American Career Stories with Mindy and Michelle Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:45:13 -0400 https://www.americancareerstories.com en-us © 2026 American Career Stories with Mindy and Michelle yes 77388a51-b822-51fa-b85a-dc18213c8c2a Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7j77zxs206bkcrrcqk15f3c825rp?.jpg American Career Stories with Mindy and Michelle Episode #009 Interview with Pat Bourque - Professional baseball player and operations management Episode #009 Interview with Pat Bourque - Professional baseball player and operations management Join us as we talk with Pat Bourque, a professional baseball player navigating the MLB just as the player's union was getting started then left baseball to start a successful career in business. Hear how he worked his way up from little league to the big leagues, the accident that led to opportunity and the coaches and leaders who pushed him, sometimes without his best interest in mind. But he learned a lot along the way and continues to learn and grow, even in retirement and on the golf course.

]]> Join us as we talk with Pat Bourque, a professional baseball player navigating the MLB just as the player's union was getting started then left baseball to start a successful career in business. Hear how he worked his way up from little league to the big leagues, the accident that led to opportunity and the coaches and leaders who pushed him, sometimes without his best interest in mind. But he learned a lot along the way and continues to learn and grow, even in retirement and on the golf course.

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-9053228 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0500 4030 1 9 full false Episode #008 - Interview with Maura - Cyber security project manager in pharmaceutical industry Episode #008 - Interview with Maura - Cyber security project manager in pharmaceutical industry Join us as we interview Maura, a cybersecurity project manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Maura discovered at a young age how important relating to people was and has been harnessing her relationship-building skills throughout her career. She studied psychology and organizational behavior and used that knowledge to transition into project management. Maura discusses the importance of building a strong network of advocates in one's career.

]]> Join us as we interview Maura, a cybersecurity project manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Maura discovered at a young age how important relating to people was and has been harnessing her relationship-building skills throughout her career. She studied psychology and organizational behavior and used that knowledge to transition into project management. Maura discusses the importance of building a strong network of advocates in one's career.

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8940740 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500 3043 1 8 full false Episode #007: Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Walton - Pediatric Sedation Dentist and child-whisperer Episode #007: Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Walton - Pediatric Sedation Dentist and child-whisperer Dr. Elizabeth Walton shares her story of finding her way in the healthcare industry and how her mom inspired her to look to the future and seek a career that would be fulfilling and lucrative.  From aspiring nurse to general dentist to treating the most vulnerable of populations, children with advanced dental conditions.  With a cape and a smile she helps children and families survive the dental office!  

]]> Dr. Elizabeth Walton shares her story of finding her way in the healthcare industry and how her mom inspired her to look to the future and seek a career that would be fulfilling and lucrative.  From aspiring nurse to general dentist to treating the most vulnerable of populations, children with advanced dental conditions.  With a cape and a smile she helps children and families survive the dental office!  

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8901523 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4917 1 7 full false #006: Interview with Shelly Trujillo - Information Technology leader by day and Theater Maven by night #006: Interview with Shelly Trujillo - Information Technology leader by day and Theater Maven by night Join us as we gain insight from Shelly Trujillo, the Director of Client Relations at FIS. She started her career in the restaurant industry where she moved up the ranks and eventually found herself supporting the IT side of restaurants. After that she moved into IT full force and continued to grow her leadership skills. And that's just her day job! At night and on the weekends, she spends her time performing in musical theater.  Hear her advice about how to be happy and thrive in your career!

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]]> Join us as we gain insight from Shelly Trujillo, the Director of Client Relations at FIS. She started her career in the restaurant industry where she moved up the ranks and eventually found herself supporting the IT side of restaurants. After that she moved into IT full force and continued to grow her leadership skills. And that's just her day job! At night and on the weekends, she spends her time performing in musical theater.  Hear her advice about how to be happy and thrive in your career!

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]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8870939 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0500 2643 1 7 full false Episode #005: Interview with Mindy Vermilion - Property Manager, Former Actress and Wellness Coach Episode #005: Interview with Mindy Vermilion - Property Manager, Former Actress and Wellness Coach Join us as we talk with Mindy Vermilion. Mindy began acting and modeling at 5 and moved to LA to continue her acting career. After retiring, she moved to a mountain town, built a house with her own two hands and became a property manager. Now, after some deep soul searching, she is training with the Chopra foundation to become a wellness, health and meditation coach. This episode will have you laughing and nodding your head and, hopefully, brighten your outlook on life.

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]]> Join us as we talk with Mindy Vermilion. Mindy began acting and modeling at 5 and moved to LA to continue her acting career. After retiring, she moved to a mountain town, built a house with her own two hands and became a property manager. Now, after some deep soul searching, she is training with the Chopra foundation to become a wellness, health and meditation coach. This episode will have you laughing and nodding your head and, hopefully, brighten your outlook on life.

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]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8837978 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500 4924 1 6 full true Episode #004: Interview with Sarah Hock - Executive Director of Joint Animal Services and advocate for furry friends and those with two legs Episode #004: Interview with Sarah Hock - Executive Director of Joint Animal Services and advocate for furry friends and those with two legs Join Mindy and Michelle as they interview Sarah Hock, the Executive Director of Joint Animal Services, a municipal animal shelter. Hear what she loves about working at animal shelters, how she's changed her view of pet owners and the role of shelters in a community and her plans for the homestead she just purchased (hint: it has something to do with livestock and chickens!).

Show Notes:
I asked Sarah to share some links to more information. Here are some organizations that are doing amazing things with animals!

Here is a great nonprofit blog 

]]> Join Mindy and Michelle as they interview Sarah Hock, the Executive Director of Joint Animal Services, a municipal animal shelter. Hear what she loves about working at animal shelters, how she's changed her view of pet owners and the role of shelters in a community and her plans for the homestead she just purchased (hint: it has something to do with livestock and chickens!).

Show Notes:
I asked Sarah to share some links to more information. Here are some organizations that are doing amazing things with animals!

Here is a great nonprofit blog 

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8795854 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3010 1 5 full false Episode #003: Interview with corporate sales trainer, stand-up comedian and podcaster - Mary Upchurch Episode #003: Interview with corporate sales trainer, stand-up comedian and podcaster - Mary Upchurch Join us as we talk with Mary Upchurch about her corporate sales training career and how she made her way to stand up comedy and podcasting! Learn what it's like to balance a comedy career and a day job at the same time, the big difference between working for a corporation and a limited partnership and Mary's best advice for your career and life in general.  Find Mary at maryupchurchcomedy.com!

]]> Join us as we talk with Mary Upchurch about her corporate sales training career and how she made her way to stand up comedy and podcasting! Learn what it's like to balance a comedy career and a day job at the same time, the big difference between working for a corporation and a limited partnership and Mary's best advice for your career and life in general.  Find Mary at maryupchurchcomedy.com!

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8738406 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 3188 full false Episode #002: Interview with female county detention officer and general rock star - Kelly Episode #002: Interview with female county detention officer and general rock star - Kelly Join us as we talk with Kelly, a detention officer who works at a county jail. She will share with us why she chose the position, how she gets to help the people she serves and the biggest difference between the female and male inmates.

]]> Join us as we talk with Kelly, a detention officer who works at a county jail. She will share with us why she chose the position, how she gets to help the people she serves and the biggest difference between the female and male inmates.

]]> Mindy Trittipo and Michelle Castle Buzzsprout-8738452 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3555 1 3 full true Episode #001: Interview with recruiter, career counselor and overall queen of adaptability - Mary Rose O'Neill Episode #001: Interview with recruiter, career counselor and overall queen of adaptability - Mary Rose O'Neill  Meet Mary-Rose O'Neill as she shares what it was like to grow up a twin in a large Irish-immigrant family. They went to college and studied hard together to earn degrees in Chemistry which she only used for a while until she started a family. 

When it was time to go back into the workforce, she found a place as a recruiter then, later, as a career guru at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. Find out her best advice for networking and nailing an interview. 

]]>  Meet Mary-Rose O'Neill as she shares what it was like to grow up a twin in a large Irish-immigrant family. They went to college and studied hard together to earn degrees in Chemistry which she only used for a while until she started a family. 

When it was time to go back into the workforce, she found a place as a recruiter then, later, as a career guru at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. Find out her best advice for networking and nailing an interview. 

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