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Online Learning Episodes

July 9, 2025

163: Transforming Doubt into Drive: Whitney Kilgore’s Path from Educator to Entrepreneur

In this episode, Whitney Kilgore shares her inspiring journey from being a first-grade teacher to co-founding iDesign, a leading organization in instructional design. She discusses the importance of recognizing educators' skills, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the evolution of online education, …
July 7, 2025

162: Action First, Always: Karl Kapp’s Blueprint for Engaged Learning

In this episode of the EdUp Learning and Development podcast, host Holly Owens interviews Dr. Karl Kapp, a prominent figure in the learning space. They discuss Karl's journey from an instructional design intern to a respected...
Guest: Karl Kapp
Dec. 19, 2024

Episode 3: The Digging in Series: The Power of Human Connection in Learning with Shaunak Roy, Founder and CEO Yellowdig

In this episode, Holly Owens and Shaunak Roy discuss the significance of human connection, especially in the context of digital learning environments. They explore how authentic relationships can be fostered online, the barriers to genuine connections, and the importance of empathy and motivation i…
Guest: Shaunak Roy
Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 2: The Digging in Series - The Human Element in AI Learning with Shaunak Roy, Founder and CEO of Yellowdig

In this episode, Holly Owens and Shaunak Roy discuss the transformative role of AI in education, exploring its evolution, implications for learning, and the importance of maintaining human connections. They delve into the ethical considerations surrounding AI, including data security and the need f…
Sept. 11, 2024

151: From IBM to Dean: Isaac Herskowitz's Journey in Instructional Technology, Dean, Touro University Graduate School of Technology

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Holly Owens interviews Isaac Herskowitz, the Dean of the Graduate School of Technology at Touro University. Isaac shares his journey from working at IBM to becoming the Dean and highlights the importance of practical education in the field of instru…
Sept. 11, 2024

150: Learning & Development Demystified: L&D Across Sectors and Contexts

Some might ask... What is L&D? In this episode, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discuss their experiences and expertise in the field of learning and development (L&D). They share their personal journeys from teaching to instructional design and highlight the transferable skills that teachers…
Guest: Holly Owens
Sept. 3, 2024

149: Insights into the Field of Instructional Design with Holly Owens, Adjunct Instructor, Touro University

The tables have turned and our host, Holly Owens is being interviewed about her experience as an Instructional Designer and her love for teaching by guest host, Shriti Panda, Digital Marketing Specialist at Touro. In this episode, Holly discusses her journey from being a high school teacher to w…
Guest: Holly Owens
July 30, 2024

146: Creating a Proactive Culture of Accessibility with Nicole L'Etoile, Founder LEtoile Education

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Nicole L'Etoile, the founder and CEO of L'Etoile Education, about accessibility in learning management systems (LMS). Nicole shares her journey from being a classroom teacher to becoming a business owner …
July 23, 2024

145: The Concept of Powerful Learning with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO and President of Digital Promise

In this episode, we interview Jean-Claude Brizard, the CEO and President of Digital Promise. They discuss Brizard's journey in education and his role at Digital Promise. They also explore the challenges facing educators today, such as teacher shortages and the need for support and career growth opp…
July 10, 2024

143: Using the iSpring AI Assistant for Course Creation ft. Anna Poli, Senior Instructional Designer, iSpring Solutions

In this video episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and guest Anna Poli from iSpring discuss the updates and new features of iSpring Suite Max. Anna showcases the iSpring Cloud platform and demonstrates how to use the AI assistant to generate course titles and quiz questions. S…
June 4, 2024

140: Unlocking Learning Potential: Julie Dirksen on Behavioral Change and Instructional Design

In this episode, the hosts welcome Julie Dirksen, an instructional design and learning development expert. They discuss Julie's journey into the L&D space, her new book 'Talk to the Elephant,' and strategies for designing eff...
Guest: Julie Dirksen
Feb. 22, 2024

130: Mastering Skills through Video: A CEO's EdTech Odyssey with Josh Kamrath of Bongo

In this episode, we got to interview Josh Kamrath, CEO of Bongo, an EdTech company that uses video assessment to help learners demonstrate skills or competencies. Kamrath shares his journey from being the first employee of Bo...
Guest: Josh Kamrath
Feb. 15, 2024

128: Unlocking e-Learning Excellence: A Deep Dive into iSpring's Innovative Tools with Anna Poli

In a fabulous demo, Anna Poli, a senior instructional designer with iSpring, demonstrated the capabilities of iSpring's suite of tools. The tools include a demo of IPR, a tool that allows users to create interactive content, ...
Feb. 8, 2024

126: A Visionary for the Ages - An Inspirational Chat with TLDC Founder Luis Malbas on Shaping the Future of Learning

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the visionary Luis Malbas, the brilliant mind behind the Training, Learning Development Community and Conference (TLDC). Join us as we delve into Luis's inspiring journey, from his early days in video stores and manufacturing to becoming a t…
Guest: Luis Malbas
Jan. 23, 2024

121: Harmonizing Education: Aaron King's Symphony of Transformation from Rapper to Ed Tech Maestro

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, the hosts interview Aaron King, a solutions engineer at Blackboard Anthology and the owner of Snack Size Learning. Aaron shares his journey from being a rapper and music producer to becoming a...
Guest: Aaron King
Nov. 16, 2023

117: From Consumer to Classroom: Swivl's Evolution with Co-Founder & CEO, Brian Lamb

In this episode of EdUP EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and Founder of Swivel. Lamb shares his journey from engineering and design school to the tech space, and how he and his co-found...
Guest: Brian Lamb
Nov. 14, 2023

116: Empowering Learning Communities: A Conversation with Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise

In this episode of we got to interview the amazing Vince Jeong, the co-founder and CEO of Sparkwise. Sparkwise is a group learning platform that aims to make professional development more engaging and impactful. It allows pro...
Guest: Vince Jeong
Nov. 3, 2023

113: Unlocking Student Engagement: A Live Dive into Yellowdig with CEO Shaunak Roy

In this live demo, Shaunak Roy , founder and CEO of Yellowdig an EdTech company, showcased the platform's features and functionalities. Yellowdig is a tool designed to enhance student engagement and learning in higher educati...
Nov. 2, 2023

112: From Teachers to Tech Innovators: The Success of ScreenPal with Ben Wellington and Sarah Eiler

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Ben Wellington, Director of Sales, Customer Service and Support, and Sarah Eiler, Community Engagement Coordinator at ScreenPal. Both guests share...
Oct. 26, 2023

110: From Tech Support to Ed Tech Visionary: Anna Poli on iSpring's Evolution and the Future of Digital Learning

In this episode of EdUp EdTech we got to chat with the amazing Anna Poli , a Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring Solutions . Anna shares her journey from technical support engineer to instructional designer, highlighting...
Guest: ann
Oct. 19, 2023

107: Crafting the Future of Education: Christian Rebernik on Tomorrow University and Technology-Driven Mastery Learning

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Christian Rebernik , CEO and co-founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. Christian shares his journey into the education space, inspire...
Oct. 18, 2023

106: Where Are They Now - 7Taps Transformation: AI-Powered Microlearning & the Future of On-the-Job Training with Kate Udalova

In this episode, we interviewed returning guest Kate Udalova , the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of 7taps . Udalova discusses the progress of 7taps, a platform that simplifies the microlearning creation process. She hi...
Guest: Kate Udalova
Oct. 17, 2023

105: We Went LIVE to Talk About Instructional Design with Nadia Johnson, Luke Hobson, and Heidi Kirby!

In this live discussion, Dr. Luke Hobson, Nadia Johnson, and Dr. Heidi Kirby discussed the role of instructional design in various sectors. They emphasized the importance of understanding one's strengths and skills before tra...
Oct. 16, 2023

104: From Air Force to EdTech: Lesa Hammond's Journey with ProfHire

In this episode of EdUp EdTech I got to interview the amazing Lesa Hammond, CEO of ProfHire. Hammond discusses her journey from the Air Force to human resources and eventually to the creation of ProfHire, a platform that conn...