Seton Hall Undergraduate Leaders Podcast

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About

The Seton Hall Undergraduate Leaders Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to developing young leaders at the college level as they begin to embark on their professional careers. The podcast features leaders at all levels (CEOs, mid-career, and college-age students) and from a host of industries and disciplines who dish out practical advice on how to lead in their respective fields. At Seton Hall, we make leaders…better.

Episodes

  • Episode 150 - Dr. Martin Edwards
  • Episode 149 - Colin Little
  • Episode 148 - Joseph Brennan

    Lead interviewer Iyana Torres engages Joseph in a conversation on leadership, security, and global decision-making, drawing from his experience in diplomacy, data analytics, and student leadership across international studies, Model United…

  • Episode 147 - Thiago Alves

    Lead interviewer Nadia Chernoff engages Thiago in a conversation on leadership, cultural identity, and technology-driven change, drawing from his experience leading Latino student initiatives, building innovation-focused organizations, and…

  • Episode 146 - Mike Brand

    Lead interviewer Dejeanae Turner engages Professor Mike Brand in a conversation on advancing human rights, preventing mass atrocities, and building sustainable peace, drawing from his extensive two decades of advocacy, education, and polic…

  • Episode 145 - Emmely Suarez

    LEAD interviewer Anna Accardi sits down with Junior Emmely Suarez, a Seton Hall 3+3 Law Program student, to unpack the realities of balancing ambition and adversity in college, explore how she turns leadership into a platform for serving o…

  • Episode 144 - Dr. Andrew Simon

    Lead interviewer Neve Walker engages Interim Executive Director Dr. Andrew Simon in a discussion on cultivating interdisciplinary leadership, drawing from his two decades of global consulting experience across corporate, government, educat…

  • Episode - 143 Justin Lotito

    Lead interviewer Madeline Kruszczynski explores leadership development, social media strategy, and overcoming challenges in student entrepreneurship with junior leadership student Justin Lotito.

  • Episode 142 - REALITYRx

    Leadership Junior Adreanna Dones discusses the evolution of healthcare marketing, leadership, and the impact of emerging technologies with Jonathan Male, the CEO and Managing Partner of REALITYRx, and Hoon Chang, the Managing Director of A…

  • Episode - 141 Lori Tarke

    Buccino Senior Christian Almestica talks with Lori Tarke about her proffessional journey in advocacy and in assuming the role as Executive Director of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.

  • Episode - 140 Dr. Surface with Undefeated

    Dr. Debra Surface talks about the mental health field and her own mental health journey with the Undefeated team.

  • Episode - 139 Jayme Cassidy

    Lead interviewer Kaila Engle talks the importance of DEI and mentorship in the legal field with Jayme Cassidy.

  • Episode - 138 Theresa Wang

    Buccino Nursing Students Juliana Vitolo and Samantha Gizzi discuss the benefits of the Insitute for nursing students, the importance of self-care, and advice for nursing students with Theresa Wang, a recent Buccino graduate and current NIC…

  • Episode - 137 Denis Stypulkoski

    Lead interviewer Christian Almestica discusses the power of building relationships with Denis Stypulkoski, a Seton Hall Alum, Tech entrepreneur, and CEO of Reimagine Advisors.

  • Episode - 136 Christian Almestica

    Lead Interviewer Adreanna Dones discusses the impact and responsibilities of being an active leader on campus with current senior leadership student Christian Almestica.

  • Episode - 135 Dean Elizabeth Halpin

    Lead Interviewer Kaila Engle discusses new changes to the Buccino Leadership Institute and pressing questions, such as why it is worth joining and what it is about, with Elizabeth Halpin, the Undergraduate Director of the Buccino Leadershi…

  • Episode - 134 Undefeated

    In this episode of the Undergraduate Leaders Podcast, Julia Haines, Miranda Mazzella, and Rebecca Ghatan from UndefeatED sit down to have a conversation with Dr. Jayne Duncan, an eating disorder psychologist within CAPs at SHU. UndefeatED…

  • Episode - 133 2024 Student Council

    Senior interviewers Anna Thibodeau and Alyssa Carrier discuss the role and impact of the Buccino Leadership Student Council with co-founders Beth Berardi and Jacob Walker [video].

  • Episode - 132 Dr. Huddleston and Dr. Weger

    A group of junior diplomacy students facilitate a conversation about the environmental and leadership implications of the Palestine-Israel conflict with Environmental Anthropologist Dr. Jacob Weger and Diplomacy and International Relations…

  • Episode - 131 Christine Fowler-Phillips

    Interviewer Adreanna Dones talks about leadership, networking, and how to create your best self with Christine Fowler-Phillips.

  • Episode - 130 Tonya Ugoretz

    Interviewer Sophie Ulm talks about working in the intelligence field with Tonya Ugoretz, Assistant Director for the Directorate of Intelligence.

  • Episode - 129 Women in Leadership

    Interviewer Alyssa Carrier discusses the Women in Leadership Initiative with Androulla Papatherapontos and Jennie Nielsen.

  • Episode - 127 Dr. Brown

    Interviewers Kaila Engle and Atlas Burns talk about the future of the Institute and ongoing changes with the Executive Director of the Buccino Institute, Dr. Stanton Brown.

  • Episode - 126 Byron Hurt

    Dominick Valentine talks with Byron Hurt, writer, speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker, about leading changes and activism.

  • Episode - 125 Samantha DeMarse

    Alyssa Carrier talks about pursuing career passions and SHU Greek life with Samantha DeMarse, the Assistant Director of Student Leadership at Seton Hall.

  • Episode - 124 Brooke and Madison Loza

    Kaila Engle chats with junior leaders Brooke and Madison Loza about being business owners, students, and their One-Stop-Eco-Shop.

  • Episode - 123 Father Alvaro Ramos

    Kaila Engle talks about community leadership and the power of being the change you wish to see in the world with Father Alvaro Ramos, a current catholic priest and former private equity executive.

  • Episode - 122 Kai Dejesus

    Incumbent podcast director Kaila Engle talks to departing director Kai DeJesus about their time as director and the lessons they've learned along the way.

  • Episode - 121 Katherine Dorrer

    Kai DeJesus talks confidence and communication with Katie Dorrer, Strategic Communications Director for the Buccino Leadership Institute.

  • Episode - 120 UndefeatED

    Kai DeJesus sits down with members of Team UndefeatED, one of this year's IDTs. IDTs, or Interdisciplinary Teams, are groups of freshmen and sophomore members of the Buccino Leadership Institute that set out to complete a goal. UndefeatED…

  • Episode - 119 Elaine Lane

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks helping teens and educating others with founder of David's Shoes Elaine Lane.

  • Episode - 118 Jasmine Deleon

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks podcast pre-production with podcast interviewer and Global Current Executive Producer Jasmine Deleon.

  • Episode - 117 Joshua Axton

    Kai DeJesus talks public speaking with Voice of Leadership Curriculum Director Joshua Axton.

  • Episode - 116 Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass

    Kai DeJesus talks about finding yourself in your career and marginalized group in academic studies with Dr. Valerie Adams-Bass, a developmental psychologist and assistant professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University.

  • Episode - 115 Lisi Cavalli

    Interviewer Kristen McGuire talks finding your voice and servant leadership with Seton Hall Model United Nations President Lisi Cavalli.

  • Episode - 114 Walt Way

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks about family ties and making art with poet, historian, and creator of the Brister English project Walt Way.

  • Episode - 113 Alexandra Cherry

    Interviewer Kaila Engle talks about group management and being nice to yourself with Alexandra Cherry, the president of The Women's Network Chapter at Seton Hall.

  • Episode - 112 Semajah Parker

    Kai DeJesus talks internal motivation and making your own future with TikTok community content creator, Sony Music college marketing representative, and music teacher Semajah Parker.

  • Episode - 111 Kaila Engle (Interviewer Series)

    Go behind the scenes with Kai DeJesus and Kaila Engle as they discuss what it means to find your voice and put yourself out there in this first installment of the podcast's Interviewer Series-- turning the questions back on the people who…

  • Episode - 110 Edgar Aquino-Huerta

    Host Kai DeJesus talks community organizing and letting marginalized communities speak for themselves with filmmaker and farmworker organizer Edgar Aquino-Huerta.

  • Episode - 109 Dan Braile

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks about conflict management and communication with Student Government Senator and Gaming Sector Vice President Dan Braile.

  • Episode - 108 Jamie Weeks

    Host Peter Colon talks entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and company culture with Jamie Weeks, founder and CEO of Honors Holdings and Legacy Franchise Concepts.

  • Episode - 107 Katherine Fainer

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks decision-making and more with one of the biggest decision-makers on campus: Katherine Fainer, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Seton Hall University.

  • Episode - 106 Morgan Hurlock

    Host Kai DeJesus talks volunteering for elections and getting involved in your community with former volunteer political organizer and current Seton Hall SGA Environmental Protection & Conservation Commissioner Morgan Hurlock.

  • Episode - 105 Dr. Widian Nicola

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks boundaries, social work, and connecting with others with licensed clinical social worker Dr. Widian Nicola.

  • Episode - 104 Mckenzie Puckett

    Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks volunteering and Know More with Know More peer educator Mackenzie Puckett.

  • Episode - 103 Brea Horta

    Host Peter Colon talks staying organized, performing in interviews, and more with Buccino Scholar and head of the Buccino Institute's Women in Leadership Initiative Brea Horta.

  • Episode - 102 Geraldine Gascon

    Kai DeJesus talks getting in touch with your community and making peace with trial and error with president of Seton Hall's Food Recovery Network Geraldine Gascon.

  • Episode - 101 Kai DeJesus

    The Seton Hall Undergraduate Leaders Podcast celebrates 100 Episodes with the current podcast director, Kai DeJesus.

  • Episode - 100 Sophia Dinman

    Sid Kapoor talks PoliSci internships and Period Equality with Sophia Dinman, Strategic Communications Director for the Buccino Leadership Institute and Policy Coordinator for PeriodSHU.