On the Come Up with Libby and Riley
Flipping The Script with Jourdyn McQueary
Young professional Jourdyn McQueary had a safe, steady career path. After heading to law school, working in advocacy, they found themself at a typical ‘nine to five’ job in probate and estate planning, but something wasn’t right. Jourdyn’s dream was never being an attorney. Instead, they long for a career that aligns with their undergrad studies, screenwriting. Now, years later, Jourdyn is bravely making the leap from a secure, career path-oriented job to pursue their dream of screenwriting. We talked with Jourdyn about making this decision, their advice on transitioning careers, and, of course, their Roman Empire.
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Meet Your Host Riley Runnells
Riley Runnells is a media professional with expertise in editorial, digital content, and podcast production. She currently manages EPIC Toledo for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, connecting young professionals to the community. She has held roles as an editor at Adams Street Publishing, a writer for Static Media, and editor-in-chief of Thread Magazine at Ohio University. An alumna of Ohio University with a degree in Journalism, Riley serves on boards for the Press Club of Toledo and Issue Box Theatre and works as a choreographer. A born and raised Toledoan, Riley is excited to uplift her fellow community members through this project.
Meet Your Host Libby Cassidy
Libby Cassidy is a marketing professional with expertise in event planning, community engagement and digital promotion from Sandusky, Ohio. She currently serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Imagination Station, facilitating a wide range of gatherings for local organizations in addition to signature events with the science center. Since graduating from Bowling Green State University with a degree in sociology and marketing in 2021, Libby has enjoyed becoming increasingly involved in the Toledo community and is passionate about using her work to support local young professionals and amplify their voices through this project.