When I Became A Gator

UF Association of Asian Alumni
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Hosted by Phillip Cheng, When I Became a Gator focuses on the stories of various alumni, around the country, in the hopes of bringing closer the Gator Nation, one alumni at a time.

  1. 06/21/2021

    S2 Episode 7: Victoria Lasavath (JOU ’11), on how life brings you full circle in your career journey

    Victoria Lasavath talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about her career journey after UF, moving to Boston and now to Los Angeles, now leading communications at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

    28 min

  2. 06/17/2021

    S2 Episode 6: Minh Le (CLAS ’12), on staying true to who you are and how the Gator nation really extends beyond Gainesville

    Minh Le (‘12), Co-founder & COO of In-Between Studios, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about the leap he took moving to the West Coast to Los Angeles, where keeping your network of Gator Alumni helps you in any stage of life.

    20 min

  3. 04/19/2021

    S2 E5: Jonathan Tanawan (B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition '14), on honing in on your passions and turning those into your career!

    Jon Tanawan, a family medicine resident, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about his time at UF, serving through various campus organizations, studying abroad for medical school in the Philippines and now finishing up medical residency in Chicago!

    29 min

  4. 04/19/2021

    S2 E4: Sonia Amin (B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition ‘02 and Doctorate in Pharmacy ‘06)

    Sonia Amin, a consultant pharmacists and children’s book author, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12)  being from a family of Gator alumni, her early career, serving the community, and also branching out and writing her own children’s book - Bax and His Bubbles, a book all about a kid and his thoughts.

    15 min

  5. 04/19/2021

    S2 E3: Michael Satyapor (CLAS-Economics’12), on how to step out of your comfort zone and finding your interests and passions

    Michael Satyapor (CLAS-Economics’12), a Product Manager at Hulu, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12)  about the early years of the UF Association of Asian Alumni, and building your skills outside the classroom. Not only did Michael serve as past lead of the Alumni Association but also AASU President while maintaining leadership in many on campus organizations.

    27 min

  6. 04/19/2021

    S2 E2: Ellen Casile Kostewicz (DCP'92), on how connections can last beyond UF

    Ellen graduated from UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning in 1992 with a degree in interior design. Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, she shifted to working in student affairs and now is a licensed realtor. On this episode of the podcast, Ellen sits down with Vi Payulert (DCP'12) to talk about her experience on campus, being one of the founding members of the Filipino Student Association (FSA), pivoting in new careers opportunities, and her passions for all things creative.

    24 min

  7. 04/19/2021

    S2 E1: Phillip Cheng (B.S.& B.A., '11) on his passion for teaching and learning and how that can translate into career paths.

    Phillip Cheng, an educator, licensed real estate agent, talks with host Vi Payulert (DCP’12) about his time at UF, serving as President of the Asian American Student Union (AASU), teaching in Hawaii, and his passion for teaching and learning!

    23 min

  8. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    When I Became a Gator: Season 2 Trailer

    We are back with Season 2 of the podcast When I Became A Gator, with new host Vi Payulert. Vi catches up with alumni to see where they are now and how their times at UF shaped their lives, careers, & passions. Through the unique stories of each guest, Vi hopes these podcasts will not only bring about nostalgia, laughs, memories, but also highlight how diverse the Asian and Asian American community truly is.

    1 min
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Hosted by Phillip Cheng, When I Became a Gator focuses on the stories of various alumni, around the country, in the hopes of bringing closer the Gator Nation, one alumni at a time.

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  • Creator
    UF Association of Asian Alumni
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UF Association of Asian Alumni