After Augie Podcast
Katie Griswold ‘20
Shannon Domski ‘18
Jackie Celske ‘10
Jawan Straughter ‘16 & Dominique Hartsfield ‘16
Tyler Andrews ‘19
President Andrea Talentino
Kylie Radz ‘23
Marvin Agyeben ‘17
Phil Tunnicliff ‘18
di Augustana GOLD Council
In this month’s episode of the After Augie Podcast, Katie Groswold ’20 sits down with host Evan Sammons ’20 to share her transformative journey from Augustana student to passionate educator. They chat about Katie's life-changing experiences traveling with the Augustana Choir and Chamber Choir, exploring how those adventures built on her love for music. Katie delves into her discovery of a calling to teach, inspired by recognizing needs and stepping up to make a difference.
This month, Ashley Marcinkus ‘20 interviews Shannon Domski ‘18 (you may recognize her last name)! During the episode, they discuss Shannon’s non-traditional experience, unique ways of engaging with Augie after graduation, and how her passion for helping others led to her career as a financial advisor. To conclude, Shannon has great words of wisdom to share with graduates of all ages!
In this month's episode, Alex Mayszak '13 sits down with Jackie Celske '10, who has navigated varied career experiences to leverage the creation of her own business, The Prose Co. Jackie is passionate about sharing stories through her work, serving others, and acknowledges how her time at Augustana shaped these perspectives. Hear more about the specifics of Jackie's journey and more as you listen!
GOLD Council member Alexis Hutson '17 is back in the host chair for this month's podcast, and she's joined by two of her closest Augie friends, Dominique Hartsfield and Jawan Straughter. In this month's episode, the trio dives into the realities of life after graduation, including wedding planning. They also reflect on how their time at college helped shape who they are today—discussing the personal growth they experienced, the importance of networking with faculty and peers, and how those relationships have continued to impact their lives. Plus, they share insights on transitioning into their careers and the challenges they've faced along the way.
In this month's episode, Tyler Andrews '19 discusses how experiences at Augustana led him to take a step outside of his major — becoming a flight attendant for United Airlines. He and Emily also discuss the importance of connection — both as a student and alumni. Hear about Tyler's journey and so much more in this month's episode!
Join host Evan Sammons '20, assistant director of alumni engagement and annual giving, for a special episode of the After Augie Podcast, recorded live at Young Alumni Weekend. In this episode, Evan welcomes President Andrea Talentino, who shares insights on leadership, professional development and her vision for Augustana's future. Discover pivotal moments in President Talentino's career, the importance of mentorship, and the qualities that drive effective leadership. Plus, get a personal glimpse into her favorite spots in the Quad Cities and what excites her about the college's mission. Don’t miss the fun finale with 20 rapid-fire questions to get to know President Talentino even better!
In this month's episode, Alex Mayszak '13 hosts Kylie Radz ‘23 to discuss how formative experiences at Augustana and travel led her to where she is today. Kylie details her experiences, starting as a student partnered with a travel organization, to spending time abroad after graduation, and finally giving back to that organization that gave so much to her. Enjoy this month's episode as you ponder for yourself: Where has travel taken you?
In this episode, Alexis Hutson ‘17 host has the pleasure of interviewing a classmate and friend, Marvin Agyeben, from the graduating class of 2017. Join us as we explore Marvin's path beyond graduation and the challenges he faced along the way. Despite the valleys encountered, Marvin's resilience shines through as he shares how he persevered and never gave up on himself. Tune in to discover the importance of mentors in Marvin's journey and the invaluable lessons learned along the road to success.”
From geology to the government, tune into this month’s episode to hear from Philip Tunnifcliff. He is a 2018 graduate who now works for FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This organization is the federal government’s lead response agency in dealing with declared national disasters.
On this special Valentine’s Day edition of the podcast, find out how Dr. Alyssa Motzel (‘16) and Dr. Brandon Motzel (‘16), Augie sweethearts, are tackling their dreams together in the medical field! After Augie, they faced adversity together in their medical school admission journey before starting at AT Still University in the same med school class. They are now serving the Detroit, MI area in pediatrics (Alyssa) and orthopedic surgery (Brandon) and have big plans to further specialize in their respective fields. Don’t miss Alyssa’s discussion on her recent medical service trip to Kenya and how Augie inspired her passion for global medicine!