Birds Up Podcast

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Cynde Bard, UTSA alumna and Regional Marketing Manager at Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery. With over a decade in marketing, Cynde has played a pivotal role in expanding Yuengling's regional presence and crafting its iconic brand narrative. We'll explore her career path, balancing the brewery's historic legacy with fresh, innovative strategies, and hear how her experiences at UTSA shaped her passion for communications and community engagement.

In this episode, Cynde also shares her love for travel and the story behind her personal blog, Cynde in the City, where she connects with readers through her explorations of must-see spots, hidden gems, and unforgettable restaurants around the world. Whether you’re a marketing enthusiast, travel lover, or UTSA supporter, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and inspiration. Tune in for a blend of tradition, adventure, and the dynamic world of marketing!

Show Notes:

Yuenling
William Lansding UTSA Article
UTSA Alumni 
UTSA Membership
UTSA Basketball
UTSA Womens Basketball

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Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this episode, we’re sitting down with UTSA's dynamic new men's basketball coach, Austin Claunch. Named head coach in 2023, Claunch is bringing his energetic leadership, innovative strategies, and passion for the game to San Antonio. Known as one of the youngest head coaches in Division I basketball, Austin has already made waves in the college basketball world, with a history of success at Nicholls State and Alabama. We’ll dive deep into his journey from a standout player to a rising star in coaching, his high-paced style of play, and what he envisions for the future of UTSA basketball.

Join us as Coach Claunch shares his vision for building a winning team, creating a culture of excellence, and connecting with the San Antonio community. Whether you're a basketball enthusiast or just curious about what makes a great coach, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

Show Notes:

UTSA Mens Basketball
UTSA Homecoming
UTSA Student Best Fest
UTSA Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
UTSA Alumni
UTSA Hispanic Heritage Month Artwork
Rowdy's Rewarding Good Grades
Ritual Zero Proof
Beluga Air
Shiner Bock
 

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Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled conversation with Gerardo DeAnda, a proud UTSA alumnus and CEO of Gusto Group, Nueva Developments, and Caramelo Consulting! Growing up in San Antonio, Gerardo's drive to achieve greatness led him to UTSA, where he earned his degree in Public Relations and Business Administration (2007-2010). From working his way up in corporate roles to becoming a renowned restaurateur, Gerardo’s journey is packed with ambition, hard work, and a touch of adventure—including a wild story of being gored by a bull in Pamplona, Spain! Now, with nine active restaurant concepts in San Antonio and more on the way, he’s making a significant impact on the community. Tune in to hear about his journey, his current projects, and the passion that fuels his success!

Show Notes:

Gusto Group
UTSA Alumni 
UTSA Alumni Tailgate
Child Advocates San Antonio 2024 Gala
UTSA Athletics 

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Join us for an inspiring conversation as Dr. Jonathan Clark, UTSA Professor and renowned leadership expert, takes us on a journey from Harvard to UTSA's prestigious lecture halls. Dr. Clark dives deep into his educational path, leadership philosophy, and his highly anticipated new book, "Leading Through | Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership." In this episode, he unpacks the paradigm of leadership, revealing powerful insights that apply across industries. We’re also joined by former UTSA Alumni President and Executive MBA graduate, Yvonne Addison, who shares her transformative experiences in Dr. Clark’s classroom. With UTSA's Executive MBA program celebrating its 25th anniversary, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and perspectives you won’t want to miss!

Show Notes:

Dr. Jonathan Clark LinkedIn
Preorder: Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership
UTSA Executive MBA Program
EMBA Luncheon 
UTSA Alumni Association
UTSA Alumni Membership
UTSA Texas State Tailgate 
UTSA / VIA U Pass

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Get ready, Roadrunners! UTSA Football is back, and we’re kicking off the season with an action-packed preview that you won’t want to miss. Join host Andrew Addison and UTSA Alumni President Jacob Cavazos as they team up with Jared and Adrian from the Alamo Audible Podcast to bring you the most comprehensive breakdown of what’s to come. They’ll dive deep into insights, share bold predictions, and offer their takes on key players and matchups that will define the season.

But that’s not all—we have a special UTSA guest joining the discussion, adding even more excitement to the mix! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the game, this episode is your go-to source for everything UTSA Football. Get ready to cheer on the Roadrunners and join the conversation as we gear up for an incredible season. Let’s go! BIRDS UP! RUN'EM! 

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Show Notes:
UTSA Alumni 
UTSA Football
UTSA Athletic Tickets
Alamo Audible Podcast
Alamo Audible Patreon
Frank Harris LinkedIn
UTSA Alumni Membership
 

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We couldn't have chosen a better guest to launch Season 4! Chuck Cureau, a beloved San Antonio icon, shines as the in-house Arena Host at Spurs home games and serves as the Director of PR at SeaWorld. As an actor, he's graced the screen in movies like "Spy Kids 4" and "Manhattan Project" and has emceed events across the globe. To top it all off, Chuck is a proud UTSA alumnus, and we couldn't be prouder to feature him.

Tune into our season premiere episode to dive into Chuck's incredible career, driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, talent, business acumen, and genuine authenticity. His journey is packed with valuable business lessons, unwavering determination, and insightful tips on managing career side hustles and more. We shared laughs, reminisced, and had a fantastic conversation, which includes an exclusive announcement about the UTSA Gala and its significance to Chuck. Don’t miss out – tune in to discover more!

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Show Notes:

UTSA Gala
UTSA Alumni 
Chuck Cureau
UTSA Athletic Tickets
UTSA Veterans Affair Open House
UTSA BRAC
UTSA Alumni Membership

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Join host Andrew and the team as we reminisce about a captivating Season 3. Tune in for highlights from our amazing guests, including UTSA First Lady Peggy Eighmy, UTSA Women's Basketball Coach Karen Aston, UTSA Athletic Director Dr. Lisa Campos, UTSA Quarterback Frank Harris, astrophysicist Dr. Angela Speck, HGTV's Ian FitzGibbons, and UTSA's Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Engagement Karl Miller Lugo and many more. This season’s guests shared their passion for UTSA, its students, and the community. There's something here for everyone. Tune in now—Birds Up!

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Show Links:

UTSA Alumni Gala
UTSA Be Bold Campaign
UTSA Alumni Membership

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Award-winning Dr. Lisa Campos joins us this week as our special guest. We had an incredible time with one of the nation’s top Athletic Directors. Renowned for her passion and dedication to the development of UTSA athletes, Dr. Campos' personal story is truly inspirational. Her journey is one of hard work, community building, and unwavering commitment. Tune in as we delve into all things UTSA Athletics and experience the contagious passion Dr. Campos has for her work. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Birds Up! 

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For Information regarding the UTSA Alumni Association, please visit us at www.utsa.edu/alumni. 

SHOW LINKS:

Dr. Campos Twitter
UTSA Athletics
UTSA Bio
UTSA Be Bold Campaign
UTSA Coach Traylor Era Alumni Football Season Tickets
UTSA Summer Camps
UTSA Alumni Gala
 

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Tune in for an inspiring interview with Army Veteran William Lansdon, one of UTSA's standout staff members. As the Program Coordinator for the UTSA Veteran and Military Affairs, William's journey to UTSA and his impact on the campus community is nothing short of remarkable. A recipient of the 2024 UTSA Excellence Awards for Leadership, his passion and dedication to supporting Student Veterans shine through. Discover the extensive services offered by the UTSA Center for Military Affiliated Students, which help veterans and their families transition from military life to academic success. William's role in guiding incoming students, identifying resources, overcoming barriers, and creating impactful programs is truly commendable. Don't miss this captivating episode!

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For Information on the UTSA Alumni Association, please visit us at www.utsa.edu/alumni. 

SHOW LINKS:

• UTSA Military Affiliated Students
• LinkedIn Profile
• UTSA announces nominees for 2024 University Excellence Awards
• UTSA announces nominees for 2023 University Excellence Awards
• UTSA research designed to set student veterans up for success

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With great sadness, we share that Rene M. Garcia passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. Rene was larger than life and a friend to everyone he met. His faith, leadership, kindness, consistency, and passion were unmatched. When you were in Rene’s presence, you always felt his genuine compassion and joy in getting to know you.

In founding the DreamOn Group, Rene left a legacy of serving the community he dearly loved. As a leader, Rene took the time to get to know everyone, to listen, guide, mentor, and walk beside you. We are so grateful for the opportunity to dream and plan with him. He lived his life with the purpose of serving others. He used his knowledge of our industry and community relationships to collaborate efforts for a more significant impact on everything he did. Our great city and lives have all been impacted by Rene, and we will forever be grateful. Our hearts and prayers are with his beautiful family, whom he loved immensely.

Rene was engaged in the construction and real estate development industries for over 35 years. He believed in giving back and spent most of his career sharing his experience with small businesses and his profession by assuming leadership roles in industry associations and taking advantage of every opportunity to help establish small business advocacy programs and teaching.

• DreamOn Group
• The Maestro Center
• UTSA Sports
• Outstanding Alumni Award Nominations
• UTSA Alumni Association

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