As Spiders Do

Cheers to one year of "As Spiders Do!" To celebrate the anniversary of our first episode, we're bringing you a conversation between Maggie, the host of the podcast, and Erin, her best friend from UR. They talk about how they went from random roommates to lifelong friends, traveling the world together, their love of campus traditions, and of course, their favorite show, "Gilmore Girls."

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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"To have people show up vulnerably and say 'this is what I want to work on' and to be able to coach them on that is an absolute privilege because I know that that's translating into the classroom and impacting young people. And it's a beautiful ripple effect."

Today on "As Spiders Do," guest host Alicia Moseley and Tamisha Williams, '06 discuss what it means to chart your own course, following joy in life and in your work, and why developing educators who are diversity, equity, and inclusion belonging-minded can change the world.

Visit Tamisha's business here: https://www.tamishawilliams.com/

Learn more about UR Black Alumni Network: https://alumni.richmond.edu/alumni-groups/constituency-groups.html

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate it than with this special Valentine's Day episode of “As Spiders Do.” Take a trip down memory lane with us as a few Spider couples share how they got caught in each other’s webs. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or simply a hopeless romantic like me, join us as we celebrate love in all it’s forms.

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director, Student & Young Graduate Programming. Sound Effect by floraphonic and music by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay.

"In order for me to keep my faith in myself, in my business, and in the life I'm building, I have to be able to sit down and find moments to dream and visualize what that could be like."

Today on "As Spiders Do," LaTonia Cokely, '06 shares her life's journey - from first-generation college student, to losing her parents in her 20's, to teaching middle school and most recently, starting her own teahouse. We explore how grief, joy, play and dreams shape our lives and who we are.

Visit LaTonia's teashop here: https://adjournteahouse.com/.

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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Cheers to a New Year and a new season of "As Spiders Do"! We're kicking off the new season with the introduction of our Mini Webisode series. Tune in to hear what six alums are most looking forward to in 2024!

Editing and production by Maggie Johnson, '18 and Charlotte Pfamatter. Music by Looptape from Pixabay. Sound Effect by Sergei Chetvertnykh from Pixabay.

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"Being able to be there with the families while in one of the worst days of their life, watching smoke pour out of their house, is an honor and it's a privilege."

Today on "As Spiders Do," Dorie Griggs, W'81 shares about her experience as a college sports manager, public relations manager and chaplain. She was the first woman to travel with the UR men's basketball team and as a chaplain, developed new ways to support journalists who are embedded in war zones. Tune in to hear her advice on protecting your mental health in our image-heavy media environment.

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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"But if you think about where nature is, you know, nature is far away. Nature is on the fringes of our society. Well, who lives in those places? It's Indigenous peoples. So, you know, a lot of these tribes are the longtime stewards of nature. So my work has really changed to be from a science focus to...more about the who and the how than that what."

Today on "As Spiders Do," Angelo Villagomez, '00 shares about his work as an ocean conservationist and the power of creating human connection to enact change. Angelo grew up in the Mariana Islands and tells us a little about his family and how his experiences have impacted his life and work.

Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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Join us to explore some of our favorite legends about the University of Richmond! Delve into the stories about the ghosts, spirits and mummies that roam the campus.

Narration, editing and production by Maggie Johnson, '18 and Charlotte Pfamatter. Music by Oleg Fedak and Dmitry Taras. Sound effects by Mikhail and Pixabay.

In this episode of “As Spiders Do,” we embark on a delectable journey about the intersection of food and community. Food has always been a catalyst for connection, bringing people together in authentic ways. Join us to hear two stories of alums who started their own food businesses and found community through their work.

Episode editing by Charlotte Pfamatter. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

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"We've got a nation of people who have not had equitable access or their portal to understanding chemistry has been closed to them. So this opens it up to just about everybody."

Today on "As Spiders Do," Colleen Kelley, W'88 shares about what it's like to attend college as a first-generation student, also staying true to your dreams as an entrepreneur and creating equitable access to chemistry.

Editing by Maggie Johnson, '18. Episode music by FASSounds from Pixabay.

You can find Colleen's chemistry comics at https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/

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