Episodes

Jennifer Irwin: The Road to Writing and Publishing a Novel
March 9, 2023

Jennifer Irwin: The Road to Writing and Publishing a Novel

An inspirational story of determination and pride. Jennifer Irwin talks with us about how she made her dream of writing and publishing a novel a reality.
Olga Munari: The Joy of Cancer - Lessons in Well-being and on Living a Happy and Healthy Life
Feb. 9, 2023

Olga Munari: The Joy of Cancer - Lessons in Well-being and on Living a Happy and Healthy Life

A beautiful conversation about the discovery of joy and the meaning of life after receiving devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. Olga opens up about her journey through dark and difficult times, leading to self-discovery and healing.
Michele Owen & Gillian Shadley: Positive Education: strategies to manage stress & build positive emotions in our daily lives
Jan. 16, 2023

Michele Owen & Gillian Shadley: Positive Education: strategies to manage stress & build positive emotions in our daily lives

A great conversation at the start of a new year on how we can apply Positive Education in our daily lives to focus on wellness and what enables us to flourish and thrive as opposed to focusing on a fixed and negative mindset. They share strategies to teach our kids and ourselves to manage stress an…
A Holiday Message from We Are LCC
Dec. 23, 2022

A Holiday Message from We Are LCC

Kristine Jones delivers holiday greetings from everyone at the We Are LCC podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Natascia Lypny '08, Pre-U '09: The Changes in Media and Moving Towards More Inclusive Journalism
Dec. 9, 2022

Natascia Lypny '08, Pre-U '09: The Changes in Media and Moving Towards More Inclusive Journalism

An open conversation about the changes in the media industry and how the drastic shift in technology impacts how news is delivered and received. Natascia Lypny '08, Pre-U '09 also sheds light on the importance of moving towards inclusive journalism and how to best reach underserved and underreprese…
Natale Voland: Sustainability in Real Estate & Using Business as a Force of Good
Nov. 9, 2022

Natale Voland: Sustainability in Real Estate & Using Business as a Force of Good

As both a socially-missioned and profit-oriented real estate developer, Natalie Voland focuses on responsible capitalism. Recognizing that 38% of our carbon footprint is related to the built environment, she advocates for maintaining heritage buildings and studies climate change to determine how re…
Lauren Small: Charting Your Own Path to Make a Difference
Oct. 11, 2022

Lauren Small: Charting Your Own Path to Make a Difference

In this episode we talk with Lauren Small, a determined spirit, who has turned tragedy into something meaningful. She shares how we can become heroes in our own communities to help make the world a better place.
Alec Mathewson '95: Design for the Art of Learning
Sept. 9, 2022

Alec Mathewson '95: Design for the Art of Learning

Alec is the Design Curriculum Lead and Fab Lab Coordinator at LCC. He is an interdisciplinary artist and designer specializing in digital fabrication, critical making, and using design processes with the intent to learn.
Lise Huppler & Sarah Kingsley: Neurodiversity in Education
Aug. 9, 2022

Lise Huppler & Sarah Kingsley: Neurodiversity in Education

Join Lise Huppler & Sarah Kingsley for a candid conversation about neurodiversity & education.
Luc Drymer Graham: A New Approach to Community Conservation in the Jungles of Borneo
July 9, 2022

Luc Drymer Graham: A New Approach to Community Conservation in the Jungles of Borneo

Luc Drymer Graham '21 (Pre-U '22) is a recent graduate of Lower Canada College. Since 2018, he has been working in youth-to-youth education with International Animal Rescue Indonesia to promote orangutan and forest conservation in the remote villages of Kalimantan (Borneo). Through this work, Luc h…
Christopher Shannon: The Past & Present of Education & Preparing Students for the Future
June 9, 2022

Christopher Shannon: The Past & Present of Education & Preparing Students for the Future

Join us for a candid conversation with Lower Canada College’s Head of School about education and more. How things were, how they are and what’s in store for the future.
Kristina Ashqar: Gender Roles in Business and Bucking the Trend
May 9, 2022

Kristina Ashqar: Gender Roles in Business and Bucking the Trend

​​Kristina Ashqar '02 (Pre-U '03) began her journey with PSB Boisjoli as an intern in 2005. She quickly rose up the ranks of the firm’s Audit and Assurance Division. From the beginning, she established herself as a gifted supervisor with strong professional competencies, and an impressive ability t…
Manny Blu: The Nashville Artist Does Things His Own Way
April 8, 2022

Manny Blu: The Nashville Artist Does Things His Own Way

Before Manny Blu was known as a Nashville artist with his own genre, three LPs and 1M+ streams, he was playing tours throughout North America and Canada as an acclaimed MMA fighter turned country singer and a true road warrior. Blu started his music career playing nightly shows to support his 2019 …
Meghan Swidler: Holistic Nutrition, Health & Wellness
March 4, 2022

Meghan Swidler: Holistic Nutrition, Health & Wellness

Meghan Swidler '08 (Pre-U '09), is a graduate of Cornell University. She started her career working for a hyper growth tech startup in both San Francisco and New York City. Then, in 2021, she took a leap and changed her career path to follow her long-time passion for health and wellness, becoming a…
John Brownstein: COVID-19 and Dealing with Infectious Diseases Efficiently & Effectively
Feb. 9, 2022

John Brownstein: COVID-19 and Dealing with Infectious Diseases Efficiently & Effectively

COVID-19 and dealing with infectious diseases efficiently & effectively
Chris Olive: How Can You Identify an Exemplary Educator?
Jan. 12, 2022

Chris Olive: How Can You Identify an Exemplary Educator?

An open conversation with Chris Olive about the realities of education, exposing truths and revealing that it is not always what people think it is.
Samara Fox
Dec. 9, 2021

Samara Fox

A look into the world of mental health, Samara addresses myths and misconceptions and gives insight into her own cutting-edge research.
Sheri Elefant
Nov. 26, 2021

Sheri Elefant

Sheri Elefant shares her personal journey, the shift in her career from corporate to non-profit and the things that are most meaningful to her.
Mitch Garber
Nov. 26, 2021

Mitch Garber

Mitch Garber talks about his early years, his rise to success and the importance of working hard and giving back. In the early 90s, Mitch hosted a sports radio talk show in Montreal before pursuing a career as a lawyer and businessman. He led the online gambling unit of Caesars Entertainment Group…
Matt Cundill
Nov. 25, 2021

Matt Cundill

Matt Cundill '87 joins us for a candid conversation about his background, his journey in broadcasting and shift to the world of podcasting.  Matt is one of the best in the business of Canadian broadcasting and podcasting. He says he is grateful to his English teachers who, in his words, taught him…
Welcome to We Are LCC
Nov. 22, 2021

Welcome to We Are LCC

The We Are LCC podcast is a series of informative and engaging conversations with members of the extended Lower Canada College community, wherever they may be on the planet. We delve into a wide range of diverse and timely issues with experts from a variety of fields. From sustainability to wellnes…