So... What Do You Do

Legal Recruiter | Susanne (Elle's Mom)

In this conversation, Elle Overholt interviews her mother, Susanne Schaeffer, who is a senior attorney recruiting manager for a global law firm. Susanne shares her journey from working in retail and cosmetics to becoming an attorney and eventually transitioning into her current role in recruiting. She explains that her day-to-day involves managing relationships with attorneys and recruiters, coordinating interviews, and handling logistics for hiring. Elle and her mom discuss the role of a recruiting manager or lead at a law firm and whether a law degree is required for this position. They explore the various career paths available with a law degree, including corporate, regulatory, and government positions. They emphasize the importance of networking and building relationships in the legal field. Elle's mom shares her advice for young people interested in pursuing a career in law or any other field.

Instructional Designer | Jennifer

Elle Overholt interviews Jennifer Abreu, a senior instructional designer in the learning and development field. Jennifer shares her journey from studying linguistics to working in academia and eventually transitioning to the corporate world. She explains that her role as an instructional designer involves creating learning solutions that help people perform their jobs better and improve business performance. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, analysis, and understanding the root cause of a problem before designing a learning solution. She recommends the GROW coaching model for setting goals and finding ways forward. Jennifer highlights the benefits of creating a portfolio and recommends the book 'Map It' by Cathy Moore. She also shares her favorite office accessory, the walking pad, and emphasizes the importance of relationships and communication skills in the workplace.

Organizational Planning + Strategy | Danielle

Danielle Walsh, Senior Principal Team Leader at Chick-fil-A, shares her role in leading the planning process for the company. The planning process at Chick-fil-A consists of four phases: dream, develop, decide, and deliver. Danielle's role is to bring the right leaders together to consider work that the company can pursue and make resource allocation decisions. Danielle emphasizes the importance of being detail-oriented and having strong communication skills, particularly in creating clear and impactful PowerPoint presentations. In this conversation, Danielle Walsh discusses the importance of equipping leaders with both strategic vision and detailed information. Her advice for young professionals is to work hard and perform excellently in their current roles, as this will open up more opportunities in the future. She also emphasizes the importance of mentorship and building relationships with people you click with personally.

Labor + Delivery Nurse | McKenna

McKenna is a labor and delivery nurse and she shares her journey of becoming a nurse. McKenna explains the day-to-day responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse, including medication administration, monitoring patients, and assisting with the labor process. She also discusses the transition from labor and delivery to postpartum care and the importance of providing specialized care for high-risk patients. McKenna enjoys the urgency and critical nature of her job and finds fulfillment in helping bring new life into the world. McKenna also highlights the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of labor and delivery, as well as the joy of witnessing the creation of a new family. She shares that the most challenging aspect of her job is the high stress and the need to balance medical needs with emotional support. McKenna also discusses the flexibility of working night shifts and the potential for career advancement in nursing.

Collegiate Student Athlete Development | Kevin

In this episode, Elle Overholt interviews Kevin Cone, who works in student athlete development at Georgia Tech. They discuss the Total Person Program, which focuses on career development, leadership development, total wellness, social impact, and community outreach. Kevin shares that his favorite part of his job is helping people reach their dreams, while the most challenging aspect is setting realistic expectations and finding balance in event planning. He advises young professionals to connect with people in the field, be open to opportunities, and trust the process.