The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 30 — A Passion Of Storytelling With Shadé Olasimbo '12, Producer, Editor, and Videographer
Shadé Olasimbo (2012 - Broadcast Journalism) is an Emmy-nominated video producer, editor, and videographer based in Atlanta where she runs FCOlasimbo Productions, LLC. She is also a Senior Video Producer at HubSpot, where she's the lead producer behind the newly launched Hustle YouTube Channel.
In our 30th episode, Shadé joined the show to talk about her role with HubSpot, why she has such a big passion for telling the stories of others, her work with our African American Alumni Organizations, and how she's been inspired by Black Penn Staters of the past and the present.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open
0:19 — Intro
2:50 — Becoming a Penn Stater
4:40 — Being involved as a student
8:14 — Experience as a tour guide with the The Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART)
10:35 — Initial career goals
13:50 — Ad Read #1 - Penn State Bakery
14:50 — Shadé's career path
17:53 — Overcoming life's challenges
21:50 — Role with HubSpot
25:57 — Staying involved with Penn State / Working with our African American Alumni Organizations
28:45 — Helping other people share their stories
31:22 — Being inspired by Black Penn Staters of the past and the present
33:57 — Lightning Round Q&A
38:35 — Outro
39:43 — Alma Mater Close
