Staying Golden Podcast

Staying Golden Podcast

by Laurier Alumni
Education
Season 7
Staying Golden - Episode 3: A Musician's Life with Jacob Moon
Welcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. In this episode, we talk with singer songwriter Jacob Moon to learn about how a Music degree at Laurier played a part in his successful musical career. Jacob also touches on the many hats a musician needs to juggle with, his hilarious entry into the world of music, and how music can heal the soul. To learn more about Jacob Moon's upcoming events, visit: https://jacobmoon.com/events/ The closing out song is Jacob Moon's Acoustic Guitar Cover of 'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel, used with permission of Jacob Moon. For the entire (beautifully rendered) song, hear it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sOaBC5uyR8
S7 · E3
Dec 15, 2025
23:09
Staying Golden - Episode 2: Learning about Manulife insurance with Carmelina Manno
Welcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. In this episode, we talk with Carmelina Manno to learn about Manulife's partnership with Laurier, and the benefits available to Laurier Alumni. We also touch on general topics related to life and health insurance. To learn more about Manulife Life and Health insurance, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=505 For perks specific to WLU alumni, check out these links: https://www.manulife-insurance.ca/la/ https://www.goldenperks.ca/ Or, if you’d prefer, contact Manulife customer service: +1-888-913-6333
S7 · E2
Nov 20, 2025
13:54
Staying Golden - Episode 1: Cheering on AFC Toronto with Sammi Urbina
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. Come join us in this insightful episode as Sammi Urbina dives into the passion-fueled world of women's soccer supporter groups, and her career journey in events management. Discover how she's building community in a post-COVID world and how this led her to co-found Vermillion Vanguard, AFC Toronto's first official Supporter's Group. Find out more about Vermillion Vanguard: https://www.instagram.com/vermilionvanguard/
S7 · E1
Aug 25, 2025
23:38
Season 6
Staying Golden - Episode 3: Big Games and Coaching with Ashley Stephenson
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode, Golden Hawk and Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Ashley Stephenson talks about her career in the NWHL and CWHL, playing for the Canadian national women's baseball team, transitioning to coaching, and much more.
S6 · E3
Mar 21, 2025
34:39
Staying Golden - Episode 2: Real Estate and Being Real with David Cinelli
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode, David Cinelli talks about going from his Laurier MBA to becoming one of Royal Lepage's top 2% realtors, the how and why of video marketing, buying your first home, and much more. Connect with David on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cinelli-mba-bsc-87a16313/
S6 · E2
Feb 13, 2025
50:24
Staying Golden - Episode 1: Clubs and Computer Science with Homa Varmora
Welcome to a new season of the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ewan Casaletto. In this episode of our new season, Homa Varmora details how she turned her Bachelor of Computer Science into a successful analyst placement following graduation, her experience founding the Gujarati GoldenHawks, and life as an international student. Connect with Homa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homa-varmora/
S6 · E1
Jan 31, 2025
30:53
Season 5
Staying Golden - Episode 5: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion In Post-secondary with Eden Mekonen
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. In this episode, Eden Mekonen draws from her own experiences and expertise, illuminating the power of a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within academic settings. Connect with Eden on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edenmekonen/
S5 · E5
May 6, 2024
36:56
Staying Golden - Episode 4: The Entrepreneurial Path with Allan Cayenne
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. In this exciting episode, Allan Cayenne shares how stepping into volunteer positions during his time at Wilfrid Laurier University ignited an unexpected journey into the world of entrepreneurship outside his field of study. Watch Video Podcast: https://vimeo.com/924616095/ccd8b2259b?share=copy
S5 · E4
Mar 18, 2024
24:35
Staying Golden - Episode 3: Defending Journalism in the Digital Age with Mirko Petricevic
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. Join us in this insightful episode as Mirko dives deep into the rapidly changing world of media and journalism. Discover why journalism is facing unprecedented challenges and how Mirko's passion led him to establish Ink-Stained Wretches, an advocacy group dedicated to supporting journalists. Find out more about Mirko's advocacy work: https://www.ink-stainedwretches.org/ Find out more about the International Journalism Film Festival: journalismfilmfestival.com  Watch Video Podcast: https://vimeo.com/918732836/56fc9afbf1?share=copy
S5 · E3
Mar 4, 2024
35:28
Staying Golden - Episode 2: Junaid Ali
Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. In this episode, Junaid takes us on a thrilling ride from his humble beginnings spinning beats for 50 people at The Turret to commanding stages with 25,000 fans. Beyond the music scene, he also shares his innovative project, "Stock Shock," a game designed to teach financial literacy to its players. Junaid's philosophy of "taking one slice at a time" not only guided his musical journey but also fueled his efforts in launching Stock Shock. The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
S5 · E2
Dec 11, 2023
31:05
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