After Augie Podcast

GOLD Council member Alexis Hutson '17 is back in the host chair for this month's podcast, and she's joined by two of her closest Augie friends, Dominique Hartsfield and Jawan Straughter. In this month's episode, the trio dives into the realities of life after graduation, including wedding planning. They also reflect on how their time at college helped shape who they are today—discussing the personal growth they experienced, the importance of networking with faculty and peers, and how those relationships have continued to impact their lives. Plus, they share insights on transitioning into their careers and the challenges they've faced along the way.

Join host Evan Sammons '20, assistant director of alumni engagement and annual giving, for a special episode of the After Augie Podcast, recorded live at Young Alumni Weekend. In this episode, Evan welcomes President Andrea Talentino, who shares insights on leadership, professional development and her vision for Augustana's future. Discover pivotal moments in President Talentino's career, the importance of mentorship, and the qualities that drive effective leadership. Plus, get a personal glimpse into her favorite spots in the Quad Cities and what excites her about the college's mission. Don’t miss the fun finale with 20 rapid-fire questions to get to know President Talentino even better!

In this episode, Alexis Hutson ‘17 host has the pleasure of interviewing a classmate and friend, Marvin Agyeben, from the graduating class of 2017. Join us as we explore Marvin's path beyond graduation and the challenges he faced along the way. Despite the valleys encountered, Marvin's resilience shines through as he shares how he persevered and never gave up on himself. Tune in to discover the importance of mentors in Marvin's journey and the invaluable lessons learned along the road to success.”

On this special Valentine’s Day edition of the podcast, find out how Dr. Alyssa Motzel (‘16) and Dr. Brandon Motzel (‘16), Augie sweethearts, are tackling their dreams together in the medical field! After Augie, they faced adversity together in their medical school admission journey before starting at AT Still University in the same med school class. They are now serving the Detroit, MI area in pediatrics (Alyssa) and orthopedic surgery (Brandon) and have big plans to further specialize in their respective fields. Don’t miss Alyssa’s discussion on her recent medical service trip to Kenya and how Augie inspired her passion for global medicine!

In this episode of the After Augie Podcast, join Emily Graziano ‘19 and Matthew Koch ‘18 as they discuss the impact of mentors during their time at Augustana, Emily’s journey from Augustana to Disney, and the depth of relationships between unlikely friends that form at Augustana.

This month, Ashley Marcinkus '20 interviews Madison Williams '20. In the episode, Madison details how her experience reporting on Augustana sports with the Augustana Observer led to her current writing position with Sports Illustrated. Williams fondly reminisces on her experience at Augie, mentioning her family connection to the Quad Cities and Rock Island’s best restaurants: Harris Pizza and Arthur’s Deli.When asked how her Augustana experience empowered her to meet the world’s greatest needs, Madison responded by referencing a recent article she had written about the minority of women in sports journalism. Her article, titled “Barbie, Former NFL Coach Jen Welter Team Up to Show Career Opportunities in Sports,” demonstrates the importance of inclusion in traditionally male-dominated roles. She expressed that everyone, no matter their background, deserves to follow their passions and career goals.Read Madison's article here: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/09/06/barbie-women-in-sports-collection-features-coach-ref-gm-reporter

This month’s interviewees are Anna Tegge ‘18 and Leo Nguyen ‘18, who have been friends since they met at Augie during their freshman year. Now they both live in Washington, D.C., and work in public policy - Anna for Lockheed Martin and Leo for the Coalition on Human Needs. Hear about their post Augie journeys and why Anna nominated Leo for an Alumni Association Award, which he later won.