In this episode, Ola sits down with Jayne Morrish, a catalyst for research impact and community advocacy at Brock University. Jayne Morrish, a Master's degree graduate in Psychology from Brock, shares her transformative journey from student leadership to her role as a Research Impact Manager in the Office of Research Services at Brock.  Exploring her time at Brock, Jayne shares about her tenure as the GSA representative for Psychology and her notable achievements, including winning the Canadian Psychological Association's Certificate of Academic Excellence in 2012. Jayne Morrish also won scholarships and awards while she was studying at Brock such as the prestigious SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Master's Scholarship and the Dean of Graduate Studies Excellence Scholarship. As a dedicated staff member, Jayne's commitment to excellence was further recognized with The President’s Distinguished Staff Service Award for Outstanding Contributions in 2017 and her inclusion among Business Link Niagara's 40 Under Forty honourees. Throughout the episode, Jayne sheds light on her passion for knowledge mobilization in research and its key role in bridging academia with the broader community. She discusses various research projects done by faculty members at Brock, that might inspire students and encourage them to go into research as well as interesting insights into her time as a student at Brock, and how she became involved in research. | Host: Olajumoke, Current Student - Public Health | Guest: Jayne Morrish (MA '11), Research Impact Manager, Office of Research Services, Brock University

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Aishah Sonekan, a third-year Psychology Co-op student with a Minor in Business at Brock University. Aishah shares her experience as a Residence Don, a Brock University Students' Union Board of Directors member, her on-campus community engagement, and being an international student. Aishah was named the Residence Life Conference Case Study Competition winner in 2022. She shares her thoughts and feelings about this award. Aishah walks us through her journey as an international student and adjusting to Canada. She has been heavily involved with the Brock community with on-campus jobs and clubs. She also touches on how she had a small idea to create a club for future leaders at Brock and how this became a helpful club for all Brock students. | Host: Amanda, Current Student - Sport Management | Guest: Aishah Sonekan, Current Student - Psychology Co-op with a Minor in Business

In this episode, Emma chats with Basit Ur Rehman, a current international student in the Bachelor of Accounting program, about his journey to Canada to study at Brock and the various opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. Basit discusses the memorable moments from his past role as the President and Events Coordinator for the Pakistani Students' Association, and benefits of his active position being an International Student Ambassador. From choosing Brock to then discovering his passions, his love for Brock is showcased through the variety of opportunities he has taken. | Host: Emma, Current Student - Speech and Language Sciences | Guest: Basit Ur Rehman, Current Student - Bachelor of Accounting, International Student Ambassador

In this episode, Shree sits down with Teagan and Tyrell Lisson, Brock alumni who graduated from the Film Studies program in 2017. They both shed light on what Film Studies actually is, and their experiences which make Brock University’s film program special. Teagan and Tyrell also go in-depth about their current roles at their respective companies, and what it takes to be successful in the industry. | Host: Shree, Current Student – Accounting Co-op | Guest: Teagan and Tyrell Lisson (BA ‘17), Alumni – Film Studies

In this episode, we are joined by Caleb who is a proud Brock University alumnus who graduated from our Kinesiology program and was involved in the Med Plus program during his studies. His involvement in Med Plus and the skills developed within that program helped him succeed in becoming a physiotherapist. Caleb shares with us how you too can also get into this field of work and why Med Plus is a great program for you! | Host: Wendy, Current Student - Nursing | Guest: Caleb (BKin, ‘17), Physiotherapist and Med Plus Alumnus

On today’s episode we are joined by Naomi Lawrence; student in the Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree Program. She is the assistant of internal relations at Brock’s new Black Student Success Center. Naomi will be talking to us about the Black Student Success Centre & the opportunities and supports that are available to the Brock community. | Host: Nabiha Ghafoor, Current Student - Political Science | Guest: Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree

In this episode, Amanda is joined by William Gatchalian, a current MA in Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management and a 2020 Brock Sport Management graduate. William is currently the Assistant Coach for video and analytics for the Brock Men’s Basketball Team. He outlines his experience working with the team and embracing that winning feeling as the Badgers won the OUAs in 2022. William touches on his experiences with the CEBL Hamilton Honey Badgers, interning with Canada Basketball and being named one of the finalists in 2020 and 2021 for the Toronto Raptors Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship. He shares his new job opportunity in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Sea Bears, a professional Canadian Basketball Team. William talks about the sacrifices he made to get to where he is today and shares valuable advice with aspiring sport management students. | Host: Amanda, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management

In the episode, Alex sits down with the President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University - Dr. Lesley Rigg. Dr. Rigg shares the educational and professional journey that has helped her come to Brock. Together, the two discuss what it’s like to be a part of the Brock community, the future directions of this institution, why our faculty members are so special, advice for high school students, and so much more. | Host: Alex, Current Student – Applied Health Sciences | Guest: Dr. Lesley Rigg - President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University

The Let's Talk Brock podcast is back, with even more exciting interviews with Brock University faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here's a sneak peek at some of what we have in store for you this season. | Host: Alex, Amanda and Nabiha | Guest: Dr. Lesley Rigg, President and Vice-Chancellor of Brock University; William Gatchalian, Current Student – MA Applied Health Sciences in Sport Management; Naomi Lawrence, Current Student - Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op International Double Degree

In this episode, Amanda sits down with Ximena Paredes, a third-year psychology co-op student in the research stream at Brock University. Ximena is an international student from Mexico and has been awarded the International Ambassador Award for the past two years. This award recognizes international students with significant academic achievements and community involvement. Ximena has been heavily involved with the Brock community with on-campus jobs and Varsity Tennis. Ximena shares her experiences as an international student, the various supports available at her “home away from home”, as well as her journey coming to Canada and being a part of the Brock community. | Host: Amanda, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: Ximena Paredes, Current Student – Psychology Co-op

In this episode, Shree sits down with Chris Battagli, co-founder of 416 Coffee Co. (a local coffee shop in the Niagara Region) and Brock graduate of the Business Administration program. Chris sheds light on how 416 Coffee Co. came to fruition, and how he leveraged his university experiences to help his business grow. He also touches base on the challenges of running a small business and offers sound advice for future students who are looking to become entrepreneurs. | Host: Shree, Current Student – Accounting Co-op | Guest: Chris Battagli (BBA ‘18), Co-founder, 416 Coffee Co.

In this episode, Emma chats with Chloe Racho, a current student in the BA Music program, with a Concentration in Music Education and a Minor in French. Chloe discusses why she chose Brock University, and the joys of studying Music at the downtown St. Catharines campus of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. In addition, she outlines her process of expanding her degree with a Minor in French, and changing the components of her degree while at Brock. | Host: Emma, Current Student – Speech and Language Sciences | Guest: Chloe Racho, Current Student – BA Music, Concentration in Music Education, Minor in French

In this episode, Alex sits down with Claire Findlater, recent graduate of the Oenology and Viticulture (OEVI) program at Brock, and one of the students that took part in first-of-its-kind Icewine co-op with Pillitteri Estates Winery – the official wine partner of the Canadian Olympic Team at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. She discusses the highlights of the OEVI program, and the experiential learning she participated in during her degree. | Host: Alex, Current Student – Applied Health | Guest: Claire Findlater (BSc ‘22), Alumna, Oenology and Viticulture Co-op

In this episode, Emma chats with Duncan Koerber, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Pop Culture and Film, and Mariek Schmidt, Associate Professor from the Department of Earth Sciences. In this episode, both guests introduce the new Earth and Planetary Science Communication program at Brock by discussing what to expect in the classroom, opportunities in the field, and the exciting future of this program. They additionally talk about their experiences in the field of Communication Studies and Earth Sciences, and how both of these departments merge together. | Host: Emma, Current Student – Speech and Language Sciences | Guest: Dr. Mariek Schmidt and Dr. Duncan Koerber, Professors of Earth and Planetary Science Communication

In the season 3 premiere of the Let's Talk Brock podcast, Alex sits down with Andrea Lepage, a former Political Science student at Brock, and current Vice President of University Affairs for the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU). Andrea is a passionate Brock individual who cares for student success and experience. In this episode, she shares some of her favorite experiences as an undergraduate student, and how those have helped her in her current position. She also discusses the impact that BUSU has on the overall undergraduate student experience at Brock, and ways for students to get involved. | Host: Alex, Current Student – Applied Health | Guest: Andrea Lepage (BA ‘22), Vice President, University Affairs for the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU)

In this episode, Tricia is joined by Brad Klassen who completed both his undergraduate and master's degrees in Statistics at Brock. Brad explains how these programs coupled with his minor in Business helped him secure his three co-op work terms in the growing field of Data Sciences and Analytics, and how he was named both Brock’s and Ontario’s Co-op Student of the Year in 2019. Brad currently works as a Data Scientist for Expedia Group in London, England, and he outlines the importance of using LinkedIn to build your professional network and set yourself up for success. | Host: Tricia, Current Student – Concurrent Education J/I | Guest: Brad Klassen (BSc ‘19; MSc ‘21), Data Scientist at Expedia Group

Liam catches up with Asad Jalib, an entrepreneur who recently graduated from the Business Administration program at Brock. Asad discusses what brought him to Goodman, his hands-on, presentation-focused courses, and gaining a problem-solving mentality through his executive positions outside the classroom. He also took advantage of Brock’s entrepreneurship opportunities like Monster Pitch, a competition in which students pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, emulating the show Dragon’s Den. He and his business partner won the competition in 2021, securing guidance and funding to kickstart DirtMarket, which was recently named among the Top 100 Tech Companies to Watch in Canada. | Host: Liam, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: Asad Jalib (BBA ‘20), Co-founder of DirtMarket

Today’s episode highlights Alex Mohamed, a Sport Management graduate, and current Program Specialist for the Toronto Blue Jays – Jays Care Foundation. He outlines helpful strategies to help you choose your post-secondary pathway, how getting involved might look different for everyone, and the importance of trying new opportunities at Brock that you might not have initially considered. He then touches on his experience facilitating our intramural sports leagues on campus, hiring and training students, and how the Sport Management program opened his eyes to different avenues in sport, including that of his current not-for-profit role for the Toronto Blue Jays. | Host: Liam, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: Alex Mohamed (BSM ‘17), Program Specialist at Toronto Blue Jays - Jays Care Foundation

Liam sits down with Rob Terpstra, a Brock graduate who spent his years as a student working as the Editor-in-Chief of Brock’s student-run news source, The Brock Press. Rob describes why he fell in love with Brock’s campus at such a young age, how he got involved in journalism as a student, and the benefits of Brock's intramural sports leagues in relieving his stress. He then explains how he was able to combine his passions for traveling and writing to visit 115 countries, noting positions for the United Nations in New York City, several Olympic games, and even magazines overseas! | Host: Liam, Current Student – Sport Management | Guest: Rob Terpstra (BSc ‘07), Writer, Journalist, Editor, and Photojournalist

On today’s episode our host Liam talks with Jevon Balfour, a Brock graduate who has pursued his passion for wrestling all the way to Team Canada. Jevon shares with us how he got started in wrestling, what a typical week for a varsity athlete is like and discusses what it was like representing Canada across the globe. Tune in to learn more about varsity sports at Brock and Jevon’s journey. | Host: Liam, Current Student – Political Science | Guest: Jevon Balfour (BA '19)