Alumna Cassie Thierfelder '10 joins Jim on the podcast to discuss developing and advocating for just and equitable policy. Cassie is the Advocacy and Government Relations Manager at United Way for Southeastern Michigan and gives us insight into

The Judicial System: What You Need to Know with the Honorable Manvel Trice III ‘98

Sep 8th, 2020 38m 54s

1998 alum and 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, the Honorable Manvel Trice III joins Jim on the podcast to share his experience as a lawyer and judge in Saginaw County. Judge Trice discusses how important it is to help others and enhan

The Value of Being Engaged in Your Community with Ryan Tarrant ‘00

Sep 1st, 2020 19m 41s

Alum Ryan Tarrant '00, President and CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, joins Jim Dwyer on the podcast to discuss the current political climate as well as the role of the Chamber of Commerce in a community. Ryan gives some great insight o

Addressing the Stigma of Mental Health with Anthony Flores ‘15

Aug 25th, 2020 24m 3s

Anthony Flores ’15 is a counselor in Virginia, where he uses his talents and training to help people deal with trauma and stress. In this episode, Anthony educates us on how stress really affects us and how prevalent the stigma on mental health

The Power of Compassion and Kindness with Rev. Chris Pryor '95, '00

Aug 17th, 2020 20m 48s

Chris Pryor ’95, ’00, pastor of Victorious Believers Ministries, joins the podcast to share incredible insight on spirituality and leading his congregation. Chris worked in the corporate world for 13 years and uses his life experience to relate

Resiliency When You Hit Rock Bottom with CSM Gretchen Evans '13

Aug 11th, 2020 30m 9s

Command Sergeant Major (R) Gretchen Evans ’13 joins the podcast to share her phenomenal story of how she managed to regain her motivation to live after the trauma of her near-death experience in Afghanistan caused her to lose her hearing and mi

The Importance of Teacher Relationships with Students with Darrin Flowers ‘07

Aug 4th, 2020 24m 47s

Darrin Flowers ’07, 7th and 8th-grade teacher at the University of Detroit Jesuit, discusses with us the importance of creating relationships with students outside of subjects in the curriculum. Darrin felt called to become a teacher during his

Distance Learning during Social Distancing with Kathryn Kigera '08

May 26th, 2020 29m 5s

Kathryn Kigera '08, Director of Quality Initiatives in Early Learning at the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, joins Beyond the Valley to talk about how parents and educators can best manage their distance learning efforts whi

Financial Effects of a Pandemic with David Abbs '83

May 19th, 2020 14m 43s

David Abbs '83, Partner and Wealth Advisor at Abbs Retirement Planning Advisors, joins Beyond the Valley to discuss how we can best cope with the financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may be having on our lives. For more information, pl

Testing for COVID-19 in Saginaw with Dr. Smriti Pant '11, '15, '16

May 12th, 2020 29m 52s

As part of our continuing coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, three-time alumna Dr. Smriti Pant joins the podcast to talk about her work at a drive-through testing center in Saginaw run by Great Lakes Bay Health Centers. She gives details on whe

Working from Home with Liz Wielinski ‘01

May 12th, 2020 26m 42s

Liz Wielinski ’01, Senior Project Manager at Pearson Online & Blended Learning, joins the podcast to talk about how to adjust to working remotely and communicating with colleagues online. Liz shares her personal experience and offers advice on

Managing Mental Health During a Pandemic with Dr. Terri Tilford ‘87

May 5th, 2020 18m 50s

Terri Tilford ’87, LPC, Director of Counseling at Winston-Salem State University, discusses how this crisis is positively and negatively affecting people’s mental health and relationships. Dr. Tilford shares reflections and tips on how to keep

Leading Your Team During Crisis with Nancy Maurer

Apr 28th, 2020 23m 6s

Nancy Maurer ’90, founder of leadership consulting firm, Sonder Haven LLC, shares advice on how leaders can help their teams adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19 and social distancing and motivate their teams to thrive while working remo

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