#31 From Ad Agency Owner to Guiding the Next Generation: Dr. Shane Combs on Reinvention, Leadership, and Career Direction

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shane Combs—former ad agency owner and Assistant Director of Academic Programs at the University of South Florida—to explore what it really means to reinvent your career and guide others in finding their path.

Shane shares his journey from leading a regional advertising agency to working closely with first-year college students through USF’s Exploratory Curriculum (ECM) program, helping them navigate uncertainty and make confident decisions about their future.

We dive into leadership, purpose, and the evolving mindset of the next generation entering the workforce—along with the real-world lessons entrepreneurs and business owners need to understand to stay relevant.

If you’re navigating change, leading a team, or thinking about your next move, this conversation will challenge your perspective and give you practical insight into what’s ahead.

Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and hosted by Nicole Valentin Alicea.

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We had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Linda Hurtado-Bond, a Fox 13 TV news anchor, Emmy Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, and mother of five! Linda opened up about how she juggles her high-profile career at Fox 13, writing thrilling novels, and raising a family, all while staying true to her passions. In this episode, Linda breaks down the entire process of getting your book published—from finding critique groups to landing an agent—and shares best practices for balancing it all. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation about following your dreams, getting your book published, and maintaining balance in a busy life! Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and hosted by Nicole Valentin Alicea.

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