In this episode of Emerging Voices, Bri Harvie chats with Dr. Allison Ewing-Cooper, Director of Academic Advising for Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, for a lively conversation about how great advisors are part guide, part coach, and part puzzle-solver. Allison shares her unexpected path into advising, how human development theory shapes her work with students and staff, and why asking the “silly questions” might be one of the smartest things we can do. From mentoring emerging leaders to reflecting on NACADA, leadership, and the art of letting students make their own choices, this episode is packed with wisdom and plenty of moments that will have advisors nodding along.

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What does it take to grow leaders in NACADA while coaching, writing a dissertation, and building a mentoring network that feels more like a chosen family? In this episode of Emerging Voices, Matt and Bri sit down with mentor Michael Geroux, affectionately known as Mike G, to explore what it really means to guide, connect, and grow within the 2024 to 2026 Emerging Leaders cohort.

From Pod mentoring dynamics to the art of helping leaders focus their fire instead of trying to conquer every goal at once, Mike shares candid reflections on balancing structure with flexibility, ambition with grace, and leadership with humility. The conversation moves from the power of professional connection in NACADA to the realities of pursuing a doctorate while managing a full life. There is real talk about failure, persistence, imposter moments, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

You will also hear about:

• How mentoring often becomes reverse mentoring
• Why you do not need to “do it all” to make an impact
• The difference between sprinting and persisting in doctoral work
• Building your advising niche without racing anyone else
• Using appreciative education as a leadership framework

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What happens when curiosity meets courage, mentorship meets momentum, and academic advising meets a doctoral hood? 🎓✨

In this episode of Emerging Voices, Matt sits down with Dr. Sarah Howard for a wide-ranging, honest, and energizing conversation about saying yes to opportunities before you feel “ready,” carving out space for learning in a packed life, and turning professional curiosity into meaningful impact. Sarah reflects on her doctoral journey, her research on advisor engagement, and the winding path that led her to become a mentor, scholar, presenter, and longtime NACADA changemaker.

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