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The BU Bridge podcast is a production of the Bethel University Alumni and Family Relations Office and features stories from Bethel alumni and friends.

Bethel University | Alumni & Family Relations


    • Jan 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Lauren Otto '12 | Director of Chip Realization at Mekonos Inc. // Founder & CEO at Laminera LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 45:56


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Lauren Otto '12. Lauren is the Director of Chip Realization at Mekonos Inc. and the Founder and CEO at Laminera LLC. In this episode, Lauren shares her "heart" and the "hard" and how her time at Bethel helped prepare her for her role in the world of STEM. Note: This episode was recorded in 2021, but we experienced some technically difficulties which paused our ability to post the episode until now.

    Wall Family | BUILD Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 29:23


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features the Wall family. Amelie Wall (BUILD '22) and her parents Mike and Suzanne share their experience with the BUILD program and all they learned during Amelie's years at Bethel! The BUILD program provides a supportive and comprehensive educational experience for students with intellectual disabilities. To learn more, visit bethel.edu/build.

    Dave Swenson '11 | Co-Owner // Thrive Tutoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 60:37


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Dave Swenson '11. Dave is the Co-Owner of Thrive Tutoring and Co-Pastor at Coram Deo church in Denver, CO. In this episode, Dave shares how his Bethel education along with the relationships he built at Bethel brought him to where he is today.

    Jackson Smidt '14 | Associate Head Athletic Trainer // UC Santa Barbara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 33:37


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Jackson Smidt '14. Jackson is the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at UC Santa Barbara. In this episode, Jackson shares how his Bethel education along with the relationships he built at Bethel prepared him for his career in the athletic training field.

    Roger Maldonado '07 | Recognizing the Importance of Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 50:34


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Roger Maldonado '07. Roger is an Associate Attorney at Faegre Drinker, a Retired Army Officer, and Past President of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association. In this episode, Roger shares how building intentional relationships helped him achieve his career goals, and of course, some of his favorite Bethel memories!

    Amy '07 & Peter '04 Williams | Integrating Faith & Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 52:46


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumni Amy '07 and Peter '04 Williams. Peter is an Operations Officer and Policy Advisor at National Guard Bureau and Amy is at home with their three daughters while also teaching online home school classes through Classical Conversations. Peter and Amy share about their heart for serving others through their careers and their love for Bethel. Take a listen! Peter Williams: wilpet22@gmail.com

    Honja Kocemba '04 | Viewing Life Through a Creative Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 41:25


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Honja Kocemba '04. Honja is the Head Designer and Founder of MondayMonday. With a degree in design and a background in floral, graphics and home, she enjoys viewing life through a creative perspective. Take a listen! @mondaymondaycreative Better Homes & Gardens

    Stacie Stanley GS'13 | Leading in Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 49:36


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Stacie Stanley GS'13. Stacie is the Associate Superintendent of Academics and Innovation at Eden Prairie Schools. Stacie shares about her heart for students, love for learning and how Bethel impacted her career journey. Take a listen!

    Ally Freed '12 | Encouraging, Empowering & Equipping Working Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 35:20


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel alumna Ally Freed '12. Ally is the Senior Global Multi-Channel Marketing Manager at Boston Scientific and the Founder and CEO of Haven and Hustle. In this episode, Ally shares some of her favorite Bethel memories as well as her heart behind starting Haven and Hustle – an organization created to build community for women balancing motherhood and work!

    Rob Williams '07 | Fighting Food Insecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 58:29


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Rob Williams '07. Rob is the President and Founder of Every Meal. In this episode, Rob shares how fighting child hunger became his mission, what it's like running a non-profit, of course, some of his favorite Bethel memories!

    Liz Wienke '08, GS'10 | Finding God in the Roundabouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 41:25


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Liz Wienke '08, GS'10. Liz is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor at Venture Therapy. In this episode, Liz shares how the Lord directed her to where she is now, the role Bethel played in her career journey and, of course, some of her favorite Bethel moments! @mamaste_well Intuitive Eating Anti-Diet

    Brent Kobielush '04 | Faith, Science & Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 49:36


    This episode of the BU Bridge features Bethel graduate Brent Kobielush '04. Brent is the Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs for Cargill and was recently selected as a 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award recipient at Bethel! In this episode, Brent shares how God used his time at Bethel to direct him to this unique career path.

    Lindsay May '06, GS'13 | Trusting God's Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 61:13


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Lindsay May '06, GS'13. Lindsay is the Founder and Publisher of The Truly Co. In this episode, Lindsay shares how God uniquely wired her, how the Lord led her to starting The Truly Co and some of the really meaningful things she learned while at Bethel! The Truly Co Called to Create

    Heather Flies '95, S'02 | Consistently Caring for Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 51:12


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Heather Flies '95, S'02. Heather currently serves as the Junior High Pastor at Wooddale Church. Heather shares about her love for junior high students, where she falls on the Enneagram and her favorite Bethel memories. To learn more about Wooddale Church visit wooddale.org.

    Don Graffam '92, GS'96, S'07 | Caring for People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 43:43


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Don Graffam '92, GS'96, S'07. Don currently serves as Executive Director of Campus Ministry at Eagle Brook Church. Don shares his career journey, how the Lord has directed him from one position to the next and his love for White Castle and fat tire biking! To learn more about Eagle Brook Church visit eaglebrookchurch.com. 10 Leadership Lessons (Write-Up) 10 Leadership Lessons (Podcast)

    Jeff Zaugg '04 | Bringing Life to the Dad Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 39:50


    This episode of the BU Bridge podcast features Bethel graduate Jeff Zaugg '04. Jeff currently serves as Founder & Lead Cheerleader at dadAWESOME – an organization that helps fathers begin living fully alive and embracing their role as dads. Jeff shares his career journey, what prompted him to start dadAWESOME, the work that dadAWESOME does, and his favorite Bethel memories! To learn more about dadAWESOME visit dadawesome.org. Father for the Fatherless 100 Mile Bike Ride Imagine Beautiful | Marriage Coaching & Retreats

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