Episodes

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July 15, 2026

DBR77 at Automate 2026 with Torian Richardson | #22 | Automate 2026

RATE AND FOLLOW. If you like this content, rate and follow the pod! In this episode, Torian Richardson of DBR77 shares insights on digital transformation, industrial automation, and the future of work. Discover how their comprehensive approach helps organizations optimize processes through data, digital twins, and AI-driven solutions. Torian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torian/ Torian's Substack: https://substack.com/@trytorian Torian's Website: https://trytorian.com/ Website: ht...
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June 24, 2026

So you hate your internship. Now what? Internmaxxing pt. 2 | #21

RATE AND FOLLOW In today's episode, Nicholas Karamanian breaks down what to do if you hate your internship. He talks about actions that you can take and mindset shifts you can undergo to make the most of your experience even if you "hate it". Please note that Nicholas has never hated an internship and this is not representative of his current or prior experiences. In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian discusses how interns can navigate and improve their internship experiences, even when faced wi...
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June 17, 2026

From the Stage to Storyteller, and Everything in Between with Nicole D'Arcangelo | #20

RATE AND FOLLOW In this episode, Nicole D'Arcangelo shares her eclectic journey through acting, writing, and nonprofit work, highlighting how diverse experiences can shape a successful career. She discusses her approach to self-publishing, building internships, and her innovative nonprofit project supporting travel accessibility for people with mobility issues. Nicole's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicole-DArcangelo/author/B07Z243786?sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=d13caada-70...
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June 3, 2026

Internmaxxing: Making the Most of Your Summer | #19

RATE AND FOLLOW On today's episode, Nicholas Karamanian gets wicked tactical in Rerouted's first ever solo episode. He breaks down some of the basics on how to approach your internship, including defining a clear goal, what to do week 1, 6, and 12, and how to network your little heinie off. Listen and let us know what you think! Website: https://www.reroutedpod.com Email: nick@reroutedpod.com Instagram: @rerouted_pod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcast/ keywords in...
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May 27, 2026

Marketing to Nonprofit Leadership: Bree Carriglio and FAR | #18

RATE AND FOLLOW In this episode, Bree Carriglio shares her journey from creative writing and publishing to leading impactful humanitarian work with the Fund for Armenian Relief. She discusses the importance of authentic communication, the power of mentorship, and the future-focused approach that fuels sustainable development in Armenia. Key Topics: Bree's transition from publishing to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the role of storytelling in fundraising The influence of mentorship and ho...
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March 4, 2026

From Finance, to Computer Science Doctorate, to Financial Advisor with Dr. Adam Link

RATE AND FOLLOW In this conversation, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Dr. Adam Link and discusses his journey from a finance background to the tech industry, detailing his experiences in investment banking, founding a startup, and transitioning to a management role at Coinbase. He discusses working through imposter syndrome, and how it influenced his decision to pursue advanced degrees. Dr. Link also talks about founding Fireweed Capital, his investment philosophy, and the challenges of balancin...
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Feb. 18, 2026

From Investment Banking and AmeriCorps to Morning Brew with Kaila Lopez and Kyle Hagge

In this conversation, Nicholas Karamanian speaks with Kaila Lopez and Kyle Hagge from Morning Brew about their diverse career paths, the importance of experimentation in early careers, and the value of finding purpose in work. They share insights on navigating the job market, the impact of parenthood on career perspectives, and the lessons learned from hosting a career podcast. The discussion emphasizes the significance of networking, personal growth, and the evolving nature of work in today's w...
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Jan. 21, 2026

From Planning Weddings to Founding BobaTalks with Jeff Nguyen

FOLLOW, RATE In this conversation, Jeff shares his journey from struggling in college to becoming a recruiter at Amazon and founding BobaTalks, a nonprofit aimed at mentoring students. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of finding one's North Star, and how his experiences shaped his desire to help others. Jeff emphasizes the balance between personal and professional life, and the need for a personal code to navigate career paths. He also reflects on the impact of BobaTalks on ...
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Jan. 14, 2026

From Doctor to AI for Healthcare Innovator: Fuyuto Miyake

In this conversation, Nicholas Karamanian speaks with Fuyuto Miyake, a resident physician focused on integrating AI into healthcare systems. They discuss Fuyuto's journey from medical school to developing innovative AI tools, his experiences at a hackathon, and the impact of social media on his career. Fuyuto shares insights on managing multiple projects, the importance of policy in healthcare, and his vision for the future of medicine, emphasizing the need for community-centric approaches and s...
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Jan. 7, 2026

How to Make and Sell a Consumer Product with Abdullah Ikram

In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Abdullah Ikram, a university student and entrepreneur who transformed his personal experience with back pain into a successful business by designing an orthopedic pillow. Abdullah shares his journey from identifying a market need to navigating the complexities of product design, manufacturing, and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of trust in supplier relationships, the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with entrepreneurial am...
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Dec. 10, 2025

Tech Sales, to Product, to All-In Startup Founder of Learvo: Aneesh Ramamoorthy

Follow, Rate, Like, Subscribe! Summary In this conversation, Aneesh discusses his journey as a startup founder and the mission of Learvo, an education technology company aimed at making learning more engaging and personalized. He shares insights from his first startup experience, the transition from sales to product management, and the importance of customer discovery in building a successful product. Aneesh also addresses the challenges of recruitment in startups, the impact of AI on educatio...
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Nov. 19, 2025

Odd Jobs, to Dental Hygiene, to HR: Angie Stacey

Follow, Rate, Like, Subscribe! In this conversation, Angie Stacey shares her inspiring journey from being a dental office manager to her current roles at Brunswick, highlighting her late entry into college, the challenges of balancing family and education, and her growth in the HR field. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and pursuing fulfillment in both personal and professional life. Website: https://www.reroutedpod.comEmail: nick@reroutedpod.comInstagram: @r...
Nov. 12, 2025

Gecko Robotics x ADNOC Gas, Breaking Down the Deal and Looking Forward with Harvey Young

I apologize for the inconsistent audio on the episode today. We had some issues working with some new equipment and it will never happen again. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE On today's special live ADIPEC episode, Harvey Young and I break down the recent deals between Gecko Robotics and ADNOC Gas. We talk about the next steps Gecko is looking to take in the Gulf, what this means for the energy industry, and the future of infrastructure maintenance. If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggest...
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Oct. 22, 2025

The "Right Kind of Engineer" with Emily Lawson-Bulten

Summary In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Emily Lawson-Bulten, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois, who shares her unique journey from civil engineering to pursuing a PhD. Emily discusses her early career, impactful travel experiences, and the lessons learned about water scarcity and engineering. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement, the value of mentorship, and the need for engineers to understand the social dynamics of their work. Emily also reflec...
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Oct. 1, 2025

May-Li Khoe on Design, DJing, and Growth

In this episode of Rerouted, host Nicholas Karamanian interviews May-Li Khoe, VP of Design at Handshake. They discuss May-Li's journey into design, her experiences at Apple and Microsoft, and her transition to Khan Academy. The conversation covers the evolution of design, the importance of observation, and the impact of creative pursuits like DJing and writing on professional growth.
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Sept. 24, 2025

Film Degree to Family Practitioner: Geoff Rutledge

In this conversation, Geoff Rutledge shares his unique journey from film production to medicine, discussing the challenges he faced in medical school, the importance of stability in his career, and how he balances family life with his profession. He reflects on the skills he gained from his film background that have helped him in medicine, the financial considerations of pursuing a medical degree, and the creative outlets he maintains outside of work. Geoff emphasizes the importance of consideri...
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Sept. 17, 2025

Navigating the Business of Visual Facilitation: Peter Durand

In this conversation, Peter Durand shares his journey from a creative upbringing to running, AlphaChimp, a visual facilitation firm. He discusses his educational background, how he discovered graphic recording, and his journey as an entrepreneur. Peter reflects on the impact of AI on creative industries, his role as an adjunct law professor, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives. Alphachimp URL: https://www.alphachimp.com/ Website: https://www.reroutedpod.com Link...
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Sept. 10, 2025

Fintech Founder to Global Nonprofit CEO: Asheesh Advani

In today's episode, Nick interviews Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide. We discuss his early career in management consulting, his time founding a leading fintech company, his time leading an international non-profit, and the writing of his international bestelling book, Modern Achievement.Link to buy Modern Achievement: https://modernachievement.com/product/modern-achievement/Website: https://www.reroutedpod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcastInstagram...
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Sept. 3, 2025

Becoming a Presidential Appointee: Tadeh Issakhanian

On today's episode of Rerouted, Nick interviews Tadeh Issakhanian. Tadeh originally planned on becoming a doctor, but ended up beginning a career in environmental work. He's spent time as an air quality specialist, a congressional staffer, a consultant at Deloitte, and a presidentially appointed senior climate advisor to the administrator of the GSA under the Biden administration. We talk about his early career, moving to DC, how he's consistently leveraged his network, and more. https://www.re...
Aug. 13, 2025

Reporter to Researcher: Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer

Today's guest is Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer. Ann started her career as a reporter, but 15 years later, decided to return to school for her Bachelor's in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Now, she is a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a world renowned researcher. Join us as we talk about returning to school, nearly filed lawsuits against employers, and how journalism and art history has shaped her into the engineer she is today. For more information on Ann's research, vi...
Aug. 6, 2025

Swiss Army Knife: Dan Drogosh

After graduation, Dan started his career at a non-profit focused on elevating young entrepreneurs, then worked at the Vanderbilt University center for innocation and design as Social Innovation Program Coordinator, and now serves as the Director of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at HealthBreak Inc. Throughout our conversation, Dan and I talk about being a swiss army knife throughout his career, using his music career to connect professionally, working with entrepreneurs and with social innov...
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July 29, 2025

Teacher to Educator: Dr. Joanne Charles

Today's guest is Dr. Joanne Charles, an English and history teacher at the Wheeler School, an independent N-12 school in Providence, Rhode Island. In our conversation, we discuss Joanne's entry into education plus her experience in the field, her recent acquisition of her PhD as well as her research on career changers in education, and her reflections on her career thus far. Email: Nick@reroutedpod.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rerouted-podcast Instagram: @rerouted_pod