The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads

In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Panchami Satheesh, the Education Officer and Students Governor of Coventry University Students Union. Panchami, who made history as the first wheelchair macebearer at Coventry Cathedral, shares the insightful story of her journey and her motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.

In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Michelle Mackinnon, a mature student at Coventry University and a mother of four. Michelle shares her inspirational journey of re-entering the world of education and offers sound advice for anyone juggling multiple aspects of life alongside their studies. Hear her story and insights as a passionate mentor with experience helping people of all ages.

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Vishal Venkatesh a 2nd-year Business Administration student at Coventry University. He is also a student ambassador & a well-recognized peer mentor at the University. Vishal shares his journey and advises on how to make the most out of your student life.

In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Gihan Bulathsinghala from the University of Greenwich. He is reading for his Master of Arts in International Business and is an active student mentor at the university. Tune in as he shares his insightful story and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo. 

In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Pratham Patel. He is currently in his final year, reading for an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance at QMUL. In this episode, we dig into what it was like studying online during lockdown, how to make the most of the opportunities at university, and how to set yourself up with useful experiences to land a graduate job.

In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Vinith from Coventry University London. He is serving as a student ambassador and education committee representative officer in the student union. Vinith has also volunteered for NGOs, HYA and Street Cause, which has helped to gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic needs of the local community. Vinith shares the insightful story of his own journey and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Serena Christie from the University of Greenwich. She is currently a second-year Paramedic Science student at the university, as well as the President of the LGBTQ+ Society, a STAART Ambassador, and a keynote speaker in mental health and substance abuse awareness. Join us as Serena shares the insightful story of her own journey and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux sits down with Kelechi Ejelonu-Victor from the University of Sunderland. She graduated this year with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Sunderland and currently works as a Senior Business Development Analyst at the University’s Marketing Hub. During her time at the University as a student, she chaired the Union Council and was the recipient of the Sunderland University Professional Awards in 2023.

In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux sits down with Kelver Muzazaila & Elton Simpson from Griffith University. Both our guests have been inspiring student mentors at the university and have recently graduated with double degrees in mechanical engineering and business management.  

Join us on the Champions Coffee Podcast with Sharna Siloux as we explore the transformative power of education, uncovering inspiring stories from a law student named Rudolf Orbacedo. Tune in for insightful discussions and valuable insights into the world of higher education and the power of being your authentic self.