Preservica RG 009.02 Alumni Engagement

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Chen Tang is an actor, an Asian American actor, and he shares with Terri not only what representation means to him, but how he aspires to see our world move past it. Not to mention the talent for layering he acquired during the Boston winters! Recorded on January 22, 2021.

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A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

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Not only is Sara a "Double Lion," but she also serves as a member of Emerson's Board of Advisors. She and Terri chat about her seemingly winding but very intentional career path from radio to PR to Tech and how being a mentor for and volunteering with young Women of Color who are following in her footsteps has connected her back to Emerson in a profoundly meaningful way. Recorded on August 3, 2021.

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Brent is usually on the "other side of the glass" working as a podcast producer for NPR, but he was kind enough to sit in the guest chair for this conversation with Terri. Find out why he was determined to not go into radio when he entered Emerson, how he ended up at NPR 12 years ago, and how he's managed to create new opportunities for himself during his decade plus long career there. Recorded on August 2, 2021.

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Carolyn and Terri have a blast throwing it back to the 90's as she shares her journey from Biore Pore Strip girl at Lilith Fair to tour manager for Brandi Carlile, Janet Jackson, Reba McEntire and the Indigo Girls - just to name a few! Carolyn is working with some of the biggest names in the music industry but still finds time to give back to a very special place to her, Thistle Farms, and explains how it made a much bigger impact on her than she expected. Recorded on August 2, 2021.

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John is a unique alum in that he never set foot in Boston while earning his Masters in Global Marketing, Communication & Advertising. John and Terri discuss how he's made a career overseas teaching leaders how to lead, whether they be in the energy industry or sports, and why he thinks Emerson has always been on the cutting edge of innovation and played a critical role in his life. Recorded on August 4, 2021.

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Emersonians may know Edwin as one of their professors, but the outside world knows him as the critically-acclaimed writer of mystery and crime fiction who penned the popular Hester Thursby series. But Edwin wasn't an overnight sensation. He and Terri chat about what finally inspired him to be a full time writer after a long career in the publishing industry and why he encourages his students to break the rules of writing. Recorded on August 5, 2021.

Overview Mal knew he wanted to be a reporter, but didn't realize he wanted to be an investigative reporter until he went to a conference that a fellow Emersonian posted about it. Mal shares his journey from San Francisco, CA to Bemidji, MN (yes, it's a real place) to Portland, ME with Terri as they discuss the best way to get the scoop, why he's really good at keeping secrets, and how he found himself at Emerson on a bit of a whim and it ended up being exactly the right place. Recorded on August 6,...

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Alexis started out thinking that a career in acting would be a good backup for a career in writing but as it turns out, she's had a pretty impressive career as a writer, filmmaker and recently, podcast host. Terri and Alex chat about working in the arts (for better or worse), how she found herself at Emerson after a Science & Technology High School and the importance of building a community. Recorded on September 3, 2021.

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We're flipping the script by putting Terri in the guest seat and we're also introducing our new host, Georgette Pierre, MA '09! Terri and Georgette talk about what brought each of them to Emerson and dive into Terri's first book, 'Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You'.

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A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.

Overview May Calamawy was bound and determined to become an actress. She teased the idea of studying industrial design to appease her family, but when she got accepted at Emerson, she chased her dream all the way from Bahrain to Boston. From a role on Golden Globe-winning 'Ramy' to an upcoming part on Disney+ and Marvel's 'Moon Knight' (out March 30, 2022), May is one to watch, but the path to those projects wasn't exactly a straight shot. She talks with Georgette about that path and an actor's...

Overview D Simpson's relationship with 88.9FM WERS started off the way anyone's might: by listening. From a teenage fan tuning in from Mattapan to becoming on-air talent while a student, D's relationship with Boston's beloved station has grown and transformed over the years. He later stepped on as the Operations Manager and now serves as its General Manager. Georgette knows better than anyone how special D is, having been mentored by him while at Emerson herself. The pair reunite to talk about the...

Overview Jill Bream is known for dressing funny people - whether it be the many stars who cycle through SNL or the hilarious cast of 'The Other Two,' it's Jill's costuming that brings the characters to life and enhances the hilarity that ensues. She and Georgette chat about her clothing-filled journey from Gabriel Brother's (now Gabe's) in Ohio to Boylston Street to the bright lights of '30 Rock' - as well as her alum husband, their proposal story, the importance of keeping track of your receipts,...

Overview Trustee Traci Blackwell has spent years nurturing the television shows you love - from 'Girlfriends' to 'Supernatural' to 'Jane the Virgin,' Traci was there every day, season to season, shepherding production. After 14 years at the CW, she leveled up in her career again - this time as an EVP of Scripted Programming for the BET network. Her secret? It's a climb. Georgette talks with her all about the rung-to-rung journey up that ladder, advice to pay more attention to your personal life, and...

Overview Being at Emerson gave Andrew Siañez-De La O tons of hands-on experience in all areas of theater, but penning the stories you see on stage is what captured his heart and talents. Having since expanded their horizons to include audio drama, Andrew's magic power is simple: telling good stories. Andrew and Georgette deep dive into what makes characters authentic, Andrew's playwriting fellowship at The Huntington, and a forthcoming audio adaptation of his play, 'The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home,'...

Overview Deborah Feingold's 40-year career as a photographer started during her days at Emerson College. It was a perfect recipe: the dashed dream of becoming an actor, a job in a camera shop on Boylston Street, and Stephen Shipps, the professor who changed her life forever. Since then, she has taken so many iconic shots of major figures from Madonna to President Obama. Deborah and Georgette chat about building up your confidence, wishing she wasn't so angry in her young adulthood, and the importance...

Overview Matt Labov may have wanted to become a sportscaster while at Emerson, but he's made quite the career for himself representing all sorts of people and projects as one of Hollywood's veteran publicists. He's worked with clients ranging from video games to country music but carved out a unique space for himself working with A-list comedians. Georgette and Matt talk about finding your niche, rejection building character, avoiding the shoulda-coulda-woulda by taking risks, and above all else, the...

Overview Hunter Harris always knew her future would involve writing, but came to Emerson thinking she would become a "serious Watergate reporter." What she ended up discovering was that both what she liked AND did best had everything to do with pop culture and entertainment. In our season finale episode, Hunter gets meta with Georgette about the challenges and joys of interviewing others while being interviewed herself. The two talk about her Substack newsletter, the decision to go freelance, and how...

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A podcast series by the Emerson College Alumni Association with Emerson alumni about how they are succeeding in building careers in different industries.