Welcome to The Professionals, a podcast that digs into the stories, secrets, and successes behind some of today's most in-demand careers—from sustainable urban planning and homeland security to AI and politics. Co-hosted by Amanda Gillespie and Luke Kasim from George Washington University College of Professional Studies, the show explores careers that shape the world—and how to get started or get ahead. Guests including career coaches, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals at the top of their game share how they got there and what you can learn from their trials, tribulations, and tactics. New episodes drop every other week. Questions, insights, or suggestions for show topics? Email us at theprofessionals@gw.edu.