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The Office of Student Life & Leadership at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill brings you a podcast dedicated to leadership development and building cross-campus relationships between students, staff, and faculty through casual conversations!

Student Life & Leadership @UNC


    • May 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Heel Talks

    Conversation with Anaia on LDOC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 30:14


    For the whole month of April we have been sitting with seniors from the Class of 2021 about their experiences over the last four years. Join us as we listen to Anaia share about her “unexpected growth” and the community she's gained over the years.

    Senior Spotlight: Bryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 31:35


    For the whole month of April we are sitting with seniors from the Class of 2021 about their experiences over the last four years. Join us as we speak with Bryan, celebrate his achievements, and gleam wisdom from his experiences and growth during his time at Carolina

    Leadership Spotlight with Dr. Ayana Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 52:41


    As we close out women's history month, join us for a conversation with world renowned marine biologist and policy expert, Dr. Ayana Johnson. She will discuss her journey within environmental justice and the advice she has for those hoping to join the fight.

    Leadership Spotlight with Rachel Tates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 22:25


    Rachel's journey within diversity and inclusion initiatives began during her time as an undergrad at UNC. Join us as we talk with her about the what she's learned and the evolution she's seen with the areas of diversity and inclusion over the past 10 years.

    Women in Leadership: Sarah Bradley and Kira Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 48:42


    Being a women in leadership can be difficult. Women have to work harder to overcome the stereotypes that have been created about their ability to lead. Join us as we talk with Sarah Bradley and Kira Griffith about their experiences heading UNC's two largest student organizations: RHA and CUAB.

    Leadership Spotlight: Claudia Dickey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 25:20


    Each individual has a factors that impact their identity and style of leadership. Soccer was this influential factor for Claudia Dickey. Join us as we talk with her about the growth she has seen and the lessons she has learned by being a part UNC Women's Soccer team.

    Women in Sports: Women's History Month Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 28:45


    As we start women's history month, HeelTalks wants to recognize women on campus who are making a difference. Join us as we talk with two female student athletes about their experiences and the way in which sports have shaped their leadership.

    Leading By Example: Danielle Caster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 21:02


    Leadership is a constant learning process that becomes more refined as we gain more experiences. Join me as I chat with graduate student Danielle Caster about her journey through her graduate program, the lessons she has learned, and how she applies those to other areas of her life.

    Leading By Example: DJ Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 29:20


    Identities are ones individual characteristics that are unique to who we are as individuals. Often times, we have different identities based on the environment we find ourselves in. Join me as I talk with DJ Hamilton about how he's learning to bring his different identities into all the spaces he occupies.

    Leading By Example: Brady Creef

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 27:01


    As student leaders, reflection is key to continued progress and evolution. Join me as I talk with Brady Creef about the changes and growth he's seen not only in his personal life, but also across UNC's campus.

    Leadership Spotlight with Danielle Caster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 21:07


    Master of Public Health candidate Danielle Caster joins us today to talk about how she has grown as a leader in her professional life and academic life!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Courtney Witherspoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:10


    The transfer experience is one that we may not hear about often, but it is still very worthwhile. Join me as I chat with transfer student Courtney Witherspoon about her transition to Carolina and her position as President of the TarHeel Transfer Program.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Election Organizing with Liam Hysjulien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 23:26


    Liam Hysjulien, the NC State Director for the Campus Election Engagement Project, where he has been working to get college students out to vote. Liam shares his philosophy of organizing and provides some important reminders for people who will be voting in the next few days.

    Student Organization Spotlight: Phi Sigma Pi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 16:00


    Join me and Francisco Cantu, the President of Phi Sigma Pi, a gender inclusive national honor fraternity, as we discuss leadership within the organization!

    Leadership and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 28:08


    Social media has opened many doors for connectivity, but also posed many challenges. Join myself as I speak with two campus influencers about what their social media presence has taught them about leadership.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Getting Involved in Service at UNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 14:32


    Francie Sentilles, President of APPLES Service-Learning, joins Heel Talks to talk about how the organization helped her get more involved in the Chapel Hill community. Francie also tells us about other opportunities for getting involved with the Carolina Center for Public Service!

    Student Organization Spotlight: UNC's Women's Field Hockey Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 19:16


    Join us as we talk about what leadership looks like on and off the field with UNC's Women's Field Hockey Goalie Megan Ragusa! Look out for #88 on Friday, October 30th at 4:30pm on the ACC Network as Ragusa and her teammates take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Sarah Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 21:25


    Join me as I chat with Sarah Levine about self-awareness and her journey of developing her own self-awareness as a leader.

    Civic Engagement: Mobilizing Voters at UNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 18:49


    Nicholas Batman, Director of the Institute of Politics' Civic Engagement Action Coalition joins HeelTalks to talk about their efforts to get Tar Heels out to vote and keep them engaged past the election!

    Student Organization Spotlight: Carolina Veterans Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 19:25


    Today's podcast features Collin O'Donnell, President of the Carolina Veterans Organization! Listen in as we discuss leadership from a unique perspective!

    Leading By Example: Jared Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 19:26


    Leadership is never one track. It is a process that evolves as a person grows and gains new experiences. Join me and Jared Ward as we dive into his leadership evolution in this episode of HeelTalks.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Serving Your Home Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 23:47


    What does it look like to serve your home community after graduation? Dante Pittman '18 shares his story of returning to Wilson, NC to serve the City of Wilson while also staying ready to serve our state in the National Guard.

    Student Organization Spotlight: Campus Y

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 20:43


    Today's podcast features Veda Patil, Co-President of Campus Y! Today's discussion is centered around leadership and activism!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Darian Abernathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 19:12


    Join me as I chat with Darian Abernathy about her role as the Director of the Carolina Union Board of Directors, and the ways in which the Union is transitioning to remain a resource for students during these times.

    Civic Engagement Judicial & Council Of State Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 34:02


    North Carolina has one of the longest ballots in the country. Have you thought how you will vote in Judicial and Council of State elections? Retired NC Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and Retired Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson join us to talk about these important races.

    Student Organization Spotlight: The Graduate and Professional Student Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 22:33


    Today's podcast features Ryan Collins, the President of The Graduate and Professional Student Federation! Learn more about what it is like to be a leader from the perspective of a Graduate student in 2020!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Dr. Shauna Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:57


    Join us for an episode with Dr. Shauna Harris, the Assistant Dean of Students Affairs for the School of Education at UNC Chapel Hill, as she shares stories about the lessons she's learned through quarantine and now navigating the virtual workspace.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Protecting Access to the Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 29:13


    Protecting citizens' ability to vote is as important as ever in this election cycle. Allison Riggs joins us to talk about types of voter suppression that she and her team at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice are working to prevent.

    Student Organization Spotlight: UNC's Women's Soccer Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 6:02


    Join us as we talk about what leadership looks like on and off the field with UNC's Women's Soccer Team member Isabel Cox! Look out for #13 this Sunday, September 27th at 3:30pm on the ACC Network as Cox and her teammates face Duke!

    Leadership and Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 27:55


    Join us for a conversation on advocacy, activism, and the importance of raising your voice with Collyn Smith and Lamar Richards!

    Civic Engagement Chat: Election Data with Dr. J. Michael Bitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 23:24


    Join us as we discuss data and the upcoming election with Dr. Bitzer from Catawba College!

    Student Organization Spotlight: College Republicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 5:58


    Join us as we discuss leadership with UNC Chapel Hill's College Republicans President Eli Grossman!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Dr. Sibby Anderson Thompkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 20:29


    Join us on this episode as we get to know Dr. Sibby Anderson Thompkins, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, and her leadership journey.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Social Entrepreneurship with Monroe Clayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 28:06


    Listen and learn about social entrepreneurship with Monroe Clayton as he discusses his clothing company My Vote Matters Merchandising (MVM). MVM was created to inspire civic engagement and voter efficacy across a modern electorate by merging fashion, political advocacy, and activism. https://www.myvotematters.shop/

    Student Organization Spotlight: Young Democrats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 21:05


    Join us as we discuss leadership with UNC Chapel Hill's Young Democrats President Rupi Jain!

    Leadership Spotlight featuring Dr. Amy Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 16:21


    Join us on this episode as we get to know Dr. Amy Johnson, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and her transition to UNC and her leadership journey.

    Civic Engagement Chat: Voting in Orange County

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 31:04


    Tar Heels, do you have questions about voting? Rachel Raper, Orange County Director of Elections, joins Heel Talks to cover registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot, and important dates to keep in mind this election season.

    Student Organization Spotlight: Alpha Epsilon Delta

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 16:52


    Join us as we discuss leadership with Caroline Le, UNC Chapel Hill's chapter president of the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society.

    Leadership Spotlight: A Novel Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 14:07


    On this episode of Heel Talks, we spotlight one of our many student organizations, "A Novel Idea". The purpose of A Novel Idea is to encourage reading for fun in order to instill a lifelong love of reading across the disciplines, as well as in the community. This club gives UNC students the chance to foster this passion for reading in children by giving back to the community through volunteer organizations such as Book Harvest. We sat down with club president, Lauren Westbrook, to learn more about the group and their plans for the fall semester!

    Ethics & Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 26:11


    A big part of being a leader is having the ability to make the right calls in difficult situations. While this seems very intuitive, the decisions aren't as clear cut with a right or wrong answer. Sometimes there can be more than one "right" answer between the parties involved. Join us as we talk about the importance and complexities of leading ethically and what that means in the context of working with others. Podcast Guest: Amy Holway | Assistant Director, Student Conduct Audrey Walker | Assistant Director, Student Conduct Q Bobb | Outreach Coordinator & Managing Associate | UNC Honor System

    Leading By Example: Stuck in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 20:24


    The "Leading By Example" series within Heel Talks asks leaders to share a personal story in their own leadership journey and connect it back to who they are today. The stories range from memories of childhood, to present day leadership encounters surrounding the pandemic. This episode shares the story of a former graduate student who struggles of leading from the middle, as she is a supervisor for undergraduate students and a supervisee to the professional staff in her office. Podcast Guest: Krystal Andrews | Academic Advisor - UNC

    Leadership & Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 22:00


    When we think about leadership, we often think about the giving of our time and energy to people and causes that we are deeply passionate about. Acts of service and volunteering are two of many ways that leaders give back to their teams, their communities, and the world. Join us as we sit down with our podcast guest and talk about the importance of, engaging in service projects and volunteering, making those experiences meaningful and mutually beneficial for all involved, and common pitfalls that can happen when service isn't done with intentionality. Podcast Guest: Kate Palmer | Program Officer for Community Engagement

    Leadership in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 26:10


    On this episode of Heel Talks, we discuss the importance of strong leadership during times of crisis with members of Carolina Housing. Whether it be dealing with a conflict in your friendships, or grappling with a global crisis such as a pandemic, good leadership is essential to achieving the best possible outcomes when making it out of those situations. We hope that you are able to take the many gems from this conversation and apply it to your daily lives! Podcast Guest: Kala Bullett: Senior Director Residential Education | Carolina Housing Annie Lundeen: Community Director | Carolina Housing

    Leading By Example: "Direct...but with respect"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 24:29


    The "Leading By Example" series within Heel Talks asks leaders to share a personal story in their own leadership journey and connect it back to who they are today. The stories range from memories of childhood, to present day leadership encounters surrounding the pandemic. This episode features a new graduate student, a new team, meaningful work, but a big disconnect in communication styles. Podcast guest: Viviane Linos | Interpersonal Violence Prevention Programs Coordinator in the Student Wellness Office-UNC

    Leading By Example: "Tony's Little Work Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 20:09


    The "Leading By Example" series within Heel Talks asks leaders to share a personal story in their own leadership journey and connect it back to who they are today. The stories range from memories of childhood, to present day leadership encounters surrounding the pandemic. This episode features the tale of a 7 year old, her siblings, and their quest to discover the content of their Dad's forbidden VHS Tape during a short window of time. Podcast Guest: Caress Roach | Health Promotion and Well-being Programs Coordinator in the Student Wellness Office-UNC

    Leadership For a Better World: EDUC309 Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 22:15


    Throughout the year, the Office of Student Life and Leadership hosts a multitude of classes geared towards leadership development. One of those classes is EDUC 309: Leadership for a Better World, co-taught by Sydney Howell and podcast co-host, Anthony Wright. As the semester/school year comes to an end, Anthony sat down with two of the graduating seniors in his class and asked them to reflect on their experience with EDUC309 and how it impacted them as they prepare to enter alumni-hood. Podcast Guests: Avra Salters and Andrew Stratton | UNC Class of 2020!

    Leadership Spotlight: Rebecca Menard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 20:03


    This "Leadership Spotlight" features The Office of Student Life and Leadership's very own Student Leadership Coordinator, Rebecca (Becca) Menard! In this episode Anthony and Becca take a look back at their four years at UNC, reflect on their own leadership development over the course of that time, and provide some final words of wisdom to their fellow graduate, incoming first year students, and everyone in between!

    Leadershape 2020 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 23:23


    From March 6th-March 12th, students from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University came together for a week of community building, leadership exploration, and vision mapping during our first joint Leadershape Institute session. Join us for this episode of Heel Talks as we sit down with 3 of the Leadershape participants (Naima Cooper, Phoebe Pak, and Erin McIndoe) as they reflect on their experience ad share some valuable takeaways that they will use for the rest of their lives. Podcast Guests: Erin McIndoe: Erin McIndoe is a first-year, pre-business administration major who is from Cary North Carolina. Phoebe Pak: Phoebe Pak is first-year, neuroscience major. She is from Cary, but has moved around a lot (South Korea, Alaska, Chicago, and NC). Naima Cooper: Naima Cooper is a sophomore majoring in Human Development and Family Studies and minoring in Health and Societies from Atlanta, Georgia.

    Leadership Spotlight: Alejandro Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 23:14


    This episode of Heel Talks brings you another Leadership Spotlight, featuring the Associate Artistic Director for Playmakers Theater at UNC-Chapel Hill. Alejandro Rodriguez. Tune in to hear about how his time in Miami, New York, and Chapel Hill coupled with his passions for social change, social justice, and theater, have led to his understandings of leadership and its deep rooted connection to the arts!

    Women in Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 24:23


    What is it like being a woman in leadership? Throughout history, women have been forerunners in leadership, but with growth comes growing pains. This podcast is dedicated to talking more about the obstacles women have overcome to reach the positions they are in now and highlight how women can contribute to walk in their leadership abilities. Podcast Guest: Dr. Charla Blumell-Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Prevention Dr. Kyra Kendrick- Director of On-Campus Recruiting & External Relations

    Leadership Spotlight: Dway Stover

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 17:04


    Heel Talks presents our 1st Leadership Spotlight! These one-on-one interviews aim to highlight a student, staff, or faculty member on campus and the lens in which they view leadership and development. This episode features Dway Stover, the Student Engagement Coordinator within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at UNC. She assists with Inclusive Student Excellence programs such as Beyond Carolina, Achieving Carolina Excellence, Dia de Bienvenida and Native Heels Day, as well as UNC's Summer Enrichment Institutes (Project Uplift, Uplift PLUS and NC Renaissance). Tune in to hear about her role, her office, and how this all impacts her own leadership philosophy!

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