NA Voices

Newark Academy
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Newark Academy’s Alumni Podcast featuring conversations with Newark Academy alumni who are making a difference in the world. As one of the oldest independent schools in America, Newark Academy has produced leaders in various fields over the past 250 years. From Nobel winners to Grammy nominated Jazz Singers, you’ll hear interviews with them here.

  1. A Recipe For Success: Liz Maccie’s Journey from Newark Academy to Netflix

    10/24/2025

    A Recipe For Success: Liz Maccie’s Journey from Newark Academy to Netflix

    Watching the Netflix movie Nonnas is like experiencing a homemade lasagna piping hot out of the oven. It is a love letter to food, to family and to community. Liz Maccie ’93 wrote the screenplay, based on a true story, and her husband, Steven Chbosky, directed the film. I had an opportunity to sit down with Liz and talk with her about her time at Newark Academy and her career journey as a writer.

    24 min

  2. 07/31/2025

    A Pioneer in the Sound Healing Field, Jonathan Goldman '67

    Wondering how you can use sound to heal? Listen to our interview with Newark Academy alumnus, Jonathan Goldman '67 as he shares his journey into sound healing becoming an international authority and pioneer in the field.

    36 min

  3. 05/07/2025

    In The Ring With Brian Yuran '13

    Brian Yuran — a rising force in film and television is a writer-director and proud alum of both Newark Academy and the prestigious Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where he received the Irene M. Sholkin Award in Screenwriting, Brian’s work has already made waves on the festival circuit. His debut film Bengal, starring Larry Hankin, premiered at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres and won multiple awards, including Best Short Film Director at Venice Shorts. He’s continued to impress with Guardian Angel, The Stairwell, and his latest project, Steady, starring Tate Donovan. Off set, Brian wears another hat as a talent manager at Luber Roklin Entertainment.

    21 min

  4. 10/11/2024

    Dr. Jason Diamond '89 Hits A Home Run Doing What He Loves

    Dr. Jason Diamond has built a successful career as a plastic surgeon in one of the most famous zipcodes in America, 90210. He joined NA Voices and shared with us memories of Newark Academy and talked about his career journey from Senior Project to a career in medicine.

    27 min

  5. 09/19/2024

    Matt Gutman '97 Talks About His Return to NA, His Career and His Most Recent Book, NO TIME TO PANIC

    Chief National Correspondent at ABC News, Matt Gutman '97 talks about his time at NA, his career as an award-winning journalist and his most recent book, No Time To Panic.

    26 min

  6. 03/13/2024

    Flaxseeds of Success™: A Conversation with Dr. Roger Flax '61

    Dr. Roger Flax founded one of America’s most successful leadership development consulting firms which has since conducted thousands of programs for over 400 major international companies. As an executive coach, speaker and corporate consultant, he’s impacted millions. Flax has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox TV, and in USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Business Week, Barron’s, and many other publications. Flax spends much of his free time pursuing his other passions, tennis, song-writing and filmmaking. He lives in Summit, NJ with his wife Dr. Judy Flax, with whom he has 3 sons.

    35 min

  7. 02/27/2024

    Dr. Lee Neuwirth '51 Shares His Newark Academy Story

    Dr. Lee Neuwirth '51 is a Mathematician, Author and former Director of the Institute for Defense Analyses/Communications Research Division. Listen to Dr. Neuwirth share his memories from his time at NA in Newark and talk about his career journey.

    29 min

  8. 02/01/2024

    Jacqueline Ko '99 Is Changing Humanity

    Don't miss our interview with Jacqueline Ko '99 as she talks about her time at Newark Academy, her career trajectory and her mission to change humanity.

    27 min
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Newark Academy’s Alumni Podcast featuring conversations with Newark Academy alumni who are making a difference in the world. As one of the oldest independent schools in America, Newark Academy has produced leaders in various fields over the past 250 years. From Nobel winners to Grammy nominated Jazz Singers, you’ll hear interviews with them here.

Information

  • Creator
    Newark Academy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Newark Academy
  • Show Website
    NA Voices