Meet Derek Ting and Joyce Yung.

Derek, a writer and martial arts enthusiast, and Joyce, a renowned photographer, teamed up to create films that pack a punch—literally. If you like action movies, you will like their latest movie Agent Recon.

Derek may have caught the movie bug in Acting 101. Other than that, neither had filmmaking in their post grad plans. They transitioned from impressive corporate careers to the exciting world of action filmmaking.

Hear how they combined their unique talents and experiences to produce action films, including their recent project starring the iconic Chuck Norris.

Oh, and they’re married!

You can watch their films on Amazon, Hulu and Fandango and others
Lots of info at:: Http://www.Agentsaga.xyz
Find Joyce and Derek here too:
www.joyceyung.com
www.powerhousejy.com
www.randomartworkshop.com
FB: joyceyungphotography; randomartworkshop
IG: yungjoyce; randomartworkshop, powerhouse.jy
Instagram: @dkting 
Website: http://www.dkting.com

We had a lot of fun with them and we're guessing there are more movies on the horizon.

Shout out to Tony Chen for introducing us to Derek and Joyce - thank you!

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Jackie Garrido is a Cornell ILR graduate and seasoned Talent Development Leader with over 25 years of experience. She shares her journey in transforming workplaces into environments where people not only excel but also love what they do.

Her career path is a highlight reel of dream employers. And she met her husband at one of them...

Plus she is an expert on workflow and minimizing distraction. Guess which of our scenarios would possibly distract her?

We loved talking to her, we learned a LOT!

Find her on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiegarrido/

Cornell talk:
https://live.alumni.cornell.edu/career?p=66450fdc3283ae018b38beb4&v=66450fc8cbdb8abb0e5c1636

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We were thrilled to talk to Matthew, a rising junior and a rising star in the culinary world. 
 
Matthew has captivated the hearts, appetites and inner chef of millions with his vibrant, humorous, and approachable cooking style, making his kitchen and his dorm room a global stage on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. 

He’s got 3 million followers across his platforms. THREE MILLION.

We met him on a panel we were part of at a CALC event in Baltimore last winter and we have been dying for more ever since.

He is also somehow exceptionally active on campus, and not just within the Hotel School.

You have got to hear his story, told exceptionally well because he is an incredible storyteller on and off social media.

We LOVED him.

You can find Matthew here:

https://matthewmerril.com

TikTok:

Matthewinthekitchen

Instagram:

Mmerrill

YouTube:

MatthewMerril


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Melissa made a significant impact on Cornell campus life by organizing the iconic Slope Day and several other on-campus events. She was a natural-born promoter and leader.

Her career in hospitality PR began with a series of impressive internships and study abroad that you've got to hear and tell any incoming or current Hotel School students about. 

Melissa founded Benhaim PR, an agency dedicated to helping travel and hospitality brands achieve consistent media coverage. Her agency specializes in highlighting the unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impression on guests.

As the Co-President of the Cornell Club of Miami, Melissa continues to give back to the Cornell community, fostering connections and supporting fellow alumni.

And of course, she was a good sport in reviewing our pitches for new niche campus activities.

Learn how her passion, expertise, and dedication at Cornell have shaped her career. She was FUN.

Find her here:
https://benhaimpr.com
LinkedIn:
Melissa Benhaim

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Jeanne is designing for gold!
 
We caught her right before she left for Paris and we are thrilled. She was one of the most fun and most interesting people we have ever met. We LOVED HER.
 
Behind the seams:
Jeanne tells us all about how she became the designer of the STUNNING gymnastics leotards, how her company balances aesthetics, functionality and performance, and how she is prepared for any leotard emergency on site.
 
Her Cornell story is poetic. But, the class she regrets not taking is questionable. Please weigh in by sending us a DM on Instagram.
 
Also, she's a black belt.
 
Go to our Instagram account to see the leotards we designed and ran by her for 2028. Thoughts?
 
There is so much to Jeanne! You have got to hear this story. And she's a Cornell Human Ecology graduate, just sayin'.
 
Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University.

Jeanne is designing for gold!

We caught her right before she left for Paris and we are thrilled. She was one of the most fun and most interesting people we have ever met. We LOVED HER.

Behind the seams:
Jeanne tells us all about how she became the designer of the STUNNING gymnastics leotards, how her company balances aesthetics, functionality and performance, and how she is prepared for any leotard emergency on site.

Her Cornell story is poetic. But, the class she regrets not taking is questionable. Please weigh in by sending us a DM on Instagram.

Also, she's a black belt.

Go to our Instagram account to see the leotards we designed and ran by her for 2028. Thoughts?

There is so much to Jeanne! You have got to hear this story. And she's a Cornell Human Ecology graduate, just sayin'.

Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University.

That title is almost  a double entendre.

In this episode we discuss the world of sensory-friendly fashion with Julia Deney, the visionary behind a revolutionary clothing line designed specifically for children with sensory issues. Julia shares her journey of creating Sense-sational You (that is a double entendre), that not only addresses the unique needs of these children but also blends style with functionality. She worked for Justice so of course her pieces are trendy and cool.

How did she get here? That's a great story you have to hear. We loved getting to know her!

Her links:
https://shopsenseationalyou.com/
Social media:
@senseational_you

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Get ready for an inspiring conversation and behind the scenes look with Margot Baker, a rising senior at Cornell and the executive director of some of the most fun Cornell campus events.

Can you guess the 2024 Slope Day budget? Guess again.

She picks up new skills with ease and balances a demanding work load and her jobs with time for friends and activities that make her happy (and sing?).

She's got a senior year bucket list - find out if her top 2 were also yours.

And we run some new campus events by her in a segment we will call Festival Forecaster.

She's great, you will love hearing her story.

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We've had some pretty exceptional seniors on the podcast right before they graduated. Many of you have asked us, "Whatever happened to..."

So in a new series "Where are they now," we will check back in with some of the students you all loved getting to know on the podcast.

You will remember Zack as the drum major in the Cornell marching band. And you may remember he is the one that introduced us to the idea of foraging for mushrooms.

But can you guess what he's doing now?

You will be impressed. Lots going on.

You can find his original episode #65 anywhere you usually listen to podcasts or with this link: https://cornellthanku.buzzsprout.com/1820290/12191262-drumroll-please-for-cornell-drum-major-zack-kozma

It's great to see recent graduates putting their education to good use. Stay tuned, we have more episodes to follow. Thanks, Zack!


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Jimmy Pitaro's journey from Cornell to ESPN exemplifies resilience, passion, hard work and the importance of relationships.
 
From his early days as a hometown football star, to leading one of the world's most famous and iconic sports networks, Jimmy's story is inspiring and filled with gratitude for the people that helped propel him to Chairman of ESPN; including football recruiting coaches, his incredible wife, a very special college professor, and exceptional colleagues. 

Here is an example of tireless hard work and perseverance paying off. Plus it doesn’t hurt that he is unbelievably smart and charismatic.

And, we pitched him some brand new Cornell related sporting events for those hard-to-fill early morning hours. 

It was an honor to get to know Jimmy and you will be riveted.

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