https://simplecast.com Leaving the Nest: A Temple University Alumni Podcast Leaving the Nest: a Temple University Alumni Podcast connects current students, prospective students and faculty with Temple University alumni success stories. Hosted by Ray Boyd and Dan Casarella, the program focuses on the life and career journeys of alumni and highlights how their time at Temple helped them achieve success. The podcast strives to entertain as much as it informs listeners about life and opportunities after leaving Temple. en Tue, 7 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 19:55:32 +0000 https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com Leaving the Nest: A Temple University Alumni Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b4bcab2b-bdc6-410d-aeec-70b00331333d/6a97ad11-4ec1-441a-abfa-f5e9ab0e959f/3000x3000/leaving-the-nest-high-res-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com episodic Leaving the Nest: a Temple University Alumni Podcast connects current students, prospective students and faculty with Temple University alumni success stories. Hosted by Ray Boyd and Dan Casarella, the program focuses on the life and career journeys of alumni and highlights how their time at Temple helped them achieve success. The podcast strives to entertain as much as it informs listeners about life and opportunities after leaving Temple. Temple University false https://feeds.simplecast.com/E_DOEjyZ Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd leavingthenestpod@gmail.com 14127048-8612-4311-844a-751434f454ec Teresa Lundy Tue, 7 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/teresa-lundy-M9ipMTcy Teresa Lundy Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:29:30 In our season two finale, Dan interviews Teresa Lundy, founder of TML Communications on how Temple prepared her for starting her own business, life in crisis comms, and being awarded Klein College's Rising Star award. In our season two finale, Dan interviews Teresa Lundy, founder of TML Communications on how Temple prepared her for starting her own business, life in crisis comms, and being awarded Klein College's Rising Star award. false full 6 2 80297e1b-7099-4326-a12f-f0dbdd66a04b Ron Melk Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/ron-melk-EaLUM6d4 Ron Melk Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:27:13 Dan and Ray interview Ron Melk, host of the Your Valuable Home podcast. Ron talks about how to handle changes in your career and how he learned throughout his career. Dan and Ray interview Ron Melk, host of the Your Valuable Home podcast. Ron talks about how to handle changes in your career and how he learned throughout his career. false full 5 2 342dd2eb-7611-4b71-8e7b-42a93009e97a Shannon Wink Whether it's to advance your career or just feel good about yourself, empowerment is a professional skill. However, it's not something taught in a classroom or easily developed. On today’s episode, Shannon Wink talks with Dan and Ray about how she learned to speak up and out at the workplace and how having a voice helped balance her life and career.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/shannon-wink-fbKUbwU6 Whether it's to advance your career or just feel good about yourself, empowerment is a professional skill. However, it's not something taught in a classroom or easily developed. On today’s episode, Shannon Wink talks with Dan and Ray about how she learned to speak up and out at the workplace and how having a voice helped balance her life and career.

]]> Shannon Wink Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:40:03 Whether it's to advance your career or just feel good about yourself, empowerment is a professional skill. However, it's not something taught in a classroom or easily developed. On today’s episode, Shannon Wink talks with Dan and Ray about how she learned to speak up and out at the workplace and how having a voice helped balance her life and career. Whether it's to advance your career or just feel good about yourself, empowerment is a professional skill. However, it's not something taught in a classroom or easily developed. On today’s episode, Shannon Wink talks with Dan and Ray about how she learned to speak up and out at the workplace and how having a voice helped balance her life and career. false full 4 2 cb9b100b-5c4c-4bf2-9c4a-b67ca1a6c44e Adam Aaronson Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/adam-aaronson-RiWctGiX Adam Aaronson Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:34:56 You don't have to wait until graduation to start your career. Current Temple student Adam Aaronson was a beat reporter for The Rights to Ricky Sanchez while still in high school. Now, as a beat reporter for PhillyVoice, Adam reflects upon his time at Temple and balancing a full-time job with college. You don't have to wait until graduation to start your career. Current Temple student Adam Aaronson was a beat reporter for The Rights to Ricky Sanchez while still in high school. Now, as a beat reporter for PhillyVoice, Adam reflects upon his time at Temple and balancing a full-time job with college. false full 3 2 b042c4a1-5a83-4d12-a12e-449303e3cd7e Beccah Hendrickson A major part of the college experience is internships. But they often only benefit students who can afford to take time off or commute. Beccah Hendrickson is changing for Temple students with a new scholarship that makes internships more accessible. In this interview, she talks with Dan and Ray about her experience interning, what she learned from student media, and her current role at 6ABC.

 

Apply to Beccah's scholarship below:

https://klein.temple.edu/news/2023/09/alum-beccah-hendrickson-establishes-scholarship-fund-student-internship-experiences

]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/beccah-hendrickson-CULCHQKf A major part of the college experience is internships. But they often only benefit students who can afford to take time off or commute. Beccah Hendrickson is changing for Temple students with a new scholarship that makes internships more accessible. In this interview, she talks with Dan and Ray about her experience interning, what she learned from student media, and her current role at 6ABC.

 

Apply to Beccah's scholarship below:

https://klein.temple.edu/news/2023/09/alum-beccah-hendrickson-establishes-scholarship-fund-student-internship-experiences

]]> Beccah Hendrickson Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:37:56 A major part of the college experience is internships. But they often only benefit students who can afford to take time off or commute. Beccah Hendrickson is changing for Temple students with a new scholarship that makes internships more accessible. In this interview, she talks with Dan and Ray about her experience interning, what she learned from student media, and her current role at 6ABC. Apply to Beccah's scholarship below: https://klein.temple.edu/news/2023/09/alum-beccah-hendrickson-establishes-scholarship-fund-student-internship-experiences A major part of the college experience is internships. But they often only benefit students who can afford to take time off or commute. Beccah Hendrickson is changing for Temple students with a new scholarship that makes internships more accessible. In this interview, she talks with Dan and Ray about her experience interning, what she learned from student media, and her current role at 6ABC. Apply to Beccah's scholarship below: https://klein.temple.edu/news/2023/09/alum-beccah-hendrickson-establishes-scholarship-fund-student-internship-experiences false full 2 2 2a7785e2-45e1-4551-ab57-578ed67b89d0 David Brown Tue, 2 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/david-brown-cMjcAFv8 David Brown Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:47:51 It's not just about what you do but how you do it. Dan and Ray sit down with Klein College Assistant Dean for Community and Communications David Brown and discuss how to have a mission-driven career. Dean Brown talks about how leading with intention throughout his journalism career helped him find and share meaning. It's not just about what you do but how you do it. Dan and Ray sit down with Klein College Assistant Dean for Community and Communications David Brown and discuss how to have a mission-driven career. Dean Brown talks about how leading with intention throughout his journalism career helped him find and share meaning. false full 1 2 1ae262b4-5a7a-472d-b69f-49bb6a6de619 Dean David Boardman Tue, 9 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/dean-david-boardman-lA9ZIPlK Dean David Boardman Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:43:11 In the season one finale of Leaving the Nest, Dan and Ray chat with David Boardman, the dean of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. Boardman came to Philadelphia to lead Klein College in 2013 after serving as the executive editor and senior vice president of The Seattle Times. He discusses the current state of Klein, new and exciting opportunities for current and future students, and shares his thoughts on what it means to shape the next generation of storytellers. Barbara Winslow Boardman Scholarship Fund: https://www.alumni.temple.edu/s/705/giving/16/interior_1col.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14317 In the season one finale of Leaving the Nest, Dan and Ray chat with David Boardman, the dean of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. Boardman came to Philadelphia to lead Klein College in 2013 after serving as the executive editor and senior vice president of The Seattle Times. He discusses the current state of Klein, new and exciting opportunities for current and future students, and shares his thoughts on what it means to shape the next generation of storytellers. Barbara Winslow Boardman Scholarship Fund: https://www.alumni.temple.edu/s/705/giving/16/interior_1col.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14317 false full 8 1 1f8deb44-3ab7-47f2-bb6f-7c882f5bb9f8 John DiCarlo John DiCarlo thought he'd be spending his entire career as a sports writer. Returning to his alma mater was the last thing on his mind. But when an intriguing offer came his way, he pivoted from writer to mentor as a director of student media. John and Dan talk about the challenges of switching industries midcareer and how a background in media has adaptable skills for any job.

]]> Tue, 2 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/john-dicarlo-7c4aLZ9Q John DiCarlo thought he'd be spending his entire career as a sports writer. Returning to his alma mater was the last thing on his mind. But when an intriguing offer came his way, he pivoted from writer to mentor as a director of student media. John and Dan talk about the challenges of switching industries midcareer and how a background in media has adaptable skills for any job.

]]> John DiCarlo Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:36:21 John DiCarlo thought he'd be spending his entire career as a sports writer. Returning to his alma mater was the last thing on his mind. But when an intriguing offer came his way, he pivoted from writer to mentor as a director of student media. John and Dan talk about the challenges of switching industries midcareer and how a background in media has adaptable skills for any job. John DiCarlo thought he'd be spending his entire career as a sports writer. Returning to his alma mater was the last thing on his mind. But when an intriguing offer came his way, he pivoted from writer to mentor as a director of student media. John and Dan talk about the challenges of switching industries midcareer and how a background in media has adaptable skills for any job. false full 7 1 0d6f95f9-5d7c-43e9-9c51-faeb1f5f74f0 Breland Moore Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/breland-moore-M4I4hRK0 Breland Moore Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:51:16 FOX29 sports anchor Breland Moore, KLN ‘14, had a pretty lofty goal for herself when she graduated from Temple University. She dreamed about making it back to Philadelphia in a TV news role by the time she was 30. Of course, she never thought it would be possible — until it happened. Her career took her to Allentown, Pa., Rochester, N.Y., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning to Philly. Ray and Breland discuss how she landed her dream job, tips for Klein students looking to make it in TV news, and why representation in news matters so much. FOX29 sports anchor Breland Moore, KLN ‘14, had a pretty lofty goal for herself when she graduated from Temple University. She dreamed about making it back to Philadelphia in a TV news role by the time she was 30. Of course, she never thought it would be possible — until it happened. Her career took her to Allentown, Pa., Rochester, N.Y., and Kansas City, Mo., before returning to Philly. Ray and Breland discuss how she landed her dream job, tips for Klein students looking to make it in TV news, and why representation in news matters so much. false full 6 1 6012d36a-f2b5-45d6-baa7-53eeefa0e3c1 Danielle Cohn Danielle Cohn has been working most of her life, starting out pumping gas and changing tires. Her impressive career led her to be an executive on loan for Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and a mentor for startups at Comcast. But when Dan catches up with her, she finds herself at a crossroads in her career, wondering what comes next. Dan and Danielle talk about the importance of mentorship, incorporating your passion into your career, and how it's never too late to discover what you want to do next.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/danielle-cohn-8uumkoz2 Danielle Cohn has been working most of her life, starting out pumping gas and changing tires. Her impressive career led her to be an executive on loan for Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and a mentor for startups at Comcast. But when Dan catches up with her, she finds herself at a crossroads in her career, wondering what comes next. Dan and Danielle talk about the importance of mentorship, incorporating your passion into your career, and how it's never too late to discover what you want to do next.

]]> Danielle Cohn Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:44:36 Danielle Cohn has been working most of her life, starting out pumping gas and changing tires. Her impressive career led her to be an executive on loan for Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and a mentor for startups at Comcast. But when Dan catches up with her, she finds herself at a crossroads in her career, wondering what comes next. Dan and Danielle talk about the importance of mentorship, incorporating your passion into your career, and how it's never too late to discover what you want to do next. Danielle Cohn has been working most of her life, starting out pumping gas and changing tires. Her impressive career led her to be an executive on loan for Philadelphia Mayor Nutter and a mentor for startups at Comcast. But when Dan catches up with her, she finds herself at a crossroads in her career, wondering what comes next. Dan and Danielle talk about the importance of mentorship, incorporating your passion into your career, and how it's never too late to discover what you want to do next. false full 5 1 26e2be20-0be7-49c5-b7a9-c82f96cff91a Chris Wink Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-wink-6HnXaQIx Chris Wink Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:48:38 Chris Wink, CLA '08, is a cofounder, Publisher and CEO of Technical.ly Media. In these roles, Wink has grown Technical.ly, a local technology news network that serves tech professionals, entrepreneurs, employers, job seekers, and many more, and Generocity.org, a nonprofit-sector news site. In this episode, Wink discusses the ups and downs of launching his own news site shortly after leaving Temple. And he explains how a well-timed nudge from an observant resident assistant set him on his media journey. Chris Wink, CLA '08, is a cofounder, Publisher and CEO of Technical.ly Media. In these roles, Wink has grown Technical.ly, a local technology news network that serves tech professionals, entrepreneurs, employers, job seekers, and many more, and Generocity.org, a nonprofit-sector news site. In this episode, Wink discusses the ups and downs of launching his own news site shortly after leaving Temple. And he explains how a well-timed nudge from an observant resident assistant set him on his media journey. false full 4 1 6bb2120a-3e19-4d7e-a508-19f4a72b83f1 Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd Dan and Ray turn the microphones on themselves as current Klein College students interview the hosts about their career journeys. Dan discusses how he navigated his post-graduation anxieties to achieve his college goal of working in late-night television. And Ray talks about how he adapted on the fly to digital journalism to become the director of the Philadelphia Inquirer's social media.

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/dan-casarella-ray-boyd-6qYWvSSF Dan and Ray turn the microphones on themselves as current Klein College students interview the hosts about their career journeys. Dan discusses how he navigated his post-graduation anxieties to achieve his college goal of working in late-night television. And Ray talks about how he adapted on the fly to digital journalism to become the director of the Philadelphia Inquirer's social media.

]]> Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 01:06:00 Dan and Ray turn the microphones on themselves as current Klein College students interview the hosts about their career journeys. Dan discusses how he navigated his post-graduation anxieties to achieve his college goal of working in late-night television. And Ray talks about how he adapted on the fly to digital journalism to become the director of the Philadelphia Inquirer's social media. Dan and Ray turn the microphones on themselves as current Klein College students interview the hosts about their career journeys. Dan discusses how he navigated his post-graduation anxieties to achieve his college goal of working in late-night television. And Ray talks about how he adapted on the fly to digital journalism to become the director of the Philadelphia Inquirer's social media. false full 3 1 e0a346fd-5c8c-492b-a6a6-8feddaa54161 Marc Zumoff Ever since he was eight years old, Marc Zumoff wanted to be the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers. But a lack of support in a competitive industry made his goal seem like a far-off dream. In this episode, the legendary Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer shares his story about his perseverance to become the voice of one of the NBA’s more storied franchises and how the current generation of media makers can forge their own path.

Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/marc-zumoff-5T6dyED1 Ever since he was eight years old, Marc Zumoff wanted to be the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers. But a lack of support in a competitive industry made his goal seem like a far-off dream. In this episode, the legendary Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer shares his story about his perseverance to become the voice of one of the NBA’s more storied franchises and how the current generation of media makers can forge their own path.

Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630

]]> Marc Zumoff Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:31:00 Ever since he was eight years old, Marc Zumoff wanted to be the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers. But a lack of support in a competitive industry made his goal seem like a far-off dream. In this episode, the legendary Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer shares his story about his perseverance to become the voice of one of the NBA’s more storied franchises and how the current generation of media makers can forge their own path. Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630 Ever since he was eight years old, Marc Zumoff wanted to be the voice of the Philadelphia 76ers. But a lack of support in a competitive industry made his goal seem like a far-off dream. In this episode, the legendary Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer shares his story about his perseverance to become the voice of one of the NBA’s more storied franchises and how the current generation of media makers can forge their own path. Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630 false full 2 1 80137657-7059-41c3-8a3a-8a5e89373d07 Nora Gerard In our premiere episode of Leaving the Nest, Ray talks to Nora Gerard who recently retired after a long career as an award-winning director at CBS. Nora discusses her amazing career rise, how Temple prepared her, some of the pitfalls in television news today and her tips for young people starting out in this industry.

Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630

]]> Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 leavingthenestpod@gmail.com (Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd) https://leaving-the-nest.simplecast.com/episodes/nora-gerard-RoJl390t In our premiere episode of Leaving the Nest, Ray talks to Nora Gerard who recently retired after a long career as an award-winning director at CBS. Nora discusses her amazing career rise, how Temple prepared her, some of the pitfalls in television news today and her tips for young people starting out in this industry.

Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630

]]> Nora Gerard Dan Casarella & Ray Boyd 00:33:57 In our premiere episode of Leaving the Nest, Ray talks to Nora Gerard who recently retired after a long career as an award-winning director at CBS. Nora discusses her amazing career rise, how Temple prepared her, some of the pitfalls in television news today and her tips for young people starting out in this industry. Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630 In our premiere episode of Leaving the Nest, Ray talks to Nora Gerard who recently retired after a long career as an award-winning director at CBS. Nora discusses her amazing career rise, how Temple prepared her, some of the pitfalls in television news today and her tips for young people starting out in this industry. Join us at our Podcast Launch Event at Temple University on March 30th: https://alumni.temple.edu/s/705/alumni/16/interior_1col_breadcrumb_nav_social.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=14214&cid=28630&ecid=28630 false full 1 1