The Iglu with Peter Fontanella

Peter Fontanella
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Welcome to The Iglu. Peter Fontanella is not just your average people person. His favorite pass time is meaningful conversation. If he could pick everyone in the world's brain, he would. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe place to have interesting conversations with interesting people. Peter welcomes all opinions, stories, and perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of those around him. No BS, no filters. New episodes every week.

  1. 12/11/2023

    Welcome, Jack Elliot, to The Iglu.

    In this episode, Peter welcomes his friend, Jack Elliot, to the Iglu. They discuss how Jack has applied lessons from college to navigate the professional world. The conversation covers different mindsets and strategies for success in a professional setting and the importance of betting on yourself and taking risks.

    1h 2m
  2. Welcome, Jerry Turning, to The Iglu.

    06/26/2023

    Welcome, Jerry Turning, to The Iglu.

    In this captivating episode of The Iglu, your host, Peter, delves into a truly inspiring story that brings together the worlds of law enforcement and autism. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of a retired police captain turned autism advocate who is on a mission to train law enforcement personnel about the unique challenges and opportunities surrounding individuals on the Autism spectrum. Our guest for today's episode is Jerry Turning, a retired police captain whose life took an unexpected turn when his son was diagnosed with autism. Faced with the challenges of raising a child with special needs, Jerry embarked on a mission to educate himself and others about autism, ultimately leading him to become a passionate advocate for police training and inclusion. During this deeply insightful conversation, Peter and Captain Jerry Turning explore the transformative power of empathy and understanding within law enforcement. Jerry shares anecdotes about his own personal journey, from the initial discovery of his son's diagnosis to the challenges his family faced in navigating a world often ill-equipped to accommodate those with autism. Drawing on his extensive experience in law enforcement, Jerry reveals how his personal connection to autism spurred him to develop groundbreaking training programs for police officers. Together, they explore the essential role that police officers play in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals on the Autism spectrum and how training can empower them to better handle encounters and forge meaningful connections with the autism community. Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Jerry, a retired police captain who found purpose in advocating for autism awareness and fostering a more inclusive society. Through his experiences and expertise, we learn how compassion, knowledge, and open-mindedness can bridge the gap between law enforcement and the autism community, fostering a safer and more understanding society for all.

    50 min
  3. Welcome, Alex Stephens, to The Iglu.

    06/01/2023

    Welcome, Alex Stephens, to The Iglu.

    In this episode, Peter welcomes Alex Stephens to The Iglu. Alex is currently the Philanthropy Chair of Sigma Nu Fraternity at High Point University. He has a wide range of responsibilities, including planning and executing Sigma Nu's largest event of the year, the Sigma Nu Car Show. The car show raises money for the American Heart Association (Sigma Nu's National Philanthropy) and brings in members of the High Point community, not just students. Alex and Peter discuss the trials and triumphs of being on the executive council and relate to each other on beginning their duties only as sophomores in the fraternity.

    44 min
  4. Welcome, Cam Labrecque, to The Iglu.

    05/22/2023

    Welcome, Cam Labrecque, to The Iglu.

    Welcome back to The Iglu! We took a short break to graduate college, spend time with family, and get adjusted to post-college life. Now, we are back with new episodes! On this week's, Peter sits down with Cam Labrecque to talk about the company he founded, Rememery. Rememery is an innovative life-logging app that will soon be available to the public. Peter and Cam discuss the concept and story behind Rememery, as well as the trials and tribulations of being a young CEO. Cam also discusses how important it is to stay up-to-date on all new worldwide technological developments, such as AI. This is definitely one of our most interesting and informational episodes yet! Give it a listen!

    59 min
  5. Welcome, Dr. Nido Qubein, to The Iglu.

    04/26/2023

    Welcome, Dr. Nido Qubein, to The Iglu.

    On this extraordinary episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Nido Qubein to The Iglu. As the leader of High Point University for 19 years, President Qubein has completely transformed our university over the years. He has an extensive list of accomplishments, including increasing HPU's enrollment by 250%. Dr. Qubein's upbringing is an inspiring story that every person should hear, and his insight on leadership has touched the hearts and minds of every student on this campus. In this episode, Peter asks President Qubein about the past, present, and future of High Point University. President Qubein also shares advice to the graduating seniors of 2023, and we reflect on how High Point University's values have prepared us for the future.

    31 min
  6. Welcome, Kennedy Roth, to The Iglu.

    04/21/2023

    Welcome, Kennedy Roth, to The Iglu.

    Happy Autism Awareness Month! (Part 2) In this episode, Peter interviews his friend and classmate, Kennedy Roth. Kennedy is also a Special Education Major who was recently hired as a 1st Year Special Education Teacher at a middle school in South Carolina. Kennedy and Peter share stories of their student-teaching placements and talk about what the future of teaching looks like for them. They also discuss the importance of Special Education classrooms and how they hope to make a change in the system and fight for their students to have the most beneficial educational experience that they possibly can.

    48 min
  7. Welcome, Anna Turning, to The Iglu.

    04/13/2023

    Welcome, Anna Turning, to The Iglu.

    Happy Autism Awareness Month from The Iglu! This week, Peter sits down with Anna Turning. Anna's younger brother Eric was diagnosed with Autism when he was two years old. Anna shares stories about her brother and what Autism Awareness means to her. This is a topic very important to Anna and Peter, as Peter is a Special Education Major. Anna also shares what it was like growing up as a gymnast, going to Catholic school, and being in a sorority in college.

    51 min
  8. Welcome, Lizzy Eisenhardt, to The Iglu.

    04/05/2023

    Welcome, Lizzy Eisenhardt, to The Iglu.

    On this week's episode, Peter sits down with Lizzy Eisenhardt to discuss her work as Student Body President and her other involvement at High Point University. As Lizzy's term comes to an end, as well as graduation being only weeks away, Peter and Lizzy reflect on the changes and success they have seen from the school over the past 4 years. Lizzy talks about her future plans, hopes and dreams and how her work at SGA President has set her up for success in those endeavors.

    44 min
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Welcome to The Iglu. Peter Fontanella is not just your average people person. His favorite pass time is meaningful conversation. If he could pick everyone in the world's brain, he would. The goal of this podcast is to create a safe place to have interesting conversations with interesting people. Peter welcomes all opinions, stories, and perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of those around him. No BS, no filters. New episodes every week.

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