

Data Ideas Podcast
Dustin Schimek
The Data Ideas podcast shares what analytics makes possible, by honoring great work and the individuals that do it.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 40min
Ep. 67 - With Kristen Kehrer (Book Release, Podcast Hosting, Data Jobs Market Trends)
Kristen Kehrer joins to discuss her: New book "Susie's School Bus Solution, A Computer Vision Story" Process for writing a book (she has authored two others), and translating technical topics into easy-to-understand principles Journey to hosting a major industry podcast -- "Mavens of Data" Perspective on the the current data jobs market Links to follow Kristen and find her content: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-kehrer-datamovesme/ Data Moves Me: https://www.datamovesme.com/ Kristen's Books: Susie's School Bus Solution: Kehrer, Kristen, Rabito, Sinem Kılıç: 9781634626965: Amazon.com: Books Machine Learning Upgrade: A Data Scientist's Guide to MLOps, LLMs, and ML Infrastructure: Kehrer, Kristen, Kaiser, Caleb: 9781394249633: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: Mothers of Data Science eBook : Strachnyi, Kate, Kehrer, Kristen: Kindle Store

Jul 25, 2025 • 51min
Ep. 66 - With Albert Bellamy (Data Careers Coach)
Albert Bellamy joins to discuss his transition from the military into data & analytics, as well as his advice (and resources) for navigating today's data jobs market. Follow Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellamy-al/ Major Data YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Major_Data Albert's Business Website: https://themajordata.com/

Jul 11, 2025 • 55min
Ep. 65 - With Lindsay Hummel (Pivoting in Tech, TEDx Speaking, Positioning Your Experiences)
Lindsay Hummel joins to discuss pivoting from data analysis focused roles to other types of roles in tech. She also discusses her experience giving and hosting TEDx talks, provides advice on how to position your experiences for advancement and more! Lindsay's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhummel/

Jun 27, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 64 - With Sonali Kumar (People Analytics, Public Speaking, Overcoming Fear)
Sonali Kumar, People Analyst, Podcast Host & LinkedIn Top Voice joins to discuss the growing field of people analytics, overcoming fear as a data professional and approaches to getting started (& benefits of) public speaking. Links & resources mentioned during the episode: Sonali Kumar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-sonali/ Your Guide to Breaking into People Analytics with Sonali Kumar: https://topmate.io/sonali_kumar/1472481 The Society for People Analytics: https://societyforpeopleanalytics.org/ "Success Beyond Our Greatest Fears" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7FctPQgfRZseMxBnq72FWZkvl9S78LMB Maven Analytics Courses & Training Platform (affiliate link): https://mavenanalytics.io/promo/spring-savings?via=sonali

Jun 20, 2025 • 43min
Ep. 63 - With Jena Zangs (Career Journey to Data Leadership, Advice for Grads, Building AI Skills)
Jena Zangs, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at the University of St. Thomas joins to discuss her career journey into a senior leadership role in data. She also shares advice for new graduates entering their first data roles, networking tips and recommendations for practitioners looking to build AI ready skillsets. Jena's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaz/ Mrs Data Science Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_data_science/ Data Connect Conference, hosted by Women in Analytics & Women in Data: https://www.dataconnectconf.com/

Jun 13, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 62 - With Scott DeGeest (Data Science & AI Career Journey + Advice)
Data Scientist Scott DeGeet joins to discuss his career journey into data science & AI, and his advice as a data science coach. Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottdegeest/ Scott's "Map to Mentorship" article: https://www.correlation-one.com/blog/a-map-for-mentorship-thoughts-on-building-an-advisory-council interos.ai blog: https://www.interos.ai/blog/

May 30, 2025 • 51min
Ep. 61 - With Hannah Rounds (Building Client & Stakeholder Interest, Analytics in CPG/Manufacturing/Financial Industries)
Hannah Rounds discusses her data career journey from being a practitioner within a large retail organization to being a leader in client-facing consulting. She also discusses what its like working in analytics in the CPG, manufacturing and financial industries, and gives her advice for those seeking to upskill for a role in analytics in the next 2-3 years. You can follow Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrounds/

May 23, 2025 • 42min
Ep. 60 - With Avery Smith, Data Career Jumpstart (Upskilling, Data Jobs Market Trends, Personal Branding)
Avery Smith, Founder of Data Career Jumpstart, joins for a discussion on upskilling, trends in the data jobs market, personal branding tactics and more! Avery Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ Data Career Jumpstart: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/ Avery's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith Data Career Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nfBfEtCmuvJkPQgR3bS5a

May 16, 2025 • 50min
Ep. 59 - With Nisar Ahmed, BizNis Intelligence (Getting into Teaching Analytics, Content Creation's Career Impact)
Nisar Ahmed is the creator of the BizNis Intelligence YouTube channel, which contains data education content as well as episodes of The Data Nerd Podcast (also available on all major podcast platforms). Nisar is also a data analytics course instructor and practitioner. He joins to discuss his advice for getting into teaching, as well as the impact content creation can have on one's career. Nisar's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biznisintelligence/ BizNis Intelligence / The Data Nerd Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizNisIntelligence

May 9, 2025 • 46min
Ep. 58 - With Sekou Tyler, Royal Blue Analytics (SQL Skill Building in 2025, Moving Up, Consulting)
Sekou Tyler joins for a discussion on how to build SQL skills in 2025, what it takes to move up in the data & analytics field and advice for those considering consulting. Sekou's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekoutyler/ Royal Blue Analytics (Sekou's Company): https://www.royalblueanalytics.com/ SQLSekou YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SQLSekou Sekou's presentation at Tableau Conference 2025: Salesforce+ Ten-Minute Tableau: Rapid Insights from DataFam’s Best Ten Minute Tuesday Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RB4iGVGu9xxhCaeoCunxA