The People of Penn State

Penn State Alumni Association
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The People of Penn State

Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!    Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 80 — Making Connection Easy: Alumnus Chad Littlefield’s Formula For Meaningful Conversations

    In a world where true connection can feel harder than ever, how can we foster meaningful conversations that build trust and engagement? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Littlefield ('13, '15g) , co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of We and Me, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, to explore the power of asking better questions and creating conversations that matter. Dubbed a “global expert on asking questions that build team trust and connection” by Forbes, Chad shares insights fr...

    39 min
  2. Episode 79 — From Penn State To The Premier Lacrosse League, With TJ Malone and Jack Posey

    FEB 12

    Episode 79 — From Penn State To The Premier Lacrosse League, With TJ Malone and Jack Posey

    Two episodes in one day? That's crazy talk! 🤯 We’re kicking off Season Five of The People of Penn State with another fantastic conversation—this time featuring former Penn State men’s lacrosse stars TJ Malone ('23, '23 MBAN, '24 MBA) and Jack Posey ('23, '24 MBA)! 🥍 The former teammates and now lifelong friends take us through their journeys to Happy Valley, sharing memories from the recruiting process that brought them to Penn State and the bond they built along the way. They open up about o...

    47 min

  3. FEB 12

    Episode 78 — Being A Part Of The Penn State Wrestling Dynasty, With Nick Lee '21

    What does it take to be part of one of the most dominant college athletics programs of all time? 🏆 On the Season Five premier of The People of Penn State Podcast, we step onto the mat with Nick Lee '21—NCAA Champion, Penn State wrestling great, and now assistant coach for the Nittany Lions. Nick shares his journey from student-athlete to coach, the lessons he learned competing at the highest level for coach Cael Sanderson, and what makes the culture within the wrestling program so speci...

    44 min
  4. Episode 77 — What It's Like Being A Television Meteorologist, With Tim Buckley '09

    JAN 30

    Episode 77 — What It's Like Being A Television Meteorologist, With Tim Buckley '09

    Tim Buckley '09 is a television meteorologist covering all types of weather in North Carolina. Tim has covered snow, tornadoes, floods, and multiple hurricanes across the state, from Matthew to Florence to Sandy and Helene. He’s received awards and recognition for his coverage, which includes being nominated for 10 regional EMMY awards. Tim is a 2009 graduate of the Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. While in school, he was a member of the Penn State Blue Band. ...

    48 min
  5. Episode 76 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation And Environmental Education, With Robert Hughes '95

    JAN 23

    Episode 76 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation And Environmental Education, With Robert Hughes '95

    Robert Hughes '95 has 30 years of experience in abandoned mine land reclamation, water pollution control technologies, environmental education, and capacity building in coalfield communities throughout Pennsylvania. As the Executive Director of the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Robert is a coalition builder, grant writer and grant administrator, and coordinator of 26 Commonwealth-wide conferences on abandoned mine reclamation. The mission of EPCAMR is to en...

    34 min
  6. Episode 75 — Revolutionizing The Standard For Women’s Health, With Julia Schuller '17

    JAN 16

    Episode 75 — Revolutionizing The Standard For Women’s Health, With Julia Schuller '17

    Julia Schuller '17, Schuylkill is a seasoned marketing professional known for driving branding, product strategy and innovation at companies like Merck, The Hershey Company, and P&G. Julia is the co-founder of Bloom Health, a digital health company revolutionizing the standard for women’s health with a science-backed natural birth control app. A keynote speaker and viral content creator, Julia is dedicated to empowering others through community engagement and education. She is a prou...

    30 min
  7. Episode 74 — Transforming Healthcare Coaching, With Lillian Liang Emlet '95

    JAN 9

    Episode 74 — Transforming Healthcare Coaching, With Lillian Liang Emlet '95

    As a certified energy leadership coach, Lillian Liang Emlet '95 helps healthcare professionals find their unique path to finding fulfillment at work, achieving their goals, and finding clarity on their journey in life. Coaches at Lillian's company, Transforming Healthcare Coaching, help frontline healthcare professionals and executive leaders find their own unique path less traveled. In addition to her founding of Transforming Healthcare Coaching, Lillian is also an adult intensivist, emerg...

    44 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    Episode 73 — Penn State Football Letterman And Longtime Coach, Tom Bradley '78

    We have a Penn State football legend on today's episode of The People of Penn State, just in time for the Nittany Lions' College Football Playoff matchup with SMU this weekend! Tom "Scrap" Bradley '78 played for Penn State as a standout defensive back from 1975-1978 before transitioning to coaching. Over the next thirty seven years, Tom dedicated himself to the program as a coach, including serving as defensive coordinator and interim head coach. Known for his recruiting prowess and h...

    34 min
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Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!    Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!

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  • Creator
    Penn State Alumni Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Penn State Alumni Association
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