Join President Connie Book as she chats with Matt Belanger ’05, a six-time regional Emmy Award-winning journalist and morning news anchor at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis–St. Paul. From investigative reporting that has brought attention to important public issues to anchoring three hours of live news each weekday morning, Matt shares the experiences, responsibilities and lessons that have shaped his career in broadcast journalism.

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Join President Connie Book as she speaks with Megan Oglesby ’09, principal investor of Carolina Core FC and senior advisor to the Kathryn and Earl Congdon Family Foundation. From helping bring professional soccer to High Point, North Carolina, to supporting community revitalization through philanthropy and economic development, Megan shares how soccer, service and hometown pride continue to shape her leadership.

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In this episode of “Elon Beyond the Bricks,” President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12, founder of Animo Counseling and Coaching, to discuss her path from Elon to mental health care. Martinelli-Taylor reflects on the experiences that led her to trauma counseling, the development of somatic boxing therapy, and the role service, purpose, and her Elon education have played in shaping her work with clients.

Note: This episode discusses topics related to mental health and trauma, including references to human trafficking and abuse. Please listen at your own discretion and seek support if needed.

In this episode of “Elon Beyond the Bricks”, President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Jana Lynn Patterson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health & Well-Being, as she reflects on nearly four decades of leadership at Elon University. Known to generations of students as “Dean P,” Patterson shares insights on mentorship, servant leadership, and the evolution of student life, while discussing the relationships and values that have defined her career as she prepares for retirement.

In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Ledoux Book talks with Dr. Corinne Auman ’97 P'29, the founder of Choice Care Navigators and award-winning author of Keenagers. Corinne shares insights on redefining aging, navigating senior care, and inspiring others to see later life as a season of growth, opportunity, and purpose.

In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Mike Mooney ’93, a veteran motorsports executive and leadership consultant, to reflect on the unexpected moments that shaped his career. Mooney discusses how an early injury redirected his path at Elon, the lessons learned from more than two decades working across NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula One, and how those experiences led him to focus on values-based leadership and purposeful reinvention.

In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Ledoux Book speaks with Stephanie Marken ’08, a senior partner at Gallup, about the evolving landscape of public opinion research and higher education. Marken discusses the discipline and responsibility behind national polling efforts, the insights drawn from long term data, and how her experiences at Elon influenced her path into public opinion research.

In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Book sits down with Simone Earle, a 2016 alumna and Global Brand Manager at Spotify, to discuss the evolution of Spotify Wrapped, the creative discipline behind the campaign, and the impact of strategic storytelling on global audiences.

In this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks, President Connie Book sits down with Gary Grumbach ’16, Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News, to talk about his career in journalism, the power of storytelling, and the lessons he learned along the way.