Professional Launch

Our passion is to help young professionals launch their careers and find mentors by learning from leaders and experts.Our podcast hopes to inspire and ignite your professional journey. Early career professionals can hear about the path of those at a point of accomplishment. And, experienced professionals can feel a get of re-ignition of that same inspiration as they learn about other speakers and people of the community. Support this channel to help us bring purpose-driven mentorship to under-connected young professionals

Professional Launch is a business podcast hosted by Ricot Aladin, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ricot Aladin hosts Professional Launch, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Professional Launch Episode 15- Trent Lee, Founder of Compass Leadership Advisors

  Aug 7, 202538 minS0

  <p>Ricot Aladin welcomes back Trent Lee, founder of Compass Leadership Advisors and Vistage Chair, for a deep, energizing conversation on what it takes to lead with purpose. Trent opens up about the isolation CEOs often face, the power of strategic peer groups, and why mentorship is never one-sided.</p><p> From startup struggles to boardroom breakthroughs, Trent shares personal stories, top challenges CEOs face (spoiler: it’s people and isolation), and how aligning personal values with business goals can make or break leadership.</p><p> With his signature blend of insight and humor, Trent offers unforgettable advice:</p><p>“Every busin...

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  Professional Launch Episode 16 - Kellie Carlson, VP of HR

  Aug 7, 202540 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Ricot Aladin welcomes Kellie Carlson to discuss how young professionals can proactively partner with HR departments to unlock career opportunities within their organizations. Kellie shares her own nontraditional career journey into HR, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-advocacy, and ongoing personal growth.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p> Career Journeys Aren’t Linear: Kellie’s path from customer service to VP of HR involved mentorship, returning to school, and continuous learning. She encourages professionals to embrace nontraditional paths and stay focused on forward movement.</p><p>The Power of Mentorship: Kellie highlights how finding a good mentor...

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  Professional Launch - Bryan Wilburn

  Jul 24, 202540 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Professional Launch, Ricot Aladin sits down with Bryan Wilburn — a powerhouse fundraiser and president of St. Monica Montessori — to unpack the secrets behind his monumental achievement: raising over $40 million for a non-profit mission.Bryan shares how his journey began as a missionary, what he learned from leading one of the largest Newman Center capital campaigns in the country, and why real fundraising is less about events and bake sales, and more about deep relationships and radical honesty.Together, Ricot and Bryan dive into:The mindset needed to lead long-term fundraising effortsWhy rejection is essential to prof...

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  Episode #14

  Professional Launch - Simone Wai

  Jul 24, 202539 minS3

  <p>In this episode, Ricot Aladin sits down with Simone Wai, a community builder and the visionary force behind Folkways, a Fargo-based nonprofit, who shares how her background in marketing evolved into a mission to foster connection, belonging, and economic vitality.They dive into Campus FM, an innovative mentorship and media program connecting college students with the community through paid content creation, helping them build skills, find jobs, and stay rooted locally. Simone also reflects on the power of mentorship, the courage to start imperfectly, and the importance of letting go of projects when their time has passed.This episode...

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  Episode #13

  Professional Launch - Tony Anderson

  Jul 24, 202538 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Professional Launch, Ricot sits down with Tony Anderson, the tech-savvy solutions manager from Photon Phi, to introduce an emerging wireless communication technology: LiFi (Light Fidelity). Unlike traditional WiFi, LiFi uses infrared light for data transfer—offering ultra-secure, high-speed connectivity that can’t be hacked, jammed, or even detected. Tony explains how this breakthrough addresses the looming “spectrum crunch” in the U.S. and complements existing WiFi infrastructure, especially in healthcare, education, and enterprise spaces.Beyond the tech talk, Tony shares powerful reflections on mentorship, community service, and leadership growth, drawing from his experience with Clay County P...

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