Episodes

  • Entrepreneur Jennifer Gomez ‘08 on being a boss, building a company, and the importance of community

    Entrepreneur Jennifer Gomez ‘08 on being a boss, building a company, and the importance of community
    Mar 3 2022
    Brown student Lauren Brown ‘22, speaks with Jennifer Gomez ‘08 about being a leader, building community, and paying it forward. [23 minute listen] The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    23 mins
  • Miranda ADEkoje ’04 on writing for a new virtual world, and challenging the status quo.

    Miranda ADEkoje ’04 on writing for a new virtual world, and challenging the status quo.
    Sep 23 2021
    Ellen Hunter '04 speaks with her Brown roommate, playwright Miranda ADEkoje ’04 about creating during a pandemic, embracing one’s identity, and challenging societally engrained teachings. For the full transcript, visit: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-09-22/miranda-adekoje-podcast The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    20 mins
  • Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 on storytelling, civil rights, and the importance of education.

    Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 on storytelling, civil rights, and the importance of education.
    Jun 9 2021
    Sarah Campen ’07 speaks with storyteller Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 about highlighting the stories and songs of African and African American traditions, the current civil rights movement and the importance of education. For the full transcript, visit: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-06-08/valerie-tutson-podcast The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    22 mins
  • Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 on career building, public speaking and diversity in angel investing

    Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 on career building, public speaking and diversity in angel investing
    Mar 12 2021
    Sharon Fay ’82 speaks with business development executive, attorney, and angel investor Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 about career paths, finding your voice, and the importance of diversity in investing For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-03-12/lorine-pendleton-podcast The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    15 mins
  • Professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 on social movements and history’s lasting impacts

    Professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 on social movements and history’s lasting impacts
    Feb 8 2021
    Ellen Hunter ’04 speaks with historian, author, and professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 about social movements, the state of our democracy, and how history can inform the present. For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2021-02-08/nancy-maclean-womens-voices-amplified-interview The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    16 mins
  • Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 on civic engagement, activism, and leading with radical love

    Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 on civic engagement, activism, and leading with radical love
    Nov 19 2020
    Almaz S. Dessie '07 MD'11 F'17 speaks with teacher, poet, and self-proclaimed radicalist Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 about her recent run for New York City Council, the late-night conversations at Brown that helped shape her worldview, and what we can all do to affect change locally. *This podcast was recorded on October 15, 2020, prior to the election. For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-11-17/kristin-jordan-podcast The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    16 mins
  • Ana M. Bermúdez on social justice in the criminal justice system // Women's Voices Amplified

    Ana M. Bermúdez on social justice in the criminal justice system // Women's Voices Amplified
    Jul 15 2020
    In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, professor of law Tanya Hernandez '86, P'20 interviews her Brown classmate and current New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez '86, P'22. Bermúdez discusses her childhood in Puerto Rico, her early career working with family court and the Legal Aid Society, and her focus on youth and teenage advocacy. Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-09-11/ana-bermudez-womens-voices-amplified-interview The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    30 mins
  • Teena Shetty on concussions and compassionate care /Women's Voices Amplified

    Teena Shetty on concussions and compassionate care /Women's Voices Amplified
    Feb 26 2020
    In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, neurologist Teena Shetty '95 MD'00 shares her expert perspective on concussion treatment, female mentorship, and how Brown helped shape her worldview. Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2020-02-28/teena-shetty-womens-voices-amplified-interview Note: The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of Brown University.
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    31 mins