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Christina Malone '04 discusses her journey through powerlifting and body acceptance in the fitness world. She shares what she wishes she would've known as a kid, as well as what she wishes every person knew about themselves. You don't want to miss this inspiring episode!Check out the Willamette Weekly article featuring Christina here:https://www.wweek.com/sports/2021/03/31/some-people-keep-telling-christina-malone-she-looks-unhealthy-shes-an-elite-athlete/Support the Show.

On our most recent episode, Jennifer Vader O'Callaghan joins us to talk about her life since graduation which led her to becoming the SVP of Marketing and Analytics at Numerica Credit Union. She talks about her passion for credit unions and the things you should know about banking with one.Jennifer graduated from Valley Catholic in 1992. After getting her AA at Cottey College in 1994, she travelled around the world and ended up in London. There she spent several years on an anthropological qu...

Kelly Fox '86 and 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient joins us to discuss her career in nursing and recent partnership with the Harrington Health Clinic at the Blanchet House that provides wrap-around healthcare services for their clients in need.https://nursing.up.edu/community-programs/harrington-health-clinic.htmlhttps://blanchethouse.org/Support the Show.

Join us for a quick chat with VCS Registrar and alumna, Pat Roshak Joyaux '54. Our favorite school registrar reminisces on her time on campus as a student, over 40 years as an employee, and the beauty of the VC community.Support the Show.

This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner, Liska Yamada ’08, joins us to talk about her career as a harpist, how she became one (hint: it involves one of our favorite Sisters), and what life is like for a professional musician.Support the Show.

Mark Yorke ’09 joins us to talk about his life path to becoming a Buddhist Monk, the work it takes to embody radical love, and how to get more mindful. After thirteen years on the VC campus, Mark Genjō Yorke graduated in 2009. While studying at the University of Oregon, he discovered Zen Buddhism and has now practiced with his teacher and community for ten years. Four years ago, Mark was ordained as a novice monk and has lived in training communities since then, a year of which was spent...