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Our topics focus on mission and vision—and Brewster experiences from the viewpoint of our alumni, parents, and friends from the road.

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    • Feb 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 10 EPISODES


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    Stepping into Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 40:39


    February 2021. Craig is joined by Morgan Johnson '22, Alyson Nagorniak '22 and Kris Light as they share revelations and personal takeaways from their discussion with Jacob Soboroff (journalist and NY Times best-selling author of Separated: Inside an American Tragedy).

    Challenging Conversations Across Our Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 31:20


    October 2020. In his latest Diverse Thinkers podcast, Craig Gemmell sat down with Sydney Caldwell '21, Lara Given '21, Jack Miller '21, and Zaire Wade '21 for a personal discussion about connection and civil discourse in challenging times.

    On Bagpipes, Pilgrims, and Getting Lost on Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 19:52


    October 2019. In this edition of "Diverse Thinkers" podcast, Head of School Craig Gemmell catches up with three students who are living and studying in northwestern Spain for a trimester immersion experience. Please listen to hear directly from the students about their Brewster Global experience.

    Recognizing Challenge and Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 23:35


    October 2019. In this episode of "Diverse Thinkers," Head of School Craig Gemmell talks with educator and thought leader, Rosetta Lee, from the Seattle Girls School, about the challenges and promise of doing diversity, equity, and inclusion work at independent schools.

    Honoring Diversity and Emotions Through Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 17:27


    May 2019. In this episode of “Diverse Thinkers” podcast, Head of School Craig Gemmell talks with the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and performer Gregory Douglass '99 about following one's passion, serendipitous timing, the importance of diversity, and music as “light work."

    On Flexibility and Humility in Business and in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 22:03


    April 2019. Head of School Craig Gemmell connects with A.J. Brustein '98 and Yong Kim '96 to talk about Wonolo, their thriving start-up, the serendipity of their collaboration, and the importance of remaining flexible and humble in business and life.

    From the Microcosm of Brewster to Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 22:56


    February 2019. Head of School Craig Gemmell met with Topher Grace '97 in this Diverse Thinkers podcast to talk about his career in Hollywood, Brewster's influence on his trajectory, and his role in Spike Lee's Oscar-nominated BlacKkKlansman.

    Inspiring Lives of Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 21:58


    February 2019. Craig travels to Manchester, New Hampshire to talk with Michele Talwani '89 and Maureen Beauregard of Families in Transition/ New Horizons about their work to end homelessness in New Hampshire, the importance of living in community with others, and their emerging partnership with Brewster.

    An Open Lens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 19:37


    November 2018. Craig takes Diverse Thinkers on the road to California where he speaks with Mo Fallon '94, Emmy award-winning producer and cinematographer for Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown series on CNN. Craig and Mo discuss the power of storytelling, mentorship, and the importance of traveling with your eyes and heart open to the world.

    Sense of Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 20:16


    November 2018. Our Diverse Thinkers podcast brings GALA (Global Awareness Local Action) founder Josh Arnold '01 to campus to reflect on his path since Brewster and the goals that his organization has to promote active community engagement.

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