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There’s no Cornell experience without Collegetown Bagels (CTB)! And for Lindsey Brous Gitlin ’12, CTB is the family business. After a stint in NYC and Boston, Lindsey has returned Ithaca to oversee some major changes at the shop. From the pandemic response to new spaces/renovations, hear what’s next for this Ithaca institution. What if CTB came to a location near you?! Tune in to hear more. “We’ve been in Ithaca a long time and feel passionate about the Ithaca community.” Hosted by Andrew Brady '10. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by the individuals featured in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Farther Farms builds technologies to improve the way food is made. Hear about Co-Founder and CEO Mike Annunziata's path to starting Farther Farms, the ways in which they are using technology to make food processing more sustainable, and how Cornell propelled him to where he is today. From an undergraduate degree in ILR, to working for Cornell, to earning his MBA from Johnson, Mike has a long history on the hill. Learn about the different entrepreneurship programs that Cornell offers to students of all backgrounds looking to pursue their own unique ventures, and how success is often linked to the people you surround yourself with. “I always had an affinity for food and really what it represents in bringing people together, creating opportunities for engagement and to build relationships.” Hosted by Andrew Brady '10. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by the individuals featured in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Our next series (and thus our next host) is here! Tune in and meet author, podcast host, and President & CEO of The XLR8 Team, Inc. Andrew Brady class of 2010.  Hear how Andrew chose Cornell, how he got into podcasting, what exactly conscious capitalism is, and how he became involved with the movement.  Check out Andrew's podcast For the EVOLution of Business and stay tuned to upcoming episodes of Fresh from the Hill to hear from some exciting guests who exemplify what conscious capitalism is all about. Created, produced, and hosted by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by the individuals featured in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Check out this very special cross-over episode of Fresh from the Hill, originally featured on Lou Diamond's podcast Thrive LOUD! Donna Korren is the founder and CEO of Change, a women owned payment processing company. A seasoned and well regarded professional in her industry, Donna works with business owners and c suite executives to ensure that they retain more of every dollar they earn. A large part of her motivation for launching Change is to attract more women professionals to this field. Her recent Tedx talk, “The Newest Workforce Disruptors are Over 50!” sheds light on the increasing number of professionals launching new businesses and creating second careers later in life. Her digital platform, Empty Quester™ for empty nesters on a quest for their bold next chapter, includes a video series and articles of interest for empty nesters. Donna writes, speaks publicly and consults with companies that are interested in the 50+ demographic. She connects with Lou Diamond '92 on Thrive LOUD. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

We are PUMPED to bring you this very special International Podcast Day episode, where we'll highlight a collection of podcasts that are produced, hosted, and/or created by some pretty talented Cornellians. Check out the full list of all the podcasts to learn what Cornellians are involved and where you can listen. Also read up on some of the featured podcasts here.  Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by the individuals featured in this episode do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Hilary Lashley Renison '05, MEng '07, MBA '09 knows resiliency. Though she was one of three African American women in engineering during undergrad, she stayed at Cornell for almost a decade pursuing a bachelor’s, masters in engineering, and an MBA. Yep, that makes her a triple red! Now at the top of her game at General Electric and founder of her own company Tinker and Fiddle—promoting STEM education for K-12 students—prepare to be inspired.  As we all grapple with the new normal of 2020, Renison says, “Don’t be afraid of change, lean into it.” Hosted by Madeline Dubelier '20. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University

Civil engineers help society. How can one ensure their infrastructure is safe and benefiting everyone in the community? This is Erica Fischer '07's mission. Hear about her journey from an undergraduate at Cornell to her current role as a Civil & Construction Engineering Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. Oh, and she’s part of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team. What’s that? Tune in for more! “How can you really help real people? Just everyday people in their lives and make an impact?” Hosted by Catherine Gurecky '20. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Wall of Wonder is a book written and published by three remarkable class of 2020 Engineering grads: Madeline Dubelier, Catherine Gurecky, and Abigail Macaluso.  Listen in as Fresh from the Hill producer Amanda Massa sits down with Madeline, Catherine, and Abigail to discuss how the book came about, what it was like to write and publish a book while still in school AND during a global pandemic, lessons learned, and what our Fresh from the Hill audience can expect for upcoming episodes of the podcast.  Learn more about Wall of Wonder at http://swe.cornell.edu/wallofwonder.html, available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  “I think we’re all people who just have never related to this very stereotypical engineer image ... I find myself going out of my way to defy that image as much as I can.” – Madeline Dubelier "It’s really important to get young minds engaged and excited about technologies that they could perhaps go on to have careers in.” – Catherine Gurecky “This project has just become a great resource to young women and girls, that they can see themselves in these women, and these are women that are making history today and they can as well.” – Abigail Macaluso Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Academy Award winning filmmaker Ryan Silbert '02 is a writer, author, producer, and founder of Origin Story Entertainment, a multi-platform entertainment company with a global focus on storytelling. Silbert is also the co-creator of the New York Times bestseller Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light, an original, first-of-its kind audio storytelling event produced by Amazon’s Audible Studios and starring GROWN ISH’s Yara Shahidi.  In this episode of Fresh from the Hill, we hear Ryan's story - the thrill he felt when he received that acceptance letter to Cornell and how he utilized storytelling in his first career in marketing. The role mentors and mentorship played in his life and how his love of comic books eventually led his partnership with Stan Lee. His take on movies, the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, and so much more. Keep an eye out for A Trick of Light, which debuted as an audiobook original and will be published as a full-length novel in hardcover by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on September 17th. “Storytelling is so important because it creates sense out of the chaos.” Hosted by BJ Siasoco '07. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. The mentoring website mentioned by BJ during the episode is CUeLINKS. You can join today at cuelinks.cornell.edu. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Imagine turning a hobby into a successful business and your full-time job. Sounds amazing, right? Get inspired as we talk to Katie Bartels ’06, jewelry designer and owner of her eponymous brand Katie Bartels. Starting through Etsy, her colorful pieces gained traction and have led her to opportunities like curating the Edward Metzger Gem Collection at Cornell’s very own Johnson Museum. Tune in and let’s talk diamonds! “There have definitely been a lot of low moments, which make the high moments wonderful, and as I’ve grown, I’ve tried to always stay humble and grateful for everything.”  Hosted by BJ Siasoco '07. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. This episode was recorded 3/12/20. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Diversity. Inclusion. Sustainability. What do they really mean and how do they intersect? Listen in as we chat with Kamillah Knight ’13, MPA ’15 about her goal to change the way people look at and interact with the environment. As a leader at Unilever, Kamillah advocates for corporate responsibility and credits her time at Cornell for turning a passion into a career. And did we mention she’s currently pursuing her third degree from Cornell? Let’s Go Red! “I fell in love with, honestly, the diversity of all the students, because I truly do believe that you should learn not only in the classroom, but outside of the classroom. And I remember telling my mom right then this is the school I’m going to go to.” Hosted by BJ Siasoco '07. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Admit it. We are consumers and We. Love. Stuff. But what happens when we’re done with it? Arthur Huang ’02 founded his company Miniwiz to turn your trash and recyclables into resources for the future. Listen to his chat with host BJ Siasoco ’07 as he reflects on his time at  Cornell, his advice for fellow architects, and his partnership with Jackie Chan. Yes, that Jackie Chan. "We need to change the dialogue from the very top." Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Pulitzer Prize winner? Check. Reporter for the LA Times? Check. Cornellian? Check! Tune in as we chat with Molly O’Toole ’09 about her award-winning work on the “Out Crowd” podcast--investigating the Trump administration’s policy on asylum officers and asylum seekers. Joined by host BJ Siasoco ’07, we dig into her career, her thoughts on media in society, and of course, her love for Cornell. “I feel like I tricked someone somewhere where I get this job that’s sort of just endlessly fun and I’m never bored.” Episode photo of Molly by Foreign Policy Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

This is not your typical "meet the host" episode. What was supposed to be a 5-10 minute mini episode turned into a 25 minute epic (edited down from over 40 minutes) with a fake out ending and a fun conversation between two old friends about podcast surprises, people who inspire us, outlooks on life, and more. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

We're so excited to bring you brand new episodes of Fresh from the Hill starting May 13! In the meantime, catch up on past episodes and stay up-to-date on all of Cornell Alumni Affairs digital offerings at our Connect Online website. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Tune in to a fascinating discussion with Ben Ortiz, Assistant Curator for the Cornell Hip Hop collection. Why are musical archives important? How does Cornell’s collection partner with the likes of HBO, Neflix, and the New York Times? Learn more as host Juliana Garcia ’14 dissects Ben’s work in and outside of the office. “Being a lifelong hip hop nerd is not something I would ever thought would ever result in a career.” Learn more about the Cornell Hip Hop Collection at preservinghiphop.org. To contact Ben, email him at ben.ortiz@cornell.edu. Episode recorded at the Language Resource Center on Cornell's Ithaca Campus in September of 2019. Comedy drum hit by Dan Collins. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

During this time of crisis and uncertainty, we lean on our local communities for support. Fresh from the Hill host Juliana Garcia ’14 is doing her part as an active member of Mutual Aid Tompkins - a grassroots organization responding to community needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in as she talks to our producer, Amanda Massa about how to organize, identify existing resources, and gain support. Interested in getting involved in your local community? Visit COVID-19 Mutual Aid USA. Stay home and stay safe, everyone! “I feel like this is one of those points where if I looked back 10 years from now I would be really upset with myself if I didn’t do anything.” Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

Tune in as we talk to Alina Kim SHA ’03, owner and operator of Ithaca’s premier karaoke bar. Alina chats with host Juliana Garcia ’14 about her entrepreneurial spirit and the science behind karaoke and how it brings people together. “On certain nights when karaoke is really lively ... it’s like this positive energy that you can almost soak in.” Episode recorded at the Language Resource Center on Cornell's Ithaca Campus. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University. This episode was recorded in October, 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hockey is Topher Scott’s life. When an injury in high school forced him to look outside the Big 10, he found himself at Cornell, a serendipitous twist of fate. Topher's Cornell experience has since shaped his life in almost every facet, from meeting his wife on campus, to assistant coaching the Cornell men's hockey team for five years, to remaining in upstate NY to raise his young family and pursue numerous hockey-related endeavors. Listen in as Topher chats with Juliana Garcia about playing on a championship Cornell Hockey team, what he loves about coaching, why he's an advocate for fighting in hockey, and much more. “It was an amazing experience for sure. Playing in front of a sold out crowd pretty much every night and hockey is such a big deal, not just at Cornell but the whole Ithaca area … I still kind of get goosebumps even thinking about it.” Check out Topher's podcast and hockey development website at https://thehockeythinktank.com/. Episode recorded at the Language Resource Center on Cornell's Ithaca Campus. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly.  *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.

After completing a landscape architecture degree at Cornell in 2001, Chris Merkley quickly discovered he actually wanted to pursue a career in music. Chris has performed over a thousand shows from the streets of Paris to venues through out Europe and across the United States. He has released nine albums with a variety of groups which include the song writing duo Merkley & Morgan, his high octane Bluegrass and Country Blues globetrotting band The Crooners, and the swampy blues rock trio of Digger Jones.   Listen in as Chris chats with Juliana Garcia '14 about a new music venue he's building on Main Street in Cortland, made possible by a $10M grant from NYS for downtown revitalization. You'll hear about how his Cornell degree and connections are helping him in this new venture and how bringing people together through music is one of the driving forces in his life. “More and more I realize just how important it is to bring people together.” Learn more about Chris's music career, his record company Old Boy Records, and The After School Special (a school bus he's transforming into an eco-minded tour bus and recording studio) on his website https://chrismerkley.com/.  Episode recorded at the Language Resource Center on Cornell's Ithaca Campus. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, koa3@cornell.edu. Artwork by Chris Kelly. *The views expressed by Fresh from the Hill hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.