Episode 16: Federico Casso - Special Agent Diplomatic Security
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In our first installment of law enforcement-related fields, we get a great opportunity to learn about the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). To advance American interests and foreign policy, DSS protects people, property and information at more than 270 State Department missions worldwide. This agency is assigned many responsibilities as their agents are tasked with such missions as protecting the secretary of state and foreign dignitaries the U.S., combating international human trafficking, and investigation passport and visa fraud to help secure our...
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Episode 15: Orlando Gomez - Multi-Platinum Recording Engineer
Career Closeup
[rev_slider alias="episode-15-orlando-gomez-recording-engineer"] Incredible Closeup this week with recording and mixing engineer Orlando Gomez of Beacon Hill Recording studio! Orlando gives us a great insight to the world of producing multi-platinum level musical projects, working with local talent to superstar artists and the teamwork behind the scenes it takes to make it all come together. Orlando discusses his own personal experiences in the industry as well as his recommendations for success in his field. Not surprisingly, his advice will help you succeed in any field. Time...
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Episode 15: Orlando Gomez - Multi-Platinum Recording Engineer
Career Closeup
Incredible Closeup this week with recording and mixing engineer Orlando Gomez of Beacon Hill Recording studio! Orlando gives us a great insight to the world of producing multi-platinum level musical projects, working with local talent to superstar artists and the teamwork behind the scenes it takes to make it all come together. Orlando discusses his own personal experiences in the industry as well as his recommendations for success in his field. Not surprisingly, his advice will help you succeed in any field. Time Line: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Role of audio engineer 02:17 The many roles in...
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Episode 14: Shandi Keller - Army Blackhawk Pilot and Instructor
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[rev_slider alias="episode-14-shandi-keller-blackhawk-pilot-and-instructor"] Shandi Keller is someone we knew we wanted to speak to due to her accomplishments as a helicopter pilot in the Army and as an instructor for other pilots. We were fortunate she was able to stop by the day before moving to a new training station so we could record this interview. In this episode, she discusses how she decided to enlist in the Army, what she did to prepare, and what she did to move up through ranks during her time in the Army. She also discusses ways to enter the military with a higher...
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Episode 14: Shandi Keller - Army Blackhawk Pilot and Instructor
Career Closeup
Shandi Keller is someone we knew we wanted to speak to due to her accomplishments as a helicopter pilot in the Army and as an instructor for other pilots. We were fortunate she was able to stop by the day before moving to a new training station so we could record this interview. In this episode, she discusses how she decided to enlist in the Army, what she did to prepare, and what she did to move up through ranks during her time in the Army. She also discusses ways to enter the military with a higher rank, different pathways to becoming a pilot in the military, and some misconceptions...
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Episode 13: Jose Abraham Lopez, MD - US Army Veteran
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Today on the Podcast and in honor of Veteran’s day, a very special interview with a U.S. Army Veteran that Francis and I know well. We get an insight on what it is like to serve, the job of the enlisted in the service and to serve in the role as an officer. The words sacrifice, challenge and demanding are mentioned. Despite the depth of these words, they do not do justice to the true hardship our service members and their families endure to protect our freedom. Join us today and learn about the true dedication and commitment one makes when you choose to join the armed...
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Episode 12: Raul Santos, MD - Interventional Cardiologist
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On this episode of Career Closeup, we take another dive into the world of medicine. We sat down with Dr. Raul Santos, MD. A Dallas area Interventional Cardiologist. From his early years in college and his service in the U.S Army to his residency and fellowship in Cardiology, Dr. Santos gave us a great insight into the training, practice and rewarding aspects of his incredible field. If you are thinking about medicine or are in medical school and considering a career treating disease of the heart, this is a realistic and informative close up. Show notes: 00:00...
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Episode 12: Raul Santos, MD - Interventional Cardiology
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On this episode of Career Closeup, we take another dive into the world of medicine. We sat down with Dr. Raul Santos, MD. A Dallas area Interventional Cardiologist. From his early years in college and his service in the U.S Army to his residency and fellowship in Cardiology, Dr. Santos gave us a great insight into the training, practice and rewarding aspects of his incredible field. If you are thinking about medicine or are in medical school and considering a career treating disease of the heart, this is a realistic and informative close up. Show notes: 00:00...
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Episode 11: Myongki "Tony" Yi - Tattoo Artist
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Myongki “Tony” Yi is a tattoo artist in El Paso who owns his own tattoo studio, 3Tattoo. Tony's studio is as unique as his style, and this keeps him booked months in advance. In this episode we discuss how he started in Fine Arts at a design school, and just before completing the program, he came to find tattooing as a viable career option, despite the stigma it carries. Specifically for Tony, being of Korean decent, such a field is considered taboo. Tattoos have become very mainstream today as people from all walks of life have tattoos, and $1.6 billion dollars are spent in the US...
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EPISODE 10 : JOSE COS - A PRIME TIME BS/MD PROGRAM
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This is a quick Closeup with Jose Cos. We are looking into more information about the avenues to complete a medical education. With a national shortage of physicians, efforts are in place to try and increase the number of graduating doctors. In addition to more medical schools opening throughout the country, accelerated programs that decrease the years of study from 8 years to 7, or even 6 years in some cases, are expanding across the country. Jose is a student at the University of Texas El Paso and a participant in the A-PRIME TIME program (Accelerated - Professional,...
info_outlineOn this episode of Career Closeup, we meet up with Tony Kasowski. Tony is in an enviable position working a job he loves with both altruistic rewards and the ability to make a living. Together with his cofounder at Phoenix’s St. Vincent De Paul’s Urban Garden, they took on the challenge of converting an old parking lot in South Phoenix and transforming it to a fertile, high yielding farm. Tony’s accomplishments with what was initially believed to be a “cute garden” with now the ability to produce enough fruits and vegetables to feed the less fortunate are a testament to his character, initiative and determination. Tony found a way to continue his work with the Urban Farm and supplement his income through consulting, teaching, and private contracting work. However, it was clear in our time with him that the fuel of his enthusiasm are his love of farming and contribution his efforts have in other people’s lives. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and you are bound to come away with some valuable knowledge about growing your own garden.
We encourage you to join his 15,900+ followers on Instagram @tonygrowsfood, on Facebook he's Tony Kasowski, and keep up with his latest adventures on FarmTrippin.com.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction
04:29 Problems with this approach to farming?
08:28 Converting an old parking lot to a fruitful Urban Farm
11:01 Tony’s background
12:53 What got you interested in farming?
15:01 How was the transition from working 9-5 to farming?
17:56 Did you set out to farm as not for profit charitable type work?
23:15 Are you familiar with any other organizations that are doing something similar?
26:13 Do you find it difficult to feed 4,500 people every day?
27:43 How challenging is starting an operation similar to yours, and what resources would you recommend?
31:08 How important has networking been?
33:18 Do you practice crop rotation?
37:01 The impact on volunteers
39:37 What can someone who wants to undertake a similar project expect?
43:34 Where/what do you teach?
45:00 Different farming techniques
47:12 What is the most impressive thing you’ve grown?
48:57 Where do you see farming going in the future?
54:23 What goals would you like to see St. Vincent de Paul undertake in the next five to ten years?
56:25 What would you tell yourself in high school?
Links: St. Vincent de Paul Urban Farm UrbanFarmU podcast/blog
Tony’s other Interview https://www.urbanfarm.org/blog/2016/03/22/tony-kasowski/
Article about the health effects of GMO's https://www.aaemonline.org/gmo.php
Tony recommends using YouTube to search for answers to your questions. (Search for Tony Kasowski and you will find different interviews he has done with other farmers.)