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Pirate’s Eye PodcastPirates Eye on Marcellis A. Counts '19 - Ep.39Host Viannca Velez talks with Newark entrepreneur and urban farmer Marcellis Alexander Counts '19 about beekeeping roots at Seton Hall, blending creativity with purpose, and driving change in his community.
2025-08-1431 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate's Eye on Viannca Velez '10 - Ep. 33In celebration of National Volunteer Month in April, we flipped the script on our podcast host, Viannca Velez '10. Take a listen as our Assistant Director of Alumni Communication and Digital Engagement, Aaron Smith, puts the Pirate Eye on Viannca.
Hailing from Jersey City, NJ, Viannca is a communications strategist with over 13 years of experience. As Director of Communications for New York City’s Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, Viannca leads the creation and implementation of the organization’s marketing, public relations and mass communication strategy. Her communications experience includes her career beginnings as a video jour...
2024-04-3038 min
Carry On Friends: The Caribbean American ExperienceCelebrating Caribbean Culture through Preservation and AfrofuturismSend us a textViannca Velez is a passionate advocate for cultural preservation from the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Our discussion starts off with the significance of cultural equity amidst centuries of historical adversity and the essential role of equitable funding to sustain the vibrancy of cultural institutions and practices that shape our identity and future. We also discuss Afrofuturism - what is it and why it's an important tool in cultural preservation.Also discussed in this episode is Bomba - a music and dance tradition created in Puerto Rico by e...
2024-03-1936 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate's Eye on Claudia Guevara-Olivier '12 - Ep. 32For over a decade, Claudia has dedicated her career to paying it forward by helping college students transform their struggles into success stories. She is a proud first-generation graduate and Educational Opportunity Program alumna. After receiving extensive support from her college counselors at Seton Hall University, she was inspired to pursue a career in higher education. She then earned a master's degree in counseling from Montclair State University and has held various roles in higher education, honing her skills in academic advising and career development. Currently, Claudia serves as the Alumni Director for America Needs You (ANY), a professional...
2024-03-0149 minPirate’s Eye PodcastFull Court Press: Previewing the Season with Bryan Felt ’97 - Ep. 30With this season’s tipoff, we’ve scored the inside scoop on all things SHU basketball and the buzz word of the year: NIL. Our host Viannca Velez ’10 sits down with SHU alum and Athletic Director Bryan Felt ’97, to uncover his journey from student to AD, insights on the upcoming season, the Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, and how Name Image & Likeness is impacting all of D1 athletics.
Learn more about the Seton Hall University Practice Facility: https://www.shu.edu/investing-in-our-future/basketball-practice-facility.html
Support NIL with Onward Setonia: https://www.onwardsetonia.com
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2023-11-1736 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate’s Eye on Victor Gomez ’17 - Ep. 29In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Victor Gomez '17, manager of the Seton Hall Esports team. The team is celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and their Rocket League took home a BIG EAST Conference Championship title this past season.
2023-09-2440 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate’s Eye on Devin Mcguire ’16 - Ep. 28In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Devin Mcguire '16, a professional baritone, conductor and music educator. Devin shares with us his journey to becoming a musical artist and the ways in which being a transfer and commuter student during his days at Seton Hall shaped his college experience.
2023-05-0327 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate’s Eye on Bob Sumner ’84 - Ep. 27As a producer and talent scout with over 25 years of experience, Bob Sumner '84 is responsible for discovering and facilitating the careers of many comedians such as Bernie Mac, Bill Bellamy, Mo’Nique, Chris Tucker, Dave Chapelle, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps and many more. Sumner graduated from Seton Hall with a degree in Communications. During his time on campus, his career in entertainment was inspired by his heavy involvement in WSOU. Sumner hosted a Friday Night radio showed called Mellow Madness, which became as popular in its time slot as the major radio shows in the tri state ar...
2023-03-2049 min
Main Character Energy with Tiff KnightenPushing past fear with Viannca VelezIn today’s episode, we catch up with purpose-driven communications strategist & cultural worker Viannca Velez about rediscovering your passion, drawing inspiration from community, and leveling up in 2023. C'mon #GenerationalPersistence!Connect with Viannca Velez:www.vianncavelez.comwww.culturalovers.comIG: @vianncavelez & @culturaloversLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vianncavSTAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod
2023-02-2356 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate’s Eye on Cathy Davey ’83 - Ep. 25In our most recent episode, Viannca sits down with Cathleen Davey Corbett '83, the founder of Seton Hall's alumni gala, Many Are One! To learn more about Many Are One, visit www.shu.edu/alumni. Be sure to follow our hostest with the mostest, Viannca Velez '10 at @vianncavelez and on LinkedIn!
2022-11-3034 minPirate’s Eye PodcastPirate’s Eye on Matt Horace ’13 - Ep. 21Visit Matthew's website: www.matthewhorace.com
Check out Matthew's book: https://theblackandthebluebook.com/
Listen to Matthew discussing leadership principles: https://castellanbc.com/podcast/s2-episode-006/maintaining-empathy-and-compassion-in-a-crisis-with-matthew-horace/
Connect with our host!
Viannca Vélez '10 on Instagram: @vianncavelez
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vianncav/
2022-06-2831 min
Alumni Trending PodcastAT28. Digital Engagement, Podcasting, and Conversations about Race with Viannca VelezWhat's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Viannca Velez, Director of Alumni Communication and Digital Engagement at Seton Hall University. Our trend lines include:- ramping up digital engagement,- podcasting, and - conversations about racial equality.
2020-12-2735 min