100: Happenstance Hot Ones

We're celebrating 100 episodes and two years of Happenstance with a Hot Ones style interview!My brother, Tom, joins me in this episode to enjoy some hot wings,  answer some questions, and to celebrate two years and 100 episodes of Happenstance. let's see where happenstance and a few hot wings takes us...Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Rosie Zilinskas is the inspirational force behind the groundbreaking “No Woman Left Behind” brand, empowering ambitious women to confidently advance their corporate careers and significantly close the gender gap in the workplace.As an experienced Certified High-Performance Coach and bestselling co-author of “Engaging Speakers - Voices of Truth”, Rosie provides guidance, education, and mentoring support through her podcast, career-building services, group forums and consultations – all with a view to helping women unlock their unique potential.With over three decades of invaluable professional experience harnessed to her mission of female empowerment, Rosie is dedicated to creating positive social change through championing driven women everywhere.Connect with Rosie:No Woman Left Behind WebsiteLinkedInRosie's Promotion Readiness ChecklistBook a Complimentary Career Roadmap StrategyNo Woman Left Behind Podcast Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Dr. Patricia Burlaud is a dynamic executive coach, Founder, and Chief Reinvention Officer at P. Burlaud Consulting LLC. Her journey from CERN physicist to a leader in global academia underpins her unique coaching approach. She excels in empowering top-tier leaders and entrepreneurs, honing their leadership and resilience. In addition, as the current Chair of the Research and Grants Team for 100 Women Strong, Dr. Burlaud is pivotal in advancing women's education and leadership in Central Florida.Connect with PatriciaWebsiteLinkedInLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Linda H. Yates, The Image Energizer, has more than 25 years of experience in leadership, personal image, training, sales, customer service, marketing, business development, project management and fund raising. Linda has spoken on topics such as leadership, personal branding, team building, customer service, personal development and growth, business marketing and communication. Linda has written for national publications on a variety of topics. Linda is a highly sought after consultant for a variety of businesses and organizations.Connect with LindaLinda Yates Consulting LinkedInIntHERrupt PodcastLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Ilana is a very proud New Yorker. Though she holds two business degrees from Pace University and Binghamton University, she has always had a deep love of art. She wrote When I Became Light to chronicle her own coming of age in the city she loves most, in hopes of being the example she needed growing up. She is passionate about learning and the magic of making things happen for yourself, and is a sucker for a sunset. Ilana believes that poetry is for all to enjoy. In today's episode we dive into the joys of a passion project and making decisions based on happiness. Navigating checking off the number one item on a bucket list, a shared love of ramen, and how things just fall into place when you're doing work you're proud of.Let's see where happenstance takes us... Connect with IlanaInstagram When I Became Light  on AmazonAstoria BookshopWord BookstoresGoodReadsYou can connect with her on LinkedIn, via email at [email protected], or at @poemsbyilana on Instagram.Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Looking at the positive side of the timing, opportunities, and even of failures is the core of today's episode with Philip Wilkerson. We dive into Philip's own career path, the importance of celebrating accomplishments while also recognizing failures, we discuss building resiliency and the responsibility that we all have to pay it forward . Let's see where happenstance takes us... Philip Wilkerson is an Employer Engagement Consultant at GMU Career Services. In this role, he serves as a liaison between employers and the GMU community to make sure career opportunities such as jobs and internships are made aware to students, faculty/staff, and alumni.  In the past, he was awarded "Employee of the Month" for GMU in September 2019, the” Forty under 40” list for GMU Black Alumni, “Forty under Forty” for the Northern Virginia area through the Leadership Center for Excellence as well as being a recipient for the "Pillar Award" which is for a GMU staff member who supports Black students. He is also the faculty advisor for the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the GMU NAACP chapter. In his free time, he hosts a podcast called Positive Philter which focuses on well-being and is actively involved in Toastmasters. He is married to Maggie Wilkerson, LSCW (JMU Class of 2007, Social Work), and father to two boys, Bennett and Miles.Connect with Philip:Positive Philter Podcast Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

Potentially the most requested happenstance guest of all time, the one the only Steve Rutherford is joining us to share his happenstance story. Steve is a general manager, trivia host, lover of cats, golf, and good times. In today's episode we dive into Steve's career history, how his involvement in college, the pandemic, and a love of people has led him to where he is now. Let's see where happenstance takes us...Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

An episode full of celebrations, laughter, and one that's bound to make you hungry.Today on Happenstance we are talking Elizbeth and Nisreen from Creme De Liqueur, Liquor-infused ice cream custard made with local ingredients and distilled spirits. What started as different family traditions led to testing recipes in a college residence hall and then to 2021 when Creme De Liqueur was officially launched.  Join Elizabeth and Nisreen as we dive into all the behind the scenes of Creme De Liqueur, the recipes, and the celebrates for this growing and delicious business. We're putting on our party hats, raising a glass, and seeing where happenstance takes us...Elizabeth and Nisreen are two friends who knew they shared a love for indulgence, desserts, and local. As foodies, they quickly bonded over stories of dining and noticed we shared some commonalities– loving both to cooking and hosting. Elizabeth had this delicious recipe for the flagship liquor-infused ice cream flavors and Nisreen quickly fell in love with the possibility of bringing this dessert to the masses. Together they took this idea and worked to launch Crème de Liqueur, a liquor-infused frozen custard made locally in Wisconsin and Massachusetts.As foodies first, Nisreen and Elizabeth pride themselves on working with local distillers to create sophisticated flavors that also support local economies. The liquor-infused frozen custard isn’t just about getting a buzz — instead, it’s a hand-crafted dessert that focuses on sophisticated flavors and unique pairings.  Connect with Creme De LiqueurCreme De Liqueur WebsiteFind Creme De Liqueur Near YouInstagramLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

From pursuing a career in pharmacy to becoming a professional tie dye artist, Joshua Hudson joins us to share all of the happenstance moments, creative pursuits, and colors that led him here. It's a happenstance story about creativity, creating unique opportunities, navigating loss, and so much more. Let's see where happenstance takes us...Joshua Hudson is a professional multi-media artist specializing in tie dye. He creates unique wearable art and decor using advanced tie dye technique and is one of the best in the world at what he does.Connect with Joshuajhudsontiedye.cominstagram.com/jhudson_tiedyewww.tiktok.com/@jhudsontiedyehttps://www.facebook.com/jhudsontiedyeLet's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist

What started as an Instagram account full of plant tips and tricks, has blossomed into a full-blown business for Maryah  Greene of Greene Piece. Maryah has established her position as New York’s go-to plant stylist following appearances and features in The New York Times, Vogue, Good Morning America and more. With a background in education Maryah is no stranger to making a pivot, following opportunity, and to cultivating green spaces wherever she can. Maryah's best kept secret for 3 years was that she has been offered a book deal leading to her debut picture book: Good Things. Good Things is a  a beautiful and necessary picture book about a little boy who loses his father and pays homage to his life through the growth and love of plants. With Maryah's book out in the world and the plants of NYC thriving we dive into her career, the happenstance moment along the way and how everything, is always, growing, changing, and thriving. let's see where happenstance takes us...Connect with MaryahInstagramTikTokGreene Piece WebsiteGood Things Book Let's Connect:@HappenstanceThePodcast@CareerCoachCassieHappenstance the Playlist