Growing Good Humans Live: How to Launch a Career-Ready College Student

Thank you so much for joining us for our conversation with Michelle Chessler, Career Advisor at CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. As a Career Advisor at CU Boulder — and a former global marketing leader across gaming, telecom, and construction tech — Michelle brought a rare dual lens: she understood what employers were actually looking for, and she knew how to help 18-year-olds build toward it from day one. In this live conversation, Laura sat down with Michelle to unpack what "career readiness" really means in the age of AI, and how parents can set their students up to stand out — starting long before graduation. What attendees walked away with: Why freshman year (not senior year) is when career work should begin How to help students compete in a job market reshaped by AI The skills and experiences that actually differentiate a résumé Smart questions to ask about career services on every college tour How values, interests, and personality exploration shape real career clarity About Michelle Michelle Chessler brought her global marketing leadership experience to her work with CU Boulder students, helping them build confidence and clarity in their career journeys. She holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Business from UCLA and an MBA from CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Originally from Southern California, Michelle now lives in Boulder with her husband, their 17-year-old twin boys, and two dogs (Pickles and Pebbles — yes, really).