Welcome to our monthly series where we dive into challenging topics, current events, explore faith, and much more. Expect fresh insights from familiar faces and new voices as we engage in candid discussions. Join us for open and honest fellowship, embracing diverse perspectives.

Featured guest: Anne Collier, certified executive coach and CEO of Arudia, a coaching and training firm based in Washington, D.C.

Topics explored in this episode:

• Does a degree still have value?
• The importance of well-rounded skills
• Resume building
• Micro-credentialing do's and don'ts
• Leadership development

Wall Street Journal article 'College Doesn't Need to Take Four Years' can be found here.

Forbes article 'What are Microcredentials? A Complete Guide' can be found here.

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Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

This week, Ameritocracy visits Sacramento, California where host Troy Edgar had the opportunity to meet with Cath Reheis-Boyd, President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association, representing the industry’s interest in exploration, production, refining, and transportation across California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon.

From her roots in natural resource management to nearly 40 years in the energy sector, Cath discusses California's evolving oil and gas landscape, the challenges of recent state policies on drilling, and the balance needed between environmental goals and economic stability. Her insights shed light on how California’s energy policies impact the entire West Coast and the nation.

Tune in to hear from an industry leader committed to pragmatic solutions and passionate about guiding the energy sector into a future of meaningful change.

Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

On this week's episode of Ameritocracy, host Troy Edgar is joined in L.A. by James Bogle, the Director of the Master of Business for Veterans Program (MBV) at the USC Marshall School of Business. A seasoned Army veteran with extensive leadership experience, James shares his insights into the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life.

We discussed the USC MBV program and how it equips veterans with the business acumen needed to thrive in corporate America or start their own venture. James highlights the importance of the program's cohort model in fostering invaluable in-person connections with other students and mentors who have contributed to its success.

Troy is proud to support USC veteran students as a mentor and is excited about the MBV program's future, expanding its reach to other universities to increase awareness of its benefits for countless veterans.

Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.