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.

Join Elon University President Connie Book as she sits down with leadership expert and author Joyel Crawford ’97 for a conversation packed with wisdom, humor and inspiration. From navigating careers with confidence to finding purpose in leadership, this episode of Elon Beyond the Bricks is one you won’t want to miss.

Join President Connie Book as she chats with Wyn Ferrel ’09, the entrepreneur, distiller, and creative force behind Mile High Spirits. From a finance career in New York to launching one of Denver’s most recognizable craft distilleries, Wyn shares how he’s built a business rooted in community, creativity, and bold reinvention.

In this episode, journalist, author and former Fulbright recipient Natalie Lampert '11 joins Elon University President Connie Book for an inspiring conversation about carving your own career path and saying yes to your dreams when the opportunity arises.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Ryan Vet '13, an entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, and international speaker. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and mentored entrepreneurs on leadership, generational dynamics and personal branding. Hear what Ryan has to say about these topics and more! 

Join President Connie Book and Professor Alexis Franzese as they discuss the science of happiness, authenticity, and how to build a life of meaning and purpose - including lessons learned from Disney! 

Join President Connie Book as she sits down with the incredible Zora Stephenson '15—trailblazing sports broadcaster and storyteller. From the NBA sidelines to the Olympics and beyond, Zora shares her journey, her passions, and what it means to lead with purpose in today's media landscape.

Join the conversation as Barrett Wilbert Weed '11 and Elon University President Connie Book discuss Barrett's journey from Elon to starring in Heathers and Mean Girls on Broadway, how she’s grown personally and professionally in the spotlight, and a sneak peek into her very own solo show. 

Join host President Connie Book as she discusses leadership, emotional reciprocity and other life lessons with Dave Porter P'11 P'19, chair of Elon University's Board of Trustees.

Join us as President Connie Book interviews Jon Seaton, a member of Elon University's Class of 2023 and former member of the football team, as he discusses his journey as a social media persona in the age of Name, Image and Likeness.