When I Became A Gator

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Hosted by Phillip Cheng, When I Became a Gator focuses on the stories of various alumni, around the country, in the hopes of bringing closer the Gator Nation, one alumni at a time.

UF Association of Asian Alumni


    • Jun 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    S2 Episode 7: Victoria Lasavath (JOU '11), on how life brings you full circle in your career journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 27:47


    Victoria Lasavath talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP'12) about her career journey after UF, moving to Boston and now to Los Angeles, now leading communications at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

    S2 Episode 6: Minh Le (CLAS '12), on staying true to who you are and how the Gator nation really extends beyond Gainesville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 20:23


    Minh Le (‘12), Co-founder & COO of In-Between Studios, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP'12) about the leap he took moving to the West Coast to Los Angeles, where keeping your network of Gator Alumni helps you in any stage of life.

    S2 E5: Jonathan Tanawan (B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition '14), on honing in on your passions and turning those into your career!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 29:45


    Jon Tanawan, a family medicine resident, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about his time at UF, serving through various campus organizations, studying abroad for medical school in the Philippines and now finishing up medical residency in Chicago! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E4: Sonia Amin (B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition ‘02 and Doctorate in Pharmacy ‘06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 15:47


    Sonia Amin, a consultant pharmacists and children’s book author, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) being from a family of Gator alumni, her early career, serving the community, and also branching out and writing her own children’s book - Bax and His Bubbles, a book all about a kid and his thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E3: Michael Satyapor (CLAS-Economics’12), on how to step out of your comfort zone and finding your interests and passions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 27:37


    Michael Satyapor (CLAS-Economics’12), a Product Manager at Hulu, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about the early years of the UF Association of Asian Alumni, and building your skills outside the classroom. Not only did Michael serve as past lead of the Alumni Association but also AASU President while maintaining leadership in many on campus organizations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E2: Ellen Casile Kostewicz (DCP'92), on how connections can last beyond UF

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 24:16


    Ellen graduated from UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning in 1992 with a degree in interior design. Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, she shifted to working in student affairs and now is a licensed realtor. On this episode of the podcast, Ellen sits down with Vi Payulert (DCP'12) to talk about her experience on campus, being one of the founding members of the Filipino Student Association (FSA), pivoting in new careers opportunities, and her passions for all things creative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E1: Phillip Cheng (B.S.& B.A., '11) on his passion for teaching and learning and how that can translate into career paths.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 23:30


    Phillip Cheng, an educator, licensed real estate agent, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about his time at UF, serving as President of the Asian American Student Union (AASU), teaching in Hawaii, and his passion for teaching and learning! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    When I Became a Gator: Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 0:59


    We are back with Season 2 of the podcast When I Became A Gator, with new host Vi Payulert. Vi catches up with alumni to see where they are now and how their times at UF shaped their lives, careers, & passions. Through the unique stories of each guest, Vi hopes these podcasts will not only bring about nostalgia, laughs, memories, but also highlight how diverse the Asian and Asian American community truly is.

    S1 E11: Carré Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 13:40


    Now serving as the Director of Volunteer Engagement at the UF Alumni Association, Carré Mitchell talks about how she become a Gator when she bought her first T-shirt from the UF Bookstore.

    #10 Sandy Chiu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 13:56


    Double-Gator alumni Sandy Chiu talks about her Weeks of Welcome experience attending the Asian American Student Assembly at University Auditorium and how that inspired her to become a student activist during her time at UF. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #9 Naomi Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 13:42


    Naomi shares how she became a leader in the Indian Students Association during her time at UF and how her leadership experiences still influence her career as a lawyer today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #8 Dennis Ngin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 11:20


    Dennis Ngin shares his memories of when he was a Preview Staffer and how the phrase "Go Gators" allows him to stay connected to UF no matter where he is in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #7 Vanessa Kwong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 12:37


    From finance to food delivery, Vanessa Kwong talks about the moment she knew she wanted to be a leader in the Asian American community at UF. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #6 Brian Fung

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 11:35


    Brian Fung reminisces on the "Golden Age" of Gator Football and talks about how he went from playing World of Warcraft to becoming an Informatics Pharmacist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #5 Kevin J. Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 16:52


    From Florida to Los Angeles, Kevin J. Nguyen talks about his path into the world of media production and how he allowed his creative side to shine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Introducing 'When I Became a Gator'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 1:23


    Hosted by Phillip Cheng, When I Became a Gator focuses on the stories of various alumni, around the country, in the hopes of bringing closer the Gator Nation, one alumni at a time. Follow us @ufasianalumni on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Youtube to stay updated on our future episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #4 Vi Payulert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 14:08


    After completing her degree in architecture at UF, Vi Payulert reflects on her time as a student leader and how the skills she learned at UF led her to a successful career in commercial real estate.

    #3 Bowie Oliveira

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 10:09


    Bowie Oliveira, a founding member of the UF chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, shares how attending an Asian American student conference at UF while in high school impacted her decision to apply to UF. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #2 George Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 19:24


    South Florida native George Liu shares his memories about being involved in the Chinese American Student Association while at UF. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #1 Phil Kahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 21:27


    Phil Kahn shares his journey from being a news anchor right out of college to now owning his own personal care product company in Los Angeles, California. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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