higher …

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Tapping into Joy with Myla Edmond 57:46

11M ago57:46

57:46

Life changes, choosing joy, and expanding beyond the cells higher ed marketers are put in – this episode of Josie and the Podcast is full of inspiring and insightful conversation with my dear friend, Myla Edmond. Myla is an innovative collaborator with over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications in higher education. She builds teams…

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Platform Problems 51:27

12M ago51:27

51:27

Welcome back to our 6th season of Josie and the Podcast! I am so glad to have you back and excited to dig into this new season, which is all about change. Changes in life, careers, transitions, and how we can prioritize time management during these crazy periods. Have you heard of the “pandemic skip?” Whether it was your relationship with your fami…

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Influencer Marketing and Its Place in Higher Education 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

55:19

We hear about influencers everywhere these days. But what even is an influencer, and where does this kind of person fit into the equation when we are talking about leadership and higher ed? Well, I’m back from NASPA and ready to wrap up season 5 of the podcast! So in this episode, I will break down some definitions we hear when we’re in the influen…

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Heartwork: Supporting and Telling the Story of Indigenous Students with Dr. Tiffany Smith 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

When discussing indigenous students, research often focuses on the small number of students in these communities on college campuses, and often we don't see their experiences represented on campus, in marketing or in data sets. But our heartcentered guest today hopes her work will help dismantle the deficit narrative, and hold institutions accounta…

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“Post-Pandemic” Conferencing in Higher Ed 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

57:20

I LOVE professional development, especially a good conference. And as I prepare to head out to the NASPA 2023 in Boston (yes, this is recorded a bit early at the end of March), I wanted to share some tips and tricks to planning and having the best conference experience. Ever since COVID, travel and attending large crowd events like a conference hav…

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The Students’ VP with Gourjoine M. Wade 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

51:15

“Dr. G” believes it is imperative campus leaders keep students in mind at all times. As he says, “that you aren’t just suited and booted - disconnected from students.” So this VP is advocating and centering students no matter where he is, physically or digitally. But as much as G is the Student's VP, he is the Staff’s VP too, pushing how we recruit…

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2023 Status Update: Digital Leadership in Higher Education 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

March is a big month over in Dr. Josieville. It marks 20 years since I met my husband Lloyd and 3 years since I turned in the final edits of my book: Digital Leadership in Higher Education. Now that we are three years from when I put on the final touches, I wanted to share my reflections: what things I would add to it, what I would edit, and what I…

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Leadership isn’t a popularity contest with Teresa Valerio Parrot 1:10:32

1+ y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Teresa is the Founder, Principal, and “Resident President Whisperer” at TVP Communications. With over two decades of work in higher ed, she has only known a career focused on making higher ed more relatable, presidents' and boards' decisions understandable, and student and faculty successes known. Teresa and Josie catch up in this episode, diving i…

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Are online friends real? 44:25

1+ y ago44:25

44:25

The people that you meet online aren't real. It's not lasting. It's not impactful. Blah, blah blah. We’re constantly surrounded by people who invalidate or don't believe that friendships or connections online count as real. But if you’re like me, I’ve met so, so many of my friends and colleagues on Twitter, in seminars, and in other online spaces. …

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#RelationshipGoals with Joy and John Hoffman 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

With Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to incorporate some love, light, and laughter into the show. And I couldn't think of a better duo to do that with than Joy and John Hoffman.Dr. Joy Hoffman is a consultant and trainer with a focus on advancing equitable, inclusive, and socially-just practices. She previously served in higher educatio…

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Student Affairs Marketing and Communications: Potential with Purpose 45:17

2y ago45:17

45:17

I might be biased coming from student affairs, but I see so much potential in student engagement, retention, and recruitment when it comes to higher ed marketing and comms. But overall, efforts are segmented, stretched and many times misunderstood. So in the spring of 2022, I kicked off an inaugural benchmark research on the state of student affair…

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Leading with Kindness with Krista Boniface 50:10

2y ago50:10

50:10

Big Heart, Kindness First. It's one of the first things you’ll see in Krista Boniface’s Instagram bio, and really, it's the first word that comes to mind when I think of Krista. Social media is not always built with wellness in mind, and most days, it certainly seems like it's not built for kindness. But that is part of Krista’s power, creating a d…

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Creating Goals with Soul 49:56

2y ago49:56

49:56

I am a recovering goal digger. Any competition, big or small, I was ready to attack it and win. And if you're from my generation, you probably can relate! A lot of these values were baked into us early on. But it wasn't until recently that I realized part of goal setting needs to include rest. Building in pauses, wellness practices, and learning to…

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Helping Marketers and Leaders Serve First with Jenny Petty 54:34

2y ago54:34

54:34

When Jenny Petty found the Organizational Leadership program and Servant Leadership track at Gonzaga, she said it was like something lit up inside of her. Like the way she always dreamed of showing up in the world exists and has a whole philosophy behind it. Jenny is now the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer at the University…

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Hey Higher Ed, Are You Okay? 41:46

2y ago41:46

41:46

It's been a while since we’ve seen each other! When we wrapped season 4 in the fall of 2020, we thought of it as a kind of intermission. A 2-year long intermission. But we are finally back! So we start off today's episode with a little reintroduction to myself, the podcast, and my mission. But mostly, we want to check in with this shorty episode. T…

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Applying Ease to Podcasting 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

31:16

Surprise! It has been so long since you may have seen this show in your feed, so I'm sending lots of hugs and hellos. After an 18-month podcasting hiatus, I am popping in, sharing what's on my mind, what I've been up to, and how I'm thinking differently. Tune in to hear how I've talked to my astrologer about podcasting, how turning 40 has changed t…

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Eight Types of Meaningful Content for Campus Leaders 48:19

4y ago48:19

48:19

In the midst of a global crisis (or two), an intense lead-up to the U.S. presidential election demands for racial justice, and ever-dwindling resources on many college campuses, you might be tempted to tune out your social media channels. But this is when we really need your leadership. Do not go dark. But I don’t mean filling your feed with canned…

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Michael Sorrell // Evolving in Real Time 1:05:58

4y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Michael Sorrell is in a constant process of evolution - and he’s doing it before our eyes, on social media, and on campus. He leads the impressively innovative Paul Quinn College, a once-struggling school that is now a model of urban revival. Michael is so optimistic about the future – despite the pandemic – that he expects Paul Quinn College will …

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What is your Why for Leading Online? 24:47

4y ago24:47

24:47

The book – my book – is finally here! To celebrate, this shorty episode is a peek inside Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World. You’ll learn about the digital leadership framework, which is grounded in research and practiced on-screen by higher ed leaders who will inspire a personalized and values fuel…

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How COVID-19 is Redefining Higher Ed, Tech & Leadership 1:07:02

4y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

How are we teaching higher ed/student affairs graduate and doctoral students about technology - and especially social media strategy in higher ed? I’ve been teaching a summer graduate course called Technology in Higher Education at Florida State University for several years - one of the very few (if any) courses of its kind. Every semester I invite…

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Jenny Li Fowler // Leave the Internet Better Than You Found It 1:00:04

4y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Jenny Li Fowler is the director of social media strategy at MIT, and authenticity is the name of her game. Whether she’s tweeting advice to fellow social media practitioners, sharing proud mama pics on Instagram, or consulting with members of her campus Social Media Working Group, Jenny is keeping it real. Listen in for Jenny’s thoughts on overcomi…

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Purposeful Digital Student Engagement 28:15

4y ago28:15

28:15

Humans are hardwired to connect with others. With social media we can engage authentically, build community, and foster belonging. That is, if we prioritize People and Purpose before Platforms. Otherwise, social media is just busywork. This episode provides a Purposeful Digital Engagement Model that will help you form deeper relationships with the …

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Campus Leaders as Digital Storytellers 1:04:32

4y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

I’ve been connecting with campus leaders who, even before COVID-19, have embraced social media and a variety of other digital communication tools in my Leading Online webinar series. In this episode (recorded the first week of June 2020), four Vice Presidents for Student Affairs provide insight on how digital storytelling can connect and transform …

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Daria J. Willis // Keeping it 100 Every Day of the Week 58:58

4y ago58:58

58:58

Dr. Daria J. Willis became president of Everett Community College at the impressive age of 34. This episode follows her meteoric rise from first-generation college student and student parent to campus executive and social media role model. She discusses the importance of family, faith, authenticity, social justice, and self-care. Additionally, she …

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A Blueprint for Building Campus Digital Communities 37:44

4y ago37:44

37:44

We’re back! In this shorty episode, I’m walking you through the framework for a digital community that is transformative even in the time of COVID. You’ll hear about institutions using digital community building platforms and the purpose behind these choices. Listen for the four I’s that can help an online community exist and persist in a positive …

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The Emotional and Online Journey of Prospective College Students 1:20:03

4+ y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Stakes and emotions are high for prospective students, and all those emojis are playing out online. This between-a-sode brings you straight into the research lab with our favorite social listening partner, Campus Sonar. I welcome returning Josie & the Podcast guest, Stephen App, as well as Rebecca Stapley - both part of the Campus Sonar team. We’re…

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Small Town Mindset to Social Media 29:29

5y ago29:29

29:29

The land of social media can feel vast and overwhelming, almost like a big city. Well, this podcaster just happened to grow up in a tiny Wyoming town - which influences how I teach and coach about digital engagement and leadership. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram are as jam-packed as the Los Angeles freeways I’m now surrounded with. So in this…

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Ashley Budd // Decoding Advancement 1:06:25

5y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Are you ready to get decoding advancement?! Ashley Budd is a Digital Strategist and currently serves as Director of Digital Marketing for Alumni Affairs and Development at Cornell University, but she wasn’t always on that career path. She shares about her transition from enrollment to development - from one side of university moneymaking to the oth…

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Is Social Media Sustainable for Campus Executives? 35:28

5y ago35:28

35:28

Even without social media, serving in an executive position in higher education has become extremely taxing. Add on social media and sustainability gets even more strained. While vast opportunities and excitement exist to get a campus president or Dean on Twitter or even TikTok - the question must be asked, is it sustainable? In this shorty episode…

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Mordecai I. Brownlee // It's Dr. Mordecai 1:00:51

5y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Josie & the Podcast welcomes Dr. Mordecai I. Brownlee, Vice President for Student Success at St. Philip’s College, to the show. At the top of the episode, Mordecai quickly highlights his mission statement, which shines throughout our conversation. He shares how his digital philosophy is rooted in empowering others and making unique connections with…

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Don't Spook Your Students: Social Media Education that Works 30:42

5y ago30:42

30:42

Halloween is definitely not at the top of my “favorite holiday” list. To be honest, I’m just a huge scaredy-cat! But one thing I am not afraid of is destigmatizing the negative perceptions of tech, digital platforms, and social media. College students today have been haunted by the “new” age tale that social media is the Boogeyman under your bed, r…

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La'Tonya "L.T." Rease Miles // Empowering First-Generation Students 1:02:04

5y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

In this episode, I talk with La’Tonya “L.T.” Rease Miles, Director of the First-Year Experience at UCLA, about her journey from golden child in her family to first-generation college student to golden leader paving a way for first-gen students and the professionals that support and empower them. LT was a latecomer to identifying as “first-generatio…

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Authentic Branding for Real People 34:21

5y ago34:21

34:21

The word branding has a lot of emotion behind it - with some feeling very strongly against the word and application. When you add on the concept of authenticity online - there is even more debate and sometimes confusion. SO how dare I combine the concept of authentic + branding for real people, especially those that work in higher education?! The r…

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Terisa Riley // From First Gen to First Fem 1:22:02

5y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

Dr. Terisa Riley is the newly appointed Chancellor of The University of Arkansas Fort Smith, but is already changing the landscape of what being chancellor looks like - online and on campus. Terisa is the first female Chancellor of the university and in this episode shares her journey from being a first-generation student. We discuss how her strate…

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Activating Micro-Digital Communities 29:29

5y ago29:29

29:29

With millions of members and hundreds of posts per minute - many social media platforms can feel too vast and fast. How can we make it feel a bit more manageable and intimate? In this season four kick-off episode, Josie shares why and how she created a micro-community on GroupMe to get to the finish line of her book, which happened to fall on the s…

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Lloyd Ahlquist // Content Creators in Love 1:15:02

5+ y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

For the season finale of the podcast I sit down with two-time Emmy nominated co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History (ERB), EpicLloyd - who also holds of the title of my husband. This episode is a little different because you all came up with many of the questions and topics we talk about! With that being said, we dive into the details of how Llo…

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Cynthia Teniente-Matson // #OnAMission 1:08:04

5+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

In this episode, we have an authentic conversation with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, the second President of Texas A&M University’s youngest campus in San Antonio (TAMUSA). She shares about her experience thus far being a leader of a young campus in the digital age, and how she uses technology to build the history and brand of TAMUSA. Cynthia and h…

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Epic Rap Battles of Higher Ed History 25:01

5+ y ago25:01

25:01

What could a two-time Emmy-nominated YouTube series, with 14 million subscribers, four billion views, and 12 gold records teach educators about innovation and student learning? What if you paired the co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History with a higher education digital engagement and leadership scholar? In this special birthday edition shorty e…

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Raychelle Burks // Pop Culture Chemist 1:13:34

5+ y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Dr. Raychelle Burks stumbled into her love for chemistry through Agatha Christie novels and Murder She Wrote episodes with her grandma. Now she’s a Twitter verified chemistry Blackademic that loves to connect one thing to another through pop culture references. In this conversation, we talk about the ways that pop culture and social media increase …

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Confidence and the Content Creation Process 29:38

5+ y ago29:38

29:38

The creation process is a wild ride, and in this shorty episode, I'm giving you an insight into my blogging, podcasting, and book writing journeys. A significant discovery is just how much confidence and courage is wrapped up into the process, and I share tactics that I hope will aid you as a current or future digital content creator. For all show …

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