Video: What is Pursue the Passion

David Santuchi has had several careers and never worked a job he hasn't loved. Starting with CNN out of college he quickly found a job working in environmental news and then as a CNN correspondent for NASA. He is now the director of communications at the Georgia Aquarium where he tries to dive with the sea life at least once a month..

Jim Sherraden currently manages the historic Hatch Print Shop, the oldest print poster shop in the world. He speaks about finding his passion at a time in his life when he need it most. Speaking to his love for history he now gets to take part in the preservation and production of historic memorabilia on a daily basis.

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell of Pursue the Passion spoke with representatives of several youth charities at the Steve Young Desert Classic, hosted by the Forever Young Foundation. Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young, Devon Harris of the original “Cool Runnings” Jamaican Bobsled Team, and Ezekial Sanchez of the Anasazi Foundation address the importance of mentorship and perseverance when pursuing ones goals.

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell of Pursue the Passion spoke with representatives of several youth charities at the Steve Young Desert Classic, hosted by the Forever Young Foundation. Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young, Devon Harris of the original "Cool Runnings" Jamaican Bobsled Team and Ezekial Sanchez of the Anasazi Foundation address the importance of mentorship and perseverance when pursuing ones goals.

Last summer 4 recent college graduates, discouraged by their professional experience out of school, set out on a cross country road trip to find answers. 16,000 miles, 100 days and 200 interviews later, this documentary chronicles their experience Pursuing the Passion. Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell of PTP will be speaking at the Arizona State SHRM conference this Tuesday, telling their story and the steps they learned to achieve ones passion.

Jim Sherraden currently manages the historic Hatch Print Shop, the oldest print poster shop in the world. He speaks about finding his passion at a time in his life when he need it most. Speaking to his love for history he now gets to take part in the preservation and production of historic memorabilia on a daily basis.

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell of Pursue the Passion were recently held up at Denver International Airport in Colorado. They decided to use their layover to find out what the more experienced think of business travel.

This fall over 1,000 students are participating in the "Pursue the Passion" program. Students will be going out and conducting interviews with professionals in fields they're interested in. Video, blogs and write ups will then be posted on www.pursuethepassion.com, creating a user generated career resource for students and young professionals.

Brett Farmiloe and Zach Hubbell recently kicked off their speaking ambitions with a key note at the Arizona State SHRM conference. This video highlights that presentation and the goals for the program.

On April 30th the Jobing Foundation will be presenting Experience Your Future Day, a hands on career experience for 7,000 8th graders in the Phoenix area. 8th graders from the Ward Traditional Academy, here in the valley, speak about what they would like to do when they grow up and their questions surrounding those ambitions.

Leon Young has spent the entirety of his professional career working with one organization. Starting as a night security guard he proceeded to learn all facets of "hospitality 101" while working for Starwood Hotels. His tenure with the company also allowed him to become an authority on the culture and processes of his organization. He now works as a GM for the company he started with over 20 years ago. In this video Leon speaks about some of the more significant turning points in his career.