Today’s episode is for you if you are a college student, a recent grad, or you love anyone who fits in those camps. My guest today is Erica Young Reitz, and she is THE expert in helping folks navigate life after college. I think you are going to absolutely love hearing what she has to say about everything from rooting yourself in a new community, making new friends, and figuring out a budget, to knowing how to give yourself some serious grace as you navigate the gigantic transitions after the graduation gown is packed away.

Erica Young Reitz is the founder of After College Transition, an organization that helps practitioners (higher education professionals, church leaders, and college ministers) equip students to thrive after college. Her experience working with college students includes teaching advanced writing at The Pennsylvania State University and campus ministry with the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach), directing Senior EXIT. She holds an MA in higher education from Geneva College with a research focus on the senior year transition, and her writing has appeared in publications including Christianity Today and Relevant. Erica serves as a leadership development specialist for Bartell and Bartell, helping individuals and teams uplevel their leadership and unleash their organizational potential. Erica lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband, Craig, and their two children.