Brown student Lauren Brown ‘22, speaks with Jennifer Gomez ‘08 about being a leader, building community, and paying it forward. [23 minute listen]The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent t

Miranda ADEkoje ’04 on writing for a new virtual world, and challenging the status quo.

Sep 23rd, 2021 19m 52s

Ellen Hunter '04 speaks with her Brown roommate, playwright Miranda ADEkoje ’04 about creating during a pandemic, embracing one’s identity, and challenging societally engrained teachings.For the full transcript, visit: https://alumni-friends

Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 on storytelling, civil rights, and the importance of education.

Jun 9th, 2021 21m 38s

Sarah Campen ’07 speaks with storyteller Valerie Tutson '87 AM'90 about highlighting the stories and songs of African and African American traditions, the current civil rights movement and the importance of education.For the full transcript,

Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 on career building, public speaking and diversity in angel investing

Mar 12th, 2021 15m 9s

Sharon Fay ’82 speaks with business development executive, attorney, and angel investor Lorine Pendleton Esq. '91 about career paths, finding your voice, and the importance of diversity in investingFor the full transcript, visit https://alumn

Professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 on social movements and history’s lasting impacts

Feb 8th, 2021 16m

Ellen Hunter ’04 speaks with historian, author, and professor Nancy K. MacLean '81 AM'81 about social movements, the state of our democracy, and how history can inform the present.For the full transcript, visit https://alumni-friends.brown.ed

Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 on civic engagement, activism, and leading with radical love

Nov 19th, 2020 16m 4s

Almaz S. Dessie '07 MD'11 F'17 speaks with teacher, poet, and self-proclaimed radicalist Kristin Richardson Jordan ’09 about her recent run for New York City Council, the late-night conversations at Brown that helped shape her worldview, and wh

Ana M. Bermúdez on social justice in the criminal justice system // Women's Voices Amplified

Jul 15th, 2020 30m 15s

In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, professor of law Tanya Hernandez '86, P'20 interviews her Brown classmate and current New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez '86, P'22. Bermúdez discusses her childhood in

Teena Shetty on concussions and compassionate care /Women's Voices Amplified

Feb 26th, 2020 31m 6s

In this episode of Women's Voices Amplified, neurologist Teena Shetty '95 MD'00 shares her expert perspective on concussion treatment, female mentorship, and how Brown helped shape her worldview.Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.br

Meg Wolitzer the immersive power of fiction / Brown Blasts: Women's Voices Amplified

Nov 13th, 2019 46m 36s

Meg Wolitzer on why listening matters, lessons learned from working with Nora Ephron, and the immersive power of fiction.Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2019-11-18/meg-wolitzer-brown-blasts-interviewNote: The vie

Lois Lowry - On the power of noticing / Brown Blasts: Women's Voices Amplified

Aug 6th, 2019 47m 38s

Award-winning children's author Lois Lowry '58 LITTD'14 hon. shares her insights on creativity, the power of noticing, how she began her career, and more.Find full transcript: https://alumni-friends.brown.edu/news/2019-10-17/lois-lowry-womens

Sayantani DasGupta - On living at the intersection of the unconventional / Brown Blasts

May 2nd, 2019 44m 51s

Dr. Sayantani DasGupta '92, physician, scholar, and children's book author, shares her insights on unconventional career paths, the intersection of art and social justice, the power of narrative medicine, and more.

Wendy Schiller - On the highest glass ceiling / Brown Blasts: Women's Voices Amplified

Jan 17th, 2019 37m 58s

Brown Prof. Wendy Schiller shares her insights on obstacles and opportunities for women in elected office, the advice she would give a young woman interested in public service, and more.

Mallika Chopra - On the lightness of being / Brown Blasts: Women's Voices Amplified

Oct 4th, 2018 30m 54s

Author and speaker Mallika Chopra '93 shares her insights on how to say no, reduce stress, handle guilt, and more.

Tricia Rose - On the world we know and the world we want to see / Brown Blasts

Jun 28th, 2018 13m 14s

Brown Prof. Tricia Rose AM'87 PhD'93, P'14 shares her insights on defining racism, the white anti-racist, how to build an anti-racist society, and more.

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