Day After Graduation podcast

We return this week to the story of Amy Bradley '96 and her disappearance from the cruise ship she was vacationing with her family in March of 1998. In this episode we explore what happened after she went missing in the days, weeks, and years following her disappearance. There have been multiple sightings of Amy over the years, and producer Ryan Catherwood traveled to FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. to ask Special Agent Erin Sheridan about those stories, and what, if anything can be done to help in the search.

Twenty years ago, Longwood alum Amy Bradley '96 disappeared early one morning from the cruise ship on which she was vacationing with her family. In the years following her disappearance, there have been multiple sightings and continued investigations into here whereabouts. In this first of two episodes of DAG, we explore the mystery of what happened to Amy beginning with the 24 hours before and after she went missing. Producer Ryan Catherwood spoke with Amy's brother Brad, and FBI Special Agent Erin Sheridan who is currently assigned to the case.

A special DAG podcast episode this week! We share the full length interview with Hannah Kearney, three-time Winter Olympian and winner of both gold and bronze medals as she shares her exciting story with producer Ryan Catherwood. In this hour long interview, hear exactly what Hannah's rise to the top of her sport was like in becoming the top moguls skier on the planet. Listeners will enjoy hearing what it's like for some Olympic athletes after retirement and the challenges of heading back to college to prepare for whatever comes next. Hannah’s edited story was in the episode “Big Fish, Small Pond.”

In this episode of DAG, Brian Plum '02 travels to Poland and Slovakia for adventure and gets enlightened while hanging out with members of the local communist party. Our Act 2 story is all about Russia and what it's like to be stationed in the U.S. Embassy as a member of the foreign service. Thomas Moran '83 shares his remarkable experiences. Thanks for listening, sharing, and subscribing to the show!

What's it like going back to college after winning both gold and bronze medals in two Winter Olympic games and being world champion multiple times over? Three-time Olympian in moguls skiing Hannah Kearney shares her unique story to the top and what it's been like now a retired thirty-something about to graduate. Then hear Carnival Cruise ship leader performer Katelyn Stillman '08 describe being a celebrity each week to vacationing guests but with dreams for a bigger future. Both stories are on this week's episode of Day After Graduation podcast from Longwood University in Virginia.

It's #LoveYourLongwood Day! Be sure to make a gift of any amount to Longwood on March 27, 2018 and show your support for citizen leadership. In this episode of Day After Graduation we're talking about Business Takeovers. Sometimes the two principals or owners of a business don't see eye-to-eye about the future. In other circumstances, a large corporate "Satan" might buy out a smaller company and pursue big profits. Hear stories this week from Emily Baird '11 and Gabrielle Pedro Fredrick '14.

Getting ahead and reaching goals is all about going the Extra Mile. In this episode of DAG, alums Avanell Schmitz Scales '08 trains for the U.S. National Cyclocross Championship and Natalie Joseph '16 is surprised when a small gesture turns into a big deal during her job search. Find out how the stars align for Avanell and Natalie as they push to accomplish important goals. Will there be champagne? Thanks for listening, sharing, and subscribing.

Social work is without question a very emotionally challenging profession. In this episode of the Day After Graduation podcast, alums Anna Hardin '01 and Emily Russell '15 share their thoughts, feelings, trials and tribulations as they've worked to help the people in their case files. Hear more about their work as both Emily and Anna navigate through the challenges of communicating with clients dealing with abusive relationships, difficult home lives, and the mental toll this can have on their own psyche. This episode contains some adult content and might not be suitable for young listeners.

An entrepreneurial spirit can manifest itself in lots of forms. Whether it's a new business or big event, building most anything is stressful, but the result can be life changing for everyone involved. In this episode of DAG, we connect with Thomas Welker '13 who built a small business as an online retailer. Then we head to the tiny Pacific island nation of Tonga where James Barbour '05 helped built a yachting festival complete with Full Moon Party.​ Find out what happens!

Sometimes things at work start to turn toxic and this change can be wholly unexpected. Sometimes there might be an inkling from Day 1. On this episode of the Day After Graduation podcast, our Season 2 premier, we're sharing stories of when things go wrong. Both stories are from education environments. The podcast co-hosts for this season are Longwood Director of Career Services Brian Rose ’11 and The Rotunda Editor-in-Chief Halle Parker ’18, who help draw out the stories of the featured guests. Producer Ryan Catherwood shares a crazy story told by his brother-in-law, and Oscar Gonzalez '07 tells an eye-opening experience from previous employer.

It's Commencement time again. Each year around this time, graduates line-up to celebrate their academic achievements and become alumni. Unfortunately, too many new graduates don't understand how the hiring process works, and how to get an edge. Many young alums find themselves applying to hundreds of jobs with little response from employers. In this Bonus episode, we talk with John Hill, Network Catalyst at Techstars and former Higher Education Evangelist at Linkedin, along with several Longwood alumni to share how targeting specific companies and building a network of referrals is the secret to landing a great job right out of college.

A dream job isn’t just a dream. Hear stories from two women who achieved their dreams by doing whatever it takes - from sleeping in your car to changing career paths. Producer of this American Life, Zoe Chace shares her experiences being a ‘rah rah’ at college to making it as a producer for NPR’s Planet Money, and This American Life. Abby Frank Sorese ‘12 explains how one class at Longwood can change your life - how the History of Rock can lead to being the stage and production manager for Circ Du Soleil.

We took a trip up to the big apple to spend a day with Allie Shulman ‘13 as we explored her adventures with Sofar Sounds (a pretty awesome startup - sharing secret gigs and artists for a more intimate scene) and discovering her true identity as a member of the gay community in New York City. Listen as Bryan Rose ‘11 joins the team and we do our best to seem like locals as we trekked the streets of Brooklyn.

9 years in future division golf. Living out of your car from tournament to tournament. Living paycheck to paycheck isn’t the glamourous life of a professional athlete you’d expect. Listen as Charlaine Hirst ‘95 finds her calling (and a husband) during her quest for LPGA qualification and Zack Mahon ‘12 tests his skills (and resistance to cold weather) on a 4th Division German soccer league. Both alumni prove their skills as they try to make it big as a professional athlete.

What’s a good way to get targeted for arrest while teaching English in China? What’s it like when your host family in Kyrgyzstan asks you for money and your computer? In this week’s episode “Abroad for Education”, these questions were not the ones initially considered by our guests on today’s episode before they signed-up to live and teach in other countries. Professor Jeff Halliday of Longwood’s Dept. of Communication Studies and Taylor Southall ’13 found plenty of adventure and surprise. Traveling abroad after graduation can be the learning experience of a lifetime. Partnering with non-government organizations like the Peace Corps can provide rich international experiences while making a positive impact on the lives of students and communities.