Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/office-hours These aren’t your traditional office hours. Each episode, Sophia sits down with a professor from Auburn University to explore the journey that brought them to where they are today. Office Hours with Sophia Weber is a podcast that takes conversations beyond the classroom and provides stories beyond the syllabus. From unexpected career paths and defining moments to personal passions, lessons learned and advice for the road ahead, these conversations offer a chance to see professors as more than the people standing at the front of the classroom. © 2026 Sophia Weber 71e87b2d-140d-5cbe-afd4-29161588452d yes en Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:11 -0600 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:02:00 -0600 https://img.transistorcdn.com/2x_WAz3ckBXi6zYm2sUsUc_OCDzZElve6_NOc9yIddM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMzQ5/OTA3ODgzMDk4ZjM4/YTY3MTY4MjAxNmU5/MmEwYS5wbmc.jpg episodic Sophia Weber These aren’t your traditional office hours. Each episode, Sophia sits down with a professor from Auburn University to explore the journey that brought them to where they are today. Office Hours with Sophia Weber is a podcast that takes conversations beyond the classroom and provides stories beyond the syllabus. From unexpected career paths and defining moments to personal passions, lessons learned and advice for the road ahead, these conversations offer a chance to see professors as more than the people standing at the front of the classroom. These aren’t your traditional office hours. Auburn, Professor, Advice, Interview Sophia Weber No No 3 3 Learning Through Failure & Finding Your Own Success | Dr. Steven Brown full 61cdfed8-c10f-4de4-b1c4-b3f97a264617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b6bc466 In this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Steven Brown, professor of political science and director of Auburn University's Law and Justice major, talks about navigating failure, overcoming rejection and redefining what success looks like. According to Gallup Data, Americans rate their personal success score at an average of 68 out of 100, compared to a much lower 31 when rating perceived societal success. Dr. Brown reflects on learning when to accept criticism, when to trust your own abilities and why failure can become an opportunity for growth.

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]]> Auburn, Professor, Advice, Interview No 2 2 The Art of Starting Again | Kyle Kostelecky full 9e64d4f1-9248-474c-9594-4bc03e46e127 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e906661 In this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with Dr. Kyle L. Kostelecky, associate professor of human development and family science at Auburn University, to explore how we grow, change and navigate life's many seasons. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans born between 1957 and 1964 held an average of 12.9 jobs between ages 18 and 58, with more than 40% of those jobs occurring between ages 18 and 24. This statistic offers a reminder that our professional journeys are rarely defined by a single role or destination. Our lives are constantly evolving, and there is value in learning from every stage along the way.

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]]> Auburn, Professor, Advice, Interview No 1 1 Leading Your Peers, Finding Your Path | Julia Wiard full f67a7280-2f57-4983-b26b-b04a88615933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f5f9d1 In this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with Julia Wiard, instructor and coordinator of Auburn University's leadership minor, to talk about leadership, mentorship and navigating the uncertainty of what comes next. According to GoodHire, 82% of employees consider quitting their jobs because of a bad manager, which makes strong leaders even more essential in today's workforce. With more than 15 years of experience in leadership development, Wiard shares how unexpected opportunities, influential mentors and a willingness to embrace change shaped her career. 

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