Podcasts
05/08/21 10:55am
S1:E8 - Ather Williams: Gap Year Lessons, Mental Health Advocacy, and “It’s Okay to Not be Okay”
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Duke University Engineering rising freshman Ather Williams and Cesar discuss Ather’s journey through a gap year and the hurdles he had to overcome during the pandemic. Ather further addresses the mental health issues that brought him to the lowest point in his life, how admitting that “it’s okay to not be okay” helped him, and why mental health advocacy is important in every school around the country. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/08/21 10:50am
S1:E7 - Jonathan Ortega: Thinking Before Committing, Community Service, and Learning from Mistakes
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Duke University freshman Jonathan Ortega reflect on upbringings and how important decisions need to be assessed with a clear mind. Jonathan also dives into his efforts to give back to the Durham community and how a rough first-year lesson taught him that there is little room for games as an adult. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/07/21 5:21pm
S1E6 - Student Spotlight: Ryan Pruitt
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts MOSAIC podcast hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with Ryan Pruitt, a Wharton senior, who talks about his experience at Wharton, leading the WEDIG week team, and his thoughts on DEI. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
05/07/21 5:10pm
S1E5 - Cultural House Town Hall
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts MOSAIC hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with the cultural houses at Penn during WEDIG Week’s Intersectionality Day. They discuss the history and background of the cultural houses, the challenges they face, and ways we can be an ally to other cultures. This episode features: Malik Muhammad (LGBT Center), Min Derry (PAACH), Toyce Holmes (Greenfield Intercultural Center), Ashley Gilmore (Makuu), and Krista Cortes (La Casa Latina). Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
05/01/21 1:45pm
S6E14. Cool Classes to TAKE, Course Selection Guide
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On this episode, Sia chats with College seniors Logan Nantiss and Alexandra Jackman, College junior Karin Hananel, College sophomore Olivia de Rezende, and Wharton senior Amy Liu about cool classes at Penn that underclassmen should take! Tune in because this episode will help with the course selection period!!! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Megan Li and Sia-Linda Lebbie. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
05/01/21 1:42pm
S1:E6 - Tyler McCormick: YouTube, First Impressions, and Diffusing Toxicity
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and College sophomore Tyler McCormick speak about Tyler’s unlikely YouTube channel that started by rushing a last minute project! Tyler also tells his inspiring story on choosing his major, the first impression that sealed his decision to come to Penn, and explaining how toxic culture could be dangerous to Penn. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/01/21 1:41pm
S1:E5 - Danny Coale: Sports, Overexertion, and Mental Health
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton freshman Danny Coale chat about Danny’s love for sports coming from his sister and the lessons that come from playing sports. Danny also reflects on extending himself too much with extracurriculars and bringing a focus on mental health to campus. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
04/24/21 6:50pm
S1:E4 - Justin Glover: Food Poisoning, Religion, and Being There for People
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton sophomore Justin Glover discuss how a dining hall fiasco convinced him to come to Penn! Justin also sheds light on taking religion seriously, mentoring a pitch team to win $5,000, and always trying to be the person that asks others “Are you okay?” If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
04/24/21 1:00pm
S6E13. Coming to America, First-Generation American Students
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In this episode, Sia sits down and chats about being a first-generation American with four Penn students—Nursing junior Luz (Guatemala) and College sophomores Fatma Omar (Sudan), Adam Goudjil (Algeria), and Eric (Vietnam) Hoang—who also immigrated or are the children of immigrants. CULTURAL DIVERSITY is important, so tune in to hear their perspectives!!! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Megan Li and Sia-Linda Lebbie. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
04/23/21 2:00pm
S1E4 - Asian Wharton Experience
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts MOSAIC hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson sit down with Wharton junior Sachi Patel and Wharton senior Catherine Ruan to learn more about their experiences attending Wharton as Asian students. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
04/19/21 3:45pm
S6E12. Learning from Failures
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On this episode, Sia chats with Wharton graduate Jordan Williams about his book Breaking The System and the two discuss learning from failures and life's obstacles. Tune in because this episode is OPTIMISTIC and insightful! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Megan Li and Sia-Linda Lebbie. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
04/17/21 11:00am
S1:E2 - Naomi Richmond: Finding Community, Hard Work, and 11 Black Women in Wharton
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Cesar and Wharton sophomore Naomi Richmond explore how she found her community at Penn and how she overcame her initial struggles with courses. She also describes her realization of being one of a few black women in Wharton, her gymnast life, and giving back. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8 Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
04/17/21 11:00am
S1:E1 - Surayya Walters: Insecurity, Confidence, and DEI
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Cesar and Wharton junior Surayya Walters dive into her interest in diversity, equity, inclusion, and what it means for her at Wharton. She also explains her wild Penn admissions story and how students should not be stripped of their confidence by anyone. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8 Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
04/16/21 7:26pm
S1E3 - MOSAIC X WAX
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Javion and Nia sit down with the co-presidents of the Wharton Asia Exchange (WAX)—Wharton junior Miranda Gong and Wharton junior Jessica Shen—as they discuss the WAX community forum, their experiences as Asian students at Wharton, and the increased anti-Asian violence we see today. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
04/16/21 6:10pm
S1E2 - MOSAIC X DISC
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In this episode, Javion and Nia are joined by Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Consulting's (DISC) amazing co-presidents: Wharton juniors Rania Zakaria and Tanvee Patankar. Listen up as they talk about their journey leading Wharton's first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) club, their impactful work on Penn's campus and beyond, and their hope for greater DEI in the consulting industry. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Surayya Walters and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
04/16/21 6:05pm
S1E1 - Gourmand X MOSAIC Foodie Life and Gender Rights
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Javion and Nia sit down with the hosts of Gourmand—Wharton junior Maggie Tang and College junior Alaina Chou—as they discuss the foodie community at Penn, pursuing an unconventional career, and blazing an innovative trail for women and college students interested in hospitality life. Follow Gourmand on Anchor and Instagram. Hosted and edited by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Surayya Walters and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
04/16/21 6:00pm
S1E0 - The Foundations of WEDIG (Wharton Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group)
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts For their pilot episode, Javion and Nia are joined by some original WEDIG members: former co-chair and Wharton senior Sola Sofela, WEDIG co-founder and Wharton senior Danny Mendelsohn, and recruiting chair and Wharton junior Jamil Atkinson. Join them as they reflect upon building a sustainable foundation for WEDIG and Wharton's DEI-related challenges. This episode is dedicated to the members of the Equal Satisfaction taskforce: Sachi (Wharton Wellness), Joanna (Wharton Wellness), Ria (Wharton Council), Bailey (Wharton Council), James (Wharton Council), Carolina (Wharton Council), Alexandra (WAB), and Eli (WAB) Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Surayya Walters and Evie Artis.Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
03/27/21 10:34am
S6E9. Products of Divorce
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The Trillest is sponsored by The Economist! Use our link, economist.com/EV51, to get a 12-week digital subscription for JUST $19 (students) or $25 (general population)! Sia and some trill colors—Lilac, Blue, and Yellow—discuss coming from divorced/separated parents. This episode gets raw, and some crying is involved, but it's very therapeutic. Tune in because this episode is RELATABLE! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Megan Li. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
03/20/21 11:00am
S6E8. Prioritizing Mental Health
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The Trillest is sponsored by The Economist! Use our link, economist.com/EV51, to get a 12-week digital subscription for JUST $19 (students) or $25 (general population)! Sia interviews Texas A&M senior Victoria Fernandez, a young woman who has a mental health YouTube channel called "I Live to Inspire Mental Health." They discuss her YouTube channel, her bipolar and OCD disorders, and how her success has and continues to inspire others and make change! Tune in because this episode is GOOD FOR THE SOUL! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Megan Li. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
03/13/21 10:00am