Jobing Community Video in Phoenix

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.

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.

Lonnie Williams Jr. grew up in Tucson, AZ and stayed in state to attend The University of Arizona on a football scholarship. Realizing athletics was not something he would be able to do as a profession Lonnie committed himself to his dream of becoming a lawyer. A graduate of Yale Law School Lonnie was recently named a Southwest Super Lawyer and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1995.

David Rensin has written or co-written 12 books, 5 have been New York Times bestsellers. In addition he has written for Rolling Stone and been a contributing editor to Playboy since 1981. The oral historian speaks about his experience being an independent journalist and one's ability to dictate their own career path. In 2008 he released his newest book, "All for a Few Perfect Waves: The Audacious Life and Legend of Rebel Surfer Miki Dora".

Changing Hands General Manager Cindy Dach speaks about finding her Passion in Phoenix's growing art community and the importance of building the life you want, regardless of where you are.

Josh Olson wrote the screenplay for the Oscar nominated "A History of Violence" and more recently one of five animated Batman shorts on the DVD "Gotham Knights". He speaks about being an aspiring writer and the nature of the creative process.

Susan Krane, Director of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art describes what attracts people to the museum and how she found her passion for art history.

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.

Steven Cody, the Founder of Peppercom Communications speaks about the entrepreneurial experience and the importance of failure in ones professional growth. Cody also stresses the importance of a work/life balance.

Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters speaks about his passion for music and more specifically the banjo. Pandolfi makes reference to our ability to utilize the brazen courage and ambition of youth to accomplish our goals and the reward that accompanies true creativity in ones work.

Ray Karam began his career journey working as a teacher only to reconnect with a childhood calling; the dairy business. Employing scientific aptitude, strong mentorship and blind passion Ray worked his way into his dream job. As Senior Tastemaster for Cold Stone Creamery Ray gets to be creative in his work, developing new flavors for the brand and eating ice cream everyday. "Always give your employer more than they ask for." says Ray. "I'm thinking about this business, I'm trying to make thi

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.

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..

Noah Kagan, a tech-savvy Gen-Yer from Silicon Valley, explains his motives behind business consulting conferences and internet marketing.

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.

Jennifer Baum, President and Founder of Bullfrog & Baum.

Emilee Warner grew up in Crossville, Tennessee and later attended Middle Tennessee State University. After hosting her own radio show in college she moved to Nashvile, where at 23 she has become a voice for CMT Radio Nashville.

The PTP crew took to the Duke campus to see how students plan on finding work they can be passionate about.

Cathy Anderson explains the many different job opportunities in the film industry.

Scott Ginsberg is a 27-year old author and motivational speaker from St. Louis.

Alex is the Executive Chef for Butter, a four and a half star restaurant in New York City. She offers her candid advice on how people should go about finding a passionate career.

Linda Harrison worked 15 years as an accountant before realizing that she wouldn't be happy until she was working outside. So she purchased The Green Pastures goat Farm and has been operating it happily ever since.

Whitney Johnson describes her life on wall street before her current position.

Maura Policelli describes what it takes to work on Capitol Hill.

The PTP crew hit the UB campus to see what questions students had about finding a job after graduation.