The Third Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Patrick - one of Nick's friends, from his days working as a tutor, who studied to be an Actuary and has been working as a Reinsurance Broker. Join us to hear what life is like as a Reinsurance Broker, how Patrick is balancing his relationship and worklife, what it takes to progress up the corporate ladder, why Patrick changed his major 5 times and his college 3 times and a first hand take on the value of community college!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 GGUP THEME SONG0:54 Meet Patrick8:31 Current Role & Job Satisfaction20:52 Job Search Advice & Getting Your Foot in the Door22:57 Company Culture & Work-Life Balance28:10 Career Obstacles & Achievements41:25 College Journey & Changing Majors52:32 Growth & Self-Reflection1:10:02 Counter Spell ✨1:16:53 Cheat Codes - Advice for Your Younger Self1:24:59 ‼️BONUS CLIP‼️1:28:43 SUBSCRIBE : ) ⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

The Second Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Erik - one of Nick's friends who has been working for a large retail store. Join us to hear what life is like as a Pro Account Sales Associate, how Erik is balancing his relationship and worklife, what it takes to progress up the corporate ladder and a first hand take on the value of community college!🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 GGUP THEME SONG0:55 Introduction & Welcome1:17 Erik's Background & Wizard 1012:42 Career Path: From Teaching to Retail4:33 Community College Experience6:20 Burnout in Education7:50 Community College Advice9:13 Starting at the Paint Department11:52 Development Program & Promotion12:13 Pro Sales Associate Role13:47 Career Growth & Future Goals14:58 Greatest Achievements & Challenges16:41 Fitting In & Workplace Diversity18:38 Feeling Like an Adult20:24 When Personality Solidifies22:37 Skills from Gaming25:25 Stereotypes & Preconceptions29:38 On-the-Job Training33:17 Social Network & Friend Groups38:00 Work-Life Balance41:33 Health & Happiness43:20 Life Satisfaction45:57 Counter Spell47:34 Cheat Codes: Advice to 17-Year-Old Self49:32 Advice for Aspiring Retail Professionals53:41 When to Advocate for Yourself54:35 Closing Thoughts⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!

The First Episode of the Gamers Growing UP Podcast (GGUP) 🎮🎙️🎮Where each week we hangout with our guest in a video game of their choosing and discuss their unique journey tackling the: 🟨Main Quests of Life🟡Building Success🟡Finding Purpose 🟡& Spreading Love 💼This week we sit down with Michael - a 26 year old Law Student with a background in music inside of his game of choice: Star Wars The Old Republic as we learn what it takes to be successful walking the path of becoming a Lawyer. 💼As a special bonus as it is the first episode, the Host of the Podcast - Nick - will also be answering all of the questions he asks guests on the show! Listen in to hear what its like being an Architect and deciding to launch a podcast that blends Gaming, Self Development, Wellness, Mental Health and Career Advice. 🎙️Tune in to learn the Cheat Codes to Life!! 🎮🎮0:00 Intro & Show Concept0:30 GGUP Theme Song1:25 Meet Michael - Background & Law School Journey5:18 Star Wars: The Old Republic - Gaming Memories7:31 Favorite Games & Gaming Culture20:02 Career Paths - From College to Professional Life32:00 Work Culture & Leadership Philosophy44:39 North Star - What Matters Most in Life51:34 Personal Growth & Self-Development1:02:02 Authenticity in Professional Settings1:16:25 Introversion vs Extroversion1:34:54 Networking & Building Relationships1:44:35 Balancing Work & Personal Life1:49:57 How's Your Health Bar Lookin?2:00:30 Life Satisfaction2:37:53 "Cheat Codes" - Advice for Your Younger Self2:38:21 Dealing with Anger & Emotional Growth2:52:06 Final Thoughts & Closing2:53:03 Outro & Founder's Event Promotion⬛Looking to join the Community?⚫Subscribe to the Channel & turn on notifications to never miss a new episode!🟪Check out the Channel description for links to:🟣Join the Community Discord - The GG Tavern🟣Check out the Merch Store & represent your new favorite podcast!🟣Find a sign up form to be a guest on a future episode🟣Explore the linktree to get connected to all of the other ways to stream GGUP!