UMBC Mic'd Up

UMBC Mic'd Up Podcast welcomes faculty, students, alumni, and industry thought leaders to share their insights and UMBC experiences.

UMBC Mic'd Up is a education podcast hosted by UMBC Mic'd Up with Dennise, with 113 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

UMBC Mic'd Up with Dennise hosts UMBC Mic'd Up, a education show with 113 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  She Was Already Working in GIS. Why Go Back for a Master’s?

  Aug 20, 202616 minS6

  What does a career in GIS really look like—and how can graduate education help you grow in a field that’s constantly evolving? In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. '23, talks with Meghan Arnold, a current student in UMBC’s Geographic Information Systems master’s program and a GIS technician working in local government. Meghan shares how she uses GIS to map and maintain critical storm water infrastructure, how skills from the classroom have translated directly to projects at work, and why communicating complex geographic data to non-GIS audiences is just as important as creating the maps themselves. She also discusses balancing graduate school with a full-time career, the flexibility she has found in the program, and her long-term goal of becoming a GIS manager. Tune in for a student’s perspective on the real-world impact of GIS—and why this growing field is about much more than maps. Learn More: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/geographic-information-systems/

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  Episode #12

  Showing Up as Your True Self at Work

  Jul 24, 202625 minS6

  What does it really mean to be authentic in today's workplace? In this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up, host Dennise Cardona, M.A., '23, sits down with Timothy Olivella, a graduate student in UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) program, to explore the role authenticity plays in professional success, leadership, workplace culture, and personal fulfillment. Learn more about UMBC Professional Programs and the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) program: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/entrepreneurship-innovation-leadership/masters-of-professional-studies-entrepreneurship-innovation-and-leadership/ #UMBCMicdUp #UMBC #Authenticity #Leadership #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

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  Episode #11

  How Great Leaders Create Trust, Growth, and Innovation

  Jul 9, 202636 minS6

  What separates a good leader from a truly effective one? In this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. '23 sits down with Karl Douglas, L.H.D. (Hon.), Graduate Faculty in UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) Graduate Program, to discuss leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and entrepreneurship in today's workplace. Karl shares lessons from his journey from sales and marketing to Director of Talent Development, where he supports the growth and development of thousands of employees. Together, they explore what it means to invest in people, create psychologically safe workplaces, embrace change, and lead with purpose. Learn more about the Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership Graduate Program at UMBC #UMBC #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

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  Episode #10

  How to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Any Career

  Jun 25, 202624 minS6

  What separates people who act on ideas from those who stay stuck in overthinking? In this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. ’23, sits down with Shawn Wolf, D.S.L., graduate faculty member in UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership program, to explore the entrepreneurial mindset and why it matters far beyond starting a business. Shawn shares lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, discusses the power of curiosity, explains why successful entrepreneurs view failure differently, and offers practical strategies for developing innovative thinking in any career. Topics discussed include: • The role of curiosity in entrepreneurship and innovation • Why failure is a valuable source of learning • Entrepreneurship vs. intrapreneurship • Taking calculated risks and navigating uncertainty • How innovation drives continuous improvement • Practical habits that help people move from ideas to action • Why entrepreneurial thinking is especially important during periods of technological change Whether you're a business owner, a leader, or simply someone looking to solve problems more effectively, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately. Learn more about UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership program.

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  Episode #9

  Preparing Students for an AI-Powered Workforce

  Jun 11, 202641 minS6

  How should colleges prepare students for an AI-driven world? In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up , Dennise Cardona, M.A. ’23, sits down with Professor Ron Wilson from UMBC’s Geographic Information Systems Master’s program to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, critical thinking, and the future workforce. Wilson shares the powerful moment that inspired him to develop a structured AI framework for his students and faculty—one that treats AI as an assistant, consultant, collaborator, and even tutor. Together, Dennise and Ron discuss how educators can responsibly integrate AI into the classroom while still preserving creativity, critical thinking, and authentic human voice. Listen now and discover how AI can empower—not replace—human potential. #AIinEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #HigherEducation #CriticalThinking #UMBC #Podcast #EdTech #Learning #AI #GraduateSchool

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