Best UW Madison Students Podcasts (2025)

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UW–Madison 2025: Campus Safety, New Engineering Dean, Quantum Research, Top 5% Admissions Law & Student Forums 1:39

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Hello, Badgers! Welcome back to campus for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Let's dive into the latest news and updates from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.We begin with a safety update. On Labor Day, a pier on Lake Mendota near the Memorial Union collapsed, resulting in several injuries. One individual was hospitalized with non-life-…

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Campus Update: Key Events, Symposia, and Sports Highlights at UW–Madison (Sept 29–Oct 6) 2:12

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Hey Bucky Badger, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for September 29 through October 6. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—registration for the Positive Aging Symposium closes today, Monday, September 29. The event is free and open to the public, featuring speakers, a poster session, and a health and resource fair. Don't miss out—registe…

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UW–Madison Welcomes New Badgers, Tackles Vandalism, Hosts Calf Care Conference, and Announces Tuition Hike and Admission Changes 2:33

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Good afternoon, Badgers! It's Monday, September 22, 2025, and here's what's happening on campus.Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has officially welcomed students, faculty, and staff to the new academic year. This fall, UW–Madison is proud to introduce nearly 10,000 new students, including 8,500 freshmen and 1,300 transfer students, along with 144 outsta…

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Campus Updates: Vandalism Incident, New Admissions Law, Conferences, and Growth at UW–Madison 3:07

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Good morning, Badgers! It's Monday, September 15, 2025, and welcome to another episode of our campus news podcast. Let's dive into the latest happenings at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.First up, a significant incident occurred on September 12. Several areas of Library Mall, including the Hagenah Fountain, and parts of Bascom Hall were vandal…

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UW–Madison Kicks Off Fall: Wisconsin Welcome, New Engineering Dean, Geriatric Conference, and Machine Learning Marathon 1:50

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Good afternoon, Badgers! Welcome back to campus. Here's what's happening at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as we kick off the week of September 8, 2025.The Wisconsin Welcome festivities are in full swing, offering nearly 400 events to help new and returning students connect and engage with the campus community. This week, don't miss the Fall S…

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Campus Updates: Tax Cuts, UW Funding Boost, Direct Admit Expansion, Move-In, Football Opener & Construction Alerts – August 25, 2025 1:55

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Good afternoon, Badgers! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and here's what's happening on campus.Today's weather in Madison is sunny with a high of 68°F. Currently, it's 54°F, so enjoy the beautiful day ahead.In July, Governor Tony Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature reached a bipartisan budget agreement that includes a $1.3 billion income …

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Wisconsin Universities Get Budget Boost, Tuition Hike, Faculty Raises & Major Campus Updates for Fall 2025 1:58

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Good afternoon, Badgers! It's Monday, August 18, 2025, and here's what's happening on campus and beyond.In a significant development, Wisconsin's state budget for 2025-27 has been approved, bringing a $240 million increase in funding for the Universities of Wisconsin. This includes $94 million allocated for pay raises. The budget also provides plan…

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UW–Madison News: Budget Boost, Fall Events, Hemp Research, Football Camp, and 175th Anniversary Highlights 2:54

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Good afternoon, Badgers! Today is Monday, August 11, 2025, and you're tuned into the latest campus news. Let's dive into what's happening at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.In a significant development, the Wisconsin state budget for 2025–27 has been approved, bringing substantial benefits to UW–Madison. The budget includes a $240 million incre…

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UW–Madison Launches Entrepreneurship Hub, Celebrates Engineering Breakthroughs, and Preps for C++ Standard Impact 1:39

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Good morning, Badgers! It's Monday, August 4th, and here's what's happening at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.Currently, it's partly sunny and 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day, reaching a high of 80 degrees by mid-afternoon. So, it's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!In a significant move to bolster e…

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UW–Madison News: Bipartisan Budget Boost, Campus Upgrades, Cancer Vaccine Breakthroughs & Innovation Symposium Highlights 1:50

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Good morning, Badgers! It's Monday, July 28, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.In a significant development, Governor Tony Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature have reached a bipartisan budget agreement that includes a $1.3 billion income tax cut and a $240 million increase in funding for the Univer…

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UW–Madison Update: Bipartisan Budget Boost, Tuition Rise, Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough, and Innovation Milestones 2:25

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Good morning, Badgers! It's Monday, July 21, 2025, and here's what's happening at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.In a significant development, Governor Tony Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature have reached a bipartisan budget agreement that includes a $1.3 billion income tax cut and a $240 million increase in funding for the Univer…

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Episode 14: Interview with Dr. Carole Trone--What to Know About Paying for College 30:11

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Carole grew up in the Washington, DC area and now lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and a master’s and PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Carole has led statewide and national educational nonprofit organizations, taught undergraduate students, and worked wit…

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Episode 13: Interview with Benjamin Lee--Student Loan Expert 21:24

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Benjamin Lee is a board member of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt. He is also a Vice President at Ascendium Education, a nonprofit organization making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people. Benjamin’s focus includes compliance, bankruptcy, incident response, and risk management, and he is a frequent trainer and…

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Episode 12: Interview with Kaitlin Henze--Victim Experience of an Imposter Scam 31:57

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Kaitlin Henze lives just north of Milwaukee, WI, where she enjoys outdoor adventures with her pup Mia, practicing and teaching yoga, and volunteering for local nonprofits. She works for a business that teaches STEM and critical thinking skills to kids, inspiring the next generation with a love for data, graphing, and lifelong learning. In May 2023,…

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Episode 11: Interview with Dr. Hyun Ju Kim- Who Will Benefit from the 2024 ABLE Age Adjustment Act? 16:08

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Research: Who Will Benefit from the 2024 ABLE Age Adjustment Act?By UW-Madison

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Episode 10: Interview with Dr. Vanessa Delgado—Young Latino/as Financial Support of Parents Who Are Undocumented 20:14

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Research: "...Financial Contributions by Immigrant-Origin Young Adults”By UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 9: Interview with Dr. Erik Hembre--Housing Quality Trends for Low-Income Households Since the 1980s 30:19

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Research: “A rising tide lifts all homes? Housing consumption trends for low-income households since the 1980s.”By UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 8: Interview with Dr. Vikas Gawai--Broadband Technology's Impact on Social Security Applications 21:49

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Research: Does Broadband Technology Affect Social Security Applications?By UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Yvonne Hampton--Effects of Psychological Distress on Retirement Savings 24:43

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Research: An Analysis of The Effects of Prior Psychological Distress on Retirement Age and Wealth in Retirement by Race, Gender, and EthnicityBy UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode #50: 13 Must Read Books (Spring Break Special RRR) 8:53

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Check out the books below: Psychology of money: https://amzn.to/43s2Q6l Private equity playbook: https://amzn.to/3TraYPX Investment 101: https://amzn.to/3Ty3sTp Think and Grow Rich: https://amzn.to/3TrYDuN You were born Rich: https://amzn.to/4cGZBfF The Body Keeps Score: https://amzn.to/499kooQ The Body Book: https://amzn.to/3PAR1VD How Not to Die:…

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Episode 6: Interview with Dr. Daniel Schneider and Dr. Leah Abrams--Older Workers Working Longer 23:10

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Research: Older Workers, Working Longer? The Role of Precarious Work.By UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 5: Interview with Dr. Anita Mukherjee--Abandoned Retirement Savings 25:13

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Research: Set It and Forget It? Financing Retirement in an Age of Defaults.By UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Alumni Park 3:48

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Alumni Park, finished in 2018, sits on the historic site of UW’s YMCA building. Founded in 1881, the YMCA became the center of student social life for decades. It foreshadowed the Memorial Union, which would open in 1928, as a gathering place for students, a hosting site for extracurricular activities, and the social hub of campus. The YMCA itself …

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The University Club 2:43

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As you look south to the brick building of the University Club, you’ll see one of the oldest existing social spaces on campus. The building was finished in 1907 and, on the order of university president Charles Van Hise, the club was founded to promote faculty community. It has always had a dining area on the first floor, but originally the more th…

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The Humanities Building 2:18

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You’re now standing in the middle of the Humanities Building. Contrary to popular myth, the building was not designed to protect against antiwar student riots. The architectural style is aptly called “Concrete Brutalism.” It looks more like a Soviet-era bunker than a place where history is taught and music recitals are held. The building was part o…

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Park Street Bridge 1:46

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Stand in the middle of the bridge, facing away from the lake, and look to your right to Chadbourne Hall. Back in 1871, this building was the Female College and women’s dorm. The Female College had been created a few years earlier to separate men and women students, who had been enrolling together since 1863. The UW president who insisted on the sep…

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Music Hall 1:54

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Looks like a church, doesn’t it? It was built in 1878 and first named Assembly Hall because administrators were eager to have a space to accommodate the entire student body in one place. Today, many high schools wouldn’t be able to fit into its original 800-seat auditorium, but back then UW’s student body hovered around 500. UW’s student population…

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South Hall and the John 8:32 Plaque 1:57

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South Hall, built in 1855, is the second oldest building on campus. It was the original women’s dorm before what is now Chadbourne Hall was built, and it is now home to the administration of the College of Letters and Science. Like all early buildings at the university, South Hall at one time possessed a chapel that was an active part of student li…

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Helen C. White Building 2:25

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The large building in your view was opened in 1971 and carries the name of Helen C. White. It houses a popular student study spot, College Library, and a handful of academic departments, including the English Department. Helen White taught English at UW for forty-eight years, from 1919 to her death in 1967. As mentioned in a previous stop, she was …

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Science Hall 1:43

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UW has been a leader in scientific research and teaching for more than a century. The rustic red brick walls of Science Hall are an imposing testament to this legacy. The building was erected in 1887, and has hosted more than a dozen science departments, from agriculture to zoology. As the university grew, Science Hall came to be known for its chie…

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Education Building 1:52

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The Education Building, built in 1900 and renovated in 2011, houses UW’s School of Education, routinely ranked as one of the top programs of its type in the country. The School of Education was founded in 1930 and was seen by the university as a direct outgrowth of the Wisconsin Idea, a term first coined in the early twentieth century by UW Preside…

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Muir Woods and North Hall 2:19

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Across Observatory Drive there is a small nature preserve named Muir Woods. It stretches down the hill to the shore of Lake Mendota. Muir Woods is named after John Muir, sometimes called the “Father of the National Parks” for his career as a preservationist and co-founder of the Sierra Club. Muir was born in Scotland in 1838 and when 11 years old i…

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Bascom Hall 2:38

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You have probably heard of the idea of “academic freedom.” At UW, it has meant that anything that matters to the citizens of the state is worthy of study. Read the plaque to the left of the front door out loud. The plaque symbolizes the seriousness with which the university takes its commitment to the “continual and fearless sifting and winnowing b…

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Birge Hall 2:05

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Birge Hall, home of UW’s Department of Botany, was erected in 1910. It took its current name in 1950 in honor of Edward Birge, a prominent zoologist, educator, and two-time president of UW-Madison. Birge was one of the country’s first great experts on lakes. He contributed to Lake Mendota being nicknamed “the most studied lake in the world.” Birge,…

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Calvary Lutheran Chapel, St. Paul’s Catholic Center, and Pres House 3:30

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Colleges like Harvard and Yale were founded to train clergy. They grew to become research universities, but they maintained their schools of divinity as part of their original commitments. When UW and other public universities were founded much later, the question of religious instruction was front and center. Would the new state-funded schools hav…

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Library Mall 2:20

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On one end of your vision should be the Capitol, the center of state government. On the other end, up the hill, is Bascom Hall, the center of UW’s administration. Although these two buildings are one mile apart, state government and UW have always been closely related. For thousands of years, the Ho-Chunk Nation inhabited the land on which you are …

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Introduction 2:54

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Thank you for listening to Spirit & Stone, an audio tour of the historical and geographical heart of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This tour highlights some of this historic campus's rich religious and spiritual heritage. Whether you are a prospective student or a longtime resident of Madison, the following stops will introduce you to some o…

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Episode 4: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Moulton--Employment & Economic Security of Older Adults 31:43

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Research: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Older Adults' Employment and Economic Security--Insights from Earnings and Credit Panel DataBy UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 3: Interview with Molly Costanzo and Lisa Klein Vogel--Retirement Issues for Parents of Children with Disabilities 32:45

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Research: All in the Family--Parents of Children with Disabilities and RetirementBy UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 2: Interview with Jill Hoiting--Impact of bank fees on low income parents 31:52

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Research: I Don’t Like all of Those Fees—Pragmatism about Financial Services Among Low-Income ParentsBy UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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Episode 1: Interview with Dr. Cliff Robb--Trust among people targeted by fraud 18:55

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Research: Enhancing Trust in the Social Security Administration and E-Government Among People Targeted by FraudBy UW-Madison’s Retirement & Disability Research Center

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22 - Epidemiology, OneHealth, & Veterinary Medicine w/Dr. Tony Goldberg, DVM, PhD 33:31

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Dr. Tony Goldberg, DVM, PhD to discuss his journey to veterinary medicine, his perspectives on the veterinarian as an epidemiological entity, and his various research projects throughout his career. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: ht…

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21 - Handling Student Debt and Post-Grad Finances w/ Isaiah Douglass, CFP 51:04

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Isaiah Douglass, a certified financial planner who works specifically with veterinarians and the host of the Veterinary Success Podcast. They discuss how to effectively handle and look at student debt, finances after graduation, and practice ownership! Isaiah's Links Website - www.vincerewealth.com LinkedIn - h…

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20 - Effective Communication and Transitioning from Business School to Vet Med w/Maggie Jensen 55:36

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In this episode, Blake sits down with fellow UW Madison SVM classmate Maggie Jensen to discuss her transition from an economics degree to vet school and the importance of soft skills and communication to the veterinary profession. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: https://…

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19 - Work-Life Balance & The Clinician-Lecturer Life w/ Dr. Liz Jacka, DVM 52:26

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In this episode, Blake sits down with private practice clinician and UW-Madison SVM lecturer Dr. Liz Jacka to discuss her journey through vet med and her advice for maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a vet student, an academic, and a clinician alike. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Soc…

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18 - Surviving Zoom University w/ Dane Gallagher, Brittney Moore, and Kate Palmer 55:11

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In this episode, Blake sits down with a few former podcast guests to discuss the pros and cons of online vet school and give their best pieces of advice for surviving vet school at Zoom University. Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tailsfromvetscho…

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17 - Well Being & Getting MotiVETed w/Dr. Quincy Hawley, DVM 1:08:35

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinarian and founder of Get MotiVETed Dr. Quincy Hawley to discuss his journey through veterinary medicine, the inception and mission of his veterinary well-being company Get MotiVETed, and his work in the space of cultural competency with the North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians. Black Live…

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16 - Seizing Opportunities and Taking Control of Your Career w/Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM 1:12:26

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In this episode, Blake sits down with double-boarded veterinary specialist extraordinaire Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, the myriad of stops that she has made throughout her career, and her advice to veterinary students and professionals alike on seizing opportunities throughout their c…

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15 - The Wild World of Zoo Medicine w/Dr. Christine Molter, DVM, DACZM 1:00:23

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In this episode, Blake sits down with Houston Zoo staff veterinarian Dr. Christine Molter, DVM, DACZM to discuss her journey through veterinary medicine, how she became a board-certified zoo veterinarian, and what a typical day in her life looks like. Black Live Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Tails From Vet School Social Medi…

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14 - VETGirl, Social Media, & #WakeUpVetMed w/ Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT 48:45

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In this episode, Blake sits down with veterinary emergency specialist and founder and CEO of VETGirl Dr. Justine Lee. They discuss Dr. Lee's journey to veterinary medicine, the creation and growth of VETGirl, and how veterinarians can use social media to their advantage in the modern age. VetGirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetgirlontherun…