Elon Beyond the Bricks: A Podcast Hosted by President Connie Book Podcast
1) Simone Earle '16 on Creative Strategy and the Making of Spotify Wrapped
In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Book sits down with Simone Earle, a 2016 alumna and Global Brand Manager at Spotify, to discuss the evolution of Spotify Wrapped, the creati...Show More
2) Gary Grumbach ’16 on Journalism and the Road to NBC News
In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Book sits down with Gary Grumbach ’16, Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News, to talk about his career in journalism, the power of storytelling...Show More
3) Joyel Crawford ’97 on Navigating Leadership and Career Confidence
Join Elon University President Connie Book as she sits down with leadership expert and author Joyel Crawford ’97 for a conversation packed with wisdom, humor and inspiration. From navigating careers w...Show More
4) Wyn Ferrell '09 on Craft Spirits and Creativity
Join President Connie Book as she chats with Wyn Ferrel ’09, the entrepreneur, distiller, and creative force behind Mile High Spirits. From a finance career in New York to launching one of Denver’s mo...Show More
5) From Fulbright to the Front Page: Natalie Lampert '11 on her Storytelling Journey
In this episode, journalist, author and former Fulbright recipient Natalie Lampert '11 joins Elon University President Connie Book for an inspiring conversation about carving your own career path and ...Show More
6) Ryan Vet '13 on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Life
Join us for an engaging discussion with Ryan Vet '13, an entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, and international speaker. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and mentored entrepreneurs on leade...Show More
7) Professor Alexis Franzese on the Science of Happiness
Join President Connie Book and Professor Alexis Franzese as they discuss the science of happiness, authenticity, and how to build a life of meaning and purpose - including lessons learned from Disney!...Show More
8) Zora Stephenson ’15 on Breaking Barriers in Sports Media
Join President Connie Book as she sits down with the incredible Zora Stephenson '15—trailblazing sports broadcaster and storyteller. From the NBA sidelines to the Olympics and beyond, Zora shares her ...Show More
9) Stages and Screens: Barrett Wilbert Weed ’11 on Broadway and Beyond
Join the conversation as Barrett Wilbert Weed and Elon University President Connie Book discuss Barrett's journey from Elon to starring in Heathers and Mean Girls on Broadway, how she’s grown personal...Show More
10) Leadership and other life lessons
Listen in as host President Connie Book interviews Dave Porter P'11 P'19, chair of Elon University's Board of Trustees, as they discuss leadership, emotional reciprocity and other life lessons.