Full Confidence Ahead

How to pursue your dream career | Francswai Grayson

Turning your passions into a career can often to challenging and a messy process. In this episode, Fracswai Grayson shares her story of how she landed her dream job and the obstacles she had to jump to get there.
Francswai is currently the Director of Communication and Outreach for the Division of Securities. She holds a B.S in Finance and Political Science as well as a Masters of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate degree from North Carolina Law School. 
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Failure: the key to success | Katie Ann Powell

Over the last few months, I realized that the growth that has come in my life has stemmed from an outcome that most people would call a failure. Join me in this episode as we talk about the power of failure and how you can actually use failure as a tool to become your best self. It's time I got to hear YOUR thoughts on this topic. Connect with me on Instagram at @katieann_powell or on email at fullconfidenceahead@gmail.com and send me a message about how you have seen failure alter your life.

All about the Beatles | Dr. Scott Church

Arguably the most influential band to hit the recording studio is the Beatles. their legacy lives on decades after their first recording in 1961. In this episode, Dr. Scott Church, Professor of Popular Cultures tells you the ins and outs of the Beatles, their legacy, and their music. Stream the Full Confidence Ahead Podcast every Tuesday at 9 am MDT. 

How to learn a second language | Professor Michael Child

Language is everywhere. We use it to communicate. We use it to travel. We use it to interact with our friends. Learning a new language can be exciting like cracking a code, but it can also carry unique challenges as an adult. Professor Michael Child, an Applied Linguist, walks us through the challenges and advantages of learning a language as an adult. He gives us confidence that we can conquer a language at any age if we use his tips and tricks. Make sure to follow the Full Confidence Ahead podcast to stay up-to-date on our latest episodes. 

From pregnant to professional athlete | Makenna Myler

Makenna Myler made her professional running debut after running a mile at 5 minutes 35 seconds 10 days before giving birth. A month after giving birth Makenna ran the Olympic 10k qualifier and ranked 14 out of the top 50 women in the United States. She's a runner, wife, mom, and professional athlete who's changed her mindset to make her journey a winning journey with or without a first-place medal. Watch the TikTok that made her famous running the mile pregnant here: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikemyler/video/6882500236028267782?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en . Make sure to follow and subscribe to the Full Confidence Ahead podcast to stay up to date on the latest episodes. 

How fear became confidence | Katie Ann

Hey friends, it's me, Katie Ann. I decided it was about time to tell you the story behind why I started a podcast. A few years ago I was stuck in the fear of finances but took some steps to change that fear to confidence. I realized that if I could tackle the fear of finances, I could tackle any fear and so can you. Make sure to hit follow on the podcast to stay up to date on our episodes. 

How water bottle pants became high fashion | Megan Robotham

Born in Australia, Megan decided at a young age that the fashion industry would be her destiny and traveled around the world from Canada to Amsterdam to pursue her passion for high fashion. In her senior year of Fashion School, she revolutionized the runway by making her collection out of recycled material. Megan's interview is full of fashion, fun, and a lot of common materials turned into magic. Make sure to download her episode to listen anywhere. Follow the Full Confidence Ahead Podcast at: https://katieannpowell.podbean.com/

How to fly a helicopter | MAJ Joshua Dawson

Few people in the world have the opportunity to fly in a helicopter let alone learn to fly one. In this episode, MAJ Joshua Dawson talks us through the difficulties and challenges of flying an AH-64 U.S. military helicopter. Buckle up because his imagery makes you feel like you are in the passenger seat with him. You can listen to the full episode on https://katieannpowell.podbean.com/ or on any podcast streaming service. Make sure to hit follow to stay up to date on our episodes. 

The cocoon moment and flying after challenges | Wendy Ahlman

When you watch a butterfly eat through a cocoon it can be difficult to see its struggle. Yet, if you help a butterfly it dies because the struggle is what makes its wings strong enough to fly. In this episode, Wendy Ahlman shares the difficult cocoon moments of her life that helped her fly into her future. Her story is raw with joys, struggles, ups, and downs. You can listen to the full episode on https://katieannpowell.podbean.com/ or on any podcast streaming service with Full Confidence Ahead. Make sure to click the follow button to be up-to-date on the latest episodes. 

To Shakespeare or not to Shakespeare | Josh Long

Have you ever felt like reading Shakespeare was like being forced to eat a slimy bowl of broccoli before you could have ice cream?
SAME!
I used to complain about reading Shakespeare until my theater teacher Josh Long taught me the secrets behind understanding Shakespeare's texts, and today he will share the secrets and magic of Shakespeare with you. Josh holds a BA in Theater Directing and MA in Teaching and has been named a finalist for the Tony Awards Excellence in Education Award. Josh has coached eight Shakespeare teams to win the National Shakespeare Competition Sweepstakes Championships. By the end of this episode, he will help you fall in love with Shakespeare's original text.
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