Grace and James have a wonderful conversation with Program Director for Athletics Advancement, Brian Benedict.   In this episode we discuss Brian's workout motivation, why summers at ND were better than summers in the Catskills (huh?), and how to consistently wake up at 5am every morning!  Thanks for hanging out with us, Brian!   

Today the Grace of Giving welcomes colleague Marilyn Bassett to the show!  We discuss Marilyn's life before Notre Dame, what she's noticing lately on Zoom meetings, and how having a meeting in the far Northwest could help her accomplish a major milestone.  You're a Rockstar, Marilyn!

Grace and James spend a wonderful afternoon with Regional Director of the East Coast Region, Tom Molnar.  In this episode, we take a deep dive into why Notre Dame matters to Tom, as he shares his deep faith, love of South Bend, and special advice he's received from fellow colleagues that keeps him hungry and humble.  Enjoy!

Grace and James spend an afternoon with Special Events Director Scott Graham as he discusses the ever-popular move from Colorado Springs to Middlebury, fighting the refrigerator during COVID, and how Notre Dame has supported him in his time of need.  Thanks Scott!!!

Grace and James make a return to department leadership and sit down with Senior Director of Athletics Advancement, Sara Liebscher, as she makes her transition to Associate Vice President of Development, Executive Director of Individual and Family Giving.  Sara shares with us stories of her childhood, how fun it is to live in St. Joe, MI, and why working at Notre Dame has been a dream job for her.  Thanks Sara!

Grace and James spend an afternoon with Regional Director of the Southwest Region, Jennifer Witucki to discuss a life-changing airplane conversation, and how a challenge at birth has helped strengthen her faith.  You won't want to miss this one!  

Grace and James welcome Development Coordinator Alison Dixon to the show.  Alison shares with us her life's journey of growing up in Idaho, to living in a tiny house, to being a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor in the Middle East.  Yeah, all of that!  

James and Grace sit down with Regional Director of the Central Region, Tara Reilly, to discuss how her family's lineage is closely tied to Notre Dame, and how her spirituality keeps her grounded and centered.  

What do Grayslake, IL and Nairobi, Kenya have in common?  Her name is Katie Kerby!