As we step into the year 2024, it's a momentous occasion for the SA Voices from the Field podcast. Hosted by Dr. Jill Creighton, the podcast has been a beacon of knowledge and insight for the student affairs community for the past four years. In this episode, the hosts reflect on their journey, celebrating the four-year anniversary of collaborating on the show and the immense impact it has had on the community.
Embracing Transitions
Dr. Creighton and Dr. Lewis highlighted the success of the previous season, which centered on transitions in student affairs. They expressed their enthusiasm for the overwhelming response from guests and listeners, prompting them to continue exploring this critical theme in the upcoming season. The decision to extend the focus on transitions demonstrates the importance of understanding and navigating the multifaceted experiences of professionals in student affairs. Diverse Perspectives on Transitions The hosts emphasized the diversity of transitions covered in the previous season, ranging from personal and professional life transitions to national and international relocations. This diversity underscored the multifaceted nature of transitions experienced by individuals within the student affairs community. By acknowledging and amplifying these diverse voices, the podcast fosters a more inclusive dialogue on the challenges and triumphs associated with transitions.
The Power of Storytelling
A key takeaway from the episode was the power of storytelling in engendering understanding and empathy. Dr. Creighton and Dr. Lewis expressed gratitude to the guests who shared their transition stories, emphasizing the impact of these narratives in enriching the collective knowledge of the student affairs community. By amplifying these stories, the podcast serves as a platform for professionals to learn from each other's experiences and gain insights into managing transitions effectively.
Engaging the Community
The hosts extended an invitation for the audience to actively participate in the upcoming season by sharing their transition stories. This call to action emphasizes the inclusive and participatory nature of the podcast, empowering listeners to contribute their voices to the ongoing dialogue. By featuring the community's stories, the podcast not only expands its content but also strengthens the sense of camaraderie and support among student affairs professionals.
Connecting at Conferences
Dr. Creighton and Dr. Lewis expressed anticipation for engaging with the audience at an upcoming conference in Seattle. They highlighted the significance of in-person connections and the opportunity to gather further insights from the community. The podcast's commitment to engaging with professionals in live settings underscores its dedication to fostering meaningful connections and continuously learning from the community.
TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:02]: Welcome to student affairs voices from the field, the podcast where we share your student affairs stories from fresh perspectives to seasoned experts. This is season 9 on transitions in student affairs. This podcast is brought to you by NASPA, And I'm doctor Jill Creighton, she, her, hers, your essay voices from the field host. It's 2024, Chris.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:25]: It is. It's amazing. I can't believe that it hits already 2024.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:29]: We were just talking about this in our preshow conversation, But this will actually mark the 4 year anniversary of us collaborating on this show.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:39]: I can say that I never would have expected that we would have Kept going for 4 years, but it has been an amazing ride. We've learned so much from so many of our guests, and it's been so much fun.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:00:50]: I am Very proud of the work that we've put out over the last couple of years. And this last season, season 9 on transitions has really been a popular one in terms of guests wanting to come on the show and people asking to hear more about these spaces. So for season 10, which feels fitting because it's on our anniversary of the show year. We're actually gonna just kinda keep it rolling, which we've never done before. We've never done a double season on 1 theme, But we felt like there were a lot more stories still to tell in this transition space.
Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:23]: Everyone's transition is so different. And we heard that in this season, in season 9, but so many people, like you said, came out of the woodwork and were like, I wanna tell my story. I wanna tell my story. So We are so excited to be able to continue to share these stories, and we wanna hear from you too because as we move into the conference, we're gonna be talking to you there. As we look at other aspects, we just encourage you to reach out and talk to us and share some of the stories that you have because The more that we all can share these stories, the more that we can learn, grow, and have better transitions as we move into other Positions, other jobs, other opportunities that may present themselves to us in the years to come.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:06]: When we talk to people with transitions in both personal life and professional life, and national life, and we welcome all of those. Some of you became parents. Some of you dealt with health transitions. Some of you transitioned parts of the country. Some of you transition countries, and many of you had a lot of great advice on how other professionals can learn from your experiences in transitions. So coming this February, we'll be back with our 10th season of essay voices from the field continuing our theme of on transitions in student affairs. And, again, as Chris mentioned, if you happen to be in Seattle, we can't wait to see you. We will be bringing our many pocket recorders with us again, and we'll have questions for you to feature your voice on the show.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:02:52]: This has been an episode of SA voices from the field brought to you by NASPA. This show is always made possible because of you, our listeners. We are so grateful that you continue to listen to us season after season. If you'd like to reach the show, you can always email us at sa voices at NASPA.org or or find me on LinkedIn by searching for doctor Jill L. Creighton. We welcome your feedback and topic and especially your guest suggestions. We'd love it if you take a moment to tell a colleague about the show, and please like, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening now. It really does help other student affairs professionals find the show and helps us become more visible in the larger podcasting community.
Dr. Jill Creighton [00:03:32]: This episode was produced and hosted by doctor Jill L. Creighton, that's me, produced and audio engineered by doctor Chris Lewis, guest coordination by Liu Yongru. Special thanks to the University of Michigan in Flint for your support as we create this project. Catch you next time.