Your Pal Val

Perhaps the most distinguished guest yet, Mekaylia will share her outlook on life and provide listeners with invaluable encouragement. She will speak about the leadership roles she holds and how she has found her place on campus. Finally, despite it being Valentine’s Day, Val and Mekaylia will challenge the traditional meaning of the holiday and offer insight into what love really is. Above all pr...

As a biomedical engineering major with a math minor, Kylie will detail all that her academic life on campus entails. She will discuss her college decision process and how that choice is currently making an impact on her success. Furthermore, she will share what it is like to be one of few taking on such a tremendous endeavor, and in so doing, will offer a behind the scenes look at the process it t...

A dedicated nursing major, Alexa will touch on many topics including why she has chosen to enter such a rigorous field. Additionally, Val will ask her about hopes and dreams, and Alexa will share some of her aspirations for the future. Ultimately, this episode is a fun, yet heartfelt, hour in which Alexa will demonstrate why she is such an incredible human being. Broadcast Live on January 31, 2023

A long awaited guest, Elizabeth will reveal her positive outlook on life and how she finds hope in desperate situations. She will also explain her desire to become a nurse and share how she is able to persevere amidst the intensive academic path required of her. Truly a person who is loved by all she encounters, Elizabeth makes this episode one not to be missed! Broadcast Live on January 24, 2023

During the season's second-to-last episode, Kevin will speak about his adjustment to college life and why he is considering becoming a priest. He'll also discuss his private school education and how it has impacted his experience as a student. Broadcasted live on December 6, 2022.

This episode, Val brings on Ella, an extremely insightful person who will share her thoughts on life, minimalism, and identity. Listen until the very end to hear an actual psych major's psychoanalysis. Broadcast Live: November 29, 2022

This week, Celeste discusses her life as a creative person and the ways we all can find inspiration in daily life. Afterwards, the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving is reviewed in full--traditions, history, food, and more! Celeste will uncover how being a vegetarian influences her on Thanksgiving and how important it is to remember that above all else, those around the table make the holiday what i...

This episode, Val welcomes Emma, a true queen who is unafraid to speak her mind and tell you exactly like it is. Listen to find out a little bit about her and the leadership roles she currently holds. Later, Val and Emma will cover the topic of assumptions and share lessons they've learned in hopes of helping those listening! Originally Broadcast: November 15, 2022

This episode, Val interviews Caroline, a service-oriented person who will share the meaning found when we serve others, rather than ourselves. Additionally, she is a California native, and will provide humorous insight into the segment, "East Coast vs. West Coast: Which is the Best Coast?". Originally Broadcast: November 8, 2022

This episode, Val brings on Ava and Erin, two first years at Fairfield University. They will talk about their hopes and dreams, as well as where they are in life right now. Stay tuned for a fun segment titled, "Worth the Hype?" in which the girls will review popular trends and spill all the tea. Originally Broadcast: November 1, 2022.

Hear all about Emma's music tastes, pieces of her life story, and how the two are inextricably woven together. In the end, it will be revealed that music truly is healing. Broadcasted live on October 25, 2022.

Learn about young entrepreneur Madison Governale and how she is navigating being a business owner in her first year of college. Support her at https://shopwavecreations.com . Originally recorded live on October 18, 2022.

In an unfortunate faux pas, the first episode of the show was never recorded and is lost to the void forever. However, Val came back for a quick cliff notes version to share what this podcast is all about!