The SPU Voices Podcast

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BONUS: "Coming Home" with Jeff Jordan Nov 21, 2019

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Seattle Pacific University Vice President for Student Life Jeff Jordan shares his best advice on how parents of college students can relate to their children when they return home for the holidays.

"Giving Others a Voice," with Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby Nov 07, 2019

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Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby came to the U.S. with limited English and faced incredible hardship by the language barrier. Once she improved her English speaking skills, she became an advocate for others. Altamirano-Crosby now works in both Washington State and Guerrero, Mexico and has a long track record of collaboration and relationship-building in education and government settings. Her work is centered on the belief that a person's identity and growth are closely tied to their understanding of culture and language. Listen to her story on the SPU Voices Podcast.

Inside Voices: "Our Mission in Admissions," with Ineliz Soto-Fuller Oct 17, 2019

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This episode we sat down with Ineliz Soto-Fuller, the director of Undergraduate Admissions at Seattle Pacific University. She was a first generation college student and is passionate about access to higher education. She didn't set out to work in admissions, but has now spent over 13 years helping students find their way.

BONUS: "Top Three Tips for Admissions," with Ineliz Soto-Fuller Oct 17, 2019

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Ineliz Soto-Fuller, the director of Undergraduate Admissions at Seattle Pacific University, shares her top three tips for applying to college.

"Fish, Finance, and Family," with Terresa Davis Oct 03, 2019

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Terresa Davis '07 is an accountant, a lawyer, a dedicated mother of four, a Kung Fu student, and an orange belt in Kenpo karate. She and her husband are the masterminds behind incredible Seattle restaurants including Blueacre Seafood, Steelhead Diner, Orfeo, Zane and Wylie’s, and Tempesta Coffee and Doughnuts. Born and raised in Australia, Davis recalls her journey to the United States and how her experience at Seattle Pacific University strengthened her feelings of self-worth and helped launch her career in the restaurant business.

Inside Voices: "Sticking the Landing," with Laurel Tindall Sep 19, 2019

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Seattle Pacific University's longtime gymnastics coach Laurel Tindall '75 recently retired after 46 years of coaching. She is nationally recognized as a champion of her sport. Her teams have won three national championships, her gymnasts have taken 31 individual titles, and in 2003 she was honored as national coach of the year for the fourth time. Perhaps the most impressive run of success was Seattle Pacific's 20 consecutive top-four national finishes from between 1984 to 2003. In this episode, Tindall shares how gymnastics shaped her life from the time she was a young girl to the time she retired.

"Life Is How You Handle It," with Martha Hiefield Sep 05, 2019

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Martha Hiefield serves as CEO for the Americas of POSSIBLE, a worldwide marketing firm. Her goal is to optimize organizational strategies of the business while helping employees realize their best selves. She is dedicated to making the best agency and the best place to work, and it's evident in her work each day.

Inside Voices: "Meet the Producer," with Kyle Brown Aug 15, 2019

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In this episode of Inside Voices, meet Seattle Pacific University alumnus Kyle Brown '15, producer of the SPU Voices Podcast, as he shares his student journey and beyond at Seattle Pacific. After earning a degree in communications, Brown landed his first job at Seattle Pacific but shortly after faced an unexpected health challenge that taught him about the benefit of having a supportive work place.

"Racially Savvy Leadership," with Philip Jacobs Aug 01, 2019

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Philip Jacobs '08, SPU's 2019 Medallion Award Honoree, talks about legacy and how he hopes his life and work inspires youth despite the challenges they may encounter. Jacobs is a leadership speaker, hip-hop artist, father, and founder of the R.E.B.E.L (Redeemed Entirely by Elohim’s Love) firm. He is also a consultant and project manager at Greatheart Consulting where he develops business solutions for companies interested in increasing workplace diversity and inclusion.

Inside Voices: "Meet the Host," with Amanda Stubbert Jul 25, 2019

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In this special minisode, meet Seattle Pacific University alumna Amanda Stubbert '95, host of the SPU Voices Podcast, as she shares about her student journey at Seattle Pacific and the people who impacted her along the way. After earning a degree in psychology and theatre, Amanda performed improv and taught theatre before returning to SPU.

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