Valiantly Spoken

Christina Malone '04 discusses her journey through powerlifting and body acceptance in the fitness world. She shares what she wishes she would've known as a kid, as well as what she wishes every person knew about themselves. You don't want to miss this inspiring episode!Check out the Willamette Weekly article featuring Christina here:https://www.wweek.com/sports/2021/03/31/some-people-keep-telling-christina-malone-she-looks-unhealthy-shes-an-elite-athlete/Support the show

On our most recent episode, Jennifer Vader O'Callaghan joins us to talk about her life since graduation which led her to becoming the SVP of Marketing and Analytics at Numerica Credit Union. She talks about her passion for credit unions and the things you should know about banking with one.Jennifer graduated from Valley Catholic in 1992. After getting her AA at Cottey College in 1994, she travelled around the world and ended up in London. There she spent several years on an anthropological quest to study and understand Irish pub culture. In other words, she served a lot of drinks as a barmaid, learned how to play pool and change a keg, and met and married her soulmate, Brian. After graduating from University of London, Goldsmiths, with a BA in Communications, Jen worked at London Underground as a Business Analyst and UBS Warburg as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff. She moved back to the US in 2000 and spent 15 years working at various advertising and digital agencies for clients like Microsoft, AT&T, and Motorola. Currently, she is SVP of Marketing and Analytics at Numerica Credit Union, a regional credit union based in Spokane Valley, WA with over 160,000 members. She is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of both Vanessa Behan (a Spokane based Crisis Nursery), and Women Helping Women Fund (a grant-making fund for non-profits), and teaches adjunct classes at Gonzaga University's MBA program.Jen has four beautiful and brilliant children - Caitlin, Patrick, Michael and Sean - and four unruly, but much loved, dogs. Support the show

Kelly Fox '86 and 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient joins us to discuss her career in nursing and recent partnership with the Harrington Health Clinic at the Blanchet House that provides wrap-around healthcare services for their clients in need.https://nursing.up.edu/community-programs/harrington-health-clinic.htmlhttps://blanchethouse.org/Support the show

Join us for a quick chat with VCS Registrar and alumna, Pat Roshak Joyaux '54. Our favorite school registrar reminisces on her time on campus as a student, over 40 years as an employee, and the beauty of the VC community.Support the show

 This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner, Liska Yamada ’08, joins us to talk about her career as a harpist, how she became one (hint: it involves one of our favorite Sisters), and what life is like for a professional musician.Support the show

Mark Yorke ’09 joins us to talk about his life path to becoming a Buddhist Monk, the work it takes to embody radical love, and how to get more mindful. After thirteen years on the VC campus, Mark Genjō Yorke graduated in 2009. While studying at the University of Oregon, he discovered Zen Buddhism and has now practiced with his teacher and community for ten years. Four years ago, Mark was ordained as a novice monk and has lived in training communities since then, a year of which was spent in several monasteries in Japan. He lives and practices at his home temple in Eugene and is preparing for a graduation ceremony in the Fall of this year.Please don't hesitate if you have any questions or concerns!  Email Genjo Mark Yorke at office@buddhaeye.orgWant to know more about this community?  Visit Buddha Eye Temple's website:  https://www.buddhaeye.org/Support the show

Kathleen & Patty McNally, twins from class of ’81 share their life experiences as artists leading them to their current roles at Saxx Underwear: Creative Director (Kathleen) and Apparel Print Designer (Patty).Support the show

Zondra & Setareh, resident students from class of ’82, reminisce about their high school experiences during their time at SMV. Their escapades of cruising around campus to pranking each other (and the Sisters!) are well worth the listen!Support the show

2019-2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Bobbie Barsotti Weber '62 joins us to talk about her impressive career in early childhood education and development: from her research that influenced national policy to what she would have every parent know.Support the show

Tali Walters ‘76 joins us to discuss her career in criminal psychology, the myths associated with it, and her work with serial killers.Support the show

Nick Gates ’03 joins us to share his expertise in financial planning and what we all need to keep in mind during the pandemic. From how the stock market works during big economic events, to the big mistakes you might be making, Nick has a little something for everyone no matter where you are in your financial planning timeline. Follow Nick on Instagram: @nick.b.gatesSupport the show

Sandy Evers Scott '69 joins us on Valiantly Spoken do discuss her career in the US Air Force and her experience as one of the first 20 women permitted to be pilots in the Air Force She was recently recognized as a Trailblazer at a US Air Force ceremony for the work she and the other women did to pave a path for women in the Air Force.Support the show

Trevor Gates ’07 joins us to talk about his career in Seattle as a bar eligible patent attorney and his work with contract law.https://www.klgates.com/Trevor-Michael-GatesSupport the show

Christine joins us to discuss her journey through Valley Catholic to become a violin instructor and specializing in helping parents and children practice successfully together.Blog:  SuzukiTriangle.com Podcast: Beyond The Music Lesson Books: Beyond the Music Lesson https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Music-Lesson-Successful-Families/dp/0999119206/ref=asc_df_0999119206/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312030486371&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6430739047987019600&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032904&hvtargid=pla-416964181330&psc=1Positive Practice: 5 Steps to Help Your Child Develop a Love of Music https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F6TCVW8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Support the show

Chris Hughes ’79 joins us for a discussion on her work as a physical therapist. She talks about a new journal article she published on pelvic health in relation to spinal mobility and how, contrary to popular belief, getting older doesn’t mean that you have to deal with pain.Find Chris' article* here:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/suppl/10.1080/10669817.2019.1668994?scroll=top  *at the end of the Online article, Chris suggests you go the "Supplemental Material". Within that Word Document is a link to a 5-minute Youtube that she made to describe this study.Find an MDT PT:https://www.mckenzieinstituteusa.org/disclaimerTherapist.cfm  Support the show

Join us for a conversation with John Prescott (aka Scott Metcalf) ’99 about his life as an actor and his new venture opening a pottery studio in Los Angeles. John's pottery studio: www.throwclayla.comSupport the show

Join us for a chat with Val Barry Barber-Axthelm '08 as she discusses how she founded the Australian Football League's (AFL, AKA "Footy") women's team in Seattle, and her experience on the U.S. National team.Support the show

Our newest episode of Valiantly Spoken features Seema Mody. Seema discusses the path to her career in journalism, her goals as a reporter, and the current state of journalism in today’s world.Support the show

Frank So ’95 joins us to talk about his path that led him to work with USAID and his current assignment in Bogota, Colombia to help with the crisis in Venezuela. Support the show

Jasmine Bush ’12 joins us to talk about her role at St. Anthony’s School as Diversity and Inclusion Director in this week’s episode of Valiantly Spoken. Jasmine sheds light on the effort brought forth by St. Anthony’s community to fight racial injustice and provide resources for kids and adults alike.NPR-Talking Race with Young Children: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-childrenWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://www.powells.com/book/white-fragility-9780807047415Stamped: Racism, Anti Racism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped From the Beginning by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi: https://www.powells.com/book/stamped-9780316453691This book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell: https://www.powells.com/book/this-book-is-anti-racist-9780711245211All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger: https://www.powells.com/book/all-the-colors-we-are-todos-los-colores-de-nuestra-piel-the-story-of-how-we-get-our-skin-color-la-historia-de-por-que-tenemos-diferentes-colores-de-p-9781605540795Support the show