Careers Episodes

Career clarity and momentum for instructional designers and educators—job search strategy, skill-building, confidence, and navigating different paths and industries. Illustrations by Storyset (Freepik).
Jan. 11, 2026

The Unstoppable Leader: Victoria Pelletier's Journey Through Corporat…

Victoria Pelletier never planned to become a C-suite executive. With childhood dreams of practicing law, her path took an unexpected turn when a temporary banking job led to rapid promotions and a cross-country relocation. Th...

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Dec. 21, 2025

Beyond the LMS: Karen Nix's Instructional Design Journey

Karen Nix's journey from journalism to instructional design showcases how diverse backgrounds can create exceptional instructional designers. After stumbling into professional development as an administrative assistant, Karen discovered her passion for transforming complex information into engaging…

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July 20, 2025

Career Shifts: From Classroom to Corporate Instructional Design with …

The journey from classroom teaching to corporate instructional design can seem daunting, but it's entirely possible with the right education, strategy, and mindset. In this revealing conversation, recent Grand Canyon University (GCU) graduate Sakina Brandford shares her successful transition story …

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June 8, 2025

Navigating the Instructional Design Journey with Caroline Amberson

What happens when a veteran educator with decades of classroom experience decides to formalize their instructional design skills? In this enlightening conversation, Caroline Amberson opens up about her journey balancing over ...

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Feb. 26, 2025

GCU Alumni Interview with Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson

Welcome to episode 22 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Charlene Drews and Markeda Johnson, two recent graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program a...

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Feb. 25, 2024

GCU Alumni Interview with Shane Wolfe

Welcome to episode 16 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Shane Wolfe. In this interview, ...

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Feb. 11, 2024

Expert Interview with Amanda Guerrero

Welcome to episode 15 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Amanda Guerrero, an instructional designer, about her experiences working in the industry. I currently have the pleasu...

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Jan. 28, 2024

Expert Interview with Jackie Moran

Welcome to episode 14 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Jackie Moran, a manager and instructional design expert, about her experiences working in the industry. We also discus...

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Nov. 19, 2023

Expert Interview with Sean Sullivan

Welcome to episode 13 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Sean Sullivan, a director and instructional design expert, about his experiences working in the industry. We also disc...

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Sept. 24, 2023

GCU Alumni Interview with Chris Phelps

Welcome to episode 10 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Chris Phelps. In this interview,...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Expert Interview with Ruth Douthitt

Welcome to episode 8 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Ruth Douthitt, a curriculum developer and instructional design expert, about her experiences working in the industry. R...

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July 30, 2023

Expert Interview with Anthony Clark

Welcome to episode 6 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Anthony Clark, an instructional designer and learning and development expert, about his experiences working in the indu...

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June 18, 2023

GCU Alumni Interview with Jessie Navedo

Welcome to episode 4 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Instructional Design program at GCU, Jessie Navedo. In this interview,...

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