https://www.careyearsacademy.com/
We aim to provide support, resources, and real-life strategies for early-career professionals who are also full-time caregivers. We want to create a community where listeners feel heard, validated, and motivated to continue pursuing their careers without guilt.

This podcast will feature rotating guests, including professionals, mental health specialists, and experienced caregivers, to offer insight and encouragement. We'll discuss everything from time-management techniques and mental health strategies to stories from real people juggling both worlds.

Tune in every Friday at 5PM Central!

Your hosts include:

Noah Beltran
Amya Bryant
Amy Cook
Nora Rafaty
Kristin Shau
Haroon Yasir]]>enCareersCopyright The Caregiving Yearshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf2a91262eb9dfe674e5606a0311a901.jpghttps://www.careyearsacademy.com/Fri, 02 May 2025 21:50:20 +0000The Caregiving YearsThe Caregiving Yearskshau4@illinois.edu(Note: Each semester, we host interns from University of Illinois who complete projects focused on supporting family caregivers. The Spring 2025 semester interns added another project: Supporting early career professionals so they can have a...
We aim to provide support, resources, and real-life strategies for early-career professionals who are also full-time caregivers. We want to create a community where listeners feel heard, validated, and motivated to continue pursuing their careers without guilt.

This podcast will feature rotating guests, including professionals, mental health specialists, and experienced caregivers, to offer insight and encouragement. We'll discuss everything from time-management techniques and mental health strategies to stories from real people juggling both worlds.

Tune in every Friday at 5PM Central!

Your hosts include:

Noah Beltran
Amya Bryant
Amy Cook
Nora Rafaty
Kristin Shau
Haroon Yasir]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-90-days-our-thoughts-and-final-sendoff--65864324The First 90 Days, by Michael Watkins. We discuss what we learned, and how we'll apply it to our first jobs post-grad. 

Thanks to all those who have followed along and listened this past semester!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65864324Fri, 02 May 2025 21:47:07 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this final episode, we go over our thoughts on the book, The First 90 Days, by Michael Watkins. We discuss what we learned, and how we'll apply it to our first jobs post-grad.  Thanks to all those who have followed along and listened this past...The First 90 Days, by Michael Watkins. We discuss what we learned, and how we'll apply it to our first jobs post-grad. 

Thanks to all those who have followed along and listened this past semester!]]>2280false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-our-own-thoughts-on-grief--65544164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65544164Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:31:45 +0000The Caregiving YearsThis episode is led by us, the hosts! We discuss our own personal stories around grief, and how we deal with it. Thanks for listening!1787false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-all-about-caregiving-with-denise-brown--65198069Thanks for listening!

Denise's Links

Websites:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/
https://join.caringourway.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/denisembrown/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65198069Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:44:57 +0000The Caregiving YearsThis week, we're joined by our very own Denise Brown! With over 30 years of experience, Denise develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. She offers her expert insights and tips...Thanks for listening!

Denise's Links

Websites:
https://www.careyearsacademy.com/
https://join.caringourway.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/denisembrown/]]>2534false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-acing-your-interview-with-dr-pulley--64889523
Tonya's Links:
Email: careers@ahs.illinois.edu]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64889523Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:58:05 +0000The Caregiving YearsTune in as we chat with Dr. Tonya Pulley! She's an academic and career advisor, as well as Honors Program coordinator in the College of Applied Health Sciences here at UIUC. She shares her best tips and tricks on writing resumes and preparing for...
Tonya's Links:
Email: careers@ahs.illinois.edu]]>2140false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-managing-stress-with-jeanine-bensken--64889179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64889179Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:36:38 +0000The Caregiving YearsToday we're joined by Jeanine Bensken, a health educator and stress management coordinator here at UIUC! Join as she talks through common stressors at a first job, and the ways to handle them.1994false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-ang-onorato-s-holistic-approach-to-leadership--64755944
Ang's Links:

Website: angonorato.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angonorato/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64755944Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:48:39 +0000The Caregiving YearsThis episode we're joined by Ang Onorato, an Executive Coach & Conscious Leadership Trainer who blends psychology, spiritual intelligence and business. Listen as she offers her unique approach towards finding your leadership voice; covering topics...
Ang's Links:

Website: angonorato.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angonorato/]]>2240false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-professional-tips-with-glenna-crooks--64611340
Learn more about Glenna here:
glennacrooks.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64611340Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:36:51 +0000The Caregiving YearsThis episode we're joined by Glenna Crooks, Ph.D., who is a public health and policy strategist, and author. Tune in as she discusses networking, communication in relationships, setting boundaries, and much more!  Learn more about Glenna here:...
Learn more about Glenna here:
glennacrooks.com]]>3106false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-cynthia-iorio-s-story--64503059
Cynthia's Links:
Website: cynthiaiorio.com
Instagram: @cynthiaiorio

Listen to the Love Transform Evolve Podcast here:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64503059Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000The Caregiving YearsIn this episode, we're joined by Cynthia Iorio! Cynthia is a care consultant and certified Project and Program Management Professional with over 20 years of experience. Tune in to hear her share her own journey of full-time caregiving while managing...
Cynthia's Links:
Website: cynthiaiorio.com
Instagram: @cynthiaiorio

Listen to the Love Transform Evolve Podcast here:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify]]>1773false2full