Centennial College Podcast

In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we’re speaking to Chef Demi Meneses. A veteran of the baking industry, Chef Demi is a professor at Centennial College, as well as the proud owner of a licensed home-based company, Macookie + Cake, creating incredible wedding and character cakes. Tune in to hear all about Chef Demi’s empowering journey into both leadership and entrepreneurship.

This episode of Leadership Vibes features a discussion with Michelle Solomon about her leadership journey and experiences. Michelle is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Centennial, focusing on women and non-gender conforming persons interested in non-traditional careers. She’s also known as one of the most helpful and connected people at the college when it comes to student resources.

Madonna Villena is a Professional Communication and Marketing Specialist who’s currently taking Marketing Management at Centennial college, while acting as President of the Centennial College Toastmasters Club, and as a Peer Tutor at the Learning Center. In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we’ll interview her about her journey and experience at Centennial College.

Today on Leadership Vibes, we interview Nadia Theresa Dua, a current Centennial student who’s also a Sergeant at Arms with Centennial Toastmasters club. We’ll discuss what leadership looks like for students, and leading by example, as we hear about Nadia’s leadership story and experiences as a student.

In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we speak to Ajané Adams, Paralegal student at Centennial College, and current Vice President of the CCSAI. Ajane is a champion for diversity and equity, working with refugee relocation and representation. Hear about what his journey looks like as a student.

We’re talking to David Ip Yam, as he shares his leadership experience, in this episode of Leadership Vibes. David is the Associate Vice President, Dean of Students at the college, and an entrepreneur who runs his own podcast, relationship coaching service, and even teaches martial arts.

So, you’ve written a story, or a novel. Interested in publishing, but don’t know how to start? In episode four of the Writer’s Circle Podcast, learn about the different ways to publish your work, and the ups and down of each, as Cathy Schlender interviews editor Jeremy Lucyk and writer Alice Hsiung.

Writing’s a process, and we all have different ways of making that process happen. In the third episode of the Writing Circle Podcast, Alice Hsiung interviews three authors from the Writing Circle: Shakira Ahmad, Sowmya Kishore, and Cathy Schlender, to learn their tips and tricks for when it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).

Find your own success by seeing how others got there! In the second episode of the Writing Circle Podcast, Shakira Ahmad speaks with Philip Alalibo, Shirley Merith, and Joanne Dominico. They’re all members of the Writer’s Circle with one thing in common: Their works have all been published, and they’re here to talk about what they’ve published, and how it was done.

There’s no better way to get creative then to surround yourself with like-minded people. Sowmya Kishore learns how Centennial College’s Writing Circle got started, what its mission is, and the kinds of writers that members get to rub shoulders with as she interviews Jane Burpee, Shirley Merith and Philip Alalibo. Also, you’ll learn about its inaugural publication, the Writers Unblocked e-magazine, which features short stories, poetry and blogs written by our members.