The Rambler Podcast

Cathedral Prep
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  1. APR 20

    Episode 101- Jennifer Park O'Connell '92VMA, Shareholder in the Employment and Labor Group for the U.S. Region of Dentons

    Jennifer is a Shareholder in the Employment and Labor Group for the U.S. Region of Dentons, one of the largest law firms in the world. She also serves on the firm’s U.S. ESG AdvisoryBoard and is a member of its Oversight and Executive Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee. With nearly 25 years of experience, Jennifer has built an impressive career representing clients across industries such as health care, education, aviation, manufacturing, and technology. She is widely recognized for her work in employment law, including complex litigation, corporate investigations, and compliance matters, and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for Labor and Employment Litigation.   In this episode, we dive into Jennifer’s professional journey, from how Villa Maria Academy helped played a big role in her development, to the early stages of her career, and to becominga leader at a global firm. She shares valuable insights on what it takes to succeed at a high level, emphasizing the importance of hard work, teamwork, and discipline along the way. Jennifer also reflects on key moments that shaped her path and offers practical advice for young professionals looking to grow intheir careers. It’s a great conversation filled with perspective, leadership lessons, and real-world experience you won’t want to miss.

    56 min

  2. APR 6

    Episode 100- Dr. Chris Clark '87, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Cathedral Prep & President of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital

    We are proud to celebrate a major milestone with Episode #100 of The Rambler Podcast! For this special episode, host Jimmy Smith ’11, AVP of Development & Strategic Initiatives,welcomes back Dr. Chris Clark ’87, who currently serves as President of AHN Saint Vincent Hospital and as Chairman of the Board of Directors for us here at Cathedral Prep. Dr. Clark was also the very first guest on The Rambler Podcast when it launched in 2022, making this a full-circle moment as he returns for this milestone episode. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Clark about his journey from Cathedral Prep to a career in medicine and healthcare leadership, the importance of leadership and service, hisinvolvement in the Erie community, and why he remains passionate about Catholic education and Cathedral Prep. This episodes serves as a great conversation for anyone interested in leadership, service, and the impact of a Prep education!

    54 min

  3. MAR 16

    Episode 99- Frank Lauria '04VMA, Head Baseball Coach at Cathedral Prep

    Cathedral Prep Baseball has a long tradition of excellence and on this episode of The Rambler Podcast we feature Frank Lauria ‘04VMA, the current Head Coach leading the programforward.  Frank is a proud product of our Prep and Villa community as he shares his journey from being a student-athlete at Villa to now leading the Ramblers on the diamond. After playing college baseball at Notre Dame College and Gannon University, Frankreturned to Erie and later on joined the Cathedral Prep coaching staff in 2017. Since then, he has helped develop dozens of players who have gone on to play college baseball and, in 2025, led the Ramblers to a District 10 Championship in his first season as the Varsity Head Coach.   In this conversation, Coach Lauria reflects on the mentors who shaped him, the family legacy that connects him to Cathedral Prep,. Frank goes on to discuss the leadership/coachingphilosophy he brings to building a championship culture and a look ahead to their upcoming season. It’s a great conversation about baseball, leadership, and the impact of Prep and Villa on generations of families in our community.   Listen to the full episode of The Rambler Podcast nowand hear from Coach Lauria about the future of Cathedral Prep Baseball!

    53 min

  4. MAR 2

    Episode 98- Jeff Johnson '04, President of Schaal Glass Company

    Jeff is the President and Majority Shareholder of Schaal Glass Company and we share a conversation that is as much about leadership as it is about loyalty and legacy. Jeff’s enthusiasm for Cathedral Prep is unmistakable! As a Prep alum, husband to aVilla Maria Academy graduate (Lora Kelly Johnson ‘04VMA), father of a current Prep junior, and committed donor to the school, his connection to Prep & Villa isn’t just nostalgic, it’s active, intentional, and generational.   Throughout the episode, Jeff shares leadership wisdom shaped by corporate experience at GE, advanced studies in business and supply chain management, and now leading a 100-year-old family company. We talk about what it takes to steward a legacy organization, how to build a disciplined and people-centered culture, and why investing in the institutions that formed you matters. His perspective on leadership, accountability, and long-term thinking makes this an impactful conversation.   If you care about business, management, faith, family, and what it means to lead with purpose then this episode delivers. Jeff brings insight, humility, and a deep love for Prep to every part of the conversation!

    55 min

  5. FEB 16

    Episode 97- Kate Mastrian Kanne '89VMA, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Internal Communications at UnitedHealth Group

    We are excited to welcome Villa Maria Academy alumna Kate Mastrian Kanne ‘89, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Internal Communications at UnitedHealth Group, on as a guestfor The Rambler Podcast. With nearly three decades of leadership experience in health care, business strategy, and communications, Kate shares her journey from her time at Villa to leading enterprise-wideengagement for one of the largest health care organizations in the country. From marketing and brand leadership to shaping culture and employee experience at scale, her career reflects discipline, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how communication drives impact.   In this episode, Kate reflects on the foundation built during her years at Villa, the professional pivots that shaped her path, and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way about preparation, resilience, serving others, and staying grounded in what matters most. It’s an inspiring conversation for anyone striving to lead with clarity, purpose, and integrity!

    52 min

  6. FEB 2

    Episode 96- Jamie Hammond '94, Founder, Digital Dirty Work, LLC

    Jamie is a digital pioneer and reinvention strategist who has lived through every major wave of technological change from Y2K to generative AI. Jamie brings a refreshingly honest perspective on career transitions, leadership through uncertainty, and what it really means to reinvent yourself when the path forward isn’t clear. Jamie is also the author of What’s Next for Me?, released on January 12, a practical field guide for professionals navigating burnout, career confusion, and moments of reinvention. Just a few weeks after the book’s release, Jamie joins the podcast to unpack many of the same ideas in real time. Our conversation centers on three powerful themes: clarity, curiosity, and the danger of confusing activity with impact. Jamie challenges listeners to slow down, ask better questions, and focus less on staying busy and more on doing meaningful work that actually moves the needle. If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, or unsure whatyour “next step” should be, this episode will help you rethink how you lead, how you work, and how you move forward with intention.

    54 min

  7. JAN 19

    Episode 95- Dr. Jay Deimel '00, Director of Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation Surgery at Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent Orthopedic Institute

    Dr. Jay Deimel ‘00 is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Director of Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation Surgery at Allegheny Health Network’s Saint Vincent Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Deimel’s journey has taken him from the University of Notre Dame to Loyola University Chicago, the University of Chicago Hospitals, and Stanford University where he also served as an assistant team physician for the San Francisco 49ers. Nowadays, he brings that elite-level experience to Erie, caring for athletes and patients of all ages with precision, discipline, and anunwavering commitment to excellence.   In this episode of the podcast, we talk about what it truly takes to operate at the highest level from preparation under pressure, continuous learning, leadership in high-stakes environments, and the responsibility that comes with being trusted with someone’s health and future. Whether you’re an athlete, professional, student, or simply someone striving to be better at what you do, this conversation offers powerful insights into preparation, purpose, and pursuing excellence every day.

    51 min

  8. JAN 5

    Episode 94- Donny Mallin '09, Owner of SVRN Core Gym

    What better way to start 2026 than a new episode of The Rambler Podcast to talk about discipline, stewardship, and your faith as we sit down with Donny Mallin ’09! Donny is the owner of Sovereign Core, a Christ-centered gym built on the belief that our bodies, habits, and daily rhythms are meant to honor God. Donny’s journey took him from Erie to San Antonio, from criminal justice studies to faith-driven entrepreneurship and it has not been about chasing motivation. It has been about building a life rooted in consistency, responsibility, and purpose. On this episode of the podcast we discuss Donny’s time as a Rambler at Prep and his journey in his career and faith walk. We also go on to talk about leadership in business, the gym, and at home for his wife and children, the hard work behind real transformation, and why New Year’s resolutions fail whenthey aren’t grounded in the right priorities.  If you’re entering 2026 wanting more than surface-level change, if you want goals that align with your faith, family, and calling; this episode will challenge and encourage you to doso!

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  • Creator
    Cathedral Prep
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cathedral Prep
  • Show Website
    The Rambler Podcast

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