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In the latest episode of The Idea Vault Podcast, \u201cSmall Pond, Big Impact,\u201d we dive into the journeys of two exceptional Troy University past and present students, who leveraged their involvement with Student-Made Troy organization into significant corporate opportunities.<\/p>\n

Izzy Stokes<\/strong>, the current A Student-Made Creator and local business owner of The Beaded Bella, Website Manager for Student-Made Troy, and Website Assistant for 10 other schools. She shares her insights on balancing a demanding role managing 1,000 products, along with her full-time student responsibilities\u2014all while making a huge impact.<\/p>\n

We also feature Maddie Reed<\/strong>, former Student-Made Troy Campus Manager, who discusses how her initial internship led to a full-time position with Student-Made headquarters as a Program Manager overseeing manager teams from 10 other schools. Maddie highlights the invaluable networking and connections she made, emphasizing that while burnout is inevitable, readjusting and persevering is key.<\/p>\n

This episode is a testament to how small roles in the right organizations can open doors to a future shaped by experience, engagement, and strategic networking. Also while giving listeners the understanding of how to make the most of their opportunities and to bloom where you are planted.<\/p>\n

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In the latest episode of The Idea Vault Podcast, \u201cSmall Pond, Big Impact,\u201d we dive into the journeys of two exceptional Troy University past and present students, who leveraged their involvement with Student-Made Troy organization into significant corporate opportunities.<\/p>\n

Izzy Stokes, the current A Student-Made Creator and local business owner of The Beaded Bella, Website…<\/p>\n

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