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Take a front row seat as Kayla Smith, ’17 Alumna, spotlights Buckeyes and their unique pathways leading up to and well after graduation. You will hear from alumni across the decades as well as from Ohio State staff, faculty and current students. The OSU

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    • Apr 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Taking Care of Things from the Inside Out: Managing and Rising above Distress ft Tessa Bianchi & Steve Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 61:35


    This podcast is organized into 2 sections. Part 1 is intended to help us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings and to provide practical and simple tools to help us take care of ourselves. Part 2 is focused on helping us to support others and build strong, supportive relationships. How to Thrive and Avoid Feeling Stressed Out Learn tools to help manage the stress and chaos we often feel inside Becoming more self-aware and tending to self-care How to foster supportive relationships and social networks Steve Stone is Executive Director Emeritus of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County Ohio. He was the primary author of “Our Human Community” and served as a counselor, administrator, and advocate in the community behavioral health system for over forty years. He currently serves on the boards of North Central State College, Academy on Violence and Abuse and the National Association for Rights, Protection and Advocacy. Tessa Bianchi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and works at The Ohio State University Mansfield assisting students, faculty and staff! See more about the ART initiative on campus: https://mansfield.osu.edu/student-life/ART Things referenced during this podcast: Self Care Assessment: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/602c2ea9fce3c5268786aeeb/t/604a68cef833df21a835e252/1615489233351/Self-Care%2BAssessment.pdf Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Cleveland Clinic_Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Sam Slimmer, Current OSU Student & Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 61:32


    Listen in as Kayla chats with Sam Slimmer, a current Ohio State student that began his Buckeye journey on the Mansfield Campus. While he is currently at the Columbus Campus finishing his education, he and two of his mentors, are putting the Perfect Prospect Program into action to help other Ohio State students! Our two panelists in addition to Sam Slimmer on the last portion of the podcast: Mr Alec Papesch is an Associate of Originations for White Oak and is responsible for originating and executing new investment opportunities for White Oak's private debt funds. Prior to joining White Oak in 2018, Mr. Papesch served in a number of credit roles at First National Bank of PA, assisting in the underwriting, syndication, and management of asset-based credit facilities to middle-market companies. Mr. Papesch graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a B.S. in Business Management and Finance. Patrice D'Eramo is recognized as an inspiring Information Technology Sales and Marketing leader who analyzes complex business challenges, creates and drives innovative solutions, while delivering impactful results. At Cisco, she was VP of Americas Marketing and Communications organization, which comprises the US, Canada, and Latin America. She led a 200+ person team responsible for strategic marketing and communications for a $29 billion business focusing on delivering personalized, real-time compelling customer experiences. Previously at Cisco, Patrice served as Sr. Director of Marketing for Cisco's $5 billion U.S. public sector business. Prior to Cisco, she was Director of U.S. federal and public sector marketing and a sales account executive, at Hewlett Packard always preforming on the top sales teams. Patrice also, held sales and management positions at Entex Information Services. She has a passion for making a difference in her community and has received many leadership & community awards. She focuses her time mentoring and sponsoring professionals, is an advocate of mental & physical well-being, focuses on addressing food insecurity and spending time with our American veterans and seniors. Patrice has earned a bachelor's degree at Clarion University and business certifications at Northwestern University, Harvard Business School and INSEAD. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Emily Smith, ‘22, From Music to Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 25:10


    Listen in as Emily Smith, a soon to be 2022 graduate of the Ohio State University, tells us about her experience as a third-year marketing major. From beginning her journey at Ohio State as a music major to now being a marketing major and being involved in many clubs and organizations including the athletic band, Emily has had a wonderful experience at the Ohio State University! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Taylor Stamper, ‘20 and Grad School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 13:27


    Listen in as recent alumna, Taylor Stamper tells us about her experiences at Ohio State! From starting at a regional, to being a sesquicentennial scholar, she's been incredibly involved! She's headed off to grad school on the Columbus Campus as she couldn't get enough of Ohio State! Hear what she has to say about being a Buckeye. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Dr. Judy Villard Overocker, Extension Director at OSU Extension Richland Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 31:59


    Listen in as Dr. Judy Villard Overocker gives great advice and tips for looking for colleges, being in college, and the journey after! She has obtained all 3 of her degrees from Ohio State! Judy is a huge supporter of Ohio State and truly bleeds Scarlet and Gray. She is highly involved in the Alumni Association, the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County, an avid Ohio State football supporter and that's only the beginning of her story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Kidron Stamper, ‘19, Student Engagement Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 24:59


    Listen in as we chat with a very recent December 2019 Alumni, Kidron Stamper! He began his Buckeye journey at the Mansfield Campus and through student jobs, leadership opportunities and his drive for working in higher ed, he landed a job shortly after graduation! Hear how the student engagement office had to adapt with covid and why they do what they do! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Adam Molyet, ‘07, Sr. Manager of AV Tech, Department of Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 38:01


    Hear the impact the Molyet family has had on The Ohio State University Mansfield and the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County! Adam Molyet talks about his Buckeye journey and how his student employment and biology degree from The Ohio State University led him to his career in The Ohio State University Department of Athletics! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    A Conversation with Current Buckeyes: Rosie Stone and Emily Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:00


    Listen in on this special monthly feature with current students! Rosie and Emily both attend The Ohio State University at Mansfield and have loved being involved in many activities across campus including clubs and organizations as well as campus jobs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    Daniel Smith, ‘12, Associate Director of The Ohio State Reformatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 15:17


    Today we hear from Dan Smith who tells us about his amazing job at The Ohio State Reformatory (Shawshank Prison) that he obtained just a few years after graduating. Hear advice, about Dan's pathway to this career as well as marketing and movie experiences he's had so far working for the Shawshank Prison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

    John Thrasher, 92', OSU Professor of Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 45:07


    John Thrasher is a professor of Art at the Ohio State University‘s campus in Mansfield Ohio. He completed his MFA degree at the Ohio State University in 1992 he joined the faculty of the Ohio State University Department of art in 1995 when he began teaching at the Mansfield campus. Thrasher has exhibited his art nationally and internationally 2006 he was the international artist in residence at the works are in design vegetable in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He travel to Japan to present his art works to the mayor and citizens of Tamara city, Japan, as part of a sister cities delegation for Mansfield in 2009. Through his education and experience thrashers learn the art is not a job, it is a way of life! Listen in as he talks about his career path, advice, and how professors have had to adapt to coronavirus impacting the classroom and how students interact with them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebuckeyespotlight/message

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