Best National Association of Flight Instructors Podcasts (2024)

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Football Letter Podcast: Game Days At Beaver Stadium And Beyond With The Penn State Blue Band 40:26

1h ago40:26

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This week on The Football Letter Podcast we're talking about the Penn State Blue Band with Associate Director of Athletic Bands, Micki Potlunas Ferguson '07, '21g! In addition to her duties with the Blue Band, Micki is also a Penn State faculty member for the School of Music in the College of Arts & Architecture. If you love the Blue Band (who does…

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Promoting your Instructional Services 32:27

1d ago32:27

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Join NAFI: https://www.nafinet.org Thank you to the sponsors of this episode of More Right Rudder, AOPA and Avemco. In this episode we're joined by Adriana Barragan who is a CFI and advocate of CFIs who want to start or run their own teaching business. She's the co-founder of ORKA, a service that provides CFIs with a learning, scheduling, and busin…

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Football Letter Podcast: Big Ten And Super Bowl Champion, Grant Haley 40:15

7d ago40:15

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It's Ohio State week for Penn State Football, so who better to have on the podcast than Nittany Lion letterman Grant Haley, whose iconic scoop and score on a blocked field goal helped the Nittany Lions capture their memorable upset win over the Buckeyes in 2016. Grant joined our Football Letter Podcast to talk about his memories of that iconic 2016…

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Episode 69 — Becoming A Certified Flight Instructor At The United Aviate Academy With Erin Hogge '21 38:38

11d ago38:38

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We have liftoff on Season 4 of The People of Penn State 🛫 Erin Hogge ‘21 is a certified flight instructor at United Aviate Academy based in Phoenix, AZ. Erin started her pilot training in 2023, earning her commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates earlier this year. A former news editor of The Daily Collegian, she switched career paths af…

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Football Letter Podcast: Black Alumni Reunion / Madison Chapter 48:58

12d ago48:58

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This week's episode of The Football Letter podcast features two standout volunteer leaders. Alumni Council member and President of the African American Alumni Organization (AAAO) of Washington, D.C., Jeremy O'Mard '13 Behrend, talks about the mission our AAAOs, previews this weekend's Black Alumni Reunion, and discusses the importance of representa…

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Choose a FIRC that Invests in Aviation Safety 19:57

16d ago19:57

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Episode 110 of More Right Rudder is sponsored by AOPA. In this episode we'll meet with two members of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Jodee Patten is the chief flight instructor, eFIRC and Paul Deres is the Vice President, Operations at ASI. This episode is about the eFIRC and how the dollars CFIs spend on the course are directly reinvested into aviat…

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Football Letter Podcast: Los Angeles Chapter President Heather Maggi '13 29:22

25d ago29:22

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This week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast features our Los Angeles Chapter President, Heather Maggi '13! Heather joined the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including: Penn State's trip to USC this weekend; What Penn Staters can expect for their visit to LA; How she got involved with the Los Angeles Chapter and became the chapter…

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Episode 68 — 2023 American Mothers, Inc. National Mother of the Year, Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas 40:24

29d ago40:24

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we're joined by Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas '83, '22 PhD. In 2023, Lori was awarded "National Mother of the Year" honors from American Mothers, Inc. She has also previously been recognized as the 2014 Armed Forces Insurance Tinker AFB Military Spouse of the Year. Having grown up, served, and married into the …

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Football Letter Podcast: Greater Boston Chapter / Central Texas Chapter 57:31

1M ago57:31

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There's a young alumni theme to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! We're joined by Immediate-Past President of the Central Texas Chapter, Derek Turner '17 and Communications Chair of the Greater Boston Chapter, Andrew Flatley '19. Both Derek and Andrew have made a tremendous impact as volunteers in such a short time since graduatin…

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Choosing an Online Ground School w/ Bret Koebbe 22:48

29d ago22:48

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using discount code POD49 at checkout on the NAFI website. This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank yo…

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Episode 67 — Crafting New Stories Through Broadway And Music With Maria Wirries '18 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Join us as we dive into the creative journey of emerging actor, composer and lyricist, Maria Wirries '18! Best known for roles in the Off-Broadway revival of Kinky Boots, Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway and its national tour, and Penelope or How The Odyssey Was Really Written, Maria takes us behind stage for an inside look at her career so far. Curren…

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The Football Letter Podcast: Memories Of The 1994 Penn State Football Team / Homecoming Preview 1:20:24

1M ago1:20:24

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This week’s episode of The Football Letter Podcast features Penn Stater magazine editor, Ryan Jones ’95, and volunteer leader Kelly Gibson Caplan ’91. With Penn State honoring the 1994 team during Saturday’s Homecoming game against Illinois, Jones discusses the comprehensive oral history he authored in 2014, “The Legends of ’94,” the definitive sto…

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CFI Reinstatement with Pat Brown 43:46

1M ago43:46

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 Thank you to the generous sponsors of this episode, AOPA and Lightspeed. Check out AOPA's website for all the information on how they support CFIs. Be sure to visit Lightspeed's website to learn all about their exclusive offer for N…

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The Football Letter Podcast: Miles Dieffenbach ’15 / Long Island Chapter 54:56

2M ago54:56

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The Football Letter Podcast is back from the bye week with a new episode! Long Island Chapter Board Member Lucille Mankowich ’90 shares an overview of the chapter and how it unites Penn Staters on game days, additional chapter activities, and her role as a Penn State parent. We also chat with letterman Miles Dieffenbach ’15. Miles discusses playing…

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The Football Letter Podcast: Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Jesse Luketa ’20 and Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter President, Emily Matyas ’17 44:09

2M ago44:09

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This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by letterman and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa '20 to preview his third season in the NFL. We also talked with Jesse about his nonprofit organization, the 40 Reasons Foundation, which cultivates a healthy and safe environment for children to be able to enhance their sense of creativ…

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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Samantha Bowyer 44:18

2M ago44:18

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Writers Behind th…

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Episode 66 — Nittany Lion Inn Renovations With Gary Brandeis '88 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Gary Brandeis '88 is the Founder and CEO of Scholar Hotels LLC. Gary started his real estate career in 1990 and has been the principal partner in four real estate investment funds, investing over $350 million in all property types and investment strategies since 2010. He acquired his first hotel in 2006 and since then, Scholar has developed, redeve…

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The Football Letter Podcast: Letterman Lydell Sargeant ’11 / Broadcast Journalist Destiny Sanchez ’24 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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A new Penn State Football season means it's also time for a new season of The Football Letter Podcast! 🏈 We kick things off with Broadcast Journalist Destiny Sanchez '24 (0:50) to talk about her passion for sharing compelling and accurate stories of sport with the public, spending game days at Beaver Stadium reporting from the sidelines, and earnin…

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Episode 65 — Resilience Through Adversity With Tom Morris '03 57:29

2M ago57:29

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Join us on this inspiring episode of The People of Penn State as we talk with Tom Morris ('03, Kinesiology), the Assistant Athletic Director For High Performance at Penn State. Renowned for his expertise in optimizing athletic performance across professional, Olympic, and collegiate levels, Tom shares his journey of fostering an athlete-centric mod…

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Become a Glider CFI w/ Jason Depew 27:06

3M ago27:06

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Lightspeed Aviation Learn more about the NAFI Exclusive Benefit combining the Trade Up Program and the CFI/Pro Pilot Program ------------------------------------------------------------------- Jason Dep…

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The Legal Perspective on Medical Applications w/ Anthony Ison 54:34

3M ago54:34

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: AOPA Learn more about their advocacy, education, and promotion of general aviation by clicking this link to their website. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this epi…

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Episode 64 — Two-Time Olympic Wrestler Kerry McCoy '97 53:10

3M ago53:10

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway and on today's episode of The People of Penn State we talked with two-time Olympian and Olympic coach, Kerry McCoy '97! Kerry competed at the Olympic Games of Atalanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. A three-time All-American and two-time NCAA Champion, Kerry is one of the greatest wrestlers in Penn State's illustrio…

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The Writers Behind the Stories w/ Dr. Billy Hoffman 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Writers Behind the St…

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Getting and Keeping Your Head in the Game w/ Tammy Barlette 35:22

4M ago35:22

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Lightspeed Aviation Learn more about the NAFI Exclusive Benefit combining the Trade Up Program and the CFI/Pro Pilot Program ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this e…

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Episode 63 — Experiences Of Being A Penn State Cheerleader With Alumni Taylor And Danielle Sekelsky 53:36

4M ago53:36

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Alumni Taylor and Danielle Sekelsky are among the more impressive Penn State duos around! Taylor (2015, Smeal College of Business) and Danielle (2023, Smeal College of Business) were both varsity cheerleaders during their time at Penn State and had the unique opportunity to dance together at THON 2024. Professionally, Taylor works in capital market…

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SimVenture 2024! 30:44

4M ago30:44

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Garmin ------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the SimVenture 2024 bonus episode! In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Meyers of PilotEdge to talk about the det…

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Passing the Torch: Welcome Sarah Staudt to NAFI 23:05

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Sarah Staud…

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Episode 62 — Writing About American Civil War History With Professor Jonathan W. White '01 37:20

4M ago37:20

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Today's episode of The People of Penn State is for all of you history buffs out there as we're joined by accomplished American Civil War author and professor, Jonathan W. White! Jonathan is professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University and the author or editor of 17 books that cover a variety of topics about the Civil War, includi…

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Episode 100! C's get Degrees: Content, Collaboration, and Creativity w/John Niehaus 46:53

5M ago46:53

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Lightspeed Aviation Learn more about the NAFI Exclusive Benefit combining the Trade Up Program and the CFI/Pro Pilot Program ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this e…

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How Accident Reports can Shape the Next Generation of Pilots w/David Moorefield 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Lightspeed Aviation Learn more about the NAFI Exclusive Benefit combining the Trade Up Program and the CFI/Pro Pilot Program ------------------------------------------------------------------- David Moo…

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Episode 61 — Outer Space National Security With Lockheed Martin's Maria Demaree '90 32:28

6M ago32:28

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To infinity and beyond! 🚀🌌 Alumna Maria Demaree '90 has been a part of Lockheed Martin for over 30 years and is currently the Vice President and General Manager of the National Security Space line of business at Lockheed Martin Space. Maria leads a workforce of over 7,500 team members while managing a $6B+ customer portfolio. Within Lockheed Martin…

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Pilot Mental Health w/Dr. Victor Vogel 57:47

6M ago57:47

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's May is Learn to Fly Month at Sporty’s. It’s a four-week celebration of learning to fly designed to inspire and help new pilots achieve their aviation goals. In addition to savings on popular pi…

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Episode 60 — Swimming Across The English Channel With Jeannie Zappe '87 46:02

6M ago46:02

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Fancy a swim? How about a swim across the entire English Channel? 🤯🏊 On today's podcast, we chat with Jeannie Zappe '87, Speaker and Coach at Eternal Optimist LLC, and open water distance swimmer! Jeannie's personal feats include swimming around Manhattan at 53, crossing the English Channel at 55, and joining the elite ranks of the Triple Crown of …

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The "Other" Go-Around: Takeoff Rejects w/Philip Mandel 51:06

6M ago51:06

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the vital knowledge every pilot should possess regardin…

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Episode 59 — Serving In The U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps With Lieutenant Colonel Robert Michaels 43:34

6M ago43:34

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Lieutenant Colonel Robert Michaels '02, '05 Dickinson Law, has served in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps since January 2006. During his time as an Army lawyer, he has served in military units all over the world. In addition to service in Iraq, South Korea, and Europe, he most recently returned to the United States after servin…

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How Classical Music and Yoga Can Enhance Flight Training: Insights from Gita Brown 1:20:00

7M ago1:20:00

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this enlightening conversation, we talk to Gita Brown, a solo…

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Episode 58 — Autism and Neurodiversity Advocacy With Sarah Kernion '06 52:43

7M ago52:43

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Misconceptions of autism and the frequency in which people are excluded, threaten access to the vital information, resources and support autistic people and their families need. Sarah Kernion '06, a distinguished global speaker and neurodiversity advocate, is first and foremost a mother of three children, two of which have non-speaking autism. Thro…

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Eliminating a Mindset of Apathy w/Jason Archer 1:18:27

7M ago1:18:27

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- Now more than ever, the aviation industry needs flight instructo…

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Episode 57 — How To Improve Workplace Culture With Rebecca Friese '93 41:29

7M ago41:29

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From Fortune 500 giants to burgeoning startups, Rebecca Friese '93 navigates outdated practices in the workplace, fostering the capacity for impactful cultural changes. Rebecca is a seasoned change management leader dedicated to transforming organizations. On a mission to enhance workplaces, she champions innovative, engaging, and forward-thinking …

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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Steve Rutland 48:31

8M ago48:31

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of Writers Behind the Stories, we meet Steve Rut…

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Episode 56 — Performing On Broadway With Jasmine Forsberg '21 45:41

8M ago45:41

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Jasmine Forsberg '21 is an emerging star of Broadway...and she's a Penn Stater! Forsberg is currently performing in the hit Broadway musical "Six" after touring the country for over a year in the First National Tour. Last summer, Jasmine made her Broadway debut in the all-Filipino cast of "Here Lies Love." In addition to her successes on stage, Jas…

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Teaching with Purpose w/Aaron Dabney 1:15:31

8M ago1:15:31

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 This episode is sponsored by: Avemco Insurance Company Learn more about the NAFI CFI Insurance Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------- Earn FAA Wings Credits for Listening: Click Here to take the Win…

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Episode 55 — Documenting Life At Penn State In Photos With Pat Little '77 47:03

8M ago47:03

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From early days with the Daily Collegian to time spent with the Centre Daily Times and the Associated Press, photographer Pat Little '77 has chronicled life at Penn State for fifty years. Some of Pat's most famous photos include a lion cub...sitting atop the famous Nittany Lion shrine, President Bill Clinton eating Berkey Creamery ice cream, and th…

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Episode 54 — Mental Health Awareness For Female Athletes With Erin Strout '97 43:40

8M ago43:40

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Alumni Association Paul Clifford '20g is joined by journalist Erin Strout '97 for an engaging conversation on her career — including covering health, fitness, and Olympic sports — mental health awareness for female athletes, the state of media coverage on higher education, and more. Erin's work has appeared in the Washington Post, ESPN-W, Self, Wom…

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So You Survived an Accident, Now What? w/Jeff Jorgenson 51:01

9M ago51:01

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 To Purchase Jeff's Book Visit: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Air-Flight-Club-Yourself/dp/B08RLBYJFJ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's featured guest, is Jeff Jorgenson, award winning author an…

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Episode 53 — Growing Company Human Resources With Anessa Fike '07 33:59

9M ago33:59

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Anessa Fike, otherwise known as the "Queen of Fractional HR," is the CEO and Founder of Fike+Co, a multi-million-dollar consulting firm that specializes in interim or fractional people, human resources, and talent executive leadership with companies that are experiencing growth, scale, transition, or transformation. A 2007 Penn State graduate, Anes…

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Episode 52 — Memories Of Playing For Penn State Women's Basketball With Lisa Lambert '89 34:25

9M ago34:25

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We have a Lady Lions basketball legend on today's episode of The People of Penn State, as we're joined by Lisa Lambert '89! Lisa's successes as a student at Penn State — and as a team captain for the Lady Lions in the late 1980s — have helped propel her to become one of the most successful venture capitalists in the country. Professionally, Lisa is…

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Why Discussing Pilot Medicals Early is Essential to Avoid Training Delays w/Dr. Gregory Pinnell 55:26

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49 Visit Airdocs: https://www.airdocs.net/ This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's Embark on an exciting journey with Sporty's this February! Join them in celebrating IFR Month, a thrilling four-week exploration of the challenges and re…

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The Writers Behind The Stories w/Robert "Bob" Meder 58:34

10M ago58:34

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Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships (new and renewing) by using Discount Code: POD49 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Curious to know what it's like to create weekly written content for NAFI publications? In this episode, NAFI Editor Beth Stanton and Chair Em…

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Episode 51 — Portland Thorns And U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Star, Sam Coffey '20 49:05

10M ago49:05

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Today on The People of Penn State, we chat with professional soccer player Sam Coffey! Sam is a midfielder for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States Women's National Team. Sam is a two-time NWSL Best XI honoree and recently scored her first goal for the United States in a friendly against China. She takes u…

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