Thursday, July 30, 2009

Advertising Career Leads to Writing and Travel



Chris Epting has created a life that combines travel with writing--yes, it can be done! The key: A tremendous commitment to hard work. Chris tells how a creative person can be a "trumpeter swan," not only imaging a project, but fully creating it. He's the author of 16 travel/history books. Listen.


A Student of Life is a weekly interview show (KUCI 88.9 in Irvine, CA) that examines how to maximize your talents despite a college degree. The host is Judy Alexander, author and photographer.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Family First



Carine Nadel studied broadcast journalism in college and even broke into radio. But when she fell madly in love and agreed to marriage after the fourth date, she began a commitment to family life. She took jobs that allowed her to be home when her children
were. A few years ago she discovered that she had rheumatoid arthritis arthritis. Her chronic illness could have derailed her enthusiasm for learning new things, but instead made her more committed than ever to pursing her writing. And family--always family. Listen.

A Student of Life is a weekly interview show (KUCI 88.9 in Irvine, CA) that examines how to maximize your talents despite a college degree. The host is Judy Alexander, author and photographer.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Finding Your Inner Artist



As a college student, Cathy Cervantes studied recreational management. At age 23, an insightful boss told her she was in the wrong business, giving her permission to pursue her true passion--art. As the owner of Trixie Design she now provides graphics to non-profits and is also a fine artist, working in mixed media. Listen.

A Student of Life is a weekly interview show (KUCI 88.9 in Irvine, CA) that examines how to maximize your talents despite a college degree. The host is Judy Alexander, author and photographer.