What do conference doors, airplane hangars, and Zoom rooms have in common? Steve Sanderson has made people feel welcome in all three! In this special episode, Dr. Jenny Bloom interviews her husband and steadfast partner, whose warm smile and welcome sign have greeted NACADA conference attendees for nearly 30 years. Steve shares stories from his adventures in university administration, farming, aviation, student orientation, and life as the behind-the-scenes “broadcast engineer” for the Office of Appreciative Education.

Along the way, Jenny and Steve reflect on a partnership grounded in love, service, and unwavering support—and reveal why a residential air park makes an unforgettable setting for graduate-student recruitment! Tune in for plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and timeless advice about networking, showing up for others, and treating every student as you would want your own family to be treated.

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What do medieval pedagogues, conference posters, and a double scholarship win have in common? They’re all part of the wonderfully wide world of academic advising! In this episode, Ryan Scheckel interviews Trina Menefee on her journey from first-generation college student to pioneering advisor and conference powerhouse, while Jing Yao chats with Aric Faulkner as they reflect on professional growth, assessment, leadership, and the connections that make service so rewarding.

Then, Wojciech Bełtkiewicz takes us on a fascinating trip through advising history from medieval student guides to the Great Depression’s influence on the profession. Along the way, we celebrate the volunteers working behind the scenes, explore how scholarship can strengthen everyday practice, and discover why growing as an advisor helps students thrive.

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The Adventures in Advising crew is bringing Mighty Morphin’ academic advising energy to the 2026 NACADA Annual Conference in Oklahoma City! Matt Markin sits down with Dr. Locksley Knibbs, recipient of the 2026 Leading Light Award, to celebrate his powerful work advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how he’s helping advisors and emerging leaders find their voices, protect their well-being, and make room for others at the table.

Then, newly graduated Emerging Leader Cami Christopulos flips the script and interviews her mentor, Michael Geroux about managing in the middle, building a personal board of directors, and keeping meaningful conference connections alive long after everyone heads home.

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