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Hosted by Daniella Nordin and Brendan Henkel · business · EN · 54 episodes
In Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education. Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users. We bring in leading voices from the field – from savvy higher ed IT leaders to visionary college presidents – to share their experiences and insights. Our discussions are candid, sometimes diving into the challenges and other times celebrating the triumphs of working in higher ed.Expect to hear about the latest trends, innovative strategies, and the impact of technology—especially AI—in personalizing student experiences throughout the entire student journey. We're not just talking theory here; it's about actionable insights that you can apply directly to your work.Tune in, get inspired. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in admissions, marketing, or student success, this podcast is your space to thrive in yo
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn Your Element is where leadership meets real talk. It's the go-to podcast for everyday users and practitioners in the dynamic world of higher education. Each episode is packed with practical tips, best practices, and real-world use cases from Element451 users.
In Your Element is hosted by Daniella Nordin and Brendan Henkel. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Chowan University’s Winning Formula for Enrollment Growth and Student Retention" (2 October 2025, 22 minutes), "From Excel to AI: Del Mar’s Leap into the Future of Student Engagement" (21 August 2025, 27 minutes), and "AI First, Human Always: Building an AI-Ready Campus at Forsyth Tech" (7 August 2025, 29 minutes).
In Your Element publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 54 episodes.
Booking probability for In Your Element is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In Your Element requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In Your Element's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for In Your Element are Universities & Colleges. In Your Element has a business audience.
Daniella Nordin and Brendan Henkel hosts In Your Element, a business show with 54 episodes published.
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Episode #33
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, host Daniella connects with Dr. Shelley Greene, VP of Advancement and Enrollment at Chowan University, to discuss how foundational changes in strategy, communication, and tech...
Episode #32
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, host Daniella sits down with Jason Houlihan, Executive Director of Marketing and Events at Del Mar College, to unpack how his team transformed student recruitment and engagement...
Episode #31
<p>Daniella and Brendan sit down with Hannah Wilson, Knowledge Management and CRM Coordinator Project Manager at Forsyth Technical Community College. Known for her “AI-first, human-in-the-loop” approach, Hannah unpacks...
Episode #30
<p>In this third and final installment of In Your Element’s Durham Tech series, hosts Daniella and Brendan dive into the measurable impact of Element451 at Durham Technical Community College. This episode explores how...
Episode #29
<p>In this high-energy follow-up episode, Brendan Henkel sits back down with Abe Dones, VP of Student Services, and Jessica Vaughan, Director of Enrollment Management and CRM Strategy at Durham Tech, to unpack how their...
Episode #28
<p>In this dynamic episode of In Your Element, co-hosts Daniella Nordin and Brendan Henkel sit down with Jessica Vaughan, Director of Enrollment Management and CRM Strategy, and Dr. Abe Dones, Vice President and Chief...
Episode #27
<p>It’s been a full year since In Your Element launched, and hosts Daniella and Brendan Henkel are celebrating with a special recap episode! They revisit their top three favorite episodes, breaking down the most...
Episode #26
<p>On this episode of In Your Element, we sit down with Emily Banks, an admissions representative from Faith Baptist Bible College, to discuss the game-changing improvements they made to their online degree application...
Episode #25
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, we dive into the transformative work happening at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) with Tori Brady, CRM Data Manager, and Tom Rainey, Associate VP for Enrollment. They share...
Episode #24
<p>Daniella sits down with Tyler Albright, CRM Content Coordinator at Johnston Community College (JCC), to explore how the institution revolutionized its student check-in process using Element451. Tyler shares how JCC...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, Brendan and Daniella sit down with Brittany Meinssen, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at College of the Albemarle (COA), to uncover how her team is reshaping recruitment...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, Daniella and Brendan from Element 451 sit down with Daniela Botello-Hernandez of Paul Quinn College to dive into the transformative power of a CRM in higher education admissions...
Episode #21
<p>Guest Name: <br />Abigail Petrosky, Director of Marketing and Public Relations,Northern Pennsylvania Regional College <br />Kelsey Angove, Assistant Director of Recruitment, Northern Pennsylvania Regional...
Episode #20
<p>In this AI-focused episode, hosts Daniella and Brendan sit down with Claire Skelton, Assistant Director of Content Marketing at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), to unpack the transformative role AI plays...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, Brendan and Daniella welcome Matt Bodenschatz, Director of Recruiting and Admissions at Penn Highlands Community College. Matt discusses the impactful journey of implementing Element451 and how its...
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<p>In this episode of In Your Element, recorded live at AMA in Las Vegas, Brendan reconnects with Michael Bettersworth, CMO at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), to delve into critical trends and challenges impacting...
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<p>In this episode of In Your Element, recorded live at AMA in Las Vegas, Brendan sits down with Mike Margolies, CEO of NextGrad, and Ryan Barbauld, VP of College Partnerships at NextGrad, to explore the innovative ways...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of In Your Element, hosts Daniella and Brendan are joined by Brandi Hess, Director of University Web and Digital Content at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Brandi shares USI’s journey as the...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, Brian Emerson, Executive VP of Enrollment Management at Villa Maria College, shares how the small, Buffalo-based college achieved record-breaking enrollment growth (15% in 2023 and 14% in 2024). From...
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<p>In this episode of In Your Element, recorded live at the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) Conference, Daniella interviews Kelly Sinacola, VP of Solutions Engineering and Integrations at Element451, and...
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