Josie And The Podcast

Halloween is definitely not at the top of my “favorite holiday” list. To be honest, I’m just a huge scaredy-cat! But one thing I am not afraid of is destigmatizing the negative perceptions of tech, digital platforms, and social media. College students today have been haunted by the “new” age tale that social media is the Boogeyman under your bed, ready to spook away any job prospects or future opportunities. I’m calling bluff! In this Halloween spirited episode, I’m saying bye to this fear tactic and hello to a digital leadership curriculum that is values-based and rooted in authenticity - which is not creepy at all.  For all show notes and access to the digital tracking spreadsheet exercise, head to: http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/spookysocialmediaeducation Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook

In this episode, I talk with La’Tonya “L.T.” Rease Miles, Director of the First-Year Experience at UCLA, about her journey from golden child in her family to first-generation college student to golden leader paving a way for first-gen students and the professionals that support and empower them. LT was a latecomer to identifying as “first-generation” but when she learned about it while she was in her doctoral program she knew she checked all of the boxes and set out to educate students like herself. Today you can follow her discoveries as she consistently documents her experiences through numerous digital platforms - from Instagram, Twitter, and blogging. LT is always looking for the next community to build and the next narrative to share all while empowering first-generation students! For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/latonyareasemiles/ Connect with LT Twitter: @DrLTMiles LinkedIn: LinkedIn Instagram: @latonya07 Facebook: La'Tonya Rease Miles Connect with Josie Twitter: https:

The word branding has a lot of emotion behind it - with some feeling very strongly against the word and application. When you add on the concept of authenticity online - there is even more debate and sometimes confusion. SO how dare I combine the concept of authentic + branding for real people, especially those that work in higher education?! The reality is that branding doesn't have to feel icky! In this shorty episode, I’m bringing to life five brand-building blocks that are crafted from your values and tenets of authentic leadership. These blocks will help tell your story, as well as the story of your institution. Get ready to work - as I’ll lead you through an exercise that will help craft bios, posts, and an overall strategy that is authentically you. For all show notes, head to http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/authenticbranding/ Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instag

Dr. Terisa Riley is the newly appointed Chancellor of The University of Arkansas Fort Smith, but is already changing the landscape of what being chancellor looks like - online and on campus. Terisa is the first female Chancellor of the university and in this episode shares her journey from being a first-generation student. We discuss how her strategy behind her executive transition, including the digital messaging from position announcement to her first day on campus. We also learn the philosophy behind her very active digital presence, as one of the few campus executives that is on Snapchat AND even recently TikTok. Terisa never fails to have a little fun with her community, including her own kids - even showing up on Twitter with sass. No matter the position, platform or place, Terisa is very relational and intentional, all while not taking herself too seriously For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/terisariley Connect with Terisa Twitter: @terisariley LinkedIn: LinkedIn Instagram:

With millions of members and hundreds of posts per minute - many social media platforms can feel too vast and fast. How can we make it feel a bit more manageable and intimate? In this season four kick-off episode, Josie shares why and how she created a micro-community on GroupMe to get to the finish line of her book, which happened to fall on the same week as completing a triathlon! You’ll also hear some life and business updates, and plans for the podcast in season four. For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/microdigitalcommunities/ Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

For the season finale of the podcast I sit down with two-time Emmy nominated co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History (ERB), EpicLloyd - who also holds of the title of my husband. This episode is a little different because you all came up with many of the questions and topics we talk about! With that being said, we dive into the details of how Lloyd and I met and how we currently maintain our relationship as creatives. Lloyd also sheds light on how ERB started and where he hopes the project will evolve. Will Josie make it back on screen in a future ERB? Listen to find out! For all show notes, head to: http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/lloydahlquist Connect with Lloyd Twitter: @theepiclloyd Instagram: @theepiclloyd Facebook: @epiclloyd YouTube: /epiclloyd ERB Twitter: @erbofhistory ERB Instagram: @ERB ERB Facebook: /ERB Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://ww

In this episode, we have an authentic conversation with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, the second President of Texas A&M University’s youngest campus in San Antonio (TAMUSA). She shares about her experience thus far being a leader of a young campus in the digital age, and how she uses technology to build the history and brand of TAMUSA. Cynthia and her students are “founders” as they create and achieve the “firsts” of their University. This audacious president also takes us through a history lesson of the origin of the community surrounding and encompassing the TAMUSA campus. Finally, you’ll learn why her role as university president also includes the title of chief storyteller.  For all show notes, head to: http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/cynthiatenientematson Connect with Cynthia Twitter: @PrezMatson LinkedIn: /Cythiatenientematson Instagram: @jagprezmatson Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin

What could a two-time Emmy-nominated YouTube series, with 14 million subscribers, four billion views, and 12 gold records teach educators about innovation and student learning? What if you paired the co-creator of Epic Rap Battles of History with a higher education digital engagement and leadership scholar? In this special birthday edition shorty episode, I'm thrilled to edutain you with an epic rap battle of higher ed history with my partner Lloyd Ahlquist, known online as EpidLLOYD. You'll get to listen to a recording of a performance at the 2019 NASPA annual conference and also learn how campus leaders can apply tenants of creating a viral sensation like ERB for solving some of our biggest challenges today in higher education. For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/confidencecreation Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jos

Dr. Raychelle Burks stumbled into her love for chemistry through Agatha Christie novels and Murder She Wrote episodes with her grandma. Now she’s a Twitter verified chemistry Blackademic that loves to connect one thing to another through pop culture references. In this conversation, we talk about the ways that pop culture and social media increase access to the science world and the visibility of marginalized communities in the STEM field. The presence of platforms like Twitter have taken chemistry off of a pedestal and placed it on an even playing field where all folks can participate. Dr. Burks shares how this digital space has also been a pillar of the community for her through her journey up, around, and outside the Ivory Tower. For all show notes, head to http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/raychelleburks Connect with Raychelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRubidium  Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.

The creation process is a wild ride, and in this shorty episode, I'm giving you an insight into my blogging, podcasting, and book writing journeys. A significant discovery is just how much confidence and courage is wrapped up into the process, and I share tactics that I hope will aid you as a current or future digital content creator. For all show notes, head to www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/confidencecreation Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

  This week I sat down with President of Owens Community College Steve Robinson, who we discovery may have a new title of Punk Rock President, as he’s the still ultimate 80’s fan and one of the most prominent advocates for community college by creating a vow to #EndCCStigma. Steve waves his community college flag high and isn’t ashamed of it. Through his podcast, Teachable Moment, and his President’s Blog, Steve invites all community members into the daily successes of Owens Community College to dismantle the stigmas of all community colleges. We also cover his love for vinyl records and how incorporating that love into his professional digital spaces isn’t a bad idea! Rock on! For all show notes, head to http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/steverobinson/ Connect with Steve Twitter: https://twitter.com/OCCPresident Blog: https://www.owens.edu/presidents-blog/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/steve-robinson-64 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-robinson-b2582486/ Connect with Josie Twitter: https://tw

This week I’ve cooked up a guest that knows the recipe for a successful social media strategy. You’ll learn why my guest Jon-Stephen Stansel, digital media specialist at the University of Central Arkansas, is the Gordon Ramsey of social media in higher education. Don’t worry, it’s not because he yells during the episode - but he is very passionate about quality. We cover why campuses need to keep flyers off of the web, getting Giphy with your college president and his wishlist for what higher ed leaders need to know about social media and the professionals who are tasked with running university platforms. Bon Appetite! For all show notes, head to http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/jonstephenstansel Connect with J.S. Blog: https://www.jsstansel.com/about/ Twitter: @jsstansel Instagram: @jsstansel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-stephen-stansel-039b3879/ Snapchat: @jsstansel Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: ht

Why do we log on, day after day, to social media platforms? Who do you connect with and why? In this episode, I discuss the basic needs of humans and how social media community-based platforms play into those. I also call out how digital communication platforms have been overrun with busywork, from email to Instagram. To get back to our core needs as people, we need to prioritize belonging over busywork on social media. For all shownotes, head to: www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/belongingoverbusywork/ Connect with Josie Twitter: @josieahlquist  Podcast Twitter: @josieatpodcast LinkedIn: /JosieAhlquist Instagram: @josieahlquist  Facebook: Dr. Josie Ahlquist  Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

Titles of First-generation college student, former college-athlete, recovering college coach, and full-time higher education change agent (AKA enrollment manager) are just a few ways to describe our guest this week, Jennielle Strother, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services at Concordia University. But listen in, and you’ll hear how her humble, heart and hard work comes out in the most authentic ways - online, on campus and throughout her entire life. In this episode, you’ll learn how her daughter met and was featured by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the story behind creating #EMchat, how she is using social media as a gratitude journal, and so much more! For all show notes, head to http://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/jenniellestrother/ Connect with Jennielle Twitter @EMjennielle Instagram @EMjennielle LinkedIn   Connect with Josie Twitter: @josieahlquist  Podcast Twitter: @josieatpodcast LinkedIn: /JosieAhlquist Instagram: @josieahlquist  Facebook: Dr. Josie Ahlquist  Email: josie@josieahlq

Hello 2019! The podcast is back, with your very own host sharing some life, work, and living updates. Learn how I’ve given up bread, started reading tarot cards and nearly moved to the mountains (which still may happen someday). You’ll get lots of news about the future of the podcast, but also plenty of reflections of 2018 and plans for 2019 in what I’ve termed “Simple but Significant.” For all shownotes, head to : www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/simplesignificance/ Connect with Josie Twitter: @josieahlquist  Podcast Twitter: @josieatpodcast LinkedIn: /JosieAhlquist Instagram: @josieahlquist  Facebook: Dr. Josie Ahlquist  Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

College students today have a radically different experience growing up with social media. We explore this topic with this week’s guest, Sarah Aguilar. Sarah is currently a Junior Psychology major at Illinois State University, where she holds several student leader roles on campus including serving as the ISU Student Trustee and is part of the division of student affairs digital influence student team. Sarah is a genuine and insightful student who shares her thoughts on how social media has shaped her life - including when it became troublesome and how she makes it work today. She also gives advice on how to best reach students on social and simple but powerful advice for supporting student leaders. Show Notes Homecoming Highlights on Instagram  Dr. Levester Johnson ISU Student Trustee   Connect with Sarah Twitter: https://twitter.com/saragoldrickrab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-goldrick-rab-b086977/ Website: www.saragoldrickrab.com Medium:  https://medium.com/@saragoldrickrab Connect with J

Hope has a strategy when you have someone like Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab involved. Sara is the founder of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice and is passionately advocating for it on social media. You can consistently find her amplifying the #RealCollege movement on Twitter. With her active online presence, Sara speaks about the benefits, struggles, and responsibilities this digital influence brings. This episode will get you feeling empowered to make positive change and better understand real students higher ed is called to serve. Show Notes Tweet about opening of the Hope Center #RealCollege Real College Website Slack Asana Hope Center Melissa Harris-Perry at the Hope Center Mission Video Tweet Amarillo College Culture of Caring Case Study Paying the Price Sara's Website Connect with Sara Twitter: https://twitter.com/saragoldrickrab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-goldrick-rab-b086977/ Website: www.saragoldrickrab.com Medium:  https://medium.com/@saragoldrickrab Connect with Josie

How do you work with intention when it comes to marketing your campus? We go deep on this topic with this week’s guest, Stephen App. Stephen is an Account Director at eCity Interactive, where he works to help higher ed institutions market themselves and bring in the right students. Stephen is big on bringing strategy to all he does, whether it is in his personal or professional life. He is also so passionate about working in the higher ed community and helping students navigate this big life decision, which is contagious. This was a really fun conversation as Stephen is a super likable digital leader. I know you’ll have a smile on your face after listening! Show Notes eCity Interactive CASE Podcast featuring Stephen Hashtag Higher Ed Podcast #28; “Is List Buying the Best We Can Do?” Notre Dame Stories Counter Offer Podcast, by Bentley University Federal Donuts Beilers Donuts This American Life WorkLife Podcast by Adam Grant Everybody Writes Paying the Price Sara Goldrick-Rab Jon Boeckenstedt Matt McFadden

In this shorty episode, I’m taking a deep dive into LinkedIn and exactly why you should love the platform. I’m sharing why it’s such a powerful platform and my suggestions for updating and enhancing your LinkedIn presence. Don’t miss the final heartwaves segment, where I share how even the smallest actions made a serious impact on achieving some of my biggest of goals. Shorty episodes are sponsored by The Connected Exec Program with Dr. Josie Ahlquist. Learn more and apply here. Notes from this Episode LinkedIn Top Educators Should First Year Students Be on LinkedIn? 10 LinkedIn Tips for Students & New Grads The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Students New Item on the College Admissions Checklist: LinkedIn Dr. John Hernandez Dr. Jason Meriwether Brian LeDuc Dr. Liz Gross Amma Marfo Dr. Tina King Connect with Josie Website: http://www.josieahlquist.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/josieahlquist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ E

Nerd alert! Dr. Jason L. Meriwether is the Vice President for Student Success at Rhode Island College and he brings with him many years of higher ed experience working to support student persistence and enrollment management. Jason is big on digital engagement and nerds out on using the best tools for getting actionable data insights to support his campus community. Authenticity comes up a lot as well, with Jason mentioning his love of everything from Star Wars to video games and professional wrestling. He’s an amazing role model for higher ed pros in so many ways and I’m glad I get to share our conversation on the podcast! Show Notes RIC College Colors Day Juicy Campus #SAChat Black Panther RIC Nursing Geofencing LinkedIn Photo Dr. Ed Cabellon New Staff at RIC Socialnomics SA Grad Social Media Sensations Social Media and the Search Learning for Life #SAKliq What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube   Connect with Jason Twitter: @JLMeriwether06 Instagram: @DrJLM06 RIC Twitter @RICvpss RIC Instagram: @R