Best Santa Maria College Podcasts (2024)

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Faith Unveiled: Navigating Belief in the 21st Century with Melissa, Adele, and Sascha 17:26

10M ago17:26

17:26

In a rapidly changing world, one thing that remains constant is the importance of faith. As we embark on our journey through life, faith serves as a guiding light, providing us with strength, solace, and purpose. We understand that navigating faith in the modern world can be both exciting and challenging, and that's why we're here to have an open a…

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Kristen Jones (Marchese, Class of 2006) 28:07

11M ago28:07

28:07

In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Jones, a remarkable senior embryologist who graduated from the College in 2006. Kristen's journey has led her to Concept Fertility and Day Hospital, where she supports couples seeking assistance with conception. She also runs "I Like My Eggs Fertilised", an online education page empowering patients with kno…

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Tracey Anthony - Youth Empowerment Coach 32:02

12M ago32:02

32:02

We first came across Tracey Anthony's name through "The Kindness Challenge", run by Santa Maria College alumni Catherine Kolomyjec (Burgess, Class of 1987). Our immediate first thought was, we must have Tracey come and talk on the podcast! Back in 2003, Tracey completed her bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and rapidly began building a name …

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Lucy Stronach (Class of 2013) 30:16

1y ago30:16

30:16

It is safe to say that Lucy is one of the strongest advocates for social justice, particularly youth-based justice and advocacy. She has dedicated her entire career to working with young people in different spaces internationally. From kids in prison, to homeless street children, to young victims of human trafficking, Lucy has worked with youth fro…

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Nicola Principe (Class of 2014) 44:43

1y ago44:43

44:43

Ever since she was little, Nicola knew she wanted to have a career that helped improve outcomes for cancer patients. This stemmed from some of her close family and friends being diagnosed with cancer. Fast forward to today, and Nicola is in the final stages of completing her PhD in the field of cancer immunology at the National Centre for Asbestos …

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Silvia Baylie (Ng, Class of 1998) 41:30

1y ago41:30

41:30

Silvia was one of those students you always knew would go on to do some incredible things. Upon graduating from the College, she certainly wasted no time. Just shy of 18 years old, Silvia packed her bags and headed for Sydney, where she completed a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of New South Wales. She spent 17+ years at Qantas…

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Nicole Lockwood (Ganfield, Class of 1996) 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Since graduating from Santa Maria College, Nicole has undoubtedly made a name for herself in WA. With a background in law and regional economic development, Nicole currently works with the government and private sector to develop long-term infrastructure plants to secure our cities' future prosperity and liveability. She is the founder and director…

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Jennifer Oaten, Principal (Class of 1985) 35:14

1+ y ago35:14

35:14

What better way to start 2023 than to sit down with the College's Principal, Jennifer Oaten? In this episode, we dive deep into Jen's experience as an educator, look at her greatest strengths as a leader, and reflect upon her time as a Santa Maria College boarder. Jen also explores some of the benefits of single-sex education, touching on what sepa…

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Julia Kay (Patterson, Class of 2009) 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

A double-page spread in this year’s Catherine magazine just wasn’t enough for our next guest, so we had to sit down with her and pick her brains. Julia Kay, along with her husband Jordy, launched Great Wrap, a completely compostable cling wrap, back in 2019. Since hitting the market, Julia has achieved great (see what we did there?) success. She wa…

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Catherine Kolomyjec (Burgess, Class of 1986) 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

You've probably heard the name Catherine Kolomyjec before, and if you haven't, you've certainly come to the right place. With 40-plus years of community work under her belt, it's no surprise that Catherine is our first guest to appear on the podcast. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane, diving into Catherine's time as a Santa Maria Col…