Listen as the CareerLAB explores 4 seasons of career advice, alumni adventures and employer stories. Our newest series, BrownConnect Alumni Conversations, speaks to alumni about the paths that ultimately led them to their current professional roles. Not all paths are straight and in each episode we will explore the twists, turns, and curves that confronted alumni as they explored their interests and passions.
Season 4 | BrownConnect Conversations
Tune in as alumni talk about the paths that ultimately led them to their current professional roles. Not all paths are straight and in each episode we will explore the twists, turns, and curves that confronted alumni as they explored their interests and passions.
Episode 1 |
Join us as we chat with Andrew Gonzales, a 2016 alum and recent Harvard Law School graduate.
What paths took him to his current role as a first year associate and how has networking made the difference? |
Episode 2 |
Aimee Lucido '13 | Author |
Episode 3 | Emily Adams '18 | Screenwriter We catch up with Emily Adams '18, a transfer student who squeezed the most out of her time at Brown, and launched her career as a screenwriter amidst the pandemic. We talk about the benefits of self-discipline, taking calculated risks, and staying true to yourself (even if that means making some tough choices along the way. |
Episode 4 | Bianca Duah '16 | Medical Student Listen as we speak with alumna Bianca Duah '16 about her path from Brown to medical school at The University of Rochester School of Medicine. She tells us all about the importance of living in your season and taking your time to reach your goals in a way that is authentic to you. |
Episode 5 |
Jonathan Groff '83 | TV writer & ProducerJoin us as we chat with Jonathan Groff. His story shows that there is no “one way” to get to our respective destinations, and listening to yourself and doing what feels organic to you is a valuable practice as you make your way there. |
Episode 6 |
Join Sarah as she catches up with Azeez Adeyemi '21, who currently works for Tradeweb in New York. Azeez reflects on making the shift from full-time student to full-time employee, and what success and progress look like outside of the Brown bubble. |
Episode 7 |
John Goncalves '14, MAT '15 | Teacher, Councilman & Author
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Season 3 | The JobPod
What is the JobPod? A short podcast to help students hear from some of the top minds at work and prepare for life after Brown University.
Season 2 | COVID- 19
This season we speak with students to find out how their summers and careers are being affected by the pandemic.
Season 1 | Talk It Out
It can be scary to express your worries and fears or ask your questions about the internship, job, and career search. We asked alumni to reflect back on the experience of hunting for jobs and talk about the fears and pressures they felt. Read more about the Talk It Out Podcast.