Best Erik Lorenz Podcasts (2023)

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Financial Reporting in Student Housing with Emily Hill and Stephanie Lachina 14:28

2M ago14:28

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I've always enjoyed the collaborative team aspect and problem-solving with clients,” - Stephanie Lachina Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of "Student Housing Matters," Emily Hill, COCM Corporate Accountant, and Stephanie Lachina, COC…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Inside COCM's DEI Task Force with Dr. Mecca Marsh, Corey Reedy, and Kern Williams 33:02

2M ago33:02

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"I think that the important part is making sure that we have a variety of voices at the table... looking at what their concerns are and their perspective. That's going to be important as the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) task force moves forward," - Kern Williams Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the …

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: How COCM's Student Housing Calculator Revolutionizing Student Housing with Doug Brown 20:27

3M ago20:27

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“Housing is a critical activity that relates directly to the status of the university, and if it's not healthy, the rest of the institution is not either,” - Doug Brown, President, COCM Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of "Student Ho…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Fostering Leadership Excellence with Dr. Sharon McDade 20:12

3M ago20:12

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"Strike up conversations with everyone you possibly can while you're at conferences, you never know what threads will come from them. Thank you, Doug, for talking with me on a bus ride, oh, so many years ago. And [to COCM] for being such engaged participants in addressing leadership issues for the fellows," - Dr. Sharon McDade Join us as we celebra…

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Student Housing Matters

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Leading Maintenance Teams with Care & Respect – with Hermond Lawson, Chris Adams & Chenal Alford 32:29

3M ago32:29

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What makes a Director of Facilities successful in leading their maintenance team? It’s more than just showing up and doing the job. And it’s more than just taking good care of the facility. Success comes from taking care of the students and staff as well, building relationships with them as people to make sure they have what they need to thrive. Ch…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: COCM's Early Days and Path to Success with Patrick Savolskis 10:55

5M ago10:55

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"The great thing about Capstone is it gives you the ability to get some skills that you wouldn't have, otherwise, for years. Especially because in housing, it's not like you're back in the office somewhere, just pushing paper; you're right there on the frontline with students," - Patrick Savolskis Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary wit…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Green River College and COCM: A Partnership for Student Success with George Frasier 20:02

5M ago20:02

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"I've really enjoyed working with Capstone. Capstone is truly a learning organization, and our relationship has evolved over time. I've never doubted that we had their attention. I appreciate that commitment to the project and making sure the resident life experience is where it needs to be," - George Frasier, Green River College Join us as we cele…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: COCM and BGSU A Powerful Partnership with Sheri Stoll 24:14

5M ago24:14

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"It was just this juxtaposition of people from very different places with their heads down working on stuff. And I thought, you know, this is going to work, and it's going to work well. And everything that we couldn't have hoped for, and more has happened. And I'm very appreciative." - Sheri Stoll Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary wit…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Lasting Connections and Leaving a Legacy with Dr. Amy Lorenz 11:37

6M ago11:37

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"COCM is receptive to hearing from their team. So…speak up if there's something that you need or have feedback on. Most people are really willing to listen and work with you to help create something better."— Dr. Amy Lorenz Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the F…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: Professional Development, Relationships, and the Power of Campus Living with Erik Elordi 20:38

6M ago20:38

20:38

"You've got something unique here with COCM with so many different types of schools. One of the things I loved about COCM is the ability to move on within the company and grow and progress. I would really encourage people to do that as much as possible. It's really worth it,"— Erik Elordi Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the the…

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Unfolding Maps

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#35: The Secrets of the Elephants – with Dr. Paula Kahumbu 1:09:53

6M ago1:09:53

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Powerful, loving, and wise – elephants hold a great fascination for people worldwide. And yet they are threatened with extinction. Due to ivory trade and loss of habitat through humans, populations have been decreasing drastically in recent centuries. Kenyan conservationist Dr. Paula Kahumbu has made it her life’s work to prevent this. She is CEO o…

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Student Housing Matters

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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: From Unexpected Hire to Key Player with Tamiko Thompson 9:20

6M ago9:20

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"I may not have direct contact with our clients and owners and residents, but when I can fix a problem, or solve an issue for someone, that's what gives me satisfaction every day," — Tamiko Thompson Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future." On this episode o…

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Student Housing Matters

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20 Years of Growth and Innovation: Celebrating COCM's Impact on Student Housing 21:43

7M ago21:43

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In this episode of the Student Housing Matters Podcast, host Alton Irwin, Chief Marketing Officer COCM, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Capstone On-Campus Management by looking back at the company's early days. He is joined by three longtime employees of COCM: Doug Brown is the President and Founder of COCM. Doug's passion for higher education a…

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Unfolding Maps

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#34: Dr. Jane Goodall – Thoughts on a good life and a healthy planet 45:52

8M ago45:52

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What does real success really mean? How can we effectively fight against climate change and for nature? And what to make of the protests of the "last generation"? Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE talks about all this and more in this episode of Unfolding Maps. She also reflects on her earliest animal-related childhood memories, explains what growing up dur…

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Unfolding Maps

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#33: On the other Side of Fear – with Dwayne Fields 51:41

8M ago51:41

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From a childhood close to nature in Jamaica, to a youth marked by violent experiences in England, to an unforgettable walk to the North Pole that would change everything – that's how you could describe the life of Dwayne Fields in a nutshell, the first Brit of color to reach the North Pole on foot. Since his march to the North Pole, one adventure f…

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Student Housing Matters

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Creating a Positive Living Experience - with COCM's Maria Saad 11:55

10M ago11:55

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For Maria Saad, of the COCM team providing guidance and making a positive impact on students' lives is not just a job—it's a passion. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Maria sits down to share her insights on the student housing industry. As someone who believes that 'it's more of a learning experience for the students,' Maria shares why …

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Student Housing Matters

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Introducing COCM’s New EVP of Operations – with Jeremy Biddy 5:26

11M ago5:26

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“It's been an interesting, interesting time since early spring of 2020. And I think what we have learned are some lessons about how we can better provide service for both our students and our employees… Those folks on the front line really are the key to our success. We know that, and we're going to work really hard to make sure they understand tha…

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Unfolding Maps

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#32: A Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood – a Journey from Gangster to Movie Star with Danny Trejo 56:30

11M ago56:30

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This time at Unfolding Maps - not a climber, not a cyclist, not a desert photographer, but: Hollywood's most famous and beloved villain! Danny Trejo was shot, stabbed, decapitated, blown up, hanged, flattened by an elevator and lost his life in some even less appetizing ways that I'd rather leave unmentioned here. He's been the record holder as the…

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Student Housing Matters

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From Desk Attendant to EVP of Operations, a Look Back-with Sandy Hill 7:52

11M ago7:52

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"I think I'm the proudest of how much growth we've had. By expanding, we got to get on so many different diverse campuses. And we get to meet so many different administrators in the business of student housing, and that gives you the opportunity to provide jobs for folks, which gave me all the interactions I've had with the incredible employees we'…

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Student Housing Matters

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Web3 and Using Smart Contracts in Student Housing with Michael Huereque - with Michael Huereque 32:50

12M ago32:50

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Web3 is coming and it will revolutionize the internet and how we transact business in all aspects of our lives. In the student housing arena, technologies like blockchain and smart contracts can offer digital credentialing, making the real estate process faster, more efficient, and even more secure. But, like with all new technologies, many new ter…

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Student Housing Matters

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Advocating for Gender Equality Through the COCM Women’s Alliance - with Hannah Mountford 16:42

1y ago16:42

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Sexism, racism, and economic and educational inequality are just some of the significant challenges and barriers women face today. There are gender injustices everywhere, and women often struggle to make their voices heard. So, what can student housing organizations do to make gender equality a priority? Hannah Mountford serves as the Director of F…

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Student Housing Matters

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Immersive Marketing for Student Housing – with Rami Kalla 20:32

1y ago20:32

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It’s one thing to see photos or even watch a two-dimensional video of a student housing complex you’re interested in. But what if you could experience what it’s like to walk around the apartment, sit by the pool and even play cornhole with other students on the property—from anywhere in the world? Or even well before the property is built? Rami Kal…

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Student Housing Matters

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Dynamic Women in Leadership – with Erica Steele 15:17

1+ y ago15:17

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Women and other minorities often struggle to make their voices heard, especially in the tech industry. But Erica Steele proves that a dynamic, young Black woman can rise through the ranks and become a C-suite leader in the technology space. Erica is the Chief Marketing Officer for the proptech startup EZ Turn, where she oversees the planning, devel…

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Student Housing Matters

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Proptech to Serve Student Housing – with Chase Minnifield & Lincoln Ogata of EZ Turn 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

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Do you seem to have the same issues with turn year after year? Are you still using paper lists? And communicating with vendors in a fragmented way? What if you could use a proptech platform to streamline the process, making turn season (and many other aspects of your student housing operations) run much more smoothly? CEO Chase Minnifield and COO L…

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Unfolding Maps

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#31: A World in Crisis (and what to do about it) – with Jared Diamond 1:13:45

1+ y ago1:13:45

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What can we learn from the tribes in the rainforest of New Guinea? What are the greatest dangers facing humanity and the earth today, and how can they be overcome? These are some of the many questions we address in this conversation with a leading scientist that has been voted one of the world's top ten intellectuals by various British and American…

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Student Housing Matters

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Storytelling for Student Housing – with F.J. Talley 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

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Storytelling is a powerful teaching tool. It helps us engage with history and make sense of complex ideas. Telling stories is also an effective way to demonstrate the value of a business or organization and help consumers make informed decisions. So, what does that mean for us in the student housing industry? How can we best use storytelling to com…

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Student Housing Matters

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Digital Marketing Strategy for Student Housing – with Matt Pavlick 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

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The bar for providing an unforgettable student housing experience gets higher every year. And it’s crucial for a student housing community to develop a digital marketing strategy that showcases its differentiators and truly stands out from the rest. That's where a strong agency collaboration comes in. Matt Pavlick is President at GRO, a full-servic…

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Unfolding Maps

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#30: The Power of the Wild – with Bear Grylls 40:28

1+ y ago40:28

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In this very special episode, we welcome a real survival icon: Bear Grylls has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, as part of the 21 SAS Regiment. It was here that he perfe…

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Student Housing Matters

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The Role of Mental Toughness in Facing Life’s Challenges – with LaRae Quy 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

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Circumstances in our world have challenged individuals to be resilient in ways they never have before. The pandemic was new territory for all of us. As our world is changing, we need to activate new skills in order to land on our feet. Mental toughness is believing you will prevail when confronted with the unknown. So, how do you develop the mental…

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Unfolding Maps

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#29: Shots of Adventure or the joy of surfing in ice cold water – with Chris Burkard 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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Chris Burkard, born in 1986, is many things: he is an adventurer, photographer, creative director, speaker, author, father, husband, surfer, certified yoga instructor ... and first and foremost, a storyteller. He travels much of the year to explore the most remote places on earth, capturing stories there to inspire people to rethink their relations…

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Student Housing Matters

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Diversity in American Higher Education - with Frank Wu 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

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There are over 100 languages spoken at Queens College. It is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in the United States. So how can other colleges, universities, and companies across the country become more proactive in their diversity efforts? Frank Wu is the first Asian American President of Queens College in New York. He is also …

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Student Housing Matters

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The Supply Chain’s Effects on the Furniture Industry and Student Housing - with the Division Twelve Team 27:20

2y ago27:20

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We all know about the supply chain issue. Manufacturers, companies, and even individual buyers know they’re more susceptible to issues receiving their products than ever before. But what is the impact on the furniture and student housing industries? Division Twelve is a minority-owned contract furnishings company, representing the finest manufactur…

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Student Housing Matters

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How Strategic Leadership Can Change the Face of Higher Education - with Richard Gaumer, Dr. W. Joseph King, and Brian C. Mitchell 30:27

2y ago30:27

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Higher education has evolved drastically over the last century. These unprecedented times have put the strategic leaders of colleges and universities inside a whirlwind of financial, demographic, and social challenges. On today’s episode of Student Housing Matters, guest host Alton Irwin sits down with Richard Gaumer and the authors of the new book…

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Student Housing Matters

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Emotional Intelligence in Student Housing – with Natalya Cook 24:46

2y ago24:46

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It’s important for students to feel valued in the place where they live. And emotional intelligence is key in giving Gen Zers that sense of belonging and connection. So, what can student housing organizations do to make EQ a priority? How can we create a culture where students feel seen, heard and understood? Natalya Cook is one of the newest team …

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Student Housing Matters

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Achieve 100% Occupancy in a New Student Housing Community – with ReNesha Martin 10:03

2y ago10:03

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How do you achieve 100% occupancy in a new student housing community—during a pandemic? ReNesha Martin is the Director of Affiliated Housing at Bowie State University’s Christa McAuliffe Residential Community and Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC), a new development designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and other business-minded…

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Unfolding Maps

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#28: Euphoria and Terror – Crossing Antarctica with Felicity Aston MBE 1:17:22

2y ago1:17:22

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“I just think back to that first time I got a proper look at Antarctica: There was something about the simplicity and the beauty and the perfectness of it all that made me want to scoop it all up and somehow contain it in me.” That's a quote from our guest, Polar explorer, Antarctic scientist, author, speaker and expedition leader Felicity Aston MB…

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Unfolding Maps

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#27: Extreme Adventures, extreme Life – with Mike Horn 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

59:36

"One of the most amazing things about Mike Horn's life is that it still hasn't come to an end." This sentence sums up the life of this episode’s guest quite well: Mike Horn is introduced again and again as one of the world's most important explorers and adventurers of our time. What he has achieved and demonstrated in terms of endurance, determinat…

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Unfolding Maps

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#26: Travel and what we can learn from it – with Erik Lorenz 1:53:39

2+ y ago1:53:39

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In this episode the tables are turned. Instead of asking them, Erik answers questions – such as: What can we learn from travel? How can storytelling change the world? How do we experience adventures and what does that do to us? How can we travel in times of climate change? And what opportunities do we see within the challenges of the current pandem…

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Student Housing Matters

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3 Things You Should Be Doing Now for 2022 Summer Conferences Recovery – with Erik Elordi 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

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Conference service programs have been in survival mode through the pandemic, adapting to challenging circumstances one day at a time. But in-person events are starting to come back, and it’s time for colleges and universities with summer programs to get prepared for the 2022 season. Erik Elordi is the National Director of Conference Services at COC…

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Student Housing Matters

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Meeting People Where They Are – with Corey Reedy 17:58

2+ y ago17:58

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Corey Reedy doesn’t do what he does for the recognition. He truly cares about the student housing professionals he works with, and that inspires him to meet people where they are and pour into them as much as possible. But Corey does appreciate being recognized with the Excel Award because it lets him know he’s doing something right! Corey Reedy is…

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Student Housing Matters

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Why the Excel Award Is a Win for Your Team– with Michelle Smith 13:34

2+ y ago13:34

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“The [COCM Excel] Award is given to one person, but it’s really comprised of everybody on the team. It just happens to be that one person who received it because everybody pushes you to be better and do better. You always see the head coach gets all the kudos, but it’s really the folks that are behind the scenes working day in and day out—they’re t…

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Unfolding Maps

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#25: A Journey to the Edge of Europe - with Kapka Kassabova 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

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A childhood in the shadow of a Cold War border - this is how Kapka Kassabova grew up in Sofia, Bulgaria. After studying in Sofia and emigrating with her family to New Zealand, Kapka Kassabova, now a writer, poet and journalist, lives in the Scottish Highlands. From 2013 until 2015 she returned to the Balkans and embarked on a special journey into t…

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Student Housing Matters

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To Earn Respect, Be a Team Player – with Kerissa Hobstetter 12:37

2+ y ago12:37

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Some student housing professionals are only inclined to perform the duties listed in their job description. And others are team players, willing to get their hands dirty to keep things running smoothly. Kerissa Hobstetter falls into the second category, doing whatever needs to be done to provide the best possible experience for her residents. Keris…

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Unfolding Maps

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#24: Hope for our Planet – with Dr. Jane Goodall 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

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60 years of research on social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees. And decades of commitment to animal welfare and environmental protection. This episode’s guest is the world-famous British ethologist and environmental activist, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. Originally, she has been best known for her long-term study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzan…

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Student Housing Matters

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A Day in the Life of a Servant Leader – with Scott Schatzer 12:06

2+ y ago12:06

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If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. And lucky for COCM, Scott Schatzer loves to serve others. Scott is the Talent Recruitment and Wellness Coordinator at the Capstone corporate offices, assisting the operations team in the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of field staff and managing COCM’s Learning Management System and…

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Student Housing Matters

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Leading with Calm in a Crisis – with Jeremy Williamson 15:27

2+ y ago15:27

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A strong leader stays calm in a crisis, taking whatever is thrown at them in stride and simply doing what needs to be done. And it is Jeremy Williamson’s ability to stay cool, collected and confident when problems arise that his colleagues admire most. Jeremy is the Director of Housing Operations and Facilities at University Village and The QUAD St…

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Unfolding Maps

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#23: A Walk in the Woods – with Eric Adams (Manowar) 1:55:43

2+ y ago1:55:43

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A winter walk in the woods with an icon of heavy metal: Eric Adams is world-famous as the singer of the American band Manowar. In episode 16 of Unfolding Maps, he has already talked about another passion that shapes his life besides music - his love of nature, wildlife and hunting. In this second interview, he now delves deeper into these topics. D…

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Student Housing Matters

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Connecting with the Students We Serve – with Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

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Western University of Health Sciences takes a whole-student approach to educating future healthcare professionals. And that complements the way COCM’s Meera Ramsoondar-Cuevas serves her team and the students she works with, connecting with people through the lens of their individual experience. Meera is the Director of Housing Operations at The Dau…

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Unfolding Maps

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#22: The Spirit of a Rock Climber – with Maureen Beck 59:36

3y ago59:36

59:36

Maureen (Mo) Beck was born without her left hand, but that didn’t stop her from starting to climb at the age of 12 – to prove everyone wrong, who thought this sport might not be for her. By now she has won multiple titles, including a gold medal at the 2014 Paraclimbing World Championships in Spain and a gold medal at the 2016 World Championships i…

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Student Housing Matters

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Summer Internship Housing – with Emily Eskridge-June 10:37

3y ago10:37

10:37

Most of us associate summer on campus with conference programs. But summer interns need housing, too, and many campuses are capitalizing on this need. So, what does a summer internship student housing program look like? Would it work on your campus? And what are summer interns looking for in a place stay? Emily Eskridge-June is the Director of Hous…

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