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The Leadership Nature Podcast

The Leadership Nature Podcast

Business:Careers

108: Why Can’t I Have Big Dreams like Everyone Else?

108: Why Can’t I Have Big Dreams like Everyone Else?

2018-10-10
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Dr. Stephanie Freeman is the GIS Coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service. Stephanie has a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from Alabama A&M. However, despite her extensive education, Stephanie admits she did very poorly in school but she was still able to prevail and get into her career field of choice by excelling greatly in internships and listening to key mentors to help guide her along the way. High grades do help, but it’s not the only way to get into your field of choice!

 

Key Takeaways:

[:55] A message from Leadership Nature.

[1:35] A quick intro to Stephanie’s background.

[3:30] How did Stephanie get into forestry and natural resources?

[7:25] Stephanie describes what her internship experience at Walt Disney World was like.

[10:30] Stephanie shares an experience of when someone did not take her seriously about her passions and pursuits.

[12:35] Stephanie was a C student in school, but she still prevailed through excelling in internships.

[14:30] Stephanie was fortunate enough to work at two NASA stations.

[16:55] Keep a strong integrity and character no matter what.

[17:25] What’s next for Stephanie?

[18:10] Stephanie recommends some of her favorite books.

[24:30] Leaders are made over time and through experiences!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Fs.fed.us

Stephanie on LinkedIn

Octavia E. Butler

Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape, by Lauret E. Savoy

Favor, the Road to Success: How to Receive Special Favor with God and People, by Bob Buess

The Great Debaters

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