The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast

The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast


Episode #14: "Student Edition" with Alayna Woodall and Adam Taylor

March 03, 2025

In this episode of The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast, hosts Deshawn Peterson and Mike Zarrelli sit down with Alayna Woodall and Adam Taylor, two Virginia Tech seniors majoring in financial planning. They discuss their journey into the profession, their experiences with Virginia Tech’s Financial Planning program, and the mentorship and networking opportunities that helped shape their career paths. The conversation also dives into CFP exam prep, job hunting, internships, and the value of FPA Next Gen involvement. Ultimately, the episode takes an exciting turn where Alayna and Adam interview Mike and Deshawn with pressing questions from a student's perspective.