Adventures in Advising

Join Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel, and their amazing advising guests as they unite voices from around the globe to share real stories, fresh strategies, and game-changing insights from the world of academic advising.

Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Podcasting since 2020 • 187 episodes

Adventures in Advising

Latest Episodes

Global Conversations: Academic Advising in Africa - Adventures in Advising

Guest host Margaret Mbindyo from Millersville University chats with Gugu Khanye, University of the Free State; Jonathan Muema Mwania, Makueni University College; and Oyebimpe Olusanya, Federal University of Technolog...

July 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 187 • 1:14:40

Changing Lives: The Power of One Advising Conversation - Adventures in Advising

What can one conversation change? In this inspiring episode of Adventures in Advising, guest host Dr. Melinda Anderson sits down with newly minted Dr. Erika Nixon-Lambert to explore how a chance encounter, the guidance of...

June 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 186 • 41:06

Beyond the Numbers: The Journey to Scholarly Advising - Adventures in Advising

What happens when a passion for mathematics evolves into a passion for student success? In this episode, Giancarlo Labruna from Penn State shares his unique journey from mathematics faculty member to academic advisor, reflecting on the m...

June 21, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 185 • 47:32

When Advising Meets Advocacy - Adventures in Advising

In this thought-provoking episode of Adventures in Advising, guest host Dr. Gerron Scott sits down with Brandi Byers, academic advisor at the University of South Carolina and chair of NACADA’s Advising Students with Disab...

June 14, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 184 • 53:54

Advising Across Canada: Perspectives from the Field - Adventures in Advising

In this episode of Adventures in Advising, Ryan heads north for a lively conversation with Canadian advising leaders Aysha Haq, Elizabeth Venton-Parnell, Jing Yao, and Shoshana Kalfon. Together, they explore what makes academic ...

June 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 183 • 49:26