Face to Face

Reflections on our Pepperdine, PGM and podcast experiences. In this episode, we reflect on our Pepperdine experience and, more specifically, our time working for Pepperdine Graphic Media in various roles. Did this story interest or inspire you? Do you have a unique story or passion to share on the podcast? Email us at ivy.moore@pepperdine.edu or lindsey.sullivan@pepperdine.edu.The “Face to Face” is hosted and produced by Lindsey Sullivan and Ivy Moore. This episode was recorded remotely and edited by Ivy Moore. Featured music: "We are so Close" by Lobo Loco.

In this episode, we talk to our photojournalism professor from the fall 2020 semester, Amy Zielinski. She has spent much of her career as a photographer and photo editor, traveling around the world and investigating culture. We ask her about her early career, how she navigated life's challenges and transitions and what keeps her going through it all. Amy shares her advice to 20-somethings like ourselves, who are grappling with the fear of life post-grad. Featured music: “View Back Softly” by Lobo Loco, “Siesta” by Jahzzar, and assorted by Jeremy Zerbe.

In this episode we dissect topics including mass incarceration, defunding the police and where we should go from here as individuals and as a nation. Preston and Killingsworth share personal stories and experiences with police and encourage people to speak up against racial injustice. Hosted by Ivy Moore.

Valerie Bonoan shares her experience as a musical artist, leaving Pepperdine to pursue ministry, and discerning God's voice through the process. Hosted by Lindsey Sullivan. Music by Ryan Anderson.

Senior Oore Okediji speaks about her experiences and perspective on race growing up in Nigeria and recently moving to America. Okediji breaks down the current issues in Nigeria and how she is balancing that with America's deep rooted racial injustice issues coming to light in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Hosted by Ivy Moore. Music by Ryan Anderson.

Pepperdine President Jim Gash shares COVID's effect on university decision-making and his hopes for students to return to campus in August. Hosted by Lindsey Sullivan.

Cameron Davis explains why music streaming may be a necessary evil and offers alternative ways to support artists. Hosted by Ivy Moore.

Grace Wilson and hosts Ivy Moore and Lindsey Sullivan talk about disappointment and how to move forward during a pandemic and when the future is unknown.

Insights on finding God and experiencing His presence with Dr. Ron Highfield. This episode is hosted by Lindsey Sullivan. Music by Ryan Anderson and Pictures of the Floating World.

Hudson Casiple discusses his thoughts on diversity and inclusion within Pepperdine Greek life. This episode is hosted by Ivy Moore. Music by Ryan Anderson.

Join hosts Ivy Moore and Lindsey Sullivan as they sit down with people from every walk of life to learn from their wisdom and experience.Music by Ryan Anderson.