Positive Philter Podcast

In the last episode of season six, I am joined by Dr. Alpaslan Ozerdem. He is the dean of the GMU Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution.  We discuss his background in academics and how the students within his discipline have skills that are transferrable to a wide range of industries.  Shout Outs and Plugs Dr. Alpaslan Ozerdem LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpaslan-ozerdem-84a02a1a/ Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution Website: https://carterschool.gmu.edu/ Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/school/gmucarterschool/ Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution Instagram Page: https://www.linkedin.com/school/gmucarterschool/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Pl

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Cody Edwards, Dean of GMU's College of Science. We discuss his childhood and how mentorship played a critical role in his science, research, and academic career. This is a great episode for students wondering what they can do with a degree in the sciences. Check it out!  Shout Outs and Plugs Dr. Cody Edwards LinkedIn GMU College of Science Website: https://science.gmu.edu/ GMU College of Science Dean's Blog: https://science.gmu.edu/deansblog GMU College of Science LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/masonscience/ GMU College of Science Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mason_science/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positi

In this episode, I am joined by fellow podcaster Cassie Spencer. We discuss her journey within the higher education profession and her journey to starting a podcast of her own where she highlights the diverse career journey of others!  Shout Outs and Plugs Cassie Spencer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiespencer1/ Website: careercoachcassie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachcassie/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ryan Rosemon

  In this episode, I am joined by the dean of the honor college, Dr. Zofia Burr. We discuss her academic career and how literature can serve as a tool for insightful discussions among students of various identities. Another great episode in the dean mini-series of Positive Philter!  Shout Outs and Plugs Dr. Burr's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zofia-burr-269bb592/ Honor's College Website: https://honorscollege.gmu.edu/ Honor's College Facebook Page: https://honorscollege.gmu.edu/ Honor's College Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/HonorsMason/ Honor's College LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-mason-university-honors-college/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast htt

In lieu of the "Black Well-Being Panel" hosted by the GMU Black Alumni Chapter being postponed until the Fall, Sonya, Meaghon, and I decided to discuss what well-being at work means to Black professionals. We discuss a variety of topics, ranging from navigating microaggressions to finding mentors. This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Shout Outs and Plugs Resources from Meaghon Omobude https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghon-e-omobude-ma-lgpc-ncc-062218123/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/meaghon-omobude-washington-dc/1225575   https://www.barththerapy.com/meaghonomobude   Resources from Sonya Henry    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyahenry2009/   https://www.instagram.com/cwb_mason/   https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/   https://www.linkedin.com/school/masoncwb/ If you have a question about the podcast, call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Bus

In this episode I am joined by Brother Sean McCaskill. Executive Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated! We discuss his journey in leadership and how brotherhood is core to his development as a leader within his professional life and community!  Shout Outs and Plugs Brother Sean McCaskill LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/smccaskill/ Alpha Phi Alpha Website: https://apa1906.net/ Alpha Phi Alpha LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/apa1906network/ Alpha Phi Alpha Instagram https://www.instagram.com/apa1906network/ Alpha Phi Alpha Twitter https://x.com/apa1906NETwork If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Dean Mark Rozell of GMU's Schar School of Policy and Government. We discuss his journey in academia and ideas on why young people should get involved in politics. Check it out!  Shout Outs and Plugs Mark Rozell's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-j-rozell-2050545/ GMU's Schar School of Policy and Government Website https://schar.gmu.edu/ GMU's Schar School of Policy and Government Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scharschool/ GMU's Schar School of Policy and Government LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/school/gmu-schar/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyok

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ann Ardis, Dean of GMU's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)! We discuss her career journey in academia as well as her thoughts on the value of a liberal arts degree! This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Shout Outs and Plugs Dean Ann Ardis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-ardis-507a7198/ GMU College of Humanities and Social Science LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-mason-university---college-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/ CHSS Website https://chss.gmu.edu/ CHSS Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/georgemasonchss CHSS Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/MasonCHSS If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast h

In this episode, I am joined by Dean Ajay Vinze of the Costello College of Business. We discuss his career journey in academia and his views on the importance of kindness in the business sector. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Shout Outs and Plugs Dean Ajay Vinze's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-vinze-5853526/ GMU Costello College of Business Website: https://business.gmu.edu/ GMU Costello College of Business LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/school/george-mason-university-costello-college-of-business/ GMU Costello College of Business Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/georgemasoncostello/ If you have a question about the podcast, call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.co

In this episode, I am joined by Teon Frazier, a recent GMU graduate. We discuss his childhood in Maryland and his experience as a student at Mason!  Shout Outs and Plugs Teon's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/teonfrazierjr/

In this episode I speak with Elliot Felix on the value of a college education and whether or not going to college is a value return of investment for college students. As a higher education professional, I know this is an episode you don't want to miss!  Shout Outs and Plugs “Find Elliot’s book How to Get the Most Out of College on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/dp/193634257X. Check out Elliot’s articles and talks about student success in college at www.elliotfelix.com. Follow him on LinkedIn – where we met! – here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotfelix/” If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram

In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fraternity brother, Fred Scott. We discuss his journey in leadership and his recent book. This episode is sure to motivate and inspire! Check it out!  Shout Outs and Plugs Book Launch Party: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/66e336def876b2dadde8 Fred's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-scott-5748758/ Fred's Email: talentedfred06@outlook.com If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ryan Rosemond. Check out his

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ingrid Guerra-Lopez, the dean of GMU's College of Education and Human Development. We discuss her career journey in academics and her systems approach to how education is critical to the society it is meant to serve. We also discuss how educators need to be multi-skilled to keep up with the ever-changing world of learning and instruction.  Shout Outs and Plugs https://cehd.gmu.edu/ https://www.facebook.com/MasonCEHD https://twitter.com/MasonCEHD https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-guerra-lopez-8391903/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/masoncehd/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Chec

Joan Fox finally joins the Positive Philter! In this episode, we discuss her upbringing as a military brat and how her adventures around the world shaped the person she is today. Being a military dependent has many challenges and benefits. This is a great episode for those who had to move frequently during their childhoods.  Shout Outs and Plugs Philip Wilkerson's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipwilkersoniii/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provided by Ry

In this episode, I am joined by fellow GMU alum and current Mayor of the City of Fairfax, Catherine Read. We discuss her college years at George Mason University, her background in the arts and politics, as well as what motivated her to run for mayor. This is truly an inspirational episode for me as a fellow GMU Patriot!  Shout Outs and Plugs Catherine Read LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/csread/ City of Fairfax Website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/home City of Fairfax Special Events https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events City of Fairfax Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cityoffairfaxva/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilt

In this episode, I am joined by the Dean of the College of Visual and Peforming Arts (CVPA), Rick Davis. We discuss his career as a Dramaturge and how he transition into a career in academia. We also discuss how studying the arts can prepare students for a wide range of careers due to the transferable skills they learn in the classroom and through outside creative experiences. This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Shout Outs and Plugs Rick Davis LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-2b004924/ The College of Visual and Performing Arts Website https://cvpa.gmu.edu/ The Hylton Performing Arts Center https://hyltoncenter.org/ The Annual Mason Film Festival 2024 https://film.gmu.edu/events/annual-mason-film-festival GMU Visiting Filmmaker Series  https://vfs.gmu.edu/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic

In this episode, my friend and networking guru, Rob "YB" Youngblood, joins me. He is affectionately known as the "LinkedIn Locksmith," during this conversation, we discussed how relationships yield opportunities if you invest in them strategically. This is a conversation you don't want to miss! #LinkedInLocksmith #YBConnects  Shout Outs and Plugs Rob's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybconnects/ YB Connects Website: https://www.ybconnects.com/ LinkedIn Locksmith Mentorship Community https://linkedin-locksmith-mentorship-community.mn.co/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud chan

In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fraternity brother, Sean Lanier. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated, a non-profit dedicated to providing educational, financial support, and early college preparation to underrepresented/underserved students and preparing them for military service careers. This episode will inspire and motivate you to make an impact in your community! Shout Outs and Plugs Sean Lanier's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-sean-lanier-297ab87/ Resolve Solutions Incorporated Website: http://www.resolvesolutions.org/ Resolve Solutions Incorporated Twitter/X Page https://twitter.com/ResolveSolutio2 Resolve Solutions Incorporated Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/resolvesolutionsinc/ Resolve Solutions Incorporate Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ResolveSolutionsInc/ Article about Sean: https://ideacenter.nd.edu/news-events/news/nd-founders-profile-151-the-founder-is-leveraging-his-major-career-to-help-other-minorities-rise-to-the-

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. LaNitra Berger. We discuss the importance of studying African-American Studies and how this degree can have a positive impact on one's career! It's worth checking out!  Shout Outs and Plugs LaNitra Berger LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanitra-berger-38a5715/ GMU African-American Studies Website https://aaas.gmu.edu/ NAFSA: Association of International Educators Website https://www.nafsa.org/ George Mason University https://www.gmu.edu/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ h

In this episode, I am joined by Justin Peters (Host of The Struggle is Real Podcast)! We discuss career and economic issues that affect Gen Z'ers as they enter the workforce after college. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Check it out!  Shout Outs and Plugs Justin's Website: www.tsirpodcast.com Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinleepeters/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinleepeters/ If you have a question for the podcast call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card “Electronic Business Card” Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the Podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Outro music provi