11 episodes
The Santa Maria College Podcast Santa Maria College
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If you're after an easy way to digest content, or even looking to get into the nitty gritty of some pretty epic stories, we’ve got you covered. Welcome to The Santa Maria College Podcast, where once a month, we sit down with members of our community who are creating, innovating, leading, and contributing to making the world a better place. You can expect to hear from staff, students, parents, and alumni, who share in detail their unique life journeys and fascinating experiences. From social justice and innovation, to career pathways and entrepreneurship, we tap into a range of exciting topics that we're sure you'll want to know more about. So, come along with us for the ride, as we pick the brains of those who have been pivotal in Santa Maria's growth, and celebrate those who continue to be change-makers. Be sure to tune in for The Santa Maria College Podcast!
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Faith Unveiled: Navigating Belief in the 21st Century with Melissa, Adele, and Sascha
In a rapidly changing world, one thing that remains constant is the importance of faith. As we embark on our journey through life, faith serves as a guiding light, providing us with strength, solace, and purpose.We understand that navigating faith in the modern world can be both exciting and challenging, and that's why we're here to have an open and honest conversation about it.In this episode, we sit down with Year 12 students, Adele and Sascha, as well as Melissa Trolio, who is Director of ...
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Kristen Jones (Marchese, Class of 2006)
In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Jones, a remarkable senior embryologist who graduated from the College in 2006. Kristen's journey has led her to Concept Fertility and Day Hospital, where she supports couples seeking assistance with conception. She also runs "I Like My Eggs Fertilised", an online education page empowering patients with knowledge about fertility and assisted reproduction. Kristen shares her heart-warming story, inspiring us with her dedication to making a di...
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Tracey Anthony - Youth Empowerment Coach
We first came across Tracey Anthony's name through "The Kindness Challenge", run by Santa Maria College alumni Catherine Kolomyjec (Burgess, Class of 1987). Our immediate first thought was, we must have Tracey come and talk on the podcast! Back in 2003, Tracey completed her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and rapidly began building a name for herself due to her work with teens in the refugee community. Just six years into her career, Tracey was awarded Australian Teacher of the Year,...
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Lucy Stronach (Class of 2013)
It is safe to say that Lucy is one of the strongest advocates for social justice, particularly youth-based justice and advocacy. She has dedicated her entire career to working with young people in different spaces internationally. From kids in prison, to homeless street children, to young victims of human trafficking, Lucy has worked with youth from very marginalised, diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. In this episode, we cover Lucy's tertiary education journey, explore her key ro...
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Nicola Principe (Class of 2014)
Ever since she was little, Nicola knew she wanted to have a career that helped improve outcomes for cancer patients. This stemmed from some of her close family and friends being diagnosed with cancer. Fast forward to today, and Nicola is in the final stages of completing her PhD in the field of cancer immunology at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), based at the University of Western Australia. Her research is focussed on improving a new cancer therapy called immu...
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Silvia Baylie (Ng, Class of 1998)
Silvia was one of those students you always knew would go on to do some incredible things. Upon graduating from the College, she certainly wasted no time. Just shy of 18 years old, Silvia packed her bags and headed for Sydney, where she completed a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of New South Wales. She spent 17+ years at Qantas Airways working across seven different roles (yes, you read that correctly). She designed several new aircraft interiors and travelled the ...