Bran'sCorner Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Interview with Titus Kim.

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Interview with Aniketh Koneru.

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Interview with Ryan Forrest.

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Interview with Srijoni Sarkar.

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Interview with Joshua Gearhart.

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Interview with María José Gonzales Medina.

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Interview with Facundo Luque.

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Interview with Dieter Tirado Núñez.

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Interview with Uyen Ngo.

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Interview with Jerelyn C. Gonzalez Ortiz.

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Interview with Natzumi Contreras.

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Interview with Jayrold Aldwin Veneracion.

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Interview with Amanda Uwase.

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Interview with Gavin W. Geary.

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Interview with Alan Pan.

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Interview with Liam Crowley.

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Interview with Jake Williams.

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Interview with Earl Lawrence Bumagat.

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Interview with Crystal Castille.

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Interview with Jeffrey Strother.

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Interview with Nalin Theodore.

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Interview with Harry Alarcón Sánchez.

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Interview with Joshua Ruff.

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Interview with Celeste D'Andrea.

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Interview with Oakley Weddle.

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Interview with Amanda Grover.

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Interview with Isabel Cruz.

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Interview with Ayiana Davis Polen.

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Interview with David Henshaw.

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Interview with Michael Cannon.

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Interview with Dr. Steffon Campbell.

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Interview with Sergio Castillo.

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Interview with John Cho.

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Interview with David Morgan.

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Interview with Hannah Castro.

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Interview with Joeyce García.

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Interview with Emily Hill.

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Interview with Amaya Roberson.

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Interview with Julian Barnes.

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Interview with BJ Diongzon.

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Interview with Sarah Thaman.

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Interview with Milagros Orcoyen.

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Interview with Samuel Bevins.

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Interview with Beau Deseo.

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Interview with Keshav Vermani.

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Interview with Peyton Buckley.

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Interview with Emily Harrison.

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Interview with Zachary Vaillancourt.

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Interview with Jon Swain.

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Interview with Reed James.

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Interview with Adrian Eldridge.

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Interview with San Sharma.

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Interview with Bryce Martin.

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Interview with Luke Scrivanich.

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Interview with Parish Thompson.

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Interview with Kyle Poselero.

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Interview with Maxwell Riseman.

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Interview with Teo Landoni.

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Interview with Alex Spencer

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Interview with Maxwell LeVan

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Interview with Jonathan Dowd.

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Interview with Steven Chen.

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Interview with Jax Warner.

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Interview with Liana Venegas.

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Interview with Isabel Scudella.

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Interview with Jill Melendez.

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Interview with Konner Gross.

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Interview with Isaac Kantola.

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Interview with Megan vanVollenhoven.

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Interview with Kiannah McClure.

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Reflecting on 2023, content creator Noah Strykes says it was a personal year of learning. Currently a podcaster, multi-faceted artist, and student at Belmont University, he comes on the show to speak about what her learned throughout the year, how he has grown as a person, and what he has in-store for 2024.This episode is the fiftieth episode of Tansson Talks, and the three-hundredth podcast episode overall.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Noah Strykes is a multi-faceted artist. His drumming skills became the foundation upon which his entire career was built. But Noah was never content with just one role. He's taking charge as the producer and lead vocalist, amplifying his music to new heights. Noah's collaboration with his close friend Ryan Rane gave birth to the dynamic musical duo, Double Vision. Their music is a harmonious blend of melodies that dance on the edge of genres, transcending boundaries and taking listeners on an electrifying journey. Noah’s music, imagery, music videos, and marketing strategies are all born from his relentless dedication to his art and his creative vision. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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The path that your life takes is not always linear. A political communication student at Emerson College, DJ Mara comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his political campaign work, highlight his reason for taking a gap year before college, and share why he hopes more people get involved in their local elections.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • DJ Mara is a Worcester, MA native in his first year studying political communication at Emerson College in Boston. He has worked on several political campaigns, ranging from managing local school committee races to working as a fellow on a U.S. Senate campaign. DJ has particular interest in mobilizing and increasing voter turnout, especially in local elections. When not on the campaign trail, DJ can be seen writing articles for The Berkeley Beacon, Emerson's school newspaper, or further exploring his hobby for photography throughout Boston. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Self-care is always important, especially for college students. Joshua Ruff, a Twitch streamer and senior IT student attending Old Dominion University, comes on the show to speak about his college journey thus far, and the lessons he's learned in his undergraduate education.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Joshua Ruff is a senior college student majoring in information technology (IT), and is a casual Twitch streamer. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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A criminal justice major attending Old Dominion University, Sebastian Korniluk comes on the Tansson Talks Show to speak about his passion for hardcore punk, his time in the surfing club, and his enjoyment for spreading his interests.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Sebastian Korniluk is a hardcore punk enthusiast that enjoys promoting the local scene and is the host of "The Blade" college radio show at WODU Studios. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In a conversation about personal growth and passion, Justin Lancaster returns to the podcast to speak about his change of college major, his future ambitions, and his time participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

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  • Justin Lancaster is an aspiring writer undergoing his Communications undergraduate degree at Texas A&M/ Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In this episode, Melissa Lex, a photography major, shares their journey and passion for photography and the power it holds to tell a story without words. They also speak about the impact the recent pandemic had on their college experience, alongside their work within the University of Dayton's Human Rights Center.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Melissa Lex is an aspiring professional photographer currently in Dayton, Ohio pursuing a BFA in photography with a minor in women and gender studies at the University of Dayton (UD) with an anticipated graduation of May 2026. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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When it comes to planning for your future, it is important to be comfortable with where you are heading. The editor-in-chief for the Mace and Crown publication and a sophomore journalism student at Old Dominion University, Justice Menzel speaks on the show about his complex relationship with college and how he came to terms with where he is. He also speaks about how he created his internationally-distributed film, "Melting Point," right out of high school, and spark it provided him towards his personal creativity and expression.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Justice Menzel is an undergraduate journalist, filmmaker, and lifelong creative. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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When asked about potential opportunities, Hayden Parsons believes that you should take every chance to explore your passions. Currently a junior at the University of Dayton studying media production, she speaks about both her professional and personal pursuits, and how she works to have a balanced lifestyle and build connections with others.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • Hayden Parsons is a junior media production student at the University of Dayton. She is involved with organizations like Flyer TV where she runs the show Flyer Pilots. Flyer Pilots creates fictional short films throughout the semester. She’s also vice president of Phi Beta Chi, a professional communication fraternity. Hayden works in the marketing video department on campus where she helps film and edit videos. When she isn’t working on video projects, Hayden enjoys baking and reading. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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In a powerful and genuine conversation with Oakley Weddle, the PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development, he speaks about his love for theater, his experience hosting PRSSA ICON, alongside how he is taking immeasurable grief and turning it into kindness.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • ⁠⁠⁠Oakley Weddle⁠, a driven individual pursuing graduate studies in Journalism and Strategic Media at The University of Memphis, serves as the VP of Chapter Development on the PRSSA National Committee, coordinates ICON 2023, manages marketing at ProTech Services Group, Inc., teaches various subjects to homeschool students, instructs undergraduate students in strategic graphic design, and founded The PEYitforward Foundation to promote kindness, is well-prepared to lead PRSSA towards a brighter, kinder, and more diverse future. If you are interested in learning more about The PEYitforward Foundation or want to donate, please follow this link to their website:https://www.peyitforward901.org/

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Whether as the vice president of the College Republicans, the president of her PRSSA chapter, or through her work in journalism, Katelyn Meeks has always believed in the power of storytelling and the impact they deliver. Speaking on her personal journey, Katelyn tells us about the importance of struggling, and the value of personal fulfillment in progressing professionally.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016.
  • ⁠⁠Katelyn Meeks⁠is the Managing Editor of Ashland University's newspaper, The Collegian, president of their PRSSA chapter, and vice president of College Republicans, talent for AUTV, and an Ashbrook Scholar. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Sometimes, when life throws you a curveball, it is important to keep moving forward. Jastin Diemsen, a senior attending Old Dominion University, speaks about his time studying graphic design in community college, what prompted him to switch majors, and his most-recent endeavor of becoming a creative director for a startup media company.

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After finding an online video about airplanes when he was younger, it did not take long for Dev K. Patel to realize what his path forward was. Currently a flight instructor at Averett University, Dev speaks about the process he is going through to become a commercial pilot, and informs viewers why this is the best time to become a pilot.

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  • Dev K. Patel is a graduate of Averett University, majored in Aviation Management with a Concentration in Flight Operations, and Aviation Management with a Concentration in Aviation Business. Dev has volunteered in several STEM-related National Activities, for which he has been awarded the Presidential Coin for Community Involvement. He is a qualified Certified Flight Instrument Instructor, and a Commercial Pilot (AMEL) (Instrument) with extensive experience in Cessna 172, Piper Archer, and Beechcraft Duchess models. Senior Cadet Instructor for PSA Airlines, a wholly owned regional for American Airlines. He will be starting ATP/CTP in December 2023. Being in the aviation industry, he has an exceptional eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of flight safety and operational standards. Interested in our video show? Subscribe for all of your favorite content and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@TanssonTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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The founding president of the UMass Amherst Chapter of PRSSA and a recent college graduate, Alana Zeilander comes onto the show speaking about her passion for elevating diverse voices in leadership alongside highlighting her personal journey post-graduation.

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When it comes to public service and community involvement, look no further than Lenny Zaleski, a junior college student attending the University of Dayton. During his appearance on the show, he spoke about putting care into your work, alongside the power of youth involvement in civic engagement and involvement.

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A sophomore computer science student attending The College of William & Mary, Justin Liu comes on the podcast speaking about the importance of finding balance, opening yourself up to little opportunities, and his recent media internship.

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The journey is what you make of it, but it is important to know your worth. Celebrating International Podcasters Day, we are glad to have Jordan Kanes on the show, speaking about his journey to freelance videography, starting from the very beginning.

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One year after his first podcast discussion, Antonio Velasquez comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his personal growth and self-discovery, alongside the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellbeing.

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  • Antonio Velasquez is an Old Dominion University student who has dedicated the last year to mental understanding, development, and growth.

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Holding many roles including Sports Director for WODU Studios, Sports Editor for Mace & Crown magazine, and Reporter for ODU ESports, Benjamin Draper comes on the show to speak about his love for sports, his internship with the Norfolk Admirals professional hockey team, his own podcast, alongside what devotion and personal wellbeing means to him.

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Benjamin Draper is a junior who majors in Communications, more specifically ‘Media Studies’ along with a minor in Sports Management. Since he was 4 years old, Benjamin has wanted to pursue a career in sports media as a Broadcaster/Reporter. On the side, he does broadcasting/production for the ODU Esports program and is Sports Director for WODU Studios. Alongside that, Benjamin is the Sports Editor for the Mace & Crown magazine. Benjamin will begin his internship with the Norfolk Admirals professional Hockey club for the 2023-2024 season. After college, Benjamin hopes to land an opportunity in a sports media role at the professional level whether its a major media outlet or professional sports franchise.

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In his final year of studies at the University of Minnesota, Adham Mohamed comes on the show to speak about his love for interacting with others, his journey to better understand himself, and the importance of following your passions.

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  • Adham Mohamed is 21 years old, born and raised in Egypt. Currently, he studies at the University of Minnesota, majoring in PR and Advertising. He proudly leads as the Chapter President of PRSSA.

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Learning a subject matter is only as important about learning about yourself first. This week, we are proud to have Zachary Vaillancourt return to the show to speak about his most recent summer experiences and sophomore year at Virginia Tech in this fun episode!

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  • Zachary Vaillancourt is a rising Junior at Virginia Tech studying Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Astronomy.

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A member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Shelly Simonds (VA-94) comes on the show to speak about her journey becoming a legislator, and how her experience as a teacher helped guide her path.

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  • Shelly Simondsis a former teacher, who started her time in elected office as a member of the Newport News School Board and as the Chair of Board for the New Horizons Regional Education Centers, and now represents part of the city of Newport News in the Virginia House of Delegates.

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A scientist by day, performer by night, Lizz Yimer comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her time at Virginia Commonwealth University, her recent internship at Harvard University, and how she began opening up to her creative side.

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  • Lizz Yimer is a scientist by day and a performer by night. She have recently discovered the multifaceted nature of life and am is fully embracing all its adventures. Alongside her scientific pursuits, she finds joy in rock climbing, reading, and baking during her free time.

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We are changing things up this week, and we are diving into a fun conversation with Kennedy Henderson, an avid runner, movie-lover, and incoming ODU PRSSA President. Be sure to listen and join in on the fun!

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  • Kennedy Henderson is a rising senior who grew up in a military family, living in Germany and Colorado, before moving to NOVA, and is an avid runner who loves to bake, watch movies, and spend time with her friends.

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A college radio host, a podcast host, and an aspiring librarian are just some of the many titles held by Kenneth Ashley, today's guest on the Tansson Talks show! Coming on the show in Summer 2023, he comes on to speak about his upcoming projects, his love for exploring underappreciated cinema, and finding his own personal niche in life.

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  • Kenneth W. Ashley is an undergraduate creative writing student at Old Dominion University.

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Whether as an award-winning television producer or doing public relations at The White House, one thing that Alexis Revis Yeoman never did was stop learning. Continuing on our mission to bring people together, we are excited to have Mrs. Yeoman on our show, speaking about her journey through television producing, her pivot to public relations, and the greatest lessons she has learned through all of it.

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  • Alexis Revis Yeomanis a successful marketing and public relations/media strategist, executing high level promotional campaigns while maintaining quality control and maximizing budgets.

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Heading into our twenty-fifth episode of Tansson Talks, we are excited to have Kathryn West joining us today! A recent college graduate and incoming graduate student at Olivet Nazarene University, she comes on the show to speak about her love of cosplay, her initiatives to bring awareness to human trafficking, and the role that the Lord's plan has on her life.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.

  • Kathryn West is a Graduate Assistant at Olivet Nazarene University in the Alumni Office and University Relations.

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Soon to complete his studies at Valencia College, Lucas Marrero is setting the course for himself to become a business owner and grow into the profession of photography and videography. Speaking on the show, he lets viewers know how his past experiences led up to this point and why this is the right time to start the next chapter.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.

  • Lucas Marrero is a student at Valencia College in Orlando, and is working to build up his own videography business while finishing up his education and juggling everything else that life throws at him.

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When it comes to overcoming hurdles, look no further than Matty Madden, a graduate student studying lifespan and digital communication. Nearly complete with his capstone project ahead of his August 2023 graduation, he comes on the show to speak about his academic research focused on student athletics and his message for fellow graduate students.

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  • Matty Madden is a final semester graduate student currently completing his cumulative capstone project.

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Community radio is nothing without the community behind it, and we are glad to have Nathan Moore on our show this week! The general manager at WTJU-FM in Charlottesville, Virginia, he speaks about his personal experience with radio broadcasting and what makes broadcast so special for him.

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  • Nathan Moore is the General Manager if WTJU 91.1 FM in Charlottesville, VA. He also coordinates WXTJ 100.1 FM Student Radio and Virginia Audio Collective. He founded Virginia College Radio Alliance in 2017.

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When it comes to video production and the communication industry, it is safe to say RaJeana Price is no stranger! Having worked in the industry in numerous capacities since before even leaving high school, RaJeana comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about her early start in the industry and the process creating the television pilot for "Big Girl Love."

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.

  • RaJeana Price is a Video Production Specialist who works as part of a team to create high-quality video content featuring the vast lighting products made and distributed by ETC. She has taught TV production to middle and high school students, worked as a camera operator and editor for city government and broadcast news, and as a production manager for commercials, music videos, and short films. RaJeana recently wrote and directed a television pilot called Big Girl Love. She plans to get the show picked up and produce more episodes, as well as produce some of her other projects in the works.

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When it comes to navigating through life, Glenn Dano is quick to realize that everything relates to history. In his final lap of graduate school, Glenn comes on the podcast to speak about his untraditional path towards focusing on history education and why it is important to learn history.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.

  • Glenn Dano is a current graduate student in Old Dominion University’s history program, and is working to complete his Masters Degree in the Fall 2023 semester. His current studies revolve around the Civil War, focusing on the Post-war period in the American South and is currently aiming his research towards studying the Freedmen’s Bureau, and the ways in which they interacted with the newly freed Black community. In his free time, he enjoys playing competitive card games, Dungeons and Dragons, and dabbling in some amateur Gundam modeling. His goal after graduation is to enter secondary education, and to teach History at the High School level.

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Astronomy, theater, and writing are just some of the many interests of Tracy Harmer, a 21 year old communication graduate student attending Old Dominion University. This week's guest on the Tansson Talks show, she comes on to speak about her graduate studies, life as a child of a deaf adult (CODA), and her relationship with the television series Heartstopper.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.

  • Tracy Harmer is a 21 year old graduate student studying communication. She spends her free time researching, writing, and petting her cat, Bean.

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Supporting local public relations professionals is just one of the many roles of Alisa Crider, the current president of PRSA Hampton Roads. We are proud to have her on the Tansson Talks show to speak about the organization's role in community involvement, their upcoming events, alongside her personal story and what makes Hampton Roads a special region.

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  • Alisa Crider joined the Hampton Roads Alliance as Director of Investor Relations in December 2019. She is an experienced professional dedicated to advocacy and community development and is passionate about working with business leaders. In her role, Alisa manages and oversees all of the organization's investor relations efforts and serves as a liaison between the Alliance and its public and private investors. Some of her responsibilities include coordinating investor-focused special events and quarterly updates and cultivating new mutually beneficial relationships. She also works closely with the Marketing and Communications team, assisting in the Alliance's public relations efforts.

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Having been recently selected as the PRSSA National President (2023-24), we are excited to welcome San Sharma to our show! In our Tansson Talks discussion, he speaks about his current role as PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development and his personal development journey over these past few years as he completed high school and entered college. You won't want to miss this discussion!

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Sankalp Sharma is the PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development and is the incoming National President. He is a junior, studying Public Relations at California State University-Sacramento. As the Vice President of Chapter Development, San has focused on working with Chapters to build a stronger PRSSA community. Aside from that, he leads the team of District Ambassadors and is currently collaborating with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to create a PRSSA Community Service Initiative. This is his third year being involved in PRSSA and says it has been the highlight of his college journey. Before being elected to the National Committee, San served on the PRSSA Sac State board for two years and held multiple positions during his time. Outside of work and PRSSA, you can find San relaxing in a coffee shop or finding ways to get more involved in the community around him.

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Most recently a lifestyle associate producer for the High Noon broadcast at WTVQ, Michael Mcclellan comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his lifelong ambition to get into television production and his numerous ventures along the way!

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Michael Mcclellan is a recent graduate of Asbury University with a bachelor's degree in media communications, with a concentration in television broadcast. His recent experiences include being an assistant videographer/photog for a documentary on human dignity, filmed in Germany and Poland. Additionally, he was an associate producer of WYVQ-ABC 36’s news/lifestyle broadcast High Noon, where he was in charge of researching/booking various guests and coproducing the segments for digital and broadcast.

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With the topic of the week being educational opportunities and cybersecurity, we are proud to welcome back Josh Stuck. Now a certified professional in cybersecurity, he speaks on the Tansson Talks show about his educational and personal journey over the past two years to discuss how he is grown through this time. Within the discussion, he also informs us about the current status of cybersecurity and why it is important to know in the present-day.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Joshua Stuck is a growing cybersecurity specialist with a passion for infosec. He got his start through gaming and modding, and his interest only grew from there. He started his education with a traditional college path, but took matters into his own hands after realizing college wasn’t for him. With assistance from those around him he found alternate options and pursued the best one for him, improving his quality of life and education as well as streamlining his path to career success.

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When it comes to approaching a new task or life experience, Peyton Buckley firmly believes that you should follow the path in front of you and appreciate the process. A student attending Old Dominion University, originally from Northern Virginia, he comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his time as a film production student, his experience being a lifeguard, and everything in-between.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Peyton Buckley is an avid gamer, science fiction geek, and history enthusiast attending Old Dominion University, originally from Northern Virginia. He is a member of WODU Studios.

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When it comes to Zee Cherry, nothing is more important than serving the community. As aspiring juror, Zee comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her desire to serve the community and the importance it carries.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Zee Cherry is a student at Old Dominion University, double majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology. A stellar student, she broke barriers as the Student Government Association President at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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Only the sky is the limit when it comes to goals set my SkylarRose Margolin! A podcaster in her own right, she comes on the Tansson Talks show this week to speak about what serves as her inspiration to podcast, her initial start to college, and what it means to have a support system.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • SkylarRose Margolin is a public relations major attending the University of Florida. She is a writer and social media team member for UF's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and will serve as the vice president of programming this fall. Skylar is also an account executive for Alpha Productions, a student-run public relations firm, and the vice president of public relations for Doulos at UF. Outside of her studies, Skylar enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as lying in the sun at the beach.

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Going into our eleventh episode of the Tansson Talks show, we are proud to welcome Dr. Darwin E. Mills, an educator and lifelong learner who speaks with us about his experience as an educator, how he found his passion in mathematics, and his plans for his new role at Regent University.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Dr. Darwin E. Mills holds an Ed.D. in Administration & Supervision (UVA); a MAT Secondary Level Mathematics (CNU) and a BS in Mathematics (NCCU). His work experience spans 30+ years in the public school sector as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, district level instructional supervisor, discipline officer as well as an adjunct professor. He holds a Division Superintendent’s License and a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Administration & Supervision prek-12 and Mathematics. He specializes in mathematics leadership and alternative education.

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In the tenth episode of Tansson Talks, we are proud to have Taylor Ann Carpenter join us from Tennessee, where she hosts her "Nothing But Everything" podcast. On this episode, she speaks about what brought her to podcasting, her experience at the University of Memphis, and the experience of being an introvert in an extrovert's world.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Taylor Ann Carpenter is a senior at the University of Memphis studying public relations with a minor in journalism and a concentration in strategic social media. She is a membere of PRSSA and serves as their Director of Programming and Events. Taylor Ann also works as the Social Media Editor for the UofM student ran paper, The Daily Helmsman. In her free time, she likes to read, workout, and hang out with her friends. She also enjoys making content for her podcast Nothing But Everything where she talks about the trials and triumphs of being a 20-something.

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A campus radio show host, Mekhi Kirkwood is no stranger to being in front of the microphone. Now as a guest, he speaks on the #TanssonTalks show about his experience thus far hosting his shows during his freshman year of college, the role professional wrestling has played within his life, and how he plans to make the most of his time at his university.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Mekhi Kirkwood is a freshman at Old Dominion University who appears on three radio shows from WODU Studios while also acting as the underdirector for the gaming division of WODU.

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A student at the University of Florida and the National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services, Lauren Casole knows that it is important for college students to make the most of their college experience. Joining the podcast, she speaks about what led her go to the public relations route from journalism and how PRSSA members can maximize their membership.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Lauren Casole, 2022-2023 Vice President of Member Services, is a senior at the University of Florida. She is majoring in public relations with an outside concentration in sports management. Casole got involved with PRSSA during her first year at UF. Throughout her time as a member of the UF PRSSA chapter, Casole has been in the social squad, apart of their ambassador program, served as Vice President and Chapter President. She has also been an account executive and account supervisor for UF PRSSA’s student-run agency, Alpha Productions.

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Having spent the past several years working on projects ranging from vlogs to photography, ‎Seth Gardner is now a 3D artist working towards his own personal aspirations. On the Tansson Talks show, he speaks about his experiences within content creation, his desire to continue growing his interests, and his hopes for the creative community.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Seth Gardner is a 3D artist and creative.

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A graduating senior at the University of Florida, Lauren Garelick comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her role as managing director of UF Alpha Productions, her college experience, and her desire to explore her passions through public relations.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Lauren Garelick is a senior public relations major at the University of Florida. She is the managing director of Alpha Productions, UF's student-run public relations firm.

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Every day is a learning experience when it comes to Milagros Orcoyen, a junior attending Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. Milagros comes on the podcast to speak about her desire for learning, her time as a webcast host for The Business Takeaway, and her role as the PRSSA National Vice President for Events and Fundraising.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Milagros Orcoyen, 2022-2023 vice president of events and fundraising at PRSSA National, is a junior at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is studying public relations and communication science.

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Speaking about her college experience and recent summer internships, Ayiana Davis Polen comes on the show while in her junior year at Spelman College. She returns to the podcast having previously been a guest on the Bran'sCorner Podcast in 2021.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Ayiana Davis Polen is a junior at Spelman College where she is double majoring in Sociology & Anthropology and Music Performance with a Spanish minor. After graduating, she plans to study law in hopes of contributing to change within the African American and Latino communities.

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When it comes to supporting her community, Nicole Steele always wants to make sure she is giving it her all. The PRSSA National Vice President of Brand Engagement (2022-23), she comes on the platform to speak about her experience in the public relations realm thus far, her future ambitions, and what it means to serve the community.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show.
  • Nicole Steele, PRSSA 2022-2023 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, is a junior at Biola University majoring in public relations with a double minor in communication studies and biblical & theological studies. She found her passion for public relations by volunteering in a branch of the Boy Scouts of America known as Venturing, where she currently serves as the founder and editor in chief of their national publication. She has also practiced PR in a variety of other positions, including as the communications intern at Benchmark and the account executive at her school’s Nationally Affiliated Student-run Firm.

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In his second semester of his time as a student at Old Dominion University, Isaac Avis (also known as Vortec) comes on the show to speak about his recent journey to become a personal trainer, his love of music, and his ambition to become a physical therapist.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host of Tansson Talks, and previously hosted the Bran'sTech and Bran'sCorner Podcast shows.
  • Isaac Avisis an 18 year-old focused on pursuing a career at Old Dominion University. He is currently majoring in exercise science with ambitions to move into the DPT program. He also do music production, sound engineering, and videography.

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In the first episode of the new Tansson Talks show, Dr. Felicia Blow, APR, is the featured guest on the platform speaking about her role as the Immediate Past Chair of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA National).

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host of Tansson Talks, and previously hosted the Bran'sTech and Bran'sCorner Podcast shows.
  • Dr. Felicia Blow, APR, is award-winning leader with extensive organizational, fundraising, strategic planning, leadership and management experience. Dr. Blow currently serves as Associate Vice President for Development at the renowned historically black institution Hampton University.

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Guests of Bran'sTech and the Bran'sCorner Podcast reflect throughout 2022.

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Brandon speaks with a special guest on the podcast to close out 2022.

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A senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, Hannah came on the Bran'sCorner Podcast this summer to speak about her interests in aerospace engineering, her recent internship, as well as her hopes for the future of space exploration.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting.
  • Hannah Johnson is a senior at University of Colorado Boulder majoring in an Aerospace Engineering Bachelor's degree. She has been a part of Ball Sister's mentorship for a year and worked with both Tendeg LLC (a local Aerospace Company) and Virginia Space.

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  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Hang Tran is a communications and public relations professional based in the Washington, D.C. area. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA by her Vietnamese parents who came to the United States in the late 1980's, she found her passion in PR at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Professionally, she has worked with over a dozen nonprofits, foundations, and think-tanks on their external and internal communications. These days, she works with a national laboratory owned by the Department of Energy on their internal communications and events. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with her fiancé, exploring D.C., and listening to true crime podcasts.

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Having just earned his doctorate degree with Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also serves as an Assistant Dean of Students, first-generation college student Dr. Fred Tugas came on to the station to speak about his educational journey, the inspiration that his professors provided him as a student, and the role that he sees himself taking within the college environment.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Dr. Fred Tugas currently serves as Assistant Dean of Students at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Gallup Clifton Strengths Certified Coach.

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A licensed real estate agent and entrepreneur, Christopher Walton joins the podcast this week to speak about his career journey, what urged him to switch professions from aviation to real estate, and how he has incorporated content creation into the real estate business.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Christopher Walton is an entrepreneur, business development, and your favorite real estate agent.

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After years of teaching in brick-and-mortar high schools, Laura Cvitanovich is now a full-time educator with Virtual Virginia who comes on the podcast to speak about her time in the education field, traveling, and being within the communication field as well.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Laura Cvitanovich is an English instructor with Virtual Virginia who enjoys fitness, travel, hiking, and the company of good friends.

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Life keeps moving for Amanda Grover, who is currently a Senior Account Executive at Peppercomm, a public relations firm located in New York. Speaking on the podcast, she discusses her own personal journey through public relations, her experience at Peppercomm, and where she sees herself progressing forward, alongside advice to make the best of any situation.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Amanda Grover is a Senior Account Executive at Peppercomm and works across clients within the B2B tech and financial services spaces. She started at Peppercomm as a summer intern and landed a full-time role at the agency the following fall. Her day-to-day responsibilities include conducting media outreach on behalf of clients, managing measurement reports, assisting on strategy, content creation and more.

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Former Editor-in-Chief of the Mace and Crown and incoming reporter of the News-Virginian are just some of the experiences of Paula Phounsavath, who is now starting her own lifestyle brand. She comes on the podcast to speak about her experiences and what it all has meant to her, alongside her plans for her new blog that will release in late April 2022.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016.
  • Paula Phounsavath is a recent Old Dominion University graduate, former Editor-in-Chief of the Mace and Crown Student Magazine, and now soon to be reporter of the News-Virginian. Also, Paula was a freelance model around the Norfolk-Virginia Beach area.

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Growing up with an interest in being a diplomat, Allison Smith always knew that she wanted to make a difference through her connections with others. Now that she is a project consultant at APCO Worldwide, she decided to come on the podcast to speak about her own experiences with public relations and how personal connections truly can make a world of difference.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Allison Smith is a project consultant at APCO Worldwide based in the Washington, D.C. office, where she specializes in media relations and public affairs.

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When Brittney Crosby assumed the role of ODU PRSSA President, it was a new world that she was entering into, a time where there wasn't much campus involvement or excitement. However, that didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams and rebuilding the organization for the next generation of students. Now, nearing her college graduation, she speaks on the podcast to speak about her time learning strategic communication, her experience within the field, and the legacy that she wants to leave the organization going forward.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Brittney Crosby is a graduating college senior studying strategic communication and is the current president of ODU PRSSA and works as a Public Relations Student Associate on Old Dominion University's campus. Brittney is also the recipient of the National 2021 PRSA Lawrence G. Foster Award for Excellence in Public Relations, which she received after completing her intensive summer internship at one of NYC's top public relations agencies, Peppercomm.

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Working his way through life, now as a graduate student, Matty Madden comes onto the podcast to speak about his experience at Old Dominion University, sharing the major impact that it's had on his life, from being an undergraduate student and being involved within the PRSSA organization to now being within the Lifespan and Digital Communication Master's Program.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Matty Madden is a graduate student in the Lifespan and Digital Communication MA program and the graduate advisor of ODU PRSSA.

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Embracing change throughout her time as an undergraduate student, Diana Muia comes on the podcast to speak about her last three years of college, the impact that the PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) had on her, and what her future ambitions are.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Diana Muia is a senior at Old Dominion University studying Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing.

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No mission is ever impossible for Tanya Rollins Shadley of Hampton Roads as she has used her life growing up in the performing arts to help out her community through numerous initiatives, companies, and projects over the years. She comes on the podcast to speak about how she got started, how she uses her platforms to offer opportunities to community members, and so much more!

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Tanya Shadley is the 757's own Performing Artist, Writer, Director, Producer, and Community Advocate.

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In the first interview of 2022, certified holistic wellness coach and 'Superwoman' Kim Goeltom speaks on the podcast about her wellness journey and what her company is doing to help people get started on their own journey.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Kim Goeltom has walked in Superwoman Overdrive mode, knows how to stop the cycle, redefines a Superwoman, and helps those who want to create some semblance of harmony back into their life today.

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An aspiring writer and graphic media design student, Zachary Trias joins the podcast today for the year's finale to speak about his passions in writing and worldbuilding, what got him into this passion, and where he sees himself within the next several years.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production.
  • Zachary Trias is a graphic design student and aspiring author. He writes in his free time when he is not doing schoolwork or working.

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A STEM Education Program Specialist and former teacher of over fifteen years, Julie Back joins the podcast to speak about her own life experiences and the lessons she learned as an educator.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Julie Back taught high school earth and environmental science courses for fifteen years and is currently a STEM Education Program Specialist with the NASA Virginia Space Grant Consortium.

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Michael Mcclellan joins the Bran'sCorner Podcast today to speak about his life as a college student as Asbury University and the various experiences that he had following his ambitions to become a television producer.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Michael Mcclellan is a television production and business administration double-major at Asbury University and former podcaster. More-recently, he has served as a stage director for plays and has worked as a part of a short film.

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After finishing his term as Student Representative to the Newport News School Board, Jordan D. Moody joins the podcast today as a guest to speak about his experience as a student leader, his aspirations towards the future, and what leadership means to him.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Jordan D. Moody is a former senior at Woodside High School and Student Representative to the Newport News School Board. He is now a freshman at Norfolk State University majoring in Secondary History Education with hopes of becoming a public schools superintendent.

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In pursuit of becoming a Medical Doctor, Kiara Reyes Diaz speaks about why she decided to enter the medical field, her passion towards being able to help others, and how she would like to impact the field to help make a difference in the lives of others.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Kiara Reyes Diaz is a Certified Personal Trainer with a Kinesiology and Health Science degree, and is an aspiring Medical Doctor passionate in holistic medicine.

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Reflecting back on her high school senior year, Ayiana Davis Polen returns to the podcast to discuss her time preparing for college and what she did to prepare for the transition to Spellman College, including how she used scholarships to pay for her tuition.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Ayiana Davis Polen is a scholar currently attending Spelman College. Ayiana has an extensive musical background, and is deeply involved within her community. She played Teonna in the award-winning short film East of the River (2017), and currently also has a channel on YouTube.

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Now in his second term of being a member of the Newport News City Council, Dr. Marcellus Harris speaks on the podcast about his time on the Council, what his goals are for togetherness in the Hampton Roads community, and why he first got into the education field.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Dr. Marcellus Harris, III serves as a Professional School Counselor at Norcom High School along with being a member of the Newport News City Council.

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Dr. Brian Nichols is today's guest on the Bran'sCorner Podcast where he discusses his time in the educational field, where he developed his passion for teaching, and how he sees the future of education.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Brian J. Nichols is the proud Superintendent of New Kent County Public Schools who is relentlessly in pursuit of opening doors for students.

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Dr. Walter Turner II joins the Bran'sCorner Podcast as today's guest, discussing the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education, and his journey in education to become a university lecturer.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He is the creator of the @bkhtech brand.
  • Walter Turner II is a chemistry instructor at Birmingham-Southern College. He received his BS in Chemistry from Samford University and received his Ph.D. in computational quantum chemistry from the University of Georgia. His research interests include combustion chemistry, nuclear chemistry, reaction mechanism elucidation, chemical education, and educational equity.

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  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He is the creator of the @bkhtech brand.
  • Ayiana Davis Polen is a scholar currently attending Spelman College. Ayiana has an extensive musical background, and is deeply involved within her community. She played Teonna in the award-winning short film East of the River (2017), and currently also has a channel on YouTube.

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  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Ayiana Davis Polen is a scholar currently attending Spelman College. Ayiana has an extensive musical background, and is deeply involved within her community. She played Teonna in the award-winning short film East of the River (2017), and currently also has a channel on YouTube.

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When the world went virtual in March 2020, it was an adjustment period for all of us. However, that that didn't stop event planner Alicia R. Riley from working to continue with trying to make the most of life's special moments. Mrs. Riley joins the podcast today to speak about her experience in event planning, the doors that she believes were opened with the virtual experience, and some of her upcoming projects that she has been working on.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.
  • Alicia R. Riley is a virtual event planner with over twenty years of experience in event planning. She holds an MBA and is a certified digital event strategist. In 2018, she published the book The Power of Events, and then The Virtual Event Planner in 2021.

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Welcome to the Bran'sCorner Podcast! We're glad you could make it.

Many of us set New Year's resolutions at the beginning of the year to try to make a change within our lives, although it's tends to be difficult to be able to maintain these goals. Brandon discusses his journey through content creation to where he is now, and dives into a goal and mission that he has set for himself for 2021.

  • Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production.

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Welcome everyone to the Bran'sCorner Podcast! I am glad that everyone is here. Tune in on March 25, 2021, for the official launch of the Bran'sCorner Podcast. Tune in anywhere that you can find podcasts.


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