What are Spiders like? Well, they’re curious, tenacious, passionate, adventurous and so much more. Of course, I’m talking about the University of Richmond Spiders! On this podcast, we&#39;ll be sharing stories with you about the amazing things that our Spider alumni do. You’ll hear directly from them about what drives them in their everyday lives and what it means to be a Richmond Spider. Remember, there are Spiders everywhere. And that’s a good thing!

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Reunion Weekend 2024 is just around the corner! Our amazing class committee volunteers have been hard at work helping to plan a weekend full of events you won&#39;t want to miss! A few of them took some time to sit down with us and share why they volunteer and why they can&#39;t wait to celebrate with fellow Spiders at the end of May.Check out our Reunion Weekend schedule and register for events here: <a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/homecoming-reunions/reunion/index.html" rel="nofollow">reunion.richmond.edu</a>.Editing and production by Charlotte Haneke, Assistant Director of Student &amp; Young Graduate Programming. Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/diamond_tunes-25553362/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20691&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Oleksii Holubiev</a> and sound effects by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/aiko_changing-30278997/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=121422&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Aiko Matsuda</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=121422&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.

Mini Webisode: Reasons to Return

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Cheers to one year of &#34;As Spiders Do!&#34; To celebrate the anniversary of our first episode, we&#39;re bringing you a conversation between Maggie, the host of the podcast, and Erin, her best friend from UR. They talk about how they went from random roommates to lifelong friends, traveling the world together, their love of campus traditions, and of course, their favorite show, &#34;Gilmore Girls.&#34;Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Reflections & Reminiscences w/ Maggie Johnson, '18 & Erin Kneeley, '18

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&#34;To have people show up vulnerably and say &#39;this is what I want to work on&#39; and to be able to coach them on that is an absolute privilege because I know that that&#39;s translating into the classroom and impacting young people. And it&#39;s a beautiful ripple effect.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; guest host Alicia Moseley and Tamisha Williams, &#39;06 discuss what it means to chart your own course, following joy in life and in your work, and why developing educators who are diversity, equity, and inclusion belonging-minded can change the world.Visit Tamisha&#39;s business here: <a href="https://www.tamishawilliams.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.tamishawilliams.com/</a> Learn more about UR Black Alumni Network: <a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/alumni-groups/constituency-groups.html" rel="nofollow">https://alumni.richmond.edu/alumni-groups/constituency-groups.html </a>Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Starting from Within w/ Tamisha Williams, '06

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Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate it than with this special Valentine&#39;s Day episode of “As Spiders Do.” Take a trip down memory lane with us as a few Spider couples share how they got caught in each other’s webs. Whether you&#39;re single, in a relationship, or simply a hopeless romantic like me, join us as we celebrate love in all it’s forms.Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director, Student &amp; Young Graduate Programming. Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/floraphonic-38928062/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=186382&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">floraphonic</a> and music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13187&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Sergei Chetvertnykh</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=13187&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.

Mini Webisode: Caught in UR Web

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&#34;In order for me to keep my faith in myself, in my business, and in the life I&#39;m building, I have to be able to sit down and find moments to dream and visualize what that could be like.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; LaTonia Cokely, &#39;06 shares her life&#39;s journey - from first-generation college student, to losing her parents in her 20&#39;s, to teaching middle school and most recently, starting her own teahouse. We explore how grief, joy, play and dreams shape our lives and who we are.Visit LaTonia&#39;s teashop here: <a href="https://adjournteahouse.com/" rel="nofollow">https://adjournteahouse.com/</a>.Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Exploring Grief, Play & Self-Care w/ LaTonia Cokely, '06

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Cheers to a New Year and a new season of &#34;As Spiders Do&#34;! We&#39;re kicking off the new season with the introduction of our Mini Webisode series. Tune in to hear what six alums are most looking forward to in 2024!Editing and production by Maggie Johnson, &#39;18 and Charlotte Pfamatter. Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/looptape-39998879/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=174068&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Looptape </a>from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=174068&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>. Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/sergequadrado-24990007/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21464&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Sergei Chetvertnykh</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=21464&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Sign up for our newsletter <a href="https://sl.richmond.edu/iL" rel="nofollow">at this link</a>!Helpful Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.boldjoyfulorganizing.com/" rel="nofollow">Bold, Joyful Organizing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Threading-Needle-Designers-Successfully-Collection/dp/B0C2S7VL67/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1704482395&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer&#39;s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection</a></li><li><a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/homecoming-reunions/reunion/index.html" rel="nofollow">Reunion Weekend 2024</a></li><li><a href="https://spcs.richmond.edu/lifelong-learning/osher/" rel="nofollow">Osher Lifelong Learning Institute</a></li><li><a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/association/board/index.html" rel="nofollow">UR Alumni Association (URAA) Board of Directors</a></li><li><a href="https://richmondspiders.com/" rel="nofollow">Spider Athletics</a></li></ul>

Mini Webisode: Happy New Year!

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&#34;Being able to be there with the families while in one of the worst days of their life, watching smoke pour out of their house, is an honor and it&#39;s a privilege.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; Dorie Griggs, W&#39;81 shares about her experience as a college sports manager, public relations manager and chaplain. She was the first woman to travel with the UR men&#39;s basketball team and as a chaplain, developed new ways to support journalists who are embedded in war zones. Tune in to hear her advice on protecting your mental health in our image-heavy media environment.Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Creating Spaces of Support w/ Dorie Griggs, W'81

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&#34;But if you think about where nature is, you know, nature is far away. Nature is on the fringes of our society. Well, who lives in those places? It&#39;s Indigenous peoples. So, you know, a lot of these tribes are the longtime stewards of nature. So my work has really changed to be from a science focus to...more about the who and the how than that what.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; Angelo Villagomez, &#39;00 shares about his work as an ocean conservationist and the power of creating human connection to enact change. Angelo grew up in the Mariana Islands and tells us a little about his family and how his experiences have impacted his life and work.Editing by Charlotte Pfamatter, Assistant Director of Student and Young Grad Programming. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Redefining Conservationism w/ Angelo Villagomez, '00

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Join us to explore some of our favorite legends about the University of Richmond! Delve into the stories about the ghosts, spirits and mummies that roam the campus.Narration, editing and production by Maggie Johnson, &#39;18 and Charlotte Pfamatter. Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=168238&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Oleg Fedak</a> and <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=118577&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Dmitry Taras</a>. Sound effects by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/soundsforyou-4861230/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141989&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Mikhail</a> and <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=141989&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.

Halloween Special: Legends of Richmond

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In this episode of “As Spiders Do,” we embark on a delectable journey about the intersection of food and community. Food has always been a catalyst for connection, bringing people together in authentic ways. Join us to hear two stories of alums who started their own food businesses and found community through their work.Episode editing by Charlotte Pfamatter. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Recipes for Success w/ Elena Beck, '06 & Christina Chen, '22

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&#34;We&#39;ve got a nation of people who have not had equitable access or their portal to understanding chemistry has been closed to them. So this opens it up to just about everybody.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; Colleen Kelley, W&#39;88 shares about what it&#39;s like to attend college as a first-generation student, also staying true to your dreams as an entrepreneur and creating equitable access to chemistry.Editing by Maggie Johnson, &#39;18. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.You can find Colleen&#39;s chemistry comics at <a href="https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow">https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/</a>Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Creating Joyful Chemists w/ Colleen Kelley, W'88

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&#34;My story is still being written...&#34; In this episode, Dr. Brad Bongiovanni, R&#39;92 and Jon Chandonnet, R&#39;92 share about their own wellness journeys and their advice on and passion for well-being in all of us. These college friends explore the deeper connections that bind Spiders together long after our time on campus.See Jon&#39;s Vibrant U Academy to learn about the 7 pillars of wellbeing: <a href="https://www.vibrantuacademy.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.vibrantuacademy.com/</a>Check out Brad&#39;s most recent TED Talk: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuTthIzf-l4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuTthIzf-l4</a>Episode editing by Olivia Huber, &#39;25. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Evangelizing Wellbeing w/ Dr. Brad Bongiovanni, R'92 & Jon Chandonnet, R'92

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&#34;I want to be part of changing people&#39;s assumptions about what a captain looks like, or what a woman&#39;s role is aboard.&#34;Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; Becca Guillote, &#39;07 shares all about her meandering life, from living in Ghana, to sailing 4,000 miles to French Polynesia to starting a business on the shores of Seattle. Tune in as she shares the triumphs and challenges she faced while chartering her own course through life.Editing by Olivia Huber, &#39;25. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Cruising through Life at 5 mph w/ Becca Guillote, '07

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&#34;It’s one of those, if you know, you know. If you know about Richmond, you know how special it is, then you get it.&#34; Today on &#34;As Spiders Do,&#34; Sarah Bowers, &#39;12 shares about the meaning of legacy through her connection to University of Richmond and her best ways to navigate change, whether in the workplace or your personal life.Editing by Olivia Huber, &#39;25. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.<a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/perks-programs/As-Spiders-Do-Transcript-SarahBowers.pdf" rel="nofollow">Click here to see the episode transcript.</a>

Navigating Legacy & Change w/ Sarah Bowers, '12

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Today, we’re bringing you part two from our live interview with Jamie McShane, R&#39;88 and Marc Provissiero, R&#39;89 where they answer the audience’s questions about mental health, trends in the entertainment industry and the role of AI in screen writing. Thank you to Jazzmin Reid, &#39;16, Todd Flora, &#39;93, Seth Lewandowski, &#39;04, Andrew McReynolds, &#39;05, Grace Brady, W&#39;88, and Maura Soden, W&#39;78 for being part of this episode.Editing by Olivia Huber, &#39;25. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

As Spiders Do: Live from LA

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To kick off our show, we’re bringing you a live interview with two Spiders you may recognize from the silver screen. You’ll hear from “Wednesday” actor Jamie McShane, R&#39;88, and Emmy-nominated, Gotham-award winning producer and manager Marc Provissiero, R&#39;89, about persevering to make it big in Hollywood and about their time together at the University of Richmond.Editing by Olivia Huber, &#39;25. Episode music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/fassounds-3433550/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">FASSounds</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_campaign=music&utm_content=112778&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=link-attribution" rel="nofollow">Pixabay</a>.Nominate someone to be on our show by emailing <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a>.

Spiders are ... tenacious and fierce.

Reigniting Dreams & Building Intuition w/ Jamie McShane, R'88 & Marc Provissiero, R'89

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Welcome to the As Spiders Do Podcast! Tune in to hear what we&#39;re all about and get ready for our first episode, coming soon!Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:alumni@richmond.edu" rel="nofollow">alumni@richmond.edu</a> if you know an alum we should feature!Editing and music by Olivia Huber, &#39;25.<a href="https://alumni.richmond.edu/perks-programs/As-Spiders-Do-Trailer-Transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow">Click here to see the transcript.</a>

Trailer

What are Spiders like? Well, they’re curious, tenacious, passionate, adventurous and so much more. Of course, I’m talking about the University of Richmond Spiders! On this podcast, we'll be sharing stories with you about the amazing things that our Spider alumni do. You’ll hear directly from them about what drives them in their everyday lives and what it means to be a Richmond Spider.

Remember, there are Spiders everywhere. And that’s a good thing!