Its My Time Podcast

Episode 260: Bryan Sartin - Highway EngineerBryan divides his life into two parts: before and after May 9, 2005. Before that date included instability across four states and abandonment at 15. After that date, his grandparents provided the stability that led to a 14-year career designing America's infrastructure.Topics discussed:• Why infrastructure projects take decades to complete• The engineering shortage creating unexpected opportunities• His journey from geotechnical to highway engineering• Remote work on Georgia DOT projects from North Carolina• The "two-year rule" for new graduates• Bridge replacements and the 1950s infrastructure crisisBryan's advice: "Stick it out for two years minimum. I felt like a total idiot my first nine months. Now I design the roads you drive daily."Currently living in Mebane, NC, Bryan works on bridge replacements and intersection improvements while collecting highway signs from his projects.Connect: Instagram @bsizzleIT'S MY TIME PODCASTHost: Asher TchouaEpisode 260 of 270+Subscribe on your favorite platform

Episode 259: Bradston Henry - Marvelously Mediocre and ThrivingAfter 13 years, I sit down with Bradston Henry, a Georgia Tech engineering graduate who's mastered the art of being "good enough" at everything—and why that's actually a superpower.From his Jamaican engineering family roots to surviving Georgia Tech's brutal curriculum, to pivoting from mechanical engineering to programming, Bradston's journey proves that self-awareness beats perfectionism every time.We discuss:• The "fastest on JV, slowest on Varsity" philosophy• Why AI is basically "trust me, bro" (problematic for bridges)• How engineering trauma bonds last forever• The unexpected path from break-dancing to programming• Why engineers make great storytellers• Preparing for fatherhood while building careersPlus: Why Georgia Tech prepares you for anything life throws at you (because nothing will ever be that intense again).Connect with Bradston:LinkedIn: Bradston HenryPodcast: Semantics (Theme-antics)IT'S MY TIME PODCASTShare your transition: [email protected]

Episode 258 features Dr. Susan Burns, Professor of Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech and my former geotechnical engineering professor. In this reunion conversation, Dr. Burns shares her journey from a NASA engineer's daughter to becoming a beloved educator and administrator at one of the nation's top engineering schools.We discuss:• Growing up in a science-oriented family (NASA father, chemist mother)• The evolution of Georgia Tech from "harsh" to nurturing• Why civil engineering is a people-serving profession• The importance of mentorship in engineering• Her current role as interim AVP for Research• How alumni donations transformed Tech's campusDr. Burns reminds us that engineering isn't just about structures and calculations—it's about relationships, service, and preparing the next generation to literally hold lives in their hands.A genuine conversation about transitions in academia, engineering, and life.#Engineering #Education #GeorgiaTech

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussion of business opportunities with MLM connections. Claims made have not been verified. Listen with caution and read full disclaimer.Episode 257 features Barry Nembhard and Paul Dolphin discussing mindset transformation and business opportunities. Post-recording research revealed unverifiable claims and MLM connections. This episode is preserved with extensive warnings as an educational example of red flags in business opportunities.NOT AN ENDORSEMENT. For MLM information: ftc.gov/mlm

Renaldo Lawrence is a content creator, educator, and Adobe Educational Leader based in London, England. For nearly seven years, he's posted daily 30-60 second encouragement videos—a practice that started after one message saved someone's life.In this episode, Renaldo and I reconnect to talk about his journey from professional basketball player to educator, his mission to inspire students and strangers alike, and why he believes "age is a gift."What we discussed:✅ The phone call that changed everything (why he posts daily encouragement)✅ His near-death accident and the wake-up call it provided✅ "I don't have bad days—I might have a bad hour, but never a bad day"✅ Teaching 1,300 students in London (and why classroom size matters)✅ YouTube University: Learning anything from drone videography to life skills✅ His 99-year-old mother and the importance of seeing family while you can✅ Why the next generation doesn't know their history (and how to fix it)✅ Building a self-help course on self-care launching fall 2019✅ Going from 5 days/week to 3 days/week (and how it changed his life)✅ Paper and pencil > digital: Writing down goals and solutions✅ His great-great-grandfather was the first Black man in the South Carolina SenateCONNECT WITH RENALDO:Instagram: @renaldlawrence1Facebook: Renaldo LawrenceYouTube: https://youtube.com/@renaldostechnologyworld-u2mWebsite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaldo-lawrenceABOUT IT'S MY TIME PODCAST:Hosted by Asher Tchoua, this podcast highlights everyday people with extraordinary stories. Because we all have a voice, a vision, and a way we lead those we serve.Website: itsmytimepodcast.com📬 SUBSCRIBE for weekly conversations that remind you: your time is now.