Episode 012: Laurel Weinstein
This week we caught up with Laurel Weinstein, a gem of a human. She shared her stories of how her success in a college statistics class launched her career, the joys of living and working in one place for over two decades, and what it was like to work the health care field during COVID. As you might remember, Laurel is just such a down to earth, kind and grounded person. That certainly hasn’t changed in 35 years. We loved her then and we love her now. So listen and enjoy!
Episode 11: Guy Ewing
We were so thrilled when Guy Ewing reached out to be interviewed. While he didn’t graduate from our class, he was excited to reconnect and tell his story. We are so glad he did. Guys shares his journey from professional rock-musician to his life today as an entrepreneur and business owner, living in a tiny home with his wife and two cats in Durango, CO, traveling the country in his RV and still playing in bands. He has a heartwarming story and we hope you listen and enjoy!
Episode 10: Jeff Eaton
We couldn’t have loved this conversation with Jeff Eaton more if we had tried. We learned so much from Jeff as he shared about his “meandering” journey with us. We learned about his early college days, his career as an economist for the state of New Mexico, his latest endeavor as a city bus driver, and most importantly, about his commitment to live a life of meaning, purpose and integrity above all else. Jeff shares so much of himself in this episode and we know will be inspired by his sense of optimism for the future.
Episode 09: Bruce Montgomery
This week we spoke with Bruce Montgomery. He may have joined our class junior year, but Bruce quickly became a core member of our high school class. In this episode he shares his journey from “serious” actor to professional improvisor and improv coach. He talks about his love of storytelling, his multigenerational household and what it is like to run a business with his spouse. Bruce is hilarious., fun, handsome, and witty. . . more on that throughout this episode!
Episode 08: Jocelyn Swigger
What an amazing time we had with Jocelyn Swigger who captivated us with he passion for her work as a piano professor, her son, Ben, a budding drummer, and an incredible composer, Agnes Tyrrell. You will love listening to this one - including hearing Jocelyn play for us!
Episode 07: Chris Travis
We caught up with our favorite Spanish Professor and Evanston Landlord., Chris Travis. We learned all about why Chris feels pretty awesome about leaning into happiness and how he achieves balance in work, family, and endurance sports. Listen, laugh and enjoy!
Episode 06: Jennie Tung
This week we caught up with Jennie Tung, our classmate known as having epic style and a pulse on everything cool. She tells us what it’s like to work at leading magazines, living in Manhattan and her real life Devil Wears Prada Adventure. Enjoy this episode with Jennie!
Episode 05: Brad Bryan
Get ready for a (no surprise) RAD conversation with the one and only Brad Bryan. We learn about Brad’s incredible personal and professional journey and how he has become everything we always knew he would be - and more! His love of music, of the entertainment industry, biking, gardening, rescue dogs, and his wife, Lisa, all come through in this conversation with Brad.
Episode 04: Tommy Smidt
This week we caught up with our classmate, Tom Smidt. We got permission to call him “Tommy.” We learned all about how he wooed his wife by digging into her purse the first time they met and about what he learned from being the AA board chair.
Episode 03: Leah Lovett
Leah Lovett joins us as our second guest with stories of her first car and why she hates munch pudding.
Episode 02: Mark Tafoya
Mark Tafoya is guest number one! He shares his journey from Broadway to personal chef, how he met the love of his life, and why he is obsessed with tattoos.