BOLD - A University of St. Thomas-Houston Podcast

In this episode of BOLD, we talk to Christel Vallagomesa, a UST psychology major, who was originally born in the Philippines. Host Isabel Garcia asks about her experience moving from the Philippines to the U.S., embracing her culture in an American setting and saying her name correctly. They also talk about her experience at UST and how she continues to learn and grow as a person.

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In this episode of BOLD, we talk to Gloria Bounds, a two-time UST alumna and Manager in Corporate Community Relations for Centerpoint Energy. At UST, she studied communications, international studies and received her MBA in Finance.

She shares her UST experience, learning about service and diversity, and tells us how it prepared her for the work she does today. She also talks about her involvement with Latin Women's Initiative, the importance of community and how it influences her whole life.

Gloria and her husband, Jesse, were honorary chairs for the 2022 Two Saints and A Taco Tasting, which is an alumni-sponsored event that raises money for student scholarships.

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In this episode of BOLD, we talk to Margaret Edozie, a BioChem major who is SUPER INVOLVED! Isabel Garcia, Host, asks her about balancing extracurriculars and academics, and which is more important. They also talk about serving and being served, and what Margaret gets out of her extracurriculars.

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In this episode of BOLD, Isabel Garcia talks to Naadir Mehta, a UST Alum and a two-time colon cancer survivor. Mehta shares his story, the struggles of going through chemotherapy and how important his faith was during that journey. He talks about the importance of mentality and how it has carried over to the other aspects of his life.

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In this episode of BOLD, Isabel Garcia talks to Dan Garcia, a UST Alum and Director of the Rising Stars Program. Garcia talks about his experience as a first generation college student at UST and why he thinks this job will be his last! Finally they talk about the Rising Stars Program and how this program is changing students' lives.

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Welcome to Season 4 of BOLD!

In this episode of BOLD our host, Isabel Garcia, talks to Andrew Law, a sophomore nursing student and track athlete. Law shares the story of tearing his Achilles during his senior year of high school and how Coach Jarrick Wright, University of St. Thomas' track coach, still offered him a chance to train and compete.

They talk about the excitement of being a college athlete, the redemptive nature of getting a second chance and how everything is in God's hands.

What would our life look like if it was centered around the liturgical calendar? UST alumna, blogger and Director of Liturgical Life at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Steffani Aquila, has lived with that question and has some answers.

In this episode of BOLD, Isabel sits down with Steffani to understand the idea of living a liturgical life. They talk about her UST experience, growing in faith and how answering God's call has put her on this path.

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In this episode of BOLD, Isabel Garcia sits down with Martin Silguero Jr., a senior pre-med cell and molecular biology major, participant in the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and future med school student. They talk about Martin's UST experience, his preconceived ideas of what it would be like to attend a Catholic University as a non-Catholic and how he found his people on campus! They also discuss his involvement in student government, clubs and the challenges of balancing studies and other responsibilities. Finally they talk about why he wants to be a doctor and how he hopes to serve his community.

When Kamryn Spell started dancing her life changed! Soon she was performing with the Houston Ballet, dancing for the Radio City Rockettes and pursuing a life's dream as a professional dancer. But when an unexpected injury derailed her plans she turned to God to figure out what is next. Next was a surprise for Kamryn, but she found her home at University of St. Thomas-Houston. Isabel Garcia, host of BOLD, sits down with Kamryn to hear that story and find out how God moved her to pursue higher education at UST.

In this episode of BOLD, Isabel Garcia sits down with Hanna Shanar, an author, musician, medical student and UST alumnus, to talk about his book "A Search for Truth." They discuss the compatibility of faith and science and how UST set him up for success.

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