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Hosted by Jess Bost and Mark Newfield · business · EN-US · 38 episodes
Welcome to "How Did We Get Here?" - the podcast where our two Talking Heads, Jess Bost and Mark Newfield, bring on guests to learn more about their past lives before landing where they are today. As you know, life is super simple, straightforward and never makes people ask "Wait, you did what?!" So join us for an honest convo on career exploration, overcoming setbacks, considering when to pivot, and offering encouragement on how to find value in your career and life choices. Let's ask the question, “Holy crap, how did I get here?" together!!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to "How Did We Get Here?" - the podcast where our two Talking Heads, Jess Bost and Mark Newfield, bring on guests to learn more about their past lives before landing where they are today.
How Did We Get Here? is hosted by Jess Bost and Mark Newfield. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "38. From First Hello to Last Goodbye (For Now)" (11 September 2025, 22 minutes), "37. From Door-to-Door Sales to the Front Seat at PodPony with Brodrick Lothringer" (14 August 2025, 55 minutes), and "36. From Orange Juice Ads to RIA Chief Marketing Officer with Mary Kate Gulick" (31 July 2025, 41 minutes).
How Did We Get Here? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for How Did We Get Here? is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How Did We Get Here? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How Did We Get Here?'s contact route on record: public web form.
Jess Bost and Mark Newfield hosts How Did We Get Here?, a business show with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #38
<p>We started this show wondering “How did we get here?” and after 36 guests, a hundred tangents, and probably too many bad jokes from Mark, the answer is… still complicated.</p><p>What we do know is this: the people we...
Episode #37
<p>When the founder of your podcast studio becomes the guest, you know it’s going to be something special.</p><p>In this season finale, we sit down with Brodrick Lothringer, who believed in this show when it was just a...
Episode #36
<p>Our guest for this episode has a marketing career that started with ads about cheese and orange juice… She’s Mary Kate Gulick, and her journey from journalism student to fractional CMO is anything but...
Episode #35
<p>This one is for every woman who has ever been told it wasn’t her moment yet.</p><p>Jess and Mark have an honest conversation with Courtney Ranstrom, co-founder of Trailhead Planners, and all we can say is: what a...
Episode #34
<p>What do Greenpeace, tarot cards, and financial PR have in common? Elena Krasnow, our guest on this episode of How Did We Get Here?</p><p>She had it figured out: a college degree in environmental studies, a...
Episode #33
<p>Matt Hobson's career journey feels like a cross-country hike. He went from studying spotted owls in Oregon's forests to importing lumber from New Zealand, and ended up helping people with their financial...
Episode #32
<p>Meet Phil Pearlman, a former special education teacher with a trading background. He is now dedicated to helping people improve their health to boost their business and life results. In this conversation, he goes...
Episode #31
<p>Ashley Quamme's path in financial advice was not the most typical one, but there were some early signs, like the fact that she was born on “Tax Day” and used to offer counseling to her classmates in the lunch line...
Episode #30
<p>What if the real reason people hire you has nothing to do with money?</p><p>In this conversation, keynote speaker Dennis Moseley-Williams shares how his background in anthropology shaped a completely different...
Episode #29
<p>John Stoj’s career took some unexpected turns—Wall Street trader, sushi entrepreneur, and reluctantly, a financial advisor. Along the way, he realized he loved helping people with money, just not in the way big firms...
Episode #28
<p>In this episode, Mark and Jess talk to Sam Rook, a Canadian financial advisor who went from studying physical education to becoming a go-to expert in cross-border and founder of Bird’s Eye Wealth. How did that...
Episode #27
<p>Kathi Balasek shares her remarkable journey from flunking college, becoming a physical education teacher and then eventually, a grief expert. Kathi demonstrates how seemingly unrelated skills create a unique path for...
Episode #26
<p>Matt Zeigler’s journey shows the power of curiosity and adaptability in navigating one's career through uncertainties. From his unexpected pivots during the global financial crisis to initiating his podcast "Just...
Episode #25
<p>Matt Zeigler started out as a guitarist, hustling to make it in the music industry. Then, the dawn of the internet sent him along a different path, to financial services. He talks about how he was able to see his...
Episode #24
<p>Cris Wallace shares his remarkable journey from being a plant manager to becoming a dedicated financial planner. We discuss his motivations, the challenges he faced, and how relationships and understanding emotions...
Episode #23
<p>Justin Carbonneau’s journey from track and field to military service to the world of finance is a powerful example of turning challenges into opportunities. Justin has had to navigate tough transitions, from a...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode, we chat with Ryan Krueger about how discomfort can lead to real growth. Ryan shares his thoughts on staying positive, finding joy in your work, and creating success that aligns with your values. We...
Episode #22
<p>Today we chat with Julie Johnson, a financial advisor turned mentor, as she shares her journey of helping families and advisors navigate the challenges of wealth transfer. Julie blends empathy and expertise, shaped...
Episode #20
<p>What makes someone trade academia for financial advising during a recession? In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Ranstrom as he takes us through his remarkable journey from theology to finance. Combining...
Episode #19
<p>Imagine starting a law firm with just a laptop and an iPhone. That’s exactly what Van Smith did! In this episode, Van shares how he grew his Virginia-based firm from scratch into a team of 30. His background wasn’t...
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