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Talk of the Town with Jon Adams will touch on a wide variety of topics from local happenings in town to Bison sports. Jon is a local business owner and coach who hopes to bring his outlook for positivity, hard work, and passion for Fargo-Moorhead.

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday April 10th, 2025.  Guests include Ben Koppleman and Tony Gehrig.  Plus your calls and emails.

On the debut episode of Professional Launch on WDAY Radio, Ricot Aladin welcomes back longtime mentor, educator, and Professional Launch board member Jane Pettinger for a deep and heartfelt conversation about mentorship, community, and empowering young professionals.

🔑 Key Moments & Timestamps:

• [0:00 – 1:00] – Introduction
  Rico introduces the mission of the show and Jane Pettinger’s incredible background in education and mentorship.

• [1:00 – 3:30] – Jane's Early Career & Campus Life
  Jane shares how she got into higher education after working in social services, and her love for the campus environment.

• [3:30 – 5:30] – Lifelong Lessons & Finding Joy in Work
  Jane talks about connection, curiosity, and the importance of having fun—even in retirement.

• [7:00 – 8:45] – Why She Joined Professional Launch
  Jane reflects on why she was drawn to Rico's vision for connecting professionals with students.

• [10:45 – 11:45] – New Initiatives That Make a Difference
  They highlight the Lunch & Learn series and mentoring efforts with new immigrant communities.

• [16:30 – 20:30] – Behind the Scenes: MSUM’s Mentoring Program
  Jane explains how the mentorship program she ran at MSUM was built to provide students with real-world experiential learning.

• [23:30 – 26:15] – Tailoring Mentorship to Student Needs
  Stories of how mentorship helped students pivot, grow, and find clarity in their career paths.

• [28:40 – 31:00] – Bridging the Gap for First-Gen & Rural Students
  Jane offers advice for both students and supervisors on how to build meaningful professional connections.

• [33:15 – 34:30] – How to Find (or Be) a Mentor
  Encouraging advice for anyone who's never had a mentor, and why just asking can open doors.

• [35:00 – End] – Final Words of Wisdom
  Jane and Rico wrap up the episode with a heartfelt reminder: Keep growing, keep giving, keep launching.

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The Coffee Club from Thursday April 10th, 2025.  Guests include Jerrod Denauser and Christine Conrad.  Plus your calls and emails.

The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday April 9th, 2025.  Guests include Brandon Bochenski, Rick Becker and Leah Alsager.

The Jay Thomas Show from Tuesday April 8th, 2025.  Guests include Tony Gehrig and your calls and emails.

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The Coffee Club from Tuesday April 8th, 2025.  Guests include Callie Adamson-Bakken of Matthews Voice Project, Julie and Kayleigh from Box of Balloons.

Track Talk with Jason Berg!

Catch these winter time episodes of Track Talk every first and third Monday of the month from 6:30pm - 8pm on WDAY Radio!