Staying Golden Podcast

Laurier Alumni

Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, presented by the Laurier Alumni Association. Podcast host and Laurier student, Narayan Subramoniam, will be catching up with Laurier alumni, hoping to give Laurier students some insights into what the future may hold after graduation.

  1. 12/15/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 3: A Musician's Life with Jacob Moon

    Welcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. In this episode, we talk with singer songwriter Jacob Moon to learn about how a Music degree at Laurier played a part in his successful musical career. Jacob also touches on the many hats a musician needs to juggle with, his hilarious entry into the world of music, and how music can heal the soul. To learn more about Jacob Moon's upcoming events, visit: https://jacobmoon.com/events/ The closing out song is Jacob Moon's Acoustic Guitar Cover of 'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel, used with permission of Jacob Moon. For the entire (beautifully rendered) song, hear it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sOaBC5uyR8

    23 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 2: Learning about Manulife insurance with Carmelina Manno

    Welcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. In this episode, we talk with Carmelina Manno to learn about Manulife's partnership with Laurier, and the benefits available to Laurier Alumni. We also touch on general topics related to life and health insurance. To learn more about Manulife Life and Health insurance, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=505 For perks specific to WLU alumni, check out these links: https://www.manulife-insurance.ca/la/ https://www.goldenperks.ca/ Or, if you’d prefer, contact Manulife customer service: +1-888-913-6333

    14 min

  3. 08/25/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 1: Cheering on AFC Toronto with Sammi Urbina

    Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. Come join us in this insightful episode as Sammi Urbina dives into the passion-fueled world of women's soccer supporter groups, and her career journey in events management. Discover how she's building community in a post-COVID world and how this led her to co-found Vermillion Vanguard, AFC Toronto's first official Supporter's Group. Find out more about Vermillion Vanguard: https://www.instagram.com/vermilionvanguard/

    24 min
  4. Staying Golden - Episode 3: Big Games and Coaching with Ashley Stephenson

    03/21/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 3: Big Games and Coaching with Ashley Stephenson

    Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode, Golden Hawk and Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Ashley Stephenson talks about her career in the NWHL and CWHL, playing for the Canadian national women's baseball team, transitioning to coaching, and much more.

    35 min
  5. Staying Golden - Episode 2: Real Estate and Being Real with David Cinelli

    02/13/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 2: Real Estate and Being Real with David Cinelli

    Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode, David Cinelli talks about going from his Laurier MBA to becoming one of Royal Lepage's top 2% realtors, the how and why of video marketing, buying your first home, and much more. Connect with David on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cinelli-mba-bsc-87a16313/

    50 min
  6. Staying Golden - Episode 1: Clubs and Computer Science with Homa Varmora

    01/31/2025

    Staying Golden - Episode 1: Clubs and Computer Science with Homa Varmora

    Welcome to a new season of the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode of our new season, Homa Varmora details how she turned her Bachelor of Computer Science into a successful analyst placement following graduation, her experience founding the Gujarati GoldenHawks, and life as an international student. Connect with Homa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homa-varmora/

    31 min

  7. 05/06/2024

    Staying Golden - Episode 5: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion In Post-secondary with Eden Mekonen

    Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. In this episode, Eden Mekonen draws from her own experiences and expertise, illuminating the power of a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within academic settings. Connect with Eden on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edenmekonen/

    37 min

  8. 03/18/2024

    Staying Golden - Episode 4: The Entrepreneurial Path with Allan Cayenne

    Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. In this exciting episode, Allan Cayenne shares how stepping into volunteer positions during his time at Wilfrid Laurier University ignited an unexpected journey into the world of entrepreneurship outside his field of study. Watch Video Podcast: https://vimeo.com/924616095/ccd8b2259b?share=copy

    25 min
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Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, presented by the Laurier Alumni Association. Podcast host and Laurier student, Narayan Subramoniam, will be catching up with Laurier alumni, hoping to give Laurier students some insights into what the future may hold after graduation.

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  • Creator
    Laurier Alumni
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Show Website
    Staying Golden Podcast