BU Bridge: Recent Episodes
Bethel University | Alumni & Family Relations
The BU Bridge podcast is a production of the Bethel University Alumni and Family Relations Office and features stories from Bethel alumni and friends.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Lauren Otto '12. Lauren is the Director of Chip Realization at Mekonos Inc. and the Founder and CEO at Laminera LLC. In this episode, Lauren shares her "heart" and the "hard" and how her time at Bethel helped prepare her for her role in the world of STEM.
Note: This episode was recorded in 2021, but we experienced some technically difficulties which paused our ability to post the episode until now.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features the Wall family. Amelie Wall (BUILD '22) and her parents Mike and Suzanne share their experience with the BUILD program and all they learned during Amelie's years at Bethel! The BUILD program provides a supportive and comprehensive educational experience for students with intellectual disabilities. To learn more, visit bethel.edu/build.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Dave Swenson '11. Dave is the Co-Owner of Thrive Tutoring and Co-Pastor at Coram Deo church in Denver, CO. In this episode, Dave shares how his Bethel education along with the relationships he built at Bethel brought him to where he is today.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Jackson Smidt '14. Jackson is the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at UC Santa Barbara. In this episode, Jackson shares how his Bethel education along with the relationships he built at Bethel prepared him for his career in the athletic training field.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Roger Maldonado '07. Roger is an Associate Attorney at Faegre Drinker, a Retired Army Officer, and Past President of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association. In this episode, Roger shares how building intentional relationships helped him achieve his career goals, and of course, some of his favorite Bethel memories!
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumni Amy '07 and Peter '04 Williams. Peter is an Operations Officer and Policy Advisor at National Guard Bureau and Amy is at home with their three daughters while also teaching online home school classes through Classical Conversations. Peter and Amy share about their heart for serving others through their careers and their love for Bethel. Take a listen!
Peter Williams: wilpet22@gmail.com
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Honja Kocemba '04. Honja is the Head Designer and Founder of MondayMonday. With a degree in design and a background in floral, graphics and home, she enjoys viewing life through a creative perspective. Take a listen!
@mondaymondaycreative
Better Homes & Gardens
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Stacie Stanley GS'13. Stacie is the Associate Superintendent of Academics and Innovation at Eden Prairie Schools. Stacie shares about her heart for students, love for learning and how Bethel impacted her career journey. Take a listen!
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Ally Freed '12. Ally is the Senior Global Multi-Channel Marketing Manager at Boston Scientific and the Founder and CEO of Haven and Hustle. In this episode, Ally shares some of her favorite Bethel memories as well as her heart behind starting Haven and Hustle – an organization created to build community for women balancing motherhood and work!
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Rob Williams '07. Rob is the President and Founder of Every Meal. In this episode, Rob shares how fighting child hunger became his mission, what it's like running a non-profit, of course, some of his favorite Bethel memories!
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Liz Wienke '08, GS'10. Liz is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor at Venture Therapy. In this episode, Liz shares how the Lord directed her to where she is now, the role Bethel played in her career journey and, of course, some of her favorite Bethel moments!
- @mamaste_well
- Intuitive Eating
- Anti-Diet
This episode of the BU Bridge features Bethel graduate Brent Kobielush '04. Brent is the Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs for Cargill and was recently selected as a 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award recipient at Bethel! In this episode, Brent shares how God used his time at Bethel to direct him to this unique career path.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Lindsay May '06, GS'13. Lindsay is the Founder and Publisher of The Truly Co. In this episode, Lindsay shares how God uniquely wired her, how the Lord led her to starting The Truly Co and some of the really meaningful things she learned while at Bethel!
- The Truly Co
- Called to Create
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Heather Flies '95, S'02. Heather currently serves as the Junior High Pastor at Wooddale Church. Heather shares about her love for junior high students, where she falls on the Enneagram and her favorite Bethel memories.
To learn more about Wooddale Church visit wooddale.org.
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Don Graffam '92, GS'96, S'07. Don currently serves as Executive Director of Campus Ministry at Eagle Brook Church. Don shares his career journey, how the Lord has directed him from one position to the next and his love for White Castle and fat tire biking!
To learn more about Eagle Brook Church visit eaglebrookchurch.com.
- 10 Leadership Lessons (Write-Up)
- 10 Leadership Lessons (Podcast)
This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Jeff Zaugg '04. Jeff currently serves as Founder & Lead Cheerleader at dadAWESOME – an organization that helps fathers begin living fully alive and embracing their role as dads. Jeff shares his career journey, what prompted him to start dadAWESOME, the work that dadAWESOME does, and his favorite Bethel memories!
To learn more about dadAWESOME visit dadawesome.org.
- Father for the Fatherless 100 Mile Bike Ride
- Imagine Beautiful | Marriage Coaching & Retreats