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Resilience Rising. In this powerful episode, join us as we delve into the inspiring narrative of resilience and leadership at the Center for Jewish Living. Two remarkable juniors, Jeremy and Ari, the current and incoming presidents, share their gripping experience navigating an unsettling wave of antisemitic threats targeting their community.  Living and working at the heart of the center, these b...

Pack a virtual suitcase and kick yourself for not thinking of this idea... Two friends, one state at a time - from the iconic landmarks to the hidden gems, Jill and Diane share their story of adding discovery and challenges to their yearly get-togethers.  They met as freshmen, said goodbye as seniors, and promised to see each other every year- and they have, since 1987. But there's a twist an...

Our 2nd-anniversary episode highlights the camaraderie and laughter that fuels this show. We have 4 guests and one of them is Steph's amazing mom. And introducing our incredible best friend Nicole! This episode is dedicated to all the people who have come on the show, listen to it, and help us improve it.  Please keep reaching out to us with your ideas and positive energy. Thank U! Not sponso...

Day made.  Positive and genius vibes abound! In this episode, we spotlight two extraordinary best friends and sorority sisters navigating covid, academia, the job search and the current challenging times on campus. From acing exams to slaying social scenes, Emma and Sylvia have figured out how to maximize their time on campus and abroad, and they have accumulated life lessons they share with all o...

Cornell Undergrad    ✅ Cornell Med School  ✅ Cornell Residency     ✅   In this episode, we're delving into the incredible journey of a  Cornell triple threat—Dr. Gary Lemack not only conquered the academic challenges of Cornell University as an undergrad but went on to master the rigorous demands of Cornell Med School and residency as a world renowned urologist.  Join us as we explore his...

Maybe the last, but not the least Price family member to be on our show...Sam Price, BFA recipient, a cappella contestant, hilarious personality and Full Price band member was a guest we loved getting to know! He's a deep thinking, visionary creator specializing in painting and sculpture. And that's not even his day job. This podcast is your exclusive pass to behind the scenes of the arc...

Books before baseball.  David Owens takes his players on a years-long journey that transcends the baseball diamond, emphasizing the importance of academics and life skills first, and opening doors to incredible college campuses and Ivy League institutions - and even to professional baseball. Join us as we discover the man behind the New York Grays, a roller-skating, stand-up comedian, and Thursday...

We can both relate and also stare at her in awe. Phyllis Graber Jensen broke sports barriers in the 1970s. A stellar athlete with no girls' teams to play on, she started a movement that eased the path for athletic girls coming up behind her. Bumps in the road and an uncomfortable conversation at her Cornell interview simply did not slow her down. Recently, the New York Times told her story, b...

You asked, and we've answered - here's what's happening at the Collegetown bars! Hideaway is one of the most popular bars in Collegetown, in the same location as what some of us remember as our beloved Dunbars. Today, our episode features Hideaway’s mix masters Veronica and Kat. Their honest look into bar life may leave you both shaken and stirred. And they teach us in real time how...

Sonic brilliance. To celebrate our 100th episode, we let you ask the questions. Over and over, people have asked us the songs that take us back to campus, since we usually ask that of our guests. We used a formula and didn't agree on everything, but this playlist is our best effort at bringing you the music we think most reflects 1986-1990. Please play along and also send us a DM with your pi...

It's been a BIG few years for Erik, also known as Dinardo and Lenny. You'll find out why--one is slightly more obvious than the other. Erik's early passion for tennis and completion of the Boston Marathon has taught him valuable lessons in discipline and goal-setting that he applies to his professional life. We explore his time at Cornell and how he's applied his MBA knowledge...

Oooh, so many hair puns we can use here, such as: Rumbi - the mane event! Rumbi- shear ambition, tresses and successes...it all fits. She has created a hair care distribution center and business model to solve a problem you may not know exists. Rumbi is a '23 grad with a story and a business that made our hair stand on end (OK, puns are finished for now).  From her high school days, to every...

In this episode, we bring you David Barton, an entrepreneur, a fitness genius, and a multi-talented man of the arts, who transformed the fitness landscape in NYC and the world.  He discusses the challenges he faced and the innovative fitness philosophy that set his gyms apart. His newest gym, U, is state-of-the-art everything and positive energy everywhere.  PLUS, he lovingly critiques our pushups...

Laurie has a pretty great Cornell story, including meeting her husband, connecting with a family abroad, honing the skills she'd use for the rest of her career, and having a very unusual campus job. And now...Laurie is the business transition sherpa. She is also the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50. She provides Strategic Business Transition Planning...

Tune in for this episode with Senior Jonah Gershon for a story that's still unfolding about his brown butter breakthrough, what it's like to be a Food Network competitor and how he appreciates the entrepreneurship community at Cornell. He also takes us through what it's like when the Cornell student body comes together for all the traditional on-campus celebrations, how he will bala...

As application season approaches, we get an inside look at Kyle's journey through the exciting process of applying to Cornell. Kyle comes from a family with strong ties to Cornell, but came to the realization all on her own that the veterinary program at Cornell is the one for her. She has a love of animals and learning and a deep appreciation for the importance of community and giving back....

Aliya Haq is Vice President, U.S. Policy and Advocacy at Breakthrough Energy. She leads the team that advocates for an ambitious climate and clean energy policy agenda in the U.S., with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.   Before that, she was a kid who recycled and later carried her passion to Cornell with a goal of future-proofing our planet.  There is a lot to her story. She even...

Meet the masterminds who have played an integral and pivotal role in reshaping the culinary options and landscape of Las Vegas. Elizabeth Blau and Jason Lapin of Blau + Associates share how their time at the Cornell Hotel School put them on a path to create a world-renowned strategic restaurant planning and development company. They have worked with the biggest names in the industry from their ear...

We cannot imagine there are many stories like this one: A student, who loves Cornell and dreams of being a professor (we have all been there I think), gets her PhD and gets a job as a professor at Cornell! Suddenly, her colleagues are the very people that inspired her as a student. But there's more... She's not just an incredible professor - tune in to hear all the other things she has t...

After talking with Jason Feinsmith about his incredible path to, and success in entrepreneurship, he suggested we also talk to his wife Elana. Elana has a career we have never heard of but now we think we will hear about it endlessly in the years to come - she is onto something. This is our first-ever double episode - Jason and Elana have an incredible and somewhat scandalous Cornell story and fas...

Burning question: when will Rachel Apfel Glass ('02) open one of her hygiene-first, waterless, membership-based, celebrity-loved nail salons in Ithaca? We need it! After a successful career in finance, Rachel saw a hole in the nail salon industry and bootstrapped the first two NYC locations of her salon to fill it. Clients went CRAZY. And now, many locations later, she has some VERY big news....

Athlete, extreme skier, maple syrup connoisseur, belly dance expert, oh, and a doctor. Dave Trachtenberg seemed like the typical amazing Cornellian, but went on to take on some of the most challenging patients and roles in psychiatry. Also, hear his side of the "how they met story" that his wife Jen Trachtenberg told in episode 21. Dave's got a great story - and in no way is it the...

An SDT icon, in 1987 Livia scared us to death. But...she was also incredibly brilliant and fun. Find out what happens when you make a late switch to the Hotel School and when your 3rd career is your calling. If you want to buy or sell a house in the tri-state area, she's your dream! You can find Livia on Facebook Livia Tuzzo Pearce or Instagram: Liviatuzzo2020 Not sponsored by or affiliated w...

What happens when you mix proven acting skills with corporate communication? Or any communication for that matter? PINNACLE Today's guest, Dave Lewis,  co-founded Pinnacle, which is putting an end to boring and pointless meetings, taking the anxiety out of presenting, and teaching clients how to understand audiences and truly reach them. It's fascinating. Dave also played BOTH football a...

A Cornell Ambassador in every way, Cristina Pines is improving the campus with every passing day. We first saw her on the Cornell Admissions Instagram page and she was a burst of energy and enthusiasm. No surprises, that's who she is in real life too.  Tune in to hear all the things she's doing and how she's committed to making her dreams come true. Not sponsored by or affiliated wi...