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🎙️ The Pickup Meeting: “From Songwriting Dreams to Student Success — A Conversation with Isabelle Langham”

In this lively and laughter-filled episode, Brody and Kevin welcome the incredible Isabelle Rena Langham, Director of Advising and Technology Initiatives at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Isabelle shares her journey from aspiring songwriter to higher ed changemaker, revealing how she blends creativity, technology, and heart to empower students and teams alike.

Expect plenty of laughs (yes, AirPods and cats make cameo appearances 🐱), bourbon recommendations 🥃, and insights on how to keep human connection at the center of innovation. Whether you’re headed to the NACADA Annual Conference or just need a boost of positivity, this episode reminds us all to embrace the journey, not just the goal.

🎧 Tune in for stories, wisdom, and a few karaoke-worthy moments!

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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🎙️ “Advising Legends, Dogs, Donuts, and the Energizer Bunny: A Conversation with Marsha Miller”

Get ready for an episode that’s part celebration, part storytelling, and all heart. 🎉 Brody Broshears and Kevin Thomas sit down with NACADA legend Marsha Miller, award-winning author, mentor, and self-proclaimed “genealogical adventurer.” From camping mishaps in the Utah snow to shaping the field of academic advising, Marsha shares decades of wisdom (and a few hilarious stories) that remind us why relationships and not robots, are at the heart of advising.

Expect laughter, inspiration, a dash of donut talk, and a reminder that every great advisor has a little bit of the Energizer Bunny inside. 🐰

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Get ready for a feel-good episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and a few surprise concert stories! 🎶 Brody and Kevin kick things off with their favorite music memories before welcoming the incredible Dr. Jenny Bloom from Florida Atlantic University, a true legend in higher education and co-founder of Appreciative Advising. From her unexpected journey into creating a global advising framework to her daily five-mile runs and porch-hour playlists, Jenny shares insights on connection, purpose, and the power of asking the right questions.

Whether you’re a seasoned advisor or just love great storytelling, this episode will leave you inspired to put people before process—and maybe even lace up your running shoes. 🏃‍♀️✨

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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