What happens when curiosity meets courage, mentorship meets momentum, and academic advising meets a doctoral hood? 🎓✨

In this episode of Emerging Voices, Matt sits down with Dr. Sarah Howard for a wide-ranging, honest, and energizing conversation about saying yes to opportunities before you feel “ready,” carving out space for learning in a packed life, and turning professional curiosity into meaningful impact. Sarah reflects on her doctoral journey, her research on advisor engagement, and the winding path that led her to become a mentor, scholar, presenter, and longtime NACADA changemaker.

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🎙️ Season 2 Is Here 🎉

Matt Markin and Bri Harvie kick off Season 2 of Emerging Voices by turning the mic on…each other! In this behind-the-scenes opener, they focus on professional growth in academic advising through involvement in NACADA and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Drawing from recent conference experiences and their own leadership journeys, Matt and Bri discuss how advisors can use professional associations to build community, strengthen skills, and identify pathways for greater engagement.

*Apologies for the audio issues in this episode!

Along the way, you’ll get:

• A mini travelogue of Vegas side quests (Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, kaleidoscope-level trippy exhibits, and the heartbreak of a missed Backstreet Boys moment)
• A peek into Matt’s world of podcasting, poster sessions, and pop-culture-powered professional development
• Bri’s honest take on being “the Canadian voice” in U.S.-centered spaces and how leadership feels from the inside
• The real tea on mentoring: imposter syndrome, connection-building, and why “learning partners” might be the better title

This episode sets the tone for Season 2: less polished podium and more hallway conversations. Welcome back!

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🎙️ Emerging Voices: Career Confidence with Hayley Harned

In the bittersweet finale of Season 1, Matt and Bri sit down with the ever-delightful Hayley Harned, whose journey from the mountains of Montana to the heart of the SEC is anything but ordinary! 🌟

Join us as Hayley shares her path through residential life, TRIO, and academic advising with a sprinkle of Disney magic, 90s nostalgia, and a dash of self-discovery. From setting professional boundaries to finding joy in the small things (like the perfect corn dog), Hayley reminds us that leadership and laughter often go hand in hand.

Whether you’re a fellow Disney adult, a nostalgic 90s kid, or an advising professional chasing your own magic, this episode will leave you smiling and inspired.

🎧 Tune in, grab your favorite snack, and let’s wrap up Season 1 with heart, humor, and a whole lot of emerging voices!

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