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E&I for You & I

E&I for You & I

By Alec Tarnowski

E&I for You & I is a podcast based at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone who happens to be within the field, or merely interested in the field, of entrepreneurship and innovation. Filled with valuable information provided from the host as well as a plethora of enriching guests, E&I for You & I is sure to be a podcast worth your time.
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Meet the Candidates - Alec's Final Episode

Meet the Candidates - Alec's Final Episode

Welcome to the last, extra-length episode of the E&I for You & I Podcast hosted by Alec. In a bittersweet finale, Alec reminisces and reflects on this experience as a whole while introducing three potential candidates, one of which will take over Alec's position as host for the foreseeable future! Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast throughout the last year and a half and I hope that you will support the next host just as much if not more than how you supported me.

I also hope to see you at the screening of my first ever feature film, Tony Wicket: An American Story, on May 2nd, 7:00PM at the Traina Center for the Arts in Razzo Hall at Clark University. It's free!


Keep in touch with me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski


Have a comment or question about any of the candidates?

Email me!

clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Apr 30, 202301:35:13
Chasing That Reaction - Making Weird Art with Rachel Winkler

Chasing That Reaction - Making Weird Art with Rachel Winkler

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Rachel Winkler, a Clark senior in Psychology and founder of Winklas Works, detailing how she transformed her unique art style into a viable business, and whether or not she wants to expand it after college. Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Apr 22, 202332:49
Screenprinting's a Living - Lara Jordan and Squid Ink

Screenprinting's a Living - Lara Jordan and Squid Ink

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Lara Jordan, a Clark senior in Geography and founder of Squid Ink, detailing how she discovered a method of sharing her art through recycled clothing, and whether or not she wants to expand it after college. Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Apr 08, 202333:22
Commissions Commissions Commissions! With Max Schweitzer

Commissions Commissions Commissions! With Max Schweitzer

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Max Schweitzer, a Clark graduate student in Communication and founder of Schweitzer Studios, detailing how he developed his craft into a business and whether or not he wants to expand it after college. Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Mar 25, 202334:07
Turning Passion into Profit - The Future of Magpies Collect with Martina Villanueva

Turning Passion into Profit - The Future of Magpies Collect with Martina Villanueva

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Martina Villanueva, a Clark senior in Studio Art and founder of Magpies Collect, detailing how she found her passion at Clark and whether or not she wants to expand it after college. Enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Mar 18, 202340:49
Speaking Up and Speaking Out Through Entrepreneurship With Gari De Ramos

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Through Entrepreneurship With Gari De Ramos

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Gari De Ramos, a Clark alumni and founder of Radical in Progress, detailing how pressing current events inspired her to take action for social causes Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Feb 28, 202333:15
Life Is What You Handmake of It - Haley McCury and Her Journey

Life Is What You Handmake of It - Haley McCury and Her Journey

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Haley McCurry, a Clark alumni and founder of Haley's Handmades, detailing how she was able to turn one of her hobbies into something that can help sustain her lifestyle and keep her head on straight. Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Feb 18, 202332:50
License to Smoke - Victoria Mariano Discusses Her Journey With Electric Haze

License to Smoke - Victoria Mariano Discusses Her Journey With Electric Haze

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Victoria Mariano, a Clark alumni and founder of Electric Haze, detailing how her studies at Clark allowed her to transform the Worcester nightlife scene as we know it.  Enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Feb 11, 202341:48
From Town to Table with Jack Levine

From Town to Table with Jack Levine

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Jack Levine, a Clark alumni and co-founder of Town to Table, detailing how his studies at Clark transformed into a career path that he can be proud of.  Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Jan 28, 202336:46
Capturing the Essence of Entrepreneurship With Philip Tran

Capturing the Essence of Entrepreneurship With Philip Tran

Welcome to season three of the E&I for You & I podcast! We've got a great lineup of guests planned and we hope you'll enjoy and find value in what they have to say! This episode features Philip Tran, a Clark alumni and current graduate student, details his experience learning entrepreneurship through Clark's program, and how he's applied its principles in his freelance work and in his day to day life. Enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!


Reach out to me!

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Jan 21, 202329:36
Working for the Future, Working for All - Entrepreneurship Around the World with David Jordan

Working for the Future, Working for All - Entrepreneurship Around the World with David Jordan

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features David Jordan, an adjunct Clark professor and President/Founder of the Seven Hills Foundation, detailing his career in entrepreneurship, his time as a professor, and what it's like being a social entrepreneur working around the world. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness! This is also the last episode of Season 2, and while that is sad, I just want to thank everyone that supported this podcast, whether that be through listening or being featured. Thank you all for a great season and I look forward to Season 3! 

See you soon,

Alec


Reach out to me!

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Dec 10, 202242:17
The Backbone of the Digital Age - App Design with Alex Turgeon

The Backbone of the Digital Age - App Design with Alex Turgeon

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features a returning guest: a two-time Clark alum and future adjunct professor Alex Turgeon,  detailing his experience in the field of app design and talking about his upcoming Clark Tank App Design Challenge class. So sit back and enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Reach out to me!

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Dec 04, 202236:15
The Artist Entrepreneur - Catching Up With Wynne Dromey

The Artist Entrepreneur - Catching Up With Wynne Dromey

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features a returning guest and winner of our Logo Contest, Wynne Dromey, updating us on her expanded entrepreneurial journey and what's next for her business. So sit back and enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Congrats to Wynne Dromey for the fantastic design!

Reach out to me!

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Nov 26, 202232:42
Networking with Emilee Cocuzzo - How to Establish Your Support System

Networking with Emilee Cocuzzo - How to Establish Your Support System

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Emilee Cocuzzo, a 2 time Clark alum and Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton,  detailing her experience building her network and the skills needed to do so. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

The podcast logo contest is over! You'll see the winner's submission presented on this episode, and you'll get to hear from them next week! Congrats to Wynne Dromey for the fantastic design!

Reach out to me!

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski


Nov 19, 202240:17
Busy But Engaged - How Brad McNamara Deals With Burnout

Busy But Engaged - How Brad McNamara Deals With Burnout

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Brad McNamara, a four time executive and 2 time founder of Freight Farms and Morrissey Market, detailing his encounters with the ever-looming entrepreneurial threat of burnout. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

ATTENTION: I am hosting a Logo Contest for this podcast! Submit your designs to clarkentpodcast@gmail.com from now until November 11th at 5:00PM. Winner will get 100 dollars AND a featured spot on the podcast! The winner will be announced on the 17th of November.

Nov 05, 202240:27
Leading In Life - Lawrence Norman Discusses His Career Around the World

Leading In Life - Lawrence Norman Discusses His Career Around the World

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Lawrence Norman, CEO of Cybex Americas, 21-year Adidas executive, Clark alumni and adjunct professor, discussing his own experiences with leadership in entrepreneurship, the classroom, and his own life. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

ATTENTION: I am hosting a Logo Contest for this podcast! Submit your designs to clarkentpodcast@gmail.com from now until November 11th at 5:00PM. Winner will get 100 dollars AND a featured spot on the podcast! The winner will be announced on the 17th of November.

Oct 29, 202238:08
Balancing the 'Meal With the Real' - Strategizing with Crysta Spitzfaden

Balancing the 'Meal With the Real' - Strategizing with Crysta Spitzfaden

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Crysta Spitzfaden, an SR Innovation Analyst at the Hanover Insurance Group and founder of Fresh, an app dedicated to reducing the pressing problem of food waste, discussing her own experience with balancing her full time job with her startups. So sit back and enjoy the next 50 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!


Oct 22, 202249:54
Women in Entrepreneurship - Reflecting on Past Experiences With Amy Mosher Berry

Women in Entrepreneurship - Reflecting on Past Experiences With Amy Mosher Berry

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Amy Mosher Berry, an adjunct professor and alumni of Clark University, and founder of Visions Internships, a client based business centering around helping young people get meaningful real world experience serving social impact organizations in need or support. So sit back and enjoy the next 50 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!


Oct 22, 202247:35
When Is It Time To Scrap a Business? - Learning with Trevor Tarnowski

When Is It Time To Scrap a Business? - Learning with Trevor Tarnowski

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Trevor Tarnowski, a two-time graduate of Clark University and co-founder of former shoe-cleaning business Shunu, discussing his own experience with ending a business, and what he's learned from such an experience. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Oct 08, 202241:54
Ground Zero - Ryan Van Zee Guides You Through The First Week of Your New Business

Ground Zero - Ryan Van Zee Guides You Through The First Week of Your New Business

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Ryan Van Zee, a Business Management Professor at Mitchell Technical College and Co-Writer of The Entrepreneurial Experience 4th Edition, discussing the importance of a business's first steps into the entrepreneurial space, as well as his own experiences starting his own businesses and helping others start their own businesses. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!


Oct 01, 202239:33
Building Your Brand and Navigating Social Media - How Tim Hally's Working to Help Others Accomplish That

Building Your Brand and Navigating Social Media - How Tim Hally's Working to Help Others Accomplish That

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Tim Hally, an adjunct professor at Clark University and founder of Munq Creative, discussing his experiences with differentiating his business, navigating social media, building a community, and how you can do the same! So sit back and enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Sep 24, 202235:49
Managing Risks and Finding Your 'IT' With Johnny Bui

Managing Risks and Finding Your 'IT' With Johnny Bui

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This episode features Johnny Bui, a self-published author and management consultant at Rockwell Automation, discussing his experiences with taking risks, overcoming obstacles, and finding his purpose in the field of entrepreneurship. So sit back and enjoy the next 40 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!

Sep 17, 202237:59
To Entrepreneur or Not to Entrepreneur - How to Know If It's Right For You!

To Entrepreneur or Not to Entrepreneur - How to Know If It's Right For You!

Welcome back to the E&I for You & I Podcast for Season 2! We're glad to be back, and hopefully you're back as well! This solo episode features Alec discussing the most important part of starting any entrepreneurial journey: knowing if it's truly right for you. So sit back and enjoy the next 30 minutes of entrepreneurial goodness!


Hit me up on social media!

Twitter: @ClarkInnovation

Gmail: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Alec Tarnowski

Sep 10, 202226:27
All About Clothes with Henry Reyes - The Clark Thrift Store and More

All About Clothes with Henry Reyes - The Clark Thrift Store and More

Welcome back to the seventh episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features Clark entrepreneur Henry Reyes, who runs many things in the E&I Program on campus including the Clark Thrift Store and Entrepreneurship Club. In this episode, Henry details what its like to be so heavily involved with the program, whilst still managing his own startup Brooklyn Things. Take a load off and enjoy the next 30 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Apr 30, 202229:22
Entrepreneurship at Clark and Beyond: How Alex Turgeon Took That Spark and Carried It Into a Plethora of Ventures

Entrepreneurship at Clark and Beyond: How Alex Turgeon Took That Spark and Carried It Into a Plethora of Ventures

Welcome back to the sixth episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features Clark alumnus Alex Turgeon, a Class of 2016 Marketing and E&I graduate who has found his calling through entrepreneurship. In this episode, Alex highlights his entrepreneurial start at Clark University, and how it inspired him to continue his ventures beyond Clark. This episode is a long one, so take a load off and enjoy the next 40 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Apr 23, 202239:14
Keeping Up With Clark and Current Events - An Entrepreneurship Recap

Keeping Up With Clark and Current Events - An Entrepreneurship Recap

Welcome back to the fifth episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features... nobody? Alec gets back in the driver's seat to highlight past and upcoming entrepreneurial events around campus, as well as providing insight and great takes on current events in the global entrepreneurial space. Take a load off and enjoy the next 20 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Apr 17, 202224:21
Art in the Entrepreneurial Space - Wynne Dromey Shares Her Success Story

Art in the Entrepreneurial Space - Wynne Dromey Shares Her Success Story

Welcome back to the fourth episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features student entrepreneur Wynne Dromey, a first-year at Clark University who has found great success with her art business, Colors of the Wynned. In the episode, Dromey details how she got started in the art business, her experience with Clark's annual Clark Tank event, and what her future plans for her business are. Take a load off and enjoy the next 20 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Apr 09, 202222:34
The Clark Collective - How Sonny Siemenski Helped Create a Platform for Student Entrepreneurs

The Clark Collective - How Sonny Siemenski Helped Create a Platform for Student Entrepreneurs

Welcome back to the third episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features student entrepreneur Sonny Siemenski, a junior at Clark University who is heavily involved with the E&I program. In the episode, Siemenski highlights his experience being a full time student and a full time entrepreneur, takes us through his entrepreneurial career at Clark, and talks about a weekly event that he coordinates through the program called The Clark Collective. Take a load off and enjoy the next 20 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Apr 02, 202222:21
Heading to Bootcamp with Shane Scott - An Entrepreneurship Success Story

Heading to Bootcamp with Shane Scott - An Entrepreneurship Success Story

Welcome back to the second episode of the E&I and You & I podcast, the podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode features entrepreneur Shane Scott, a trainer for Entrenuity, a business dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to transform ideas into businesses. In the episode, Scott highlights how he has been working with Clark through the mentoring several Clarkies, introduces a new app to streamline the entrepreneurship business, and previews an upcoming event at Clark. Take a load off and enjoy the next 30 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Want to get in contact with Shane?

Email: Shane.Scott@Entrenuity.com

Website: www.entrenuity.com

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Mar 26, 202230:51
Housewarming and Getting Started with Entrepreneurship

Housewarming and Getting Started with Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the first episode of E&I for You & I, a podcast all about entrepreneurship and innovation, specifically in the context of an undergraduate or prospective undergraduate college student. This episode highlights several key entrepreneurial events that have and continue to occur around the location of the podcast's creation, Clark University, before transitioning into an informal guide about simple and applicable tips that anyone can apply to their own life in order to better accomplish goals with the context of business in mind. Take a load off and enjoy the next 20 minutes of juicy entrepreneurial goodness!

Hit us up on Twitter! @ClarkInnovation 

or by email: clarkentpodcast@gmail.com

Keep up to date with Clark E&I events!

www.clarkstudentventures.com

Mar 24, 202219:07