Happy new year! We're kicking off 2026 with Jadyn, SGA Vice President of Unity & Access. Angelica chats with her about her leadership journey at Marian, how she uses her voice to empower her fellow students, and her work on the Transformational Leadership & Service conference planning committee. Don't forget to register for the conference on January 19, 2026, at the Evans Center from 8AM-4PM! Registration Link: https://marian.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XdGBmZGKJvdkwe?_gl=1*2znfdl*_gcl_au*MTk0MjM4ODc4LjE3NjI4MDYyNzI.*_ga*MTMyNTM1MDg5MS4xNzYxODUyMTEz*_ga_FEF5Q4C1FJ*czE3NjgyMzU4NDQkbzQkZzAkdDE3NjgyMzU4NDYkajU4JGwwJGgw

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome & Guest Introduction

3:11 - Franciscan Value of the Week

5:39 - Jadyn's Interview

28:41 - Current Events Discussion

39:21 - Game - "Access or Excess"

45:27 - Conference Details & Upcoming Events Announcements

50:09 - Angelica's Final Question & Pod Wrap-Up

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