Best Young Professionals Committee Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to Long Island's Leading Lawyers 3:26

1+ y ago3:26

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Welcome to "Long Island’s Leading Lawyers", a podcast that delves into the careers of the luminaries who have shaped the legal landscape on Long Island and beyond. Join us as we uncover stories, insights, and wisdom from prominent figures in our legal community. This podcast is hosted by James Paul Joseph, the managing partner of Joseph Law Group, …

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 12: Karen Armfield 17:55

1+ y ago17:55

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Host Morgan NeSmith is moving the needle for the final time in 2023. Karen Armfield, P.E., director of the NYC Geotechnical & Tunneling Group of WSP USA, joined us to talk about career development and when to take a chance. Contents of this video: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Welcome 14:04 Sponsor 16:55 Wrap up Music: Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 11: Ben Stroyer 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

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We get right down to business on this episode of Morgan's Mentors as our host Morgan NeSmith moves the needle toward entrepreneurship. Ben Stroyer, co-founder and managing director of IDEAL Group, joined us to talk about business ownership and how to advance after setbacks. Contents of this video: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Welcome 16:50 Sponsor 29:47 Wrap up…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 10: Wayne Clough, Ph.D., P.E. 55:28

1+ y ago55:28

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Wishes are granted on this episode of Morgan’s Mentors as Morgan hosts the first guest requested by a previous guest! Wayne Clough, Ph.D., P.E., secretary emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution and president emeritus of the Georgia Institute of Technology, joined us to talk about navigating the worlds of research and administration along with the …

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Episode 10: Catherine Foot of Phoenix Insights: On Preparing for a Longer Script and Aging Better 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

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Catherine Foot is Director at Phoenix Insights, a new longevity think tank launched in 2021, which reimagines how we work, learn, save and live in an age of longer lives. She previously was Director of Evidence at the Centre for Aging Better and prior to that was Assistant Director, Policy, at the King’s Fund. Our conversation traces Catherine's ea…

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Episode 9: Veronica O'Keane: On the Making of Memories and the Wisdom of Age 43:37

2y ago43:37

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Veronica O’Keane has recently retired from her position which was as a professor of psychiatry and consultant psychiatrist at Trinity College Dublin. She has over 30 years of experience in the field and has published numerous research papers, especially on mood disorders and on perinatal depression. She is the author of the book A Sense of Self: Me…

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Episode 8: Charlotte Gibson of The Rewirement: Redefining Retirement through Coaching 22:45

2y ago22:45

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Charlotte Gibson is a coach, actuary and pensions consultant. She is a senior manager at ISIO and the founder of The Rewirement, which is focused on redefining retirement through coaching . She previously worked in management at KPMG and prior to that was an Actuarial Analyst at AON Consulting. Our conversation focuses on modern definitions of reti…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 9: Lori Simpson, P.E., G.E. 26:23

2y ago26:23

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We’ve interviewed well known engineers, we’ve talked with highly regarded industry leaders, and Morgan has talked to people he’s enjoyed working with. Now we get to move the needle with all three types of guests encompassed in one guest. Lori Simpson, P.E., G.E., an award-winning consultant and long-time leader at both Langan Engineering and DFI, j…

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Episode 7: Gareth Miller of Artemis Investment and the Diversity Project: Flexibility and Agility as a Framework for the Future 26:56

2y ago26:56

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Gareth Miller is Head of Change at Artemis Investment and has had a long career in asset management, in particular delivering enterprise-wide change and transformation within the asset management sector. He leads the flexible working workstream at The Diversity Project. Our conversation starts with Gareth's path into asset management and some of th…

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Episode 6: Steve Butler of Punter Southall Aspire: The Future of Work when Age is Just a Number 26:42

2y ago26:42

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Steve Butler is Chief Executive at Punter Southall Aspire, an investment consulting group. He was previously the founder of Camradata, a business author and a visiting industry fellow at Oxford Brookes Business School. He has a particular focus on areas such as #futureofwork, #olderworkers, #inclusiveculture, #intergenerational, and #retirementplan…

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Episode 5: Laura Walker: Fear, Confidence and the Psychology of Mid-Life 25:17

2y ago25:17

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Laura Walker is an award-winning researcher, author and experienced practioner whose book “Dancing with Fear and Confidence: How to Liberate Yourself and Your Career in Mid-life” was published in November 2020. She runs her own business which blends consulting, writing and coaching. She previously held director level positions for businesses across…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 8: Martin Larisch, Ph.D. 45:47

2y ago45:47

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It’s time to move the needle all the way across the Pacific! Martin Larisch, Ph.D., of Larisch Consulting in New Zealand, has written some of Morgan’s favorite papers on deep foundations and was generous enough to spend some time talking about his journey from Germany to Australia and New Zealand, the influential people he had the opportunity to wo…

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Episode 3: Tony Watts, OBE: Putting the Action into Action on Age - A Study of a Life's Work 26:24

2y ago26:24

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Tony Watts, OBE, is MD at Hartley Watts Communications, a director of EngAgeNet.org.uk, Director of RetireEasy.co.Uk, co-founder of the Age Action Alliance and co-author of The Midlife Review. He built his career as a writer, communicator, campaigner and strategist in the areas of PR, journalism and marketing and is now focusing increasingly on lat…

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Episode 2: Debbie Marshall of the Silver Marketing Association: Busting Myths and Rethinking an Expanding Class of Consumers 26:13

2y ago26:13

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Debbie Marshall is managing director of the Silver Marketing Association, a membership B2B organization connecting and informing businesses and individuals with an interest in marketing to older consumers. She previously founded the Silver Travel Advisor, an information website that provides travel advice and reviews for the mature traveler and is …

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Episode 1: Alistair McQueen of Aviva: Maintaining a Diverse and Rich Workforce and the Mid-Life Review 34:52

2y ago34:52

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Alistair McQueen is Head of Savings & Retirement at Aviva UK plc, where he has spent over 23 years. He has been instrumental in raising awareness of the importance of older workers, and initiated the >45 mid-life review for Aviva’s staff and is an advocate for the importance of diversity within financial firms. Our conversation starts with Alistair…

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Episode 1: The Next Chapter - Ageism - Tackling Diversity's Last Frontier: Insights from psychology, marketing, work, activism and psychiatry 1:21

2y ago1:21

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Last year we launched a podcast with Steve Butler of Puntall Southall Aspire which shone a light on ageism as one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. This received such a groundswell of a response that we wanted to dig deeper into this area to develop a special next chapter series around the problems of ageism, the importance of having …

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 7: Sina Javankhoshdel, Ph.D. 38:47

2y ago38:47

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“We’re baaack. And we’re moving the needle farther than ever. For the first episode of 2023, Sina Javankhoshdel, Ph.D., P.E., of Rocscience, talked with us about his path from civil engineering research to software development and a couple of the people that were instrumental on his journey. We also talked about the human judgment necessary for usi…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 6: Ed Garbin 28:37

2+ y ago28:37

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For the final time in 2022, it is, once again, time to move the needle. Dr Ed Garbin has been a designer, a contractor, a manager, and best of all for us, now the founder and principal engineer of Garbin Geostructural Group. Dr. Ed joined us to talk about his path to starting his own business including the highs and lows, the worries but also numer…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 5: Hannah Iezzoni 27:14

2+ y ago27:14

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If you still don’t know what time it is, it is once again time to move the needle. Along with being a 2022 DFI President’s Award winner, new chair of the DFI Augered Cast-in-Place and Drilled Displacement Pile Committee, and technical program co-chair for the 2022 DFI Annual Conference in National Harbor, Hannah Iezzoni is passionate about mentorsh…

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31 | "7 Relationships " from TheCareerSkillsArchitect 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

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This episode of the podcast View from the Big Chair, examining the cost to be the boss is gonna look at the seven relationships that you must manage if you are gonna be a senior-level administrator within sports administration. The reason that so many former student-athletes succeed in the sports administration industry is because of the teamwork s…

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30| Athletics is not a selfish sport w/ Harry 45:40

2+ y ago45:40

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Today in the Big Chair We have Harry III. Join us as we discuss how Olympics inspired Sports; the Lincoln University’s Rich History; stepping up when someone leaves; Volunteering outside of just your sport; why Getting better is a professional development; Athletics is a peoples business; and What do we provide as a service vs the people we provide…

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29 | Sports for Positivity w/ Jessica Campell 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

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Today in the Big Chair We have Jessica Campbell Join us as we discuss building a Marketing agency from the podcast; What is SEO; Creating an APP for NIL deals; Sports Women to Watch Award; Leveraging Podcasting to spend time on research and the industry and how to get up and go do it ! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlyn…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 4: Vanessa Bateman 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

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If you still don’t know what time it is….it’s time to move the needle. In this episode, Vanessa Bateman brings over 25 years of service with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss what young engineers will find rewarding when working with a state or federal agency, what strengths are key for a suc…

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28 | “When the cheering stops” w/Dereck Whittenburg 43:37

2+ y ago43:37

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Today in the Big Chair Dere... We have. Derek Whittenburg! Join us as we discuss Being a graduate assistant humbling experience; how Being a champ prepares you to attack a career; The hardest thing is controlling outside forces; What is a Scout?; how you get into more than one hall of fame; and What do you do when the cheering stops? ______________…

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27 | "Selling Ice to an Eskimo" w/ Edgar Gantt 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Edgar Gantt! Join us as we discuss his tenure as Project Operations Manager for ESPN; How everything you do won't be paid; why NCAA holds first-class events; Volunteering; Investing a lot of TIME in your development; and How to sell ice to an Eskimo! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn …

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26 | "Serving the Youth" w/ L'Quincy Pryor 54:23

2+ y ago54:23

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Today in the Big Chair... We have L'Quincy Pryor! Join us as we discuss his transitions from student-athlete to leading students; What it means to be Head of School; What YouthServe is; the real motivation is college graduation; His life is more than football; start-up capital for businesses; why his students will leave as licensed real estate agen…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 3: Helen Robinson 22:58

3y ago22:58

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Once again, it’s almost time to move the needle. In this episode, we take a deep dive into being active within the industry’s various organizations, and what the demands and rewards can be. And we couldn’t have a better guest than Helen Robinson of GEI Consultants, former executive editor of Deep Foundations magazine, the inaugural chair of the DFI…

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25 | "Read the Room Twice" w/ Kathryn Statz 43:53

3y ago43:53

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Kathryn Statz! Join us as we discuss how she got her start in sports; being a Fighter in the conference Student athlete advocate; her role in NCAA enforcement; what is a Title 9 Coordinator; how is it being the Director of the Office of Gender Equity; and why she says "Read the room and then read it again". _______…

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24 | Stay Engaged w/ Ericka Hill 34:39

3y ago34:39

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Ericka Hill! Listen as we discuss taking an unpaid position to prove yourself; building Community Programs and Pro athlete Foundations; and A Day in the Life as Director of Player Engagement for the Hawks. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, …

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23 | "Follow the Money" w/ Alfred White 37:38

3y ago37:38

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Alfred White! Listen as we discuss being a Marketing professional; how to Pivot after an injury; Starting NCAA Corporate partner program; his role in the NBA starting Development League; what it is like working in a Conference office and What is Operations? _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on M…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 2: Dr. David Frost 43:26

3y ago43:26

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It almost time, once again, to Move the Needle! Dr. David Frost is a professor of Geosystems Engineering who has been recognized by Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering for his student mentorship. In this episode, he and Morgan talk about David’s mentors, the characteristics he likes to see in the students he gets to work wi…

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22 | One Hundred Percent w/ LaQuita Frederick 58:12

3y ago58:12

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Today in the Big Chair... We have LaQuita Frederick ! Listen as we discuss the difference between Pro and Collegiate Sports; the role of game operations; how to achieve a 100 % Conversion Rate; the changing landscape in the new Esports field; and what is the Frederick Firm! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, The…

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21 | I Get Paid to Listen! w/ Samuel Crenshaw 58:19

3y ago58:19

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Samuel Crenshaw! Listen as we discuss being an Emmy winner; going from a small city, To the Master's! His times in Broadcast history with WSB tv Covering sports. The Importance of giving Female athletes a voice and a seat at the table and how volunteering leads to Paid Opportunities! _______________ Thanks for list…

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20 | "Doing a Lot with a Little" w/ Patty Medina 40:47

3y ago40:47

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Patty Medina! Listen as we discuss how she stays In touch with her roots; Breaks barriers as a Minority woman; gets her First coaching job at 30; The negativity is balancing out with the positive and normalizes Mental Health for players. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCar…

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19 | Hard Work and Talent w/ Joe Briggs 38:00

3y ago38:00

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Joe Briggs! Listen as we discuss why you should give more respect than expected; Why make the pivot to a lawyer?; How to multitask; Excellent work product beats presentation; Being intentional with your downtime. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on Lin…

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Morgan's Mentors Episode 1: Liz Smith 30:18

3y ago30:18

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It's time to Move the Needle! THE Liz Smith joins Morgan to talk about her journey through the geotechnical consulting field and drop some knowledge for young engineers on what to look for early in their careers and what characteristics/habits will set them up for success in the industry. Sponsored by Dan Brown and Associates Music by XTaKeRuX…

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18 | Serving Students w/ Becca Hubbard 38:43

3y ago38:43

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Becca Hubbard! Listen as we discuss being prepared, sending tons of rèsumes, and serving students. Becca Hubbard currently serves as the Director of Retention & Student Success at Louisiana State University. She has over fourteen years of experience on LSU’s campus working on student success. In this role, Becca ov…

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17 | Always Faithful w/ Terrance Jones 49:33

3y ago49:33

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Terrance Jones! Listen as we discuss his time in the Marine Corps and how it shaped his path; his progression to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant; and how all of his opportunities in aid Coach Prime's vision for the shift in HBCU football. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones…

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16 | Kickin it w/Jessica O'Neil 31:07

3y ago31:07

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Jessica O'Neil! Listen as we discuss how she got an opportunity as a ticket manager that aided in her career; Supporting the top until you get there; and how personal development let her be the President of the Soccer team! _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchi…

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15 | Strong People Don't Need Leaders w/ Adam Hutchinson 26:56

3y ago26:56

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Adam Hutchinson! Listen as we discuss: Why he is into coaching?; having a Can-do vs Will Do attitude; Writing it as you go to make things easier; being Disciplined and Organized ______________________________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCareerSkillsArchitect on LinkedIn, Facebook, and…

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14 | "100 Wins" w/ Sean T. Frazier 1:01:30

3y ago1:01:30

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Today in the Big Chair... We have Sean T. Frazier! Listen as Mr. Frazier discusses Why mentorship goes a long way; Why you should travel for opportunities; How he got a D1 opportunity through Ice Hockey; His 90% Student-Athlete Graduation Rate; The Creation of The Husky Fan Advisory board; How to sustain a lasting relationship in this industry and …

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13 | Teaching Isn't a Lost Art w/Dr. W. Timothy Orr 43:40

3y ago43:40

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“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.” ― Jacques Barzun Dr. W. Timothy Orr (Tim) is an Assistant Professor/ Coordinator of Sport Administration Graduate Program at Hampton University. Prior to working at Hampton University, he served as the Coordinator of the Sport Management Program at Elizabeth City State Univers…

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12 | Community in College w/ Dr. Darryl Pope 59:09

3y ago59:09

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Today, we speak with Darryl Pope . He was appointed the Director of Athletics at Baltimore City Community College inJanuary of 2019. He is a veteran collegiate athletic administrator with more than 25 years ofexperience who has worked at every level of the NCAA and NJCAA. _______________ Thanks for listening! Follow our host on Marlynn Jones, TheCa…

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11 | Expanding Your Mind w/ Kenneth Ward 47:20

3y ago47:20

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Today we speak to… Kenneth Ward is currently the Executive Director of College Bound, Inc. in Washington, D.C. As a Fulbright Memorial scholar in Japan and a seasoned D.C. educator and administrator for 15years, he has been instrumental in creating academic and personal enrichment programs for students, such as the Young Ambassadors program. Since …

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10 | Nothing Beats Experience w/ Tony O’Neal 51:00

3y ago51:00

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Tony O’Neal was named the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Claflin University on July 1, 2020. O’Neal was selected for the Claflin position after a national search. O’Neal has served at the senior administrative level of college athletics for more than two decades, including stints at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla., and S…

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09 | Following the Rules w/ Merlene Aitken - Smith, JD 24:08

3y ago24:08

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In this episode, we speak with Merlene Aitken - Smith. At Grambling State, she will lead the athletics compliance program and supervise the academic services program, which facilitates and supports academic advising and tutorial services for student-athletes. Aitken-Smith will partner with and serve as the primary liaison for the Title IX, Financia…

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08 | Dignity of Simplicity w/ Derrick Arnold 53:50

3y ago53:50

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In this episode, we speak with Derrick Arnold. Derrick is the Coordinator of Student Engagement and Director of Athletics at Johnston Community College as well as serves as an advisor for the N4CSGA. Derrick holds a BS degree from Salisbury University in Maryland and a MA degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Derrick is a form…

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07 | Fundamental College Sports w/ Dr. Angel Mason 44:55

3y ago44:55

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Angel Mason is the Director of Athletics, Berry University (NCAA Division III), Rome, GA. Mason boasts 14 years of experience as a coach, administrator, and Division III advocate. A native of Evanston, Ill., she joined Berry from Pomona College where she served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director and SWA for…

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06 | Head of the Class w/ Dr. Kevin Wilson 47:27

3y ago47:27

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In this episode, we speak with, Kevin Wilson who took over the position of Vice President of Advancement, Athletics, and Campus Recreation in July of 2021. Wilson's responsibilities include fundraising for the university, directing the department of athletics, and overseeing the campus recreation center, the Linc. A proven veteran in both the realm…

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05 | Master of the Game : The Inspiring Chronicles of Sports Business Game Changers 42:47

3y ago42:47

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On this episode, we speak with Dr. Jason Pappas and Vratik Sharma again but this time as authors for the book... Master of the Game: The Inspiring Chronicles of Sports Business Game Changers This project chronicles the life experiences of sports executives from diverse backgrounds who made an impact in the sports industry. These unique experiences …

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