
How to Choose the Right College and Career Path with Laurie Genevish
Send us Fan Mail What if we've been approaching college all wrong? For years, students have been encouraged to choose a college, select a major, and figure out their careers along the way. But what if the smarter approach is to start with the career and work backward? In this episode of Be Visible with Veronica, Veronica Bahn welcomes Laurie Genevish, founder of My Ideal College, for a conversation about helping teens find direction, supporting parents through important education decisions, and giving entrepreneurs the tools to build stronger businesses. Laurie knows firsthand what it feels like to graduate from college without knowing what comes next. After changing her own major and exploring different career paths, she realized how much easier those decisions could be with the right guidance. Her experience in corporate learning and development eventually led her to create My Ideal College, a program that helps teens explore career options based on their interests and behavioral preferences. Rather than starting with a college or major, Laurie encourages families to begin with the career. From there, they can identify the education, internships, and experiences that make sense. But Laurie's entrepreneurial journey doesn't stop there. She also created the Hive Deck, a hands-on tool that helps entrepreneurs assess their businesses, recognize blind spots, and identify the next steps they need to take. Whether you're a parent helping your teen plan for the future or an entrepreneur looking for more structure, this conversation is full of practical insights. In this episode, you'll discover: Why career planning should come before choosing a college. How changing majors can affect a family's time and finances. Why a student's strengths and preferences matter when exploring careers. How parents can help teens take ownership of their futures. Why college isn't the only path to a successful career. How Laurie transitioned from corporate learning to entrepreneurship. Why testing an idea through workshops can help validate a business. What the Hive Deck reveals about your business. How entrepreneurs can identify blind spots in marketing, operations, sales, and leadership. Why taking time to recognize your progress is just as important as identifying what's next. Laurie's message is a powerful one: get clear about where you want to go before deciding how to get there. And whether you're helping a teen choose a career or building your own business, the right questions can make all the difference. CONNECT WITH LAURIE AND EXPLORE HER WORK My Ideal College: https://www.myidealcollege.org/ Explore the Hive Deck: The transcript mentions the Hive Deck website, but the exact web address is unclear. Confirm the official link before publishing. Continue your visibility journey: Take your Visibility Quiz here: https://veronicabahn.com/visibility-scorecard Hair and Makeup by: Jennifer Chriss https://jennifer-chriss.com Veronica Bahn Advisory: https://veronicabahn.com/ Subscribe to Be Visible with Veronica for more conversations with women founders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders who are sharing their stories, brilliance, and lessons along the way. #BeVisibleWithVeronica #MyIdealCollege #CareerPlanning #CollegePlanning #Entrepreneurship Keywords Laurie Genevish My Ideal College college planning career planning career choices career assessment career path for teens choosing a college college major help parent college advice teen career guidance entrepreneur tools business growth business planning Hive Deck entrepreneur mindset